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1 Nov 2025 | Elizabeth Mabenga

Parley adopts motion to introduce Miners’ Day

THE National Assembly has adopted a motion moved by Kantanshi PF MP Anthony Mumba, urging government to create a National Miners’ Day, in recognition of the miners’ contribution to national development. The motion was seconded... […]

1 Nov 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Speaker orders 2 MPs to prove that independent power traders import power for Zesco

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has ordered Mpika MP Francis Kapyanga and Mkushi South MP Davies Chisopa to provide evidence that independent power traders are importing power on behalf of Zesco. This directive... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Qualification for MPs, councillors should be raised to graduate level – Siliya

FORMER information and broadcasting services minister Dora Siliya is suggesting that the minimum qualification for members of parliament and councillors should be raised from Grade 12 to a graduate level. Meanwhile, Siliya says society is... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Angela Muchinshi

My job is to help HH, UPND retain power next year – Musokotwane

FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says his job is to help President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND retain power next year. Dr Musokotwane adds that there would be no need for the UPND to panic... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Ivy Mwansa

Any leader working alone will soon realise it’s better to unite – Sikota

UNITED Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says opposition leaders who are working in isolation will eventually realise that they will not achieve their desired goals while working alone. Lusaka lawyer Makebi Zulu recently urged... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Shadreck Jere

Speaking for Lungu’s family has made Makebi think he’s popular – Chipoka

COMMERCE Minister Chipoka Mulenga says Makebi Zulu thinks he is popular because he has been making headlines for issuing statements on behalf of Edgar Lungu’s family. Meanwhile, Mulenga says government has not stopped power exports... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Grace Masumba

Our rainfall outlook has not changed despite developments in Malawi – Mposha

MINISTER of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha says Zambia’s rainfall outlook has not changed, despite developments in Malawi where their President declared a state of national disaster in 11 districts. Mposha has also urged... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Elijah Munkombwe

I don’t wear rings, but my wife’s ring is in my heart – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to shift from the culture of constant complaining to one of action. And President Hichilema says some people think his wife is vulnerable because he doesn’t wear a ring,... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Ivy Mwansa

Plans to establish energy facility at Chunga dumpsite underway – Govt

GOVERNMENT has disclosed that plans are underway at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development to establish an energy facility at the Chunga dumpsite in Lusaka that will convert rubbish into energy. Local Government... […]

31 Oct 2025 | Angela Muchinshi

Govt overwhelmed by response to Constitution amendment submissions – Kasune

JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune has revealed that government has so far received an overwhelming response in submissions towards the Constitution amendment process. Addressing the media on Thursday, Kasune said those who had made submissions included... […]