ZAMBIA Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) president Ashu Sagar says the government’s decision to raise sin taxes mid-year could undermine economic gains by encouraging smuggling and illicit trade. Speaking when he featured on Hot FM, Thursday,... […]

UNIVERSITY of Zambia political historian Professor Bizeck Phiri has urged opposition parties to field one candidate in future elections to avoid splitting the votes. On Wednesday, both the Socialist Party and the Tonse Alliance submitted... […]

Socialist Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says the decision by the party and its alliance partners to field separate candidates in the upcoming Mfuwe Constituency by-election is a calculated strategy aimed at strengthening their... […]

POLICE have arrested and jointly charged Dylan Kalimuka of Lusaka’s Meanwood area and Patrick Washama of Mindolo West in Kitwe for allegedly obtaining K225,000 by false pretences. In a statement issued Thursday, Police Assistant Public... […]

US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says his country’s partnership model with Zambia is shifting from aid to business linkages, a model he believes drives growth and government revenue. Meanwhile, Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala says... […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is concerned with the strategic partnerships ZNBC had entered into, as they have not delivered the intended value. And ZNBC Board Chair Bishop Joseph Kazhila says the board has done... […]

POLICE in Sinazongwe’s Sinazeze area are investigating a Chinese national for indecent assault after he allegedly groped a married woman’s breasts. It is alleged that the Chinese national, identified only as Mr Liu, who works... […]

POLICE have formally charged and arrested Lusaka businesswoman Faith Musonda for Criminal Trespass and Espionage. In a statement, Thursday, Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the charges against Musonda follow her alleged attempt... […]

HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has confirmed an outbreak of meningitis in Mwense district, with 83 suspected cases, five confirmed cases and two deaths recorded. Giving an update on the outbreak, Thursday, Dr Muchima disclosed... […]

NAKONDE PF member of parliament Lukas Simumba says his party is still a viable opposition as it has been responsible for exposing the UPND government’s maladministration. Simumba says in 2026, the UPND will be removed... […]