ECZ distributed new constituencies equitably – UPND
UPND Elections Chairperson Likando Mufalali says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) distributed the new constituencies equitably and fairly, saying the process was free from ruling party influence. Meanwhile, Mufalali says Tonse Alliance leader Brian Mundubile has no message that can convince citizens that he is an alternative to lead the country. Recently, Mundubile said…...
Previous govts should’ve done what we’re doing in energy – HH
COLLEAGUES before us in government should have basically done what we are doing [in the energy sector], says President Hakainde Hichilema President Hichilema says Zambia is lucky that investors have maintained interest in the country’s energy sector, as they would have taken their investments elsewhere. Speaking during the launch of the construction of the Leopards…...
Be organised, have leaders in place, ECZ tells political parties
ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro has wondered why political parties are complaining about the proposal for the secretary general of a party to sign nomination papers, further urging them to be organised. Kasaro also says ECZ will rely on records at the Registrar of Societies to handle unresolved leadership wrangles. He adds that the…...
Speaker chases Kafwaya, Binwell for making noise
FIRST Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano yesterday chased Lunte PF MP Mutotwe Kafwaya and Nkana Independent MP Binwell Mpundu from the House for disturbing the proceedings. She gave the order when Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba was presenting the Tourism and Hospitality National Amendment Bill No. 58 of 2026, which seeks to…...
Mtolo is speaking like a witness to a pending crime, but doing nothing about it
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri says there are “crooks” within and outside the ministry who want to take advantage of fertiliser distribution under the Farmer Input Support Programme. We are glad that the minister is at least speaking plainly. There is no point pretending that the Ministry of Agriculture is a clean place when it comes…...
Citizens can pay K3,000 in 3yrs for title deeds – Govt
THE Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says citizens can now pay K3,000 over a period of three years in order to obtain a title deed. Ministry Permanent Secretary Patrick Mucheleka says citizens are expected to make an initial payment of K1,000, then complete the balance of K2,000 within three years. In an interview, Mucheleka…...
We haven’t received any rape reports from Levy Medical students – Police
POLICE Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi says a fact-finding mission at Ben Mwiinga Police Post found no reports indicating that female students at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University were raped by criminals. Meanwhile, First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano has directed Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu to update the nation on measures…...
Only a mad person would oppose an increase in CDF – Mung’andu
CHAMA South PF member of parliament Davison Mung’andu says only a mad person would not support President Hakainde Hichilema on CDF. And Mbala UPND MP Njavwa Simutowe has welcomed the intention to increase CDF in 2027, noting that it will enable development to be felt in all areas. On Saturday, President Hichilema said that with…...
FQM unveils world’s first electric mining truck
FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with Hitachi Construction Machinery to commission the world’s first ultra-large battery-electric mining truck, aimed at reducing carbon emissions at Kansanshi Mine. The electric truck, powered by a battery, has been described as a development that has made Zambia one of the leaders in mining technology. Speaking in an interview…...
Don’t sell your entire harvest, FRA cautions farmers
THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has cautioned farmers against selling their entire harvest immediately after production. In a statement, Tuesday, FRA Public Relations Coordinator John Chipandwe said while farmers needed to generate income from their hard work, selling all their produce could lead to losses and unintended consequences for both households and the wider food…...