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LEAD STORY

We still have some thieves in govt – Muchima

HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has disclosed that he stopped a transaction where some engineers had revised the price of renovating Mufumbwe District Hospital to K10 million when the initial evaluation was K2.5 million. Further, Dr Muchima says there is zero chance of the Patriotic Front returning to government. Speaking during the official commissioning of the Musenga Health Post, Friday,.......

We still have some thieves in govt – Muchima

Opposition “Maulesi” over Kwacha appreciation – VEEP

I’d be praising this govt if I wasn’t President – HH

OPINION

2026 is not a done deal for UPND, voters can shock them

IN the heart of every democracy lies an irrefutable truth: power belongs to the people. No matter how effective a government may believe it has been, no matter how confident its supporters or officials may grow in their public pronouncements, it is the electorate, the ordinary citizens of Zambia who ultimately decide the fate of any ruling party. It is on this foundation that we must firmly challenge the assertion made by Central Province Permanent Secretary, Dr Milner Mwanakampwe, that President Hakainde Hichilema “does not need to campaign” for the 2026 general election. Such a.......

We still have some thieves in govt – Muchima

HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has disclosed that he stopped a transaction where some engineers had revised the price of renovating Mufumbwe District Hospital to K10 million when the initial evaluation was K2.5 million. Further, Dr Muchima says there is zero chance of the Patriotic Front returning to government. Speaking during the official commissioning of the Musenga Health Post, Friday, Dr Muchima said there were still some thieves in government. “Chipoka Mulenga, indeed you are an engineer. Let me say this, in North-Western Province, Mufumbwe district, the hospital has a crack. They asked for money,.......

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POLL

Do you agree that child defilers should be castrated?

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Total Votes: 756

Started: 7th Apr 2025 @ 17:47

Let’s pray against demon of confusion in PF – Govt Whip

GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa says the “demon of confusion” has possessed the Patriotic Front, such that not even the national day of prayer and…….

Let’s pray against demon of confusion in PF – Govt Whip

We’ll find solutions to issues hindering economic growth – HH

Licensure exams only for newly qualified teachers – TCZ

We still have some thieves in govt – Muchima

We are satisfied with how economy is performing – Musokotwane

FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the Ministry is satisfied with how the economy is performing. And Dr Musokotwane has stressed that…….

We are satisfied with how economy is performing – Musokotwane

ERB explains fuel shortages

Cost of living increases by K490.41

UNCTAD rates Zambia as one of Africa’s leading reform-driven economies

Family has no right to dictate Lungu’s burial site, AG tells S.A court

ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says Edgar Lungu’s family has no right to dictate to the state how the state funeral should be conducted, as the…….

Family has no right to dictate Lungu’s burial site, AG tells S.A court

Court jails MoF director for manslaughter

I never bought a used vehicle from ZRA – Former director

Activist challenges ConCourt’s judgement on Constitution amendment process

Kansanshi Dynamos beef up squad ahead of Super League return

PROMOTED MTN Super League side Kansanshi Dynamos have made a bold statement ahead of the 2025/26 campaign with the announcement of four new signings, including…….

Kansanshi Dynamos beef up squad ahead of Super League return

Copper Princesses drown South Africa 3-0

NOCZ, AGL partner to promote olympic values

Copper Queens take on Morocco

E-PAPER

GUEST DIGGERS

Enhancing strategies to challenges of local content and value-addition in Zambia’s mining sector

Traditionally, Zambia’s mining sector and the economy has been dominated by copper mining with poor downstream processing activities. Current copper exports are around 820,000 tonnes (www.mining.com 2025) and is expected....

Enhancing strategies to challenges of local content and value-addition in Zambia’s mining sector

Is Zambia Safe from COVID this Winter?

Kwacha’s Surprise Comeback: Real Strength or Temporary Relief?

LIFESTYLE

One-on-one with Regina Musokotwane: “Ministers today don’t even pick calls”

One-on-one with Regina Musokotwane: “Ministers today don’t even pick calls”

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LETTERS

Lusaka aspiring talents disappoint Icon judges

Lusaka aspiring talents disappoint Icon judges

Thoughts on Democracy and the African Electoral System

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Inside FQM’s big deep holes and the protection of snakes

Inside FQM’s big deep holes and the protection of snakes

ZICB ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN

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