Nawakwi dies
FDD leader Edith Nawakwi has died. Nawakwi, 66, had been unwell for some time and died in the early hours of today. Her death was also confirmed by Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba in a Facebook post this morning. “Deeply sad to learn that president Edith Nawakwi has died. May her soul rest in peace,” […]
Govt working to cheapen Smart Zambia’s internet – Chiyama
SMART Zambia National Coordinator Percy Chinyama says government is working on modalities to cheapen internet services provided to the public through Smart Zambia. And Chinyama says government has developed a Constituency Development Fund (CDF) system that will help manage the funds digitally to enhance transparency. Meanwhile, Chinyama says in the last three years, 270 million…...
The monster defiler living among us!
ZAMBIANS are no strangers to adversity. We have stood united through droughts, hunger, economic crises, and political instability. In each of these moments, the national reflex has been to point at the government and say, “Boma iyanganepo”. We demand answers, solutions, and action, and rightly so. The government exists to safeguard its citizens. But in…...
Don’t blame HH for his ministers’ misconduct – Mbula
FORMER Secretary to the Cabinet Leslie Mbula says President Hakainde Hichilema cannot be blamed for the misconduct of Cabinet Ministers during meetings. Mbula argues that President Hichilema is a visionary leader who takes action against any individual who misbehaves. Commenting on President Hichilema’s revelation that he was tired of advising his Cabinet ministers to stop…...
PF MPs want to defect, they ask me in the night if there’s space to join – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that some Patriotic Front MPs have asked him whether there is still space for them to join UPND. And President Hichilema says UPND has only been in power for three and half years, but the work that has been delivered feels like the party has been in government for 10…...
We should applaud HH for appointing more women in govt – Gender PS
GENDER Division Permanent Secretary Mainga Kabika says the country should applaud President Hakainde Hichilema for appointing a lot of women to decision-making positions. Meanwhile, Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary for Legal Affairs Mwenya Bwalya says the constitutional amendment proposals do not seek to enhance President Hichilema’s power. Further, Bwalya says removing the K264 million currently…...
I’ve positioned myself to ensure HH’s victory in 2026, running mate or not – Nevers
MMD leader Nevers Mumba says he has positioned himself as a cardinal factor for President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the 2026 general elections, even if it means him not being the running mate. And Mumba says he has never depended on any government to earn a living. Meanwhile, Mumba says UPND has a long way…...
Lawyer sues state, demands K110m for malicious prosecution
LUSAKA lawyer Germano Kaulung’ombe and another have sued the state in the Lusaka High Court, demanding damages for malicious prosecution, wrongful arrest, and false imprisonment in the sum of K110,000,000. Kaulung’ombe of Marshall Chambers and Stanley Tembo, a politician and legal assistant under the firm, also want a refund of K9,800,000, being legal expenses they…...
LCC disburses K16.8m in CDF grants to 717 cooperatives
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has disbursed K16.8 million under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment grants to 717 cooperatives across all seven constituencies in Lusaka. In a statement released, Sunday, LCC Assistant Public Relations Manager Nyambe Bulumba said each constituency had received K2.4 million, with Kanyama Constituency having the highest number…...
We want to extend the Lsk-Ndola dual carriageway to Livingstone – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says government has plans to extend the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway to Livingstone. Meanwhile, the Engineering Institution of Zambia has lamented the nonpayment of the K500 million debt owed to contractors. Speaking during the 2025 Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) Annual General Meeting, Thursday, Milupi said the government…...
