People are afraid to speak, they’re just showing us their voters’ cards – Luo
FORMER minister of higher education Professor Nkandu Luo says it has become difficult to tell when one is popular, as people are quiet out of fear of being arrested. Prof Luo says in some instances, people are just showing their voters’ cards when expressing themselves. Speaking on Diamond TV, Wednesday, Prof Luo questioned why some…...
N/Western Province remains underrepresented in Parley, laments Mulusa
SOLWEZI Central UPND MP Stafford Mulusa has told ECZ that even if seven constituencies were allocated to North-Western Province, it would still be unfair as the region has remained underrepresented compared to others. He cited Muchinga Province as one of the provinces that was “cleverly” created to increase the number of MPs, emphasising that the…...
I can easily win Munali, but people in Malambo want me – Mposha
MUNALI UPND MP Mike Mposha says he can easily win in his constituency even before voting. He adds that his decision to contest in Malambo constituency in the forthcoming general elections is due to numerous calls by stakeholders in that area. Responding to a question on whether he decided not to stand in Munali because…...
We don’t sacrifice our lives for politics, Nkandu tells Sangwa
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu has told John Sangwa that people don’t sacrifice their lives for politics. Nkandu also says the one million people that Sangwa claims have subscribed to his movement cannot win him an election. On Monday, Sangwa, who is leader of the Movement for National Renewal, said he was ready to sacrifice…...
ECZ warns candidates illegally naming constituencies: “You’ll face consequences”
ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has warned those usurping the powers of the Commission by naming constituencies, saying they will face consequences for the offence. Zaloumis says 99 percent of Zambians want the delimitation process to be executed transparently, except perhaps for those who voted against Bill 7. Meanwhile, Copperbelt District Electoral Officers (DEOs) have proposed…...
Attaining top spot in mining impossible, let’s focus on production – Simukonda
MINING expert Edward Simukonda says it is impossible for Zambia to attain the top mining spot in Africa, arguing that the country should just focus on ramping up production. Recently, the 2025 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies ranked Zambia the third most attractive mining investment destination in Africa and 25th globally. And on…...
HH is spot on, property rates are too high, councils are killing businesses
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed local authorities to reduce property rates. Almost immediately, Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gift Sialubalo has followed through by ordering councils to urgently review and adjust those charges. This is a progressive intervention. For a long time, businesses have complained that property rates in some towns have become unreasonable…...
Suspend OMCs hoarding fuel, Mubanga urges govt
FORMER Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says government should suspend any oil marketing company found hoarding fuel stock, stating that it is unpatriotic and against the law. Dr Mubanga adds that the 29-day and 20-day stock covers for diesel and petrol, respectively, are enough to provide full sustainability to…...
We’ll recruit second group of voluntary national service trainees this year – MoD
THE Ministry of Defence has announced that the second cohort of the Zambia National Service (ZNS) Voluntary National Service Training will be recruited this year. Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Maambo Haamaundu says the selection for the second cohort will commence once the inaugural cohort graduates in April 2026. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Principal…...
Zambia wins Public Sector Reform Award
THE Africa Trade Conference has bestowed Zambia, through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, with the Public Sector Reform Award. The award, sponsored by Access Bank Africa, acknowledges Zambia’s efforts to strengthen macroeconomic stability through decisive policy measures. Speaking after receiving the award at the 2026 Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa,…...