ZAM has become more influential under my leadership – Munsanda
Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) president, Davison Munsanda, has revealed a surge in membership renewals following a recent announcement mandating artistes to renew their affiliation. ZAM had set February 20, 2025, as the deadline for artistes to pay the K300 membership renewal fee to qualify for participation in the elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) on…...
Zambia must draw lessons from drought, build resilience – World Bank
WORLD Bank Vice President for East and Southern Africa, Dr Victoria Kwakwa, has expressed optimism about Zambia’s economic future, stating that the country’s prospects look promising. Speaking on ZNBC’s “Special Interview” on Thursday, Dr Kwakwa emphasised the need for Zambia to draw lessons from the recent drought to strengthen its energy mix and water management…...
Musyani faces fresh charges after court finds him with case to answer
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set April 14, 2025, as the judgement date in the case of social media blogger Elias Musyani, who is accused of harassing popular Zambian artiste Elton Mulenga, alias Yo Maps, and his wife, Kidist Kifle, online. This follows Magistrate Mutinta Mwenya’s ruling, Friday, that Musyani had a case to answer…....
Police nab 2 suspects for sodomizing 5-yr-old girl in Lusaka
KABWATA Police Station is investigating a case of unnatural offences involving a five-year-old female juvenile victim who was allegedly sexually assaulted against the order of nature by four male suspects in Mtendere East. In a statement, Friday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga, who confirmed the development, said the report was received on March 19,…...
Zambia won’t tolerate pollution, investors must not kill people – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government will not tolerate investors who pollute rivers and water bodies. On the other hand, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote says the UPND government has transformed Zesco, adding that the utility company is not as it was 10 years ago. Speaking during the 12th edition of the Zambia…...
Kanyama cop denies freeing suspects on New Year’s eve
A 53-YEAR-OLD Kanyama Police officer has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and has denied a charge of abuse of authority, after he allegedly released suspects while intoxicated on New Year’s Eve. In this matter, Titus Phiri of Lusaka’s Kabangwe area is charged with one count of abuse of authority of office, contrary to Sections…...
Why are you defiling children when we’re available for you, Kasune asks men
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune has wondered why men are sexually abusing children when women of her size are ready to take them in. Meanwhile, the Office of the Vice President has also expressed deep concern about the persistent disregard for the law by perpetrators of child defilement, and is urging all stakeholders to join in…...
Chibombo Council addresses CDF challenges, reports significant progress
CHIBOMBO Town Council has made notable strides in implementing Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects that were flagged in the Auditor General’s Report for the financial year ending December 31, 2023. The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) recently published an audit revealing key challenges in CDF implementation across Zambia’s 156 constituencies. The report highlighted issues…...
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Two doctors sue RDAZ over election disqualification
TWO medical doctors have taken legal action against the Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ), demanding a court order compelling the association to allow them to participate in the 2025 general elections. In this matter, Dr Zacks Ndumba and Dr Samuel Siyanga have sued RDAZ General Secretary Dr Monday Sichula, seeking a declaration that their…...
