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We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH

WE already have too many holidays with low levels of productivity across the board, says President Hakainde Hichilema. President Hichilema says the PF government left a lot of inefficiencies in the economy, with its borrowing leaving a mountain of debt. Speaking during the End Malaria Initiative Meeting, Friday, President Hichilema noted that there has been a shift in the citizens’.......

We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH

Constitution amendment without wide consultations unconstitutional – ConCourt

We know that we’ll be arrested after burying Lungu – PF

OPINION

Bravo HH: Bill 7 has some progressive clauses, but needs refining

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to withdraw Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 from Parliament should be welcomed and applauded. As former Attorney General Musa Mwenye State Counsel aptly put it, back tracking on wrongs is a strength and not a weakness. We agree with our learned counsel, the decision to push constitutional amendments without consulting key stakeholders was misguided on UPND’s end. Therefore, this decision should be viewed as an admission that the manner in which Bill 7 was formulated taken before parliament was a misstep. However, this admission, and the President’s decision to.......

We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH

WE already have too many holidays with low levels of productivity across the board, says President Hakainde Hichilema. President Hichilema says the PF government left a lot of inefficiencies in the economy, with its borrowing leaving a mountain of debt. Speaking during the End Malaria Initiative Meeting, Friday, President Hichilema noted that there has been a shift in the citizens’ mentality who increasingly prioritize holidays over hard work. “I’m happy that it shouldn’t be a holiday, we already have too many holidays in this country with low levels of productivity. Many holidays. Everyone, I don’t.......

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POLL

Do you agree that child defilers should be castrated?

Yes (80%, 606 Votes)
No (20%, 150 Votes)

Total Votes: 756

Started: 7th Apr 2025 @ 17:47

We’ve nabbed one of Zambia’s most wanted drug lords – DEC

THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has finally arrested one of the country’s most wanted notorious drug lords identified as Henry Shula Kasolo, 53,…….

We’ve nabbed one of Zambia’s most wanted drug lords – DEC

Police launch Gender Monitoring, E-Learning tools

We have too many holidays with low levels of production – HH

Chisamba 100MW Solar Plant will revolutionise electricity landscape – Zesco

Economy grew by 4.5% in first quarter of 2025

ZAMBIA’S Gross Domestic Product estimates for the first quarter of 2025 have indicated that the economy grew by 4.5 per cent from 2.2 per cent…….

Economy grew by 4.5% in first quarter of 2025

Inflation drops to 14.1%

Musokotwane presents K33.6bn Supplementary Budget to Parley

TAZAMA records K632.4m profit, declares K105.4m dividend to Zambia

Constitution amendment without wide consultations unconstitutional – ConCourt

THE Constitutional Court has held that the state’s decision to initiate a Constitution amendment process before undertaking wide consultations with the people goes against the…….

Constitution amendment without wide consultations unconstitutional – ConCourt

Man in court for stealing 14 cattle from a judge

Court rejects Chinese application, sets July 18 for Documentary injunction ruling

Man gets 60 years for defiling 2 children

Nkandu reaffirms govt’s commitment to promoting active lifestyles

SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu has reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting platforms that promote active lifestyles and inclusive health across Zambia, especially among the youth. Speaking…….

Nkandu reaffirms govt’s commitment to promoting active lifestyles

Kasangwa scoops bronze at African Judo Open

Mwale faces Ghana’s ‘Mayweather’

Green Eagles recruit Mutapa

E-PAPER

GUEST DIGGERS

To that woman who finds it hard to forgive her husband’s young brother for molesting her daughter and her marriage has never been the same since the horrific incident. She.......

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

Intentional Dating

LIFESTYLE

My wife put me in a bottle, hubby tells court

My wife put me in a bottle, hubby tells court

Chibaula recounts how he was recalled from New York days before his law exams

LETTERS

Thoughts on Democracy and the African Electoral System

Thoughts on Democracy and the African Electoral System

Mob justice and our security (letter to the President)

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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