Police summon M’membe

THE Zambia Police Service has summoned Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe to appear for questioning on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Socialist Party National Youth Chairman Kelvin Kaunda says he suspects that the summon is related to a statement Dr M’membe made calling on the defence forces to defend the Constitution. The Zambia Police Anti-Fraud…...

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Court orders Emmanuel Mwamba’s sureties to pay K100,000

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered Emmanuel Mwamba’s two sureties to forfeit K50,000 each after they failed to fulfill their obligation to present him before the court. Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda has ordered Msanzala PF MP Elias Daka and Mufulira Central PF MP Golden Mwila to pay the money forthwith. This is in…...

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Some health workers stealing drugs, giving proscriptions – Muchima

HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima has observed that prescriptions are still being issued, despite the fact that medicines are plenty in hospitals. And Muchima has described the exclusion of volunteers from employment as a countrywide disease. Speaking at the launch of the National Health Insurance Scheme Membership Registration under the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)…...

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It’s their time, if they want the Constitution amended, let it be – Chief Chikanza

IT’S their time, they are the ones in charge, and if they want to see the Constitution amended here and there, let’s see what they will do, says Chief Chikanza Munyama of the Ila-speaking people of Itezhi-Tezhi. He says the MMD amended the constitution, and the PF did the same in 2016. “People should not…...

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The criminality in the fuel supply saga; questions for the minister in Parliament: Part 1

TOMORROW, the Minister of Energy will be delivering a ministerial statement on the controversies surrounding the contracts that the government has been awarding to Oil Marketing Companies to supply Low Sulphur Diesel through the TAZAMA Pipeline under the Open Access Regime. Minister Makozo Chikote, under the directive of the Speaker of the National Assembly, will…...

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Tonse, a winning ticket for 2026 and improved living standards – Lungu

TONSE Alliance Chairman Edgar Lungu says he has a strong belief that the Alliance presents a winning ticket, not only for the 2026 elections but also in terms of uplifting people’s living standards. Lungu, in a speech read by Tonse Alliance Spokesperson Sean Tembo at Reverend Dr Kenneth Kasezya’s induction at Chelstone Anglican Church, Sunday,…...

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U.S Foreign Aid Reduction: What does this mean for Zambia’s health sector? – Part 1

A strong healthcare system is fundamental to economic development. It supports productivity, reduces long-term healthcare costs, and contributes to a healthier, more resilient population. The World Bank Annual Report 2023 underscores that countries with robust health systems are more likely to sustain economic growth and withstand external shocks. In Zambia, where domestic health financing remains […]

Senior Chief Kopa backs delimitation calls

SENIOR Chief Kopa of the Bisa speaking people of Kanchibiya District says he is in support of the proposed Constitution amendment, especially on the aspect of delimitation. The Chief was however quick to mention that he was not privy of the proposed amendments, in totality. Speaking, Sunday, through Sub-Chief Mwansabamba after Infrastructure Minister Charles Milupi…...

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