Govt moves to regulate CCTV systems, prohibits branding of online taxis
CABINET has approved a bill that will enable the regulation of CCTV systems in the country. Cabinet has further approved a Statutory Instrument to prohibit branding or advertising on motor vehicles offering online ride hailing services. In a statement, Tuesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the Closed Circuit Television Public Protection Bill would ensure…...
Court convicts 68-year-old American for overstaying in Zambia
THE Sesheke Magistrate Court has convicted a 68-year-old American national, Mathews Lester Junior, for unlawful stay in Zambia. Lester, who was arrested on March 2, 2025 at the Katima Mulilo Border Control as he attempted to cross into Namibia, also faces charges related to obtaining a Zambian National Registration Card by false pretences. According to…...
We’re ready to oppose any suspicious constitution amendment proposals – SP
SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says the party stands ready to oppose any intent of amending the Constitution if government does not engage in full transparency. On Tuesday, Justice Minister Princess Kasune said the Constitution amendment process was long overdue and President Hakainde Hichilema had shown the courage to proceed with it, when…...
Youths have agreed that we amend the Constitution – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says youths have agreed that the Constitution should be amended so that more of them, women and people living with disabilities are placed in key decision-making positions. And President Hichilema has urged youths to desist from abusing social media, saying there are too many insults online. Meanwhile, President Hichilema has asked youths…...
Those reminding us of unfulfilled promises should be honest people – Nkandu
THERE’S nothing wrong with being reminded of our promises, but this government appreciates those that are honest in their analysis of issues, says UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu. Commenting on former ACC board chairperson Musa Mwenye’s statement that it was not disrespectful for citizens to remind government of its promises and to point out where…...
Church must step in to stop insults in political arena – Mumba
MMD president Nevers Mumba says the manner in which politics are being carried out today does reflect Zambia’s Christian values. In a Facebook live video, Tuesday, Mumba appealed to the church to be proactive and act every time politicians exchange insults out of desperation. “We would like to send a very strong warning to all…...
NCP instigated violence during ward nominations in Nyimba – Police
EASTERN Province Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba says New Congress Party (NCP) members instigated violence when they flashed symbols whilst UPND was filing nominations for the Mtilizi Ward by-election slated for April 10 at Mambo Primary School in Nyimba District. In a video which circulated on social media, some UPND cadres are seen attacking some NCP…...
Opposition can’t beat HH in 2026 even if they unite – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele says the opposition cannot defeat President Hakainde Hichilema even if they field one candidate in 2026. In an interview, Wednesday, Kavindele said the only thing UPND should do is explain to the people that the high cost of living is global. He said having travelled a lot lately, he had noticed…...
HH has good intentions, he doesn’t want to rule forever – State House
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says even while in the opposition, UPND was not opposed to delimitation or having more women in leadership. Commenting on a News Diggers Editorial which suggested that the constitution amendment process should not be led by politicians and that it was strange that UPND had now identified some…...
Kasune refutes Kapata’s claim that Judiciary isn’t independent
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune has refuted Jean Kapata’s claims that the Judiciary is not independent, arguing that the new dawn government is actually observing the principle of separation of powers. Kapata, who is former lands and natural resources minister, recently lamented that the Judiciary is not independent, after losing the Mukula smuggling case in the…...
