Let’s not delay the convention anymore, people’s patience is running out – Mwamba
PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba has urged the party to ensure that it holds its general conference not later than January, arguing that party members and citizens are running out of patience. He says the excuse that there are legal matters should never be an impediment, adding that they should plan around those…...
Leave Bill 7 issues in 2025, produce a manifesto, Mweetwa tells Sangwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the issue of who voted for Bill 7 should be left in 2025, stating that the opposition should find new stories. He has challenged the opposition to produce their manifestos now, noting that they have been talking for four years without presenting a clear alternative plan. Recently, Movement for National…...
2026 is for evaluation, not making new promises – Nyirenda
LUNDAZI PF MP Brenda Nyirenda says President Hakainde Hichilema should not be making promises for 2026, as it is the year for Zambians to evaluate his performance. In his New Year’s Eve message, President Hakainde Hichilema promised that government would deliver more this year. Reacting to this in an interview, Nyirenda said the President was…...
Bulk fuel procurement is a risk to petroleum sector – OMCAZ
THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) says Cabinet’s decision to approve bulk fuel procurement is a serious risk to the petroleum industry. The Association is therefore urging government to adopt a model that deliberately allocates a guaranteed percentage of bulk fuel volumes to OMCs. Meanwhile, energy expert Dr Kafula Mubanga says the decision…...
Zesco deserves a thank you for the load-shedding relief
FOR once, Zambians are waking up to a rare and almost suspicious luxury: electricity that stays on from morning to night. In many Lusaka households, and indeed in parts of the country that had grown used to living by irregular load-shedding schedules, the last few weeks have brought tangible relief. It almost feels like one…...
Political hatred will not end unless youths, women take charge – UNIP
UNIP National Chairperson, Retired Captain Robert Mukengami, says political hatred will continue into 2026 unless the youths and women take charge of the country’s governance. Speaking in an interview in Livingstone, Capt Mukengami said the animosity between ruling and opposition parties was due to lack of proper transitions and handovers after elections. “As UNIP, we…...
Gunmen rob L/stone businessman of K200,000, hijack car
POLICE have disclosed that three armed robbers stole K200,000 from a businessman of Indian origin in Livingstone on New Year’s Eve after raiding his shop while armed with pistols. Police say the robbers then forced a driver from Hillcrest Secondary School and his family out of their vehicle as they were returning from dinner, which…...
We summoned Bishop Banda over illegally obtained ZRA vehicle – DEC
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has disputed assertions that the summoning of Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda is politically motivated, explaining that the investigation has been running for some time regarding an illegally obtained Toyota Hilux. Meanwhile, the Commission is urging Archbishop Banda to avoid being accompanied by “irrelevant people” when he appears for questioning on…...
ZAMBEEF announces price cuts on selected products
ZAMBEEF has announced price reductions on selected products such as Zamshu leather shoes, poultry feed and day-old chicks. In a statement, Wednesday, ZAMBEEF Chief Executive Officer Faith Mukutu said the move was aimed at passing on economic benefits to consumers, stating that the reduction was effective January 1, 2026. “In a move aimed at passing…...
Police record 32% reduction in crime during Q3 2025
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says in the third quarter of 2025, criminal cases recorded countrywide declined by approximately 32 per cent, from 81,519 cases in 2024 to 55,336 cases in 2025. Musamba adds that in preparation for the 2026 General Elections, the Service has commenced capacity-building programmes in electoral security to curb political…...