Adopt our governance, free education strategies, UNIP president advises UPND
COL Henry Miyoba has advised the UPND government to adopt the strategies used by the UNIP regime to govern Zambia. Meanwhile, Col Miyoba, who is the UNIP president, says his party did not fight for independence for Zambians to be suffering. In an interview, Tuesday, Col Miyoba said had the MMD and later the PF…...
Let’s tolerate each other, we all can’t agree on everything – Nevers
NEVERS Mumba says Zambians should tolerate President Hakainde Hichilema and other political leaders for who they are, stressing that unity means accepting differences. In a video posted on the New Nation Party (NNP) Facebook page, Monday, Mumba said unity was not about full agreement but about tolerating one another’s differences. “Today, I want to address…...
ConCourt dismisses contempt case against Speaker, MPs over Bill 7
THE Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by Lusaka lawyer Celestine Mukandila and Munir Zulu seeking to commence contempt proceedings against government and the National Assembly, in order to stop them from debating and passing Bill 7. Meanwhile, Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has reserved her ruling regarding the move to take presiding…...
We should use high copper prices to boost tax collection – Haabazoka
ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka says the country should use escalating copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) as an opportunity to enhance tax collection through mineral royalties. Dr Haabazoka adds that the country’s increased international reserves of $5.2 billion mean security in terms of import cover. As of Monday, December 8, 2025, the official…...
Tonse will decide whether to contest Chawama by-election – Lubinda
PF acting president Given Lubinda has insisted that the National Assembly of Zambia’s act of declaring the Chawama seat vacant was inhuman. Lubinda says the PF and Tonse Alliance will be meeting to decide on whether or not to participate in the Chawama by-election. On Tuesday, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) set January 15,…...
Govt expands Cash-For-Work programme to all 116 districts
CABINET has approved the revised Cash-For-Work programme, expanding coverage from 87 to 116 districts. Meanwhile, Cabinet has approved the appointment of board members for the Zambia Environmental Management Agency, the Civil Aviation Authority, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited and the Road Transport and Safety Agency. In a statement, Tuesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the…...
I feel extremely bad when citizens protect thieves – HH
I REALLY feel bad when fellow citizens want to protect those who are stealing from the people; I feel extremely bad inside, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says he does many things but one thing he does not do is steal. Further, President Hichilema says government is promoting asset recovery to ensure that…...
Indeni laments: “We don’t have money, govt should assist us with working capital”
INDENI Energy Limited Board Chairperson Watson Lumba has called on government to assist the state-owned company with working capital, stating that doing so would help the country address the current fuel problems. Lumba says government should also help Indeni clear its huge legacy debt, which has distorted the company’s balance sheet, making it unable to…...
AMSONS, Exergy Africa partner to develop 1,300MW power plant
AMSONS Group, a leading Tanzanian and pan-African energy and industrial conglomerate, has signed a strategic transnational partnership with Zambia’s Exergy Africa Limited to jointly develop 1,300MW of power projects in Zambia. The projects would consist of 1,000 megawatts of solar and 300 megawatts of coal generation, representing a combined investment of US$900 million. Speaking at…...
Bedroom wall collapses, kills Siavonga woman
A 21-YEAR-OLD Siavonga woman identified as Monica Luselo has died after a section of her bedroom wall collapsed on her while she was asleep. Police say they believe the walls of her house were weakened after a heavy downpour of rain. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident, saying it was reported…...