LCC threatens to arrest public smokers
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has expressed concern over the increasing trend of smoking in public spaces, warning that any individual found doing so is liable to prosecution, a fine or imprisonment. In a statement, Monday, LCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the Council had also observed with dismay the rise in shisha smoking,…...
We can abuse Article 52 and stay in power if it’s not changed – Mwiimbu
ACTING Justice Minister Jack Mwiimbu says Bill 7 does not guarantee that the next head of state in 2026 will be President Hakainde Hichilema. He adds that President Hichilema is a democrat, stating that if he was mischievous, he would not amend Article 52 of the Constitution as it is currently advantageous to the UPND…....
Volunteer doctors to down tools from December 19 – RDAZ
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) says all volunteer doctors across the country will down tools effective Friday, December 19, 2025. In a statement, Monday, RDAZ president Dr Paul Chibwe said the decision resulted from government’s failure to employ volunteer doctors and other health workers, despite promising that the process would be completed within…...
ConCourt to hear contempt proceedings against AG, Speaker over Bill 7
THE Constitutional Court is today scheduled to hear contempt of court proceedings against government and the National Assembly over Bill 7. The case was commenced by Lusaka lawyer Celestine Mukandila and Munir Zulu against Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, Speaker Nelly Mutti and all members of parliament for presiding over and participating in the Bill 7…...
US promises $2bn in grants to Zambia
THE US government has promised Zambia grants of up to US$2 billion over the next five years, based on the principle of reciprocity. US Assistant Secretary of State Caleb Orr says the US is offering a restructured Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact which will not only unleash the agricultural sector but will also expand roads that…...
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ECZ sets Jan 15 for Chawama by-election
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set January 15, 2026 as the date for the Chawama constituency parliamentary by-election. The Commission stresses that adoption certificates for party-sponsored candidates must bear the full names and signatures of both the Secretary General and the president, or just the Secretary General of the party. Recently, Speaker of…...
Arrows open six-point lead, Power Dynamos blunt Konkola Blades
RED Arrows have opened a six-point lead at the summit of the MTN FAZ Super League table after dimming Mutondo Stars with a 2-0 victory in a Week 14 fixture at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. A first-half brace from in-form striker Peter Kalota was enough to hand the Airmen their ninth win of the campaign,…...