Zambia ranks 103 out of 143 countries in global rule of law index
THE World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Zambia’s rule of law 103 out of 143 countries worldwide in its 2025 Index. Regionally, Zambia ranks 14th out of 34 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the report. The report has also noted that Zambia is among the over 70 percent of countries experiencing a shrinking of…...
Immigration nabs 4 Malawians, 2 Congolese for attempting to get NRCs
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended six foreign nationals for attempting to fraudulently obtain NRCs. In a statement, Thursday, Immigration Department Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said four Malawians and two Congolese nationals were attempting to get NRCs during the ongoing mobile registration exercise. “The Department of Immigration in Lusaka and Chienge on Tuesday,…...
ZPPA suspends Ngotash Enterprises from public procurement
THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Ngotash Enterprises Limited from participating in public procurement for one year for underperformance of contractual obligations. In a statement, Thursday, ZPPA Principal Public Relations Officer Iñutu Mushambatwa said the National Housing Authority signed a Local Purchase Order on October 14, 2024, with the company for the supply…...
Kaunda endorses Mundubile, calls for a united opposition
KELVIN Kaunda says Mporokoso MP Brian Mundubile is the most suitable leader to steer the PF through its current challenges and into a position of renewed strength, unity and relevance. Kaunda, who is Socialist Party National Youth Chairman, also says it is imperative that opposition leaders rise above narrow interests and personal ambitions to build…...
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Tanzania orders civil servants to work from home after protests mar elections
Tanzania’s government has directed all civil servants to work from home following violent protests that erupted during Wednesday’s general elections, which were marred by internet shutdowns, reports of deaths, and widespread unrest. The demonstrations broke out after opposition supporters accused President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration of manipulating the electoral process by jailing or disqualifying key…...
Police block Mundubile meeting, nab Jean Chisenga, 11 others
POLICE in Chibombo and Liteta have arrested 12 individuals, among them Mambilima MP Jean Chisenga, for conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says the group was found unlawfully assembled at the residence of Christopher Mwenge around 20:53 hours on Wednesday, waiting to be addressed by Mporokoso PF MP Brian…...
Matero Magic Suffers First Loss as Beira Maintains Perfect Run in Road to BAL Qualifiers
Host club Matero Magic suffered their first defeat of the 2026 Road to BAL Division East qualifiers after falling 94–83 to Mozambique’s Ferroviario da Beira in a heated encounter at NASDEC on Wednesday night. The result saw the reigning Mozambican champions register back-to-back victories in Lusaka, maintaining their unbeaten start to the campaign while exposing…...
NAPSA, ZESCO GEAR UP FOR SUPER LEAGUE CLASH AT REIZ ARENA
NAPSA Stars coach Sipho Mumbi says his side is determined to redeem itself when they take on Zesco United in a rescheduled MTN Super League Week 8 fixture at Reiz Arena in Woodlands tomorrow, while Zesco United assistant coach Emmanuel Siwale has urged his players to remain focused and not underestimate their hosts. Speaking ahead…...
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