ZMA tips ZAMMSA on drug wastage reduction
ZAMBIA Medical Association (ZMA) president Dr Kaumba Tolopu says it is imperative for the country to continue developing mechanisms that will monitor drug shelf life to avoid wastage. And Dr Tolopu says government’s decision to encompass the private sector in investing in NHIMA is a step in the right direction. On Saturday, ZAMMSA Senior Manager…...
It’s duty compelling HH to have Lungu buried in Zambia – Nevers
MMD leader Nevers Mumba says President Hakainde Hichilema has no personal obsession with the body of former president Edgar Lungu. And Mumba says if the remains of the former heads of state held any spiritual power that could somehow be summoned for political supremacy and advantage, Lungu would never have lost the 2021 general election…....
Muchinga Minister denies demeaning Lungu’s remains
MUCHINGA Province Minister Njavwa Simutowe has denied demeaning former president Edgar Lungu’s remains, indicating that he was just happy that the former head of state would be repatriated and be buried in Zambia. Meanwhile, MMD leader Nevers Mumba has condemned Simutowe and some UPND cadres for demeaning Lungu’s remains, stating that it is shameful and…...
Mining sector regaining its role as a major contributor to citizens’ welfare – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the mining sector is returning to its old state when it contributed highly to the wellbeing of Zambians. And ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda says the K91 million dividend check handed over to the Ministry of Finance marked the 10th consecutive year that the mining firm…...
Zambia to face defending champs New Zealand in netball U21 World Cup opener
THE stage is set for an electric showdown as Zambia gears up to face four-time champions and current titleholders New Zealand in Game 2 of the Netball World Youth Cup (NWYC) 2025 on Saturday, September 20 in Gibraltar. The high-stakes encounter scheduled for 10:00 AM local time, will mark Zambia’s opening fixture in what is…...
Chipolopolo injury-free ahead of Morocco showdown – Team doctor
THE Chipolopolo Boys have received a major boost ahead of tomorrow’s crucial TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Group A clash against Morocco. Team doctor Wesley Ngongo confirmed that all players are fit to train and compete ahead of the do-or-die fixture against the North African giants after midfielder Wilson Chisala and defender Benedict Chepeshi…...
Climate change affecting social economic development – Mposha
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Mike Mposha says Zambia has not been spared from the effects of climate change which has emerged as one of the most pressing issues affecting social economic development. Speaking at the Launch of the NAP EXPO 2025, Mposha said the change in climate impacted human health with extreme heat leading…...
Your MPs were claiming there’s massive infrastructure development here, Milupi tells Luapula Chiefs
INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has told Chiefs in Luapula Province that their MPs have been claiming that there’s massive infrastructure development in the Province when in fact not. This was after the Chiefs told the Minister that the Province has been lagging behind in development despite seeing other Provinces developing. …...
Mundubile should’ve told us to keep away from politics when PF was in power – Chief Chikaza
CHIEF Chikaza Munyama of the Ila speaking people of Itezhi-Tezhi District says Brian Mundubile should have advised traditional leaders to keep away from politics while in government when they were endorsing former president Edgar Lungu. And Chief Chikaza Munyama says political parties and politicians are not immune to criticism. Mundubile, who is Mporokoso PF MP…...
TB related deaths have reduced from 115 to 24 per 100,000 people – MoH
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says Tuberculosis (TB) related deaths in the country have dropped, from 115 to 24 per 100,000 people in 2015 to 2023, respectively. Dr Muchima adds that new TB cases have reduced from 391 per 100,000 people in 2015, to as low as 283 per 100,000 people in 2023. Speaking during…...