HH never believed in his own promises — Nakacinda
PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says President Hakainde Hichilema has not pursued the promises he made while in opposition because he does not believe in them himself. Speaking when he featured on Emmanuel Mwamba’s podcast recently, Nakacinda said President Hichilema said things people wanted to hear to get their support, without any real intention…...
We’re determined to clean up FRA – Board Chair
THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says it sent 16 members of staff on forced leave in order to pave way for extensive investigations by the Auditor General’s office. FRA Board Chairperson Suresh Desai says irregularity issues will keep coming up because the new Board is determined to clean up the Agency and deliver its responsibility…...
Zambia, TAZARA will sign concession agreement to develop Lobito Corridor – MoF
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia will in the next month sign a concession agreement with TAZARA for the development of the Lobito Corridor to facilitate trade and promote regional integration. And Dr Musokotwane says this will be done under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) because the country has no money…....
Treasury releasing K18.4b demonstrates govt’s commitment to budget implementation – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the release of K18.4 billion in July by the Treasury is a demonstration of government’s commitment to implementing the budget and meeting set targets. In July 2025, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning released K18.4 billion to finance public service delivery, of which, K3.1 billion…...
Essa wins Hyundai Eicher Rally as Gomes Racing claims team title
ZUBAIR ESSA of Essa Racing has been crowned champion of the 2025 Hyundai Eicher Rally after dominating the opening stages and holding off a fierce challenge from the Gomes Racing Team. Navigated by Farai Mwanamakondo in a Subaru Impreza, Essa set the tone early, winning Stage One (7.39km Clinic) in four minutes 34 seconds and…...
Police arrest Lsk woman for attempting to murder companion
POLICE in Lusaka have formally charged and arrested Abigail Kalyabanyama, aged 26, of Nyumba Yanga, for attempting to murder her 53-year-old companion, retired Brigadier General John Banda. Kalyabanyama is alleged to have shot the victim twice at the back of his head after a disagreement on July 26 around 23:40 hours. In a statement, Sunday,…...
Women shunning away from politics because of harsh judgement – NGOCC
NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela says women sometimes fail to join politics because they are judged harshly compared to men. Recently, Chiengi Independent MP Given Katuta said she regrated being a Zambian politician, stating that the current political space did not allow room for honest disagreement. She further expressed concern over gender-based abuse being faced…...
EAZ urges govt to construct economic zones at key border posts
THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has called for the construction of economic zones at key border posts to spur economic growth. In an interview, Saturday, EAZ National Secretary Dr Nicholas Mainza said economic zones had been critical to economic development. “We are advocating for the creation of Multifacility Economic Zones right at active borders,…...
Lamba Chief endorses HH; it’s going to be a knockout for the opposition next year
CHIEF Machayi of the Lamba speaking people of Mpongwe District has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema, saying they can’t let go of someone who is doing so much. He says come next year; it’s going to be a knockout for the opposition once government works on the remaining projects on the Copperbelt. Meanwhile, Infrastructure and Urban…...
I’ll use minerals to settle external debt when elected in 2026 – Kalaba
CITIZENS First leader Harry Kabala says once elected into office next year, he will use Zambia’s minerals to settle the country’s external debt, rather than wasting time getting IMF loans. And Kalaba says people should not compare him to President Hakainde Hichilema who lied his way to presidency. Speaking when he featured on Radio Mano,…...