ZNBS declares K15 million dividend to MoF
ZAMBIA National Building Society (ZNBS) has declared a dividend of K15 million to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. ZNBS Board Chairman Geoffrey Samukonga says the dividend underscores the company’s commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. Meanwhile, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has commended the Society’s decision to retain some…...
Zambia can stand without IMF – Economist
ECONOMIST Noah Kabwita says Zambia is capable of standing on its own without the International Monetary Fund (IMF) extended credit facility, which is scheduled to end next October. On Tuesday, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane explained that government had extended the IMF programme by one year because abandoning it would result in…...
Teenage murder suspect appears before court
A 17-year-old boy accused of raping and murdering a 16-year-old girl who was found dead two months ago within the Kamwala South Secondary School grounds has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for an explanation of the charge. In this matter, ST, a Grade seven pupil from an unidentified school in Kamwala South, is charged…...
Choosing an opposition leader won’t be easy – Lubinda
PF faction acting president Given Lubinda says choosing a leader for the opposition will not be child’s play, stating that the process can be a point of departure for some. Speaking when he featured on Emmanuel Mwamba’s podcast, Tuesday, Lubinda said selecting a leader for the opposition required synergy from various players. “We accept the…...
Youths need education on governance to vote wisely – Prof Phiri
UNIVERSITY of Zambia political historian Professor Bizeck Phiri says young people must be taught about governance from the grassroots in order for them to elect leaders in the future who will develop the country. Professor Phiri says when youths are learned on governance issues, they will know what to look for in a leader. Speaking…...
Govt’s debt restructuring efforts beginning to bear fruits – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the projected decline in the public debt-to-GDP ratio is an indication of government’s prudent economic management and debt restructuring efforts bearing fruits. According to the latest IMF Country Report No. 25/225 released on August 5, 2025, Zambia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio was projected to decline to approximately…...
There’s a reduction in electoral violence under UPND – SACCORD
SOUTHERN African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) Executive Director Arthur Muyunda says the centre has noted a reduction in electoral violence since 2021. In an interview, Wednesday, Muyunda said the peaceful electoral environment seen during recent by-elections should continue as the country heads towards the 2026 general election. “I would want to…...
We’re focused on protecting people’s lives, even if it costs us next year – UPND MP
MPONGWE UPND MP Gregory Ngowani says government is focused on protecting people’s lives by stopping illegal mining activities, even if it costs the UPND in next year’s election. Last week, Chingola small scale miners commonly known as Jerabos rioted after being told to vacate the Senseli Open Pit Mine, where they had been operating from…....
Govt should come up with average costs for NHIMA services – Pharmaceutical Society
PHARMACEUTICAL Society of Zambia president Keegan Mwape says government should conduct an analysis of costs of medicines and health services and come up with an average that will be implemented by NHIMA accredited health providers. And Mwape says once individual contributions for NHIMA are increased as suggested by government, the quality of services offered on…...
Hyundai, Eicher inject K70,000 into 2025 national rally
LUSAKA Motor Sports Club has unveiled Astro Holdings, through its associate companies Hyundai and Eicher, as the main sponsor of the 2025 National Rally Championship, injecting K70,000 into a K200,000 event budget. Speaking during the official launch held in Lusaka, club president Daison Mweene said the third edition of the championship will now be titled…...