FIC Report
Fighting corruption is very difficult because cartels are rooted in public service – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says fighting corruption is a very difficult task because the crime is done in secrecy. On Friday, Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said it was disappointing that the country had not seen much results from the corruption prosecutions that were initially hyped by law…...
Chabinga immune to prosecution – PF
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says government is merely fooling citizens over the leaked audio involving PF acting president Robert Chabinga, arguing that nothing will come of the investigation because Chabinga is “immune to prosecution.” On Wednesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the matter involving Chabinga, in relation to a leaked…...
We are not aware of any farmer receiving 3 hours of power supply – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says government is not aware of any farmers in Serenje and other parts of the country who are currently receiving three hours of power supply. On Tuesday, during the Question for Oral Answer session in the National Assembly, Serenje Independent member of parliament George Kandafula asked the Minister of Energy whether…...
Losing is disappointing, but we were there – Cristoforetti
ZAMBIA National Futsal Team coach Andrea Cristoforetti says there are a lot of lessons to take away from his side’s winless campaign at the 2025 Intercontinental Futsal Championship held in Thailand. Cristoforetti described the experience as “a valuable learning curve” and “a necessary part of the long-term project” for Zambia’s growing futsal programme. Despite suffering…...
Your days are numbered, you’ll pay the price, Police IG warns rioters
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says the Chingola small-scale illegal miners who destroyed property were on a “political mission” to deter government’s economic activities. Meanwhile, Zambia National Service (ZNS) Commander Lt General Maliti Solochi has announced that security wings will use social media footage to identify and catch the culprits who destroyed property and…...
Court extends Emmanuel Mwamba’s bench warrant to August 18
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has once again extended the bench warrant issued against Patriotic Front (PF) faction Chairperson for Information and Publicity, Emmanuel Mwamba, in a case where he is accused of assaulting a police officer. During the court session yesterday, Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda Kalisilira also issued a stern warning, threatening to…...
Govt aims to grow cattle population from 5.1m to 7.4m by 2027 – Kapala
THE Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has announced an ambitious plan to increase Zambia’s national cattle population from 5.1 million to 7.4 million by 2027. This move aims to position the livestock sector as a key driver of economic transformation. Speaking at the 97th Agriculture and Commercial Show Exhibitors’ luncheon on Thursday, Minister of Livestock…...
Inflation drops to 13%, trade deficit hits K5.3bn
ZAMBIA’S annual inflation rate for July 2025 has dropped to 13.0 per cent from 14.1 per cent recorded in June, representing a 1.1 percentage point decline. However, the country recorded a trade deficit of K5.3 billion in June 2025, a significant reversal from the K1.5 billion surplus registered in May. Speaking during a press briefing,…...
LAZ, ZLA commend govt for deferring Lands Bill
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has commended government for deferring the Lands and Deeds Registry (Amendment) Bill No. 13 of 2025 to allow for further consultations. The government’s decision, announced on Wednesday, was made in response to concerns from various stakeholders regarding a proposed provision that would grant the Chief Registrar of Lands the…...