Parley adopts motion to regulate AI
THE National Assembly has adopted a motion moved by Solwezi East UPND MP Alex Katakwe, urging government to develop a policy and legal framework to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence. The motion was seconded by Kanyama UPND member of parliament Monty Chinkuli. In his debate earlier, Katakwe said setting up a regulatory framework in…...
It’s our wish to re-engage Lungu’s family outside court – Govt
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says government still wishes to re-engage with the family of late former president Edgar Lungu to find middle ground in order to accord him a befitting send-off. Speaking when he featured on SABC, Thursday, Haimbe said the court process allowed the two parties to re-engage outside court…....
Economy grew by 4.5% in first quarter of 2025
ZAMBIA’S Gross Domestic Product estimates for the first quarter of 2025 have indicated that the economy grew by 4.5 per cent from 2.2 per cent in the first quarter 2024. Speaking during June’s Monthly Bulletin, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the growth was mainly attributed to Agriculture, forestry and fishing…...
Resignations of academic staff at CBU worry HEA
THE Higher Education Authority (HEA) says it is concerned with the levels of resignations of academic staff at the Copperbelt University as it is compromising the quality of education at the institution. And the Authority has also raised a concern on the overcrowding of students in lecture halls. Speaking after carrying out an incidental audit,…...
Court rejects Chinese application, sets July 18 for Documentary injunction ruling
THE Lusaka High Court yesterday denied the Chinese Chamber of Commerce leave to amend their documents, opting instead to proceed with hearing their injunction application aimed at restraining News Diggers from airing its investigative documentary on Chinese investments. High Court Judge Elita Mwikisa has reserved her ruling on the injunction application to July 18, after…...
People borrowed money to attend burial, laments Lubinda
PF acting president Given Lubinda laments that people borrowed and sold properties to attend Edgar Lungu’s burial, which never happened. And Lubinda says the PF will leave South Africa with a spirit of uniting all opposition political parties in Zambia. Speaking at a media briefing, Thursday, Lubinda said the PF would never stop mourning Lungu…....
Inflation drops to 14.1%
THE country’s annual inflation for June 2025 has reduced to 14.1 per cent from 15.1 per cent recorded in May 2025. Speaking during this month’s bulletin, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the reduction was mainly attributed to price movements in both food and non-food items. “Annual inflation for June 2025…...
We know that we’ll be arrested after burying Lungu – PF
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says PF officials know that they will be arrested after burying the late former president, Edgar Lungu. On Wednesday, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said the UPND government would confront PF on a roundtable discussion after Lungu had been put to rest. In an interview, Thursday, Mwila said PF…...
As far as 2026 is concerned, UPND is safe – Ngoma
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma says as far as 2026 is concerned, the UPND government is safe. In an interview, Thursday, Ngoma said delivery of service under the UPND administration was an everyday thing, adding that the opposition would have a tough time next year. “Delivery of service under president HH is an…...
FAZ calls on MPs to support inter-constituency tourney
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Southern Province executive has appealled to Members of Parliament (MPs) in the province to support the upcoming Inter-Constituency Football Tournament, a new initiative aimed at unearthing young football talent and raising much-needed funds to support grassroots football development in the region. Speaking in an interview, FAZ Southern Province Chairperson…...