Govt has no legal backing to preside over Lungu’s funeral arrangements – Sangwa
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa is wondering where people get the concept that a former president is a state property, saying there’s no such concept at law. He adds that there’s no law that dictates how a former president’s funeral should be, which leaves the family with the final say over what should happen. Speaking when…...
We can’t be angry at America for quitting aid – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says government cannot be angry with the American government for deciding to cut aid to Zambia. On Tuesday, United States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales said the massive development assistance that the US had provided to Zambia and other countries was never intended to go on forever…....
Decriminalising insults will worsen the situation – Kasune
MINISTER of Justice Princes Kasune says decriminalising seditious practices and insults would worsen the offences in the country. On Tuesday, United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan urged government to decriminalise seditious practices, hate speech, and libel, among other offences which were inimical to freedom of expression. According to Khan’s report on the promotion and protection…...
Kangwa has not resigned – Govt
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana has refuted rumours that Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has resigned. Addressing the media, Thursday, Kawana said the rumours were totally false as Kangwa was currently in office working with no cause for him to resign. “Government wishes to dismiss rumours circulating on social media…...
Makeni All Stars earns promotion to National Division One League
MAKENI All Stars have booked their place in the National Division One League after securing their third consecutive victory in the ongoing 2025 National League Playoffs taking place in Lusaka. The Midlands champions, who had earlier defeated Teta FC and Nangweshi Pirates in their opening Group B fixtures, continued their impressive form with a 2-1…...
MPs, CDF committee slowing development – Luanshya Mayor
LUANSHYA Mayor Charles Mulenga has accused some Members of Parliament and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) committee members of misusing public funds for political gain, warning that such actions are slowing down development in the district. Mulenga says Luanshya is facing serious challenges to generate local income, as many businesses that once operated in the area…...
Musokotwane in Rome for high-level Lobito Corridor meeting
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has arrived in Rome to represent President Hakainde Hichilema at a high-level meeting on the Lobito Corridor. According to a statement issued Thursday, the meeting follows a ministerial technical session held in Rome on March 27, 2025, where Zambia was represented by Transport and Logistics Minister Frank…...
Govt ponders construction of dam to secure Lsk’s future water needs
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says government is conducting a K4.35 million feasibility study for dam construction in Chongwe District to secure Lusaka’s future water needs. Speaking when he delivered a ministerial statement on strategic water supply interventions in Lusaka Province, Wednesday, Nzovu said due to the adverse impact of the recent drought,…...
Is UPND still on track with corruption fight?
COMMUNITY Action Against Corruption (CAAC) Chief Executive Officer, Brighton Tembo, has publicly raised a red flag, warning that the fight against corruption under the UPND is faltering. And he’s not alone. Many Zambians quietly share the same concern; that this government is losing momentum and commitment in a battle it once declared central to its…...
Zambia’s debt-to-GDP ratio signals growing economic vulnerability – CSO Debt Alliance
CSO Debt Alliance Chairperson Fr Daniel Mutale has warned that Zambia’s rising debt-to-GDP ratio reflects a shrinking national income and deepening economic vulnerability, despite a nominal reduction in the country’s total debt stock from $31.2 billion in 2023 to $25.03 billion in 2024. Fr Mutale has noted that domestic borrowing continues to surge, with domestic…...