MPs have not rejected Bill 7 – Kasune
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune says Members of Parliament have not rejected the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, but are merely seeking clarification in order to better explain it to their constituents. Kasune was responding to recent remarks by Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z), which suggested that if the bill was raising questions among MPs,…...
Lumezi by-election will proceed as planned – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia says it will not postpone the Lumezi parliamentary by-elections slated for June 26, 2025, despite the death of former president Edgar Lungu. In a statement, Wednesday, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said while the Commission was mindful of the national mourning period, it was equally bound by the provisions…...
Police retrieve 8 bodies from collapsed tunnel at illegal gold mine in Mufumbwe
ZAMBIA Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says police have retrieved eight bodies of illegal miners who were buried alive following a tunnel collapse at the Kakawa Gold Rush mining area in Mufumbwe District. In a statement, Wednesday, Hamoonga explained that the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, around 03:00 hours…....
Mika Convention Centre manager testifies in Gutila Muleya’s murder trial
A MANAGER at Mika Convention Centre has narrated to the Lusaka High Court how he saw the late Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General, Gutila Muleya, being forced into a vehicle in handcuffs at the hotel. Testifying before Justice Vincent Siloka on Tuesday, 44-year-old Richard Kapili told the court that Muleya pleaded with him not…...
ECL’s family halts repatriation, accuses govt of not honouring agreement
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s family says his remains will no longer be repatriated to Zambia as earlier announced. Family representative Makebi Zulu says the decision stems from concerns that government will not honour the agreed terms regarding Lungu’s funeral arrangements. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, Zulu expressed hope that the former president’s remains…...
USAID was never intended to go on forever – Gonzales
UNITED States Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says the massive development assistance that the US has provided to Zambia and other countries was never intended to go on forever. And Gonzales says Zambia has achieved HIV epidemic control as a result of US support. Speaking during the celebration of 249 years of American independence, Tuesday,…...
Ghanaian boxer threatens to clobber Davy Mwale
GHANAIAN boxer Michael Decardi Nelson has issued a warning ahead of his bout with David “Sniper” Mwale, vowing to defeat him and take the coveted World Boxing Council (WBC) International Bantamweight title to Ghana. Nelson arrived in Lusaka on Tuesday ahead of the much-anticipated title fight, which will take place on Saturday, June 28th, 2025,…...
MQHZ welcomes commissioning of oxygen plant at Kabwe Central Hospital
MEDICAL for Quality Health Care in Zambia (MQHZ) has welcomed the commissioning of a state-of-art Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen plant at Kabwe Central Hospital, indicating that it is a landmark investment that will revolutionise oxygen therapy in the region. MQHZ Director General Dr Quince Mwabu says this development marks a significant milestone in Zambia’s…...
Final consignment of maize from Tanzania will arrive in 7 days – DMMU
THE Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) has announced that the final consignment of maize purchased from Tanzania under a government-to-government contract is en route to Zambia and is expected to arrive within the next seven days. In a statement, Wednesday, DMMU said the consignment marks the concluding phase of Zambia’s maize importation initiative from…...
Kunsanama dumps Bad Boys for Aguila Stars
NATIONAL Division One side Aguila Stars FC have made a significant statement ahead of the 2025/26 season by appointing former Atletico Lusaka head coach Brian Kunsanama as their new head coach for the senior men’s team. Kunsanama, a seasoned tactician and former Mufulira Wanderers player, takes over at Aguila Stars after an eventful 2024/25 Super…...