Private companies will construct hydro-power stations in Mpika – Chikote
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says 13 private companies applied to construct hydropower stations in Mpika District as of December 2024, with only two advancing to the implementation agreement stage. Responding to a question from Mpika MP Francis Kapyanga during a Questions for Oral Answer session in the National Assembly, Chikote said the applications targeted sites…...
Govt should halt Bill 7 consultations – ActionAid
ACTIONAID Executive Director Faides TembaTemba says government’s consultations on Bill 7 are secretive. TembaTemba has urged government to halt the bill because it has been rejected by many people. Meanwhile, TembaTemba has applauded Chief Mukuni for telling Justice Minister Princess Kasune that he did not want to sway the decisions of other chiefs over the…...
Southern Province Police call for orderly mourning of Lungu
SOUTHERN Province Police Commissioner Auxensio Daka has advised the public to avoid gathering in undesignated areas as they mourn former president Edgar Lungu. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Daka urged residents of Southern Province to honour the late Head of State with dignity, respect, and unity. “The public is advised to avoid assembling in…...
Don’t react to PF, Lungu’s family, they’re devastated, Inonge urges UPND
FORMER vice-president Inonge Wina has urged the government not to react to negative sentiments coming from the Patriotic Front (PF) and the family of late former president Edgar Lungu, saying they are devastated by his passing. Wina has cautioned that those who view Lungu’s death as a political advantage should refrain from celebrating, adding that…...
Gonzales mourns Lungu
US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says he had the pleasure of engaging with former president Edgar Lungu regularly to hold long discussions on a vision for a strong and prosperous Zambia. In his statement of condolences, Wednesday, Gonzales said he and Lungu discussed how the US could help Zambia realise its potential. “To the…...
Serenje MP explains riot
SERENJE Independent MP George Kandafula says the recent riot in Serenje District was sparked by frustration after some cadres from Kabwe were allowed to continue mining, while others were blocked by the Zambia National Service (ZNS), despite earlier assurances that mining plots would be allocated on Monday. On Monday, police confirmed an incident of riotous…...
Aligning EPA with cyber laws will undermine transparency during elections – FODEP
THE Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has rejected a recommendation by the 2025 Electoral Reform Technical Committee (ERTC) to align the Electoral Process Act with the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Acts, arguing that such a move could undermine transparency and freedom of expression during elections. In an interview, Wednesday, FODEP Executive Director Elijah Rubvuta…...
Kabwata police detains murder suspect
POLICE in Lusaka have detained a 37-year-old man of Kamwala South in connection with the suspected murder of Sipiwe Nyirenda. According to Police, a report of suspected murder was received on June 10, 2025, at around 23:30 hours. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga said Maybin Muliye, 37, brought a woman identified…...
Govt consulting Lungu family over repatriation – Kangwa
GOVERNMENT has disclosed that it is consulting with the former first family and other stakeholders regarding the repatriation of the late former president Edgar Lungu’s remains from South Africa. Earlier, government had announced that the body of the sixth republic president was supposed to arrive in the country yesterday. In a statement, Wednesday, Secretary to…...
MPs critical in addressing AMR – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says the commitment and leadership of Members of Parliament are crucial in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Speaking through Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Kennedy Lishimpi at a meeting for parliamentarians ahead of the 10th annual ReAct Africa conference on AMR, Dr Muchima emphasised that antimicrobial resistance was…...