We’ve achieved 80% nationwide distribution of Health Centre Kits – ZAMMSA
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has announced that it has successfully distributed 80 percent of the seventh consignment of Health Centre Kits to healthcare facilities across the country. In a statement, Tuesday, ZAMMSA Senior Manager for Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe said over 3,500 health facilities had received the kits to date. “The…...
Sex is man and woman, state tells court
THE State has insisted that the Constitution clearly defines offences against the order of nature and prescribes the penalties for those found wanting of the offence. The State has also told the Constitutional Court that sex is to be done by a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation. This is in a…...
Nothing will stand in the way of Open Access – Govt
MINISTRY of Energy Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Peter Mumba says the Open Access Framework is a reality, and nothing will stand in the way of it’s implementation. And Mumba has clarified that Open Access will only contribute about seven percent to ERB’s price setting process for diesel, while other factors will constitute about 92…...
US Embassy urges increased funding for ACC, FIC
THE US Embassy in Zambia says the United States will continue to advocate for the Zambian government to increase funding and staffing of the ACC, FIC, NPA, and other accountability institutions in its support of Zambia’s anti-corruption efforts. In a Facebook post, Tuesday, the embassy said this is to pursue President Hakainde Hichilema’s commitment to…...
Lungu is doing well after chemotherapy – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana has revealed that former president Edgar Lungu is doing well after completing his chemotherapy treatment in South Africa. And Kawana says President Hakainde Hichilema had actually ordered the procurement of cancer medicines for late FDD leader Edith Nawakwi when they became too expensive for her to…...
Nevers Mumba not a factor, he has never won any election – Kafwaya
LUNTE PF member of parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya says MMD leader Nevers Mumba should prove himself to be a factor by participating in and winning an election. On Saturday, Mumba said he had positioned himself as a cardinal factor in President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the 2026 general elections, even if it meant him not being…...
Communities near tourism spots should not wallow in poverty – PS
TOURISM Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga says communities surrounding natural resources, such as Victoria Falls, should benefit and not wallow in poverty. And UN Tourism Africa Regional Director Elcia Grandcourt has expressed concern over poor air connectivity and visa acquisition challenges on the continent. Speaking at the 2nd UN Tourism for Africa and Americas Summit at…...
Creditor asks High Court to direct timeframe for KCM to pay $999,000 debt
BARLOWORLD Equipment Zambia Limited has asked the High Court to direct a timeframe for Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to pay its US$999,000 debt. KCM owes about 676 creditors, who have been divided into two classes. Last year, KCM proposed a debt repayment scheme of arrangement, which was approved by Justice Charles Kafunda on June 28…....
Sishuwa urges govt to halt constitutional amendments
HISTORIAN Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa has urged the UPND government to heed to the public’s concern against constitutional amendments. And Dr Sishuwa says women must be given an opportunity to lead the country, arguing that men have caused destruction in Zambia over the last 60 years. Speaking on Hot FM’s Breakfast Show, Tuesday, Dr Sishuwa said…...
Munir’s judgment is proof that his claims were false – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says Munir Zulu’s judgment is proof that his claims were false. On Monday, Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili sentenced Zulu, who is Lumezi Independent MP, to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour for making defamatory remarks against Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, his Infrastructure counterpart Charles Milupi…...