We won’t represent workers found wanting for stealing public drugs – CSAWUZ
THE Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia says it won’t offer legal representation to any civil servant who will be found wanting for stealing drugs. And the Union has noted that the UPND administration seems fatigued with the fight against corruption, suggesting that maybe some people are benefiting from the act. Responding to…...
Expect load shedding to reduce by July – Zesco
KARIBA North Senior Power Station Manager Christopher Singogo says the country should expect a reduction of load shedding hours between July and August with the positive outlook at Kariba Dam. Singogo says the reservoir’s water level has been gradually increasing, from 475.77 meters to 477.96 meters, a total increase of 2.19 meters as opposed to…...
We’re working to restore public trust – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says the Police is working to restore and strengthen public trust in the service beyond the electoral cycle. Speaking at the launch of “Strengthening the Accountability of the Zambia Police Service and Ensuring Effective Security During Elections and Beyond Project,” Monday, Musamba said the service was aware of the…...
Police investigate Mansa prison break
THE Zambia Police Service has disclosed that it is actively pursuing 19 suspects who escaped from lawful custody at Mansa Central Police Station in the early hours of Monday, May 19, 2025. The suspects escaped between 02:00 hours and 02:50 hours. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Rae Hamoonga said all the…...
Forensic report on drug theft shows weaknesses in procurement, distribution of medicines – Chilengi
PRESIDENTIAL Advisor on Health Roma Chilengi says the drug forensic report has some huge revelations around the weaknesses in the procurement, storage and distribution of medical commodities. And Professor Chilengi says he facilitated and attended some of the 33 meetings that high profile government officials held with the US embassy on the theft of drugs…...
Citizens should inform police before conducting protests to be protected – Home Affairs PS
MINISTRY of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo says any citizen intending to conduct a demonstration should involve the police so they can provide protection and security. His remarks followed an incident on Friday morning last week, when a convoy of Zambia police officers blocked a planned peaceful protest by socialist Party youths. The protest,…...
Zambia wins GNEJ award for electoral justice
THE Judiciary of Zambia has emerged as the winner in Category 1 of the Global Network on Electoral Justice (GNEJ), a recognition for delivering electoral justice. And Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila, State Counsel, says the award was a recognition of the efforts that Zambia was making in delivering electoral justice. Speaking when receiving the…...
I wasn’t comfortable with Gonzales’ address to the nation without notifying me – Haimbe
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says he was uncomfortable with the US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales addressing the nation without notifying him. And Haimbe says there’s need for Diplomats to work by the rules, adding that even Zambian Diplomats accredited to other countries follow the rules that have been set internationally…....
RDAZ calls for formation of oversight committee to improve transparency in medical supply chain
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) has called for the formation of a Multi-Stakeholder Oversight Committee to improve transparency and accountability in the medical supply chain. And RDAZ has expressed concern over the recent suspension of health sector aid by the United States government. In a statement, Friday, RDAZ president Dr. Paul Chibwe said…...
Do Women Expire After 35? Or Are We Just Taught To Fade
When we think about aging, many of us picture a slow decline. Wrinkles. Fatigue. Invisibility. It’s a narrative that’s been deeply ingrained into our cultures and accelerated by modern media. But I think we’ve been sold the wrong story. What if aging well isn’t about trying to look younger, but about growing into our true […]
