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The absence of asset declaration in Zambia’s proposed constitutional amendments raises critical concerns about transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption. Critics have accused the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration of tailoring the amendments to serve President Hakainde Hichilema’s interests, a […]

The Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia (AAAZ) has reviewed the government’s roadmap for constitutional reforms and expresses serious concerns about the proposed Constitutional Amendment as a means to enhance representation for persons with disabilities, youth, and women in governance. While we acknowledge government’s recognition of […]

In a meeting with a delegation from Deutsche Welle (DW), Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the indispensable role of the media in democratic societies, underscoring its function as the Fourth Estate in ensuring the integrity of information dissemination. The discussion, led by DW’s Managing Director Carsten von Nahmen, highlighted […]

US stocks have just closed their worst quarter since 2022—and the pain isn’t over yet, warns the CEO of global financial advisory giant,deVere Group. Nigel Green’s warning comes as the S&P 500 fell 4.6% in the first quarter of 2025, its sharpest drop in almost three years, as concerns mount that President Donald Trump’s escalating

By Benedict Tembo The judge who granted a court order to stop last weekend’s FAZ AGM hurt the public interest, a veteran football administrator has charged. Straight-talking Luxon Kazabu says there were no compelling reasons for the judge to grant the injunction that could imperil Zambian football, with sanctions from world football authority […]

Nevers Mumba Calls for Urgent Constitutional Reforms to Strengthen Zambia’s Democracy Lusaka, April 1, 2025 – In a landmark address to the nation, Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) president Nevers Mumba outlined sweeping proposals for constitutional reform, warning that Zambia’s current governance framework contains dangerous flaws […]

A herd of more than 150 elephants, including several juveniles, has crossed into Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park from neighboring Zimbabwe, prompting a warning from wildlife officials about the animals’ heightened protective instincts. Wilfred Moonga, the Senior Wildlife Warden for Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife […]

President Hakainde Hichilema swore in Gift Sialubalo as Zambia’s new Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, entrusting him with the critical responsibility of overseeing grassroots development and strengthening the link between the central government and local communities. The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development plays […]

Kabwe District in Central Province has recorded 68 cases of cholera, with the majority—60 cases—reported from David Ramushu Secondary School in Mine Compound. Provincial Permanent Secretary Miner Mwanakampwe confirmed the outbreak, stating that the waterborne disease has also affected two teachers, four non-pupils, and one pupil from Shitima […]

In a bold move to revitalize Ndola, Chapter for the Revival of Ndola City President Eng. Chungu Kapema has called for stricter building regulations, insisting that only high-standard structures should be erected, particularly in the Central Business District (CBD). Kapema has urged the Ndola City Council to enforce rigorous architectural standards […]