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HH HEADED FOR COMFORTABLE VICTORY — HIGHVIE HAMUDUDU

HH HEADED FOR COMFORTABLE VICTORY — HIGHVIE HAMUDUDU

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HH HEADED FOR COMFORTABLE VICTORY — HIGHVIE HAMUDUDU By: Thomas Afroman Mwale Party for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) President Highvie Hamududu says President Hakainde Hichilema is headed for a comfortable victory in the August 13 General Elections. Mr. Hamududu said President Hichilema remains the most experienced candidate among the 14 presidential candidates cleared by […]

BANGWE CALLS FOR FREE PADS TO CURB ABSENTEEISM AMONG PUPILS

BANGWE CALLS FOR FREE PADS TO CURB ABSENTEEISM AMONG PUPILS

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Citizens First (CF) Parliamentaey Candidate for Nkundalila Constituency in Serenje District, Bangwe Naviley Chisenga, has called for greater investment in sustainable WASH facilities to address absenteeism caused by period poverty. In a statement to observe the commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, Bangwe observed that many girls in Serenje continue to miss school because most institutions […]

Zambia’s former finance minister named Africa’s Finance Minister of the Year

Zambia’s former finance minister named Africa’s Finance Minister of the Year

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ZAMBIA’s former Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has been named Africa’s Finance Minister of the Year by African Banker magazine. Musokotwane received the award during the 2026 African Banker Awards ceremony in Brazzaville, held alongside the African Development Bank Annual Meetings. African Development Bank President Sidi Ould Tah presented the award. The magazine […]

A New Generation, A New Zambia: Why Njobvu and Banda are ready to lead

A New Generation, A New Zambia: Why Njobvu and Banda are ready to lead

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By Francis Chipalo Zambia enters the August 2026 elections at a defining moment. Growth is projected, but too many households still feel the pinch of a high cost of living. Debt service consumes a large share of the budget. And young people, who make up the majority of the population, remain on the margins of […]

NHP pushes for opposition unity and national unity government

NHP pushes for opposition unity and national unity government

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By Francis Chipalo The New Heritage Party (NHP) says it is not contesting the August 2026 elections, opting instead to focus on uniting opposition parties to unseat the UPND and establish a Government of National Unity. Party Presisident resident Chishala Kateka said the party spent the last three years working behind the scenes to bring […]

LAKE TANGANYIKA FISH BAN STILL IN EFFECT

LAKE TANGANYIKA FISH BAN STILL IN EFFECT

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The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock in Northern Province is currently conducting a fish ban on Lake Tanganyika. Northern Province Fisheries and Livestock Officer, Gethings Chisule says the fish ban is aimed at facilitating the breeding of Kapenta and Buga Fish species on the lake. In an interview with ZANIS Mr Chisule explained that Buga Fish […]

The Swiss back Zambian youths

The Swiss back Zambian youths

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…as BongoHive launches 24-month programme to transform local ventures into investor-ready businesses By NATION REPORTER YOUNG Zambian entrepreneurs have been handed a major opportunity to transform their start-ups into investor-ready businesses following the launch of a Swiss-backed initiative aimed at supporting youth-led enterprises. Applications have opened for “Move Your Start-up to the Next Level,” a […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Ethiopia Warns Egypt: You Cannot Block Our Push for Red Sea Access as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hammers Global Energy Markets

Ethiopia Warns Egypt: You Cannot Block Our Push for Red Sea Access as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hammers Global Energy Markets

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🚨 BREAKING NEWSEthiopia Warns Egypt: You Cannot Block Our Push for Red Sea Access as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hammers Global Energy Markets Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 26, 2026Ethiopia has sharply accused Egypt of actively trying to obstruct its strategic efforts to secure access to the Red Sea, dramatically escalating tensions between the two […]