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Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilena says government will prioritise to work on the D769 Mongu-Itezhi Tezhi junction road which has been in a poor

Lusaka - Zambia: Government has announced a major push to expand irrigation development to 500,000 hectares by 2031, the development which is expected to

Lusaka - Zambia: The Agriculture Technical Professional Staff Union of Zambia (ATPSUZ) has welcomed the Food Reserve Agency’s (FRA) announcement of K347 per

Lusaka - Zambia: The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has announced a maize buying price of K347 per 50 kilogram bag for the 2026 crop marketing season and K300 per

BREAKING NEWS: KITWE POLICE DETAIN NRPUP WUSAKILE ASPIRING MP HON. PAVYUMA KALOBO – LAWYERS DENIED ENTRY Police in Kitwe have detained former Wusakile Member of Parliament – Hon. Pavyuma Kalobo and since denied his lawyers from having access to him. Police officers surrounded Hon. Kalobo’s house in River side as early as 06:00 hours and […]

Ministry of Youth, Sports and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe this morning led by example, braving the cold to conquer the 21km Half Marathon at the 2026 NAPSA Pensioners Marathon. Thousands of Zambians turned out for the annual event, but it was the PS’s step-up from the 10km to the half marathon that sent a […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive electoral participation for persons with disabilities ahead of the August 13 general elections. ECZ Voter Education Programme Manager, Emmah Mwiinga, says the commission remains committed to ensuring that every eligible citizen participates freely, equally and meaningfully in the electoral process regardless of disability. Ms Mwiinga was speaking when she officially opened a two-day Lusaka provincial workshop on Inclusive Electoral Participation for Persons with Disabilities in Lusaka. She noted that persons with disabilities are equal citizens with constitutional rights to register as voters, access electoral information, vote independently and in secrecy and contribute to the country’s democratic governance. Ms Mwiinga explained that this year’s general election marks a significant milestone as it will be the first to be conducted under Constitution Amendment Act No. 13 of 2025 and the Electoral Process (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2026 that introduced the Mixed Member Proportional Representation electoral system and reserved seats for women, youths and persons with disabilities in the National Assembly and local councils. Ms Mwiinga observed that despite progress made over the years, persons with disabilities continue to face challenges in accessing electoral information and services due to inaccessible polling stations, limited accessible voter education materials, communication barriers, digital exclusion and social stigma. She disclosed that the commission has introduced several measures to improve accessibility, including voter education materials in braille and sign language as well as tactile ballot paper jackets, which will be available at all polling stations during the forthcoming elections. Ms Mwiinga said the commission has rolled out disability-inclusive voter education programmes and trained electoral officers on inclusive electoral practices to ensure that no eligible voter is left behind. She thanked cooperating partners which include Zambia Federation of Disability Organisations (ZAFOD), United Nations Development Programme and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, for their continued support in strengthening inclusive electoral processes in Zambia. Meanwhile, ZAFOD Programme Manager, Misheck Katongo has called on ECZ to consider employing persons with disabilities within its staff establishment. – ZANIS. To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Lusaka - Zambia: Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta, says government remains committed to strengthening the

Lusaka - Zambia: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that ballot papers for the August 13, 2026 General Elections are expected to start

Democratic Union President Ackim Antony Njobvu has pledged a one-year PAYE exemption for all Zambians in their first year of employment if elected President on 13th August 2026. Njobvu said the first year of work should be used to build a life, not to pay taxes. “Ba Youth, your first year of employment should be […]