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Harry Kalaba Confident of Electoral Victory

Harry Kalaba Confident of Electoral Victory

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Harry Kalaba Confident of Electoral Victory Orange Alliance leader and Citizen First President, Harry Kalaba says their Alliance have fielded a large number of candidates across the country under offices of Mayoral, Council Chairperson, Members of Parliament and Councillors. “We have done far better than we did in 2021. We will be releasing a consolidated […]

Zambia Begins Buying Back Eurobonds: A Major Step Toward Lower Debt Costs and Fiscal Sustainability

Zambia Begins Buying Back Eurobonds: A Major Step Toward Lower Debt Costs and Fiscal Sustainability

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By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka The Government of Zambia has taken a significant step in strengthening the country’s public finances by launching a buyback of more than US$1.3 billion worth of Eurobonds. This operation represents one of the most important debt management decisions undertaken since Zambia completed its debt restructuring process and signals a shift from […]

Partisan civil servants face instant dismissal – Warns PS

Partisan civil servants face instant dismissal – Warns PS

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Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Tuesday Bwalya has issued a stern warning to civil servants in the province against engaging in partisan politics, declaring that those found wanting risk losing their jobs immediately. Speaking on the sidelines of a service charter handover ceremony to various government departments in Chinsali District, Dr Bwalya emphasized that the administration […]

Kalaba, Kambwili call off Mansa rally to mourn Mpezeni

Kalaba, Kambwili call off Mansa rally to mourn Mpezeni

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By BARNABAS ZULU CITIZENS’ First president Harry Kalaba and former Roan Member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili have cancelled a planned mass rally in Mansa following the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV of the Ngoni people. The rally, which was scheduled to take place at Muchinka Grounds on Saturday afternoon, was called off as […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Pulpit not for political campaign – Anglicans

Pulpit not for political campaign – Anglicans

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By NATION REPORTER THE Anglican Church has directed its clergy across the country to resist the temptation of using the pulpit for political campaign, endorsement of candidates or parties, or indeed partisan attacks. The Zambia Anglican Council (ZAC) says it has noted with grave concern the growing attempts by some politicians and other stakeholders […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Bush romance ends up in man axing ex-wife

Bush romance ends up in man axing ex-wife

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…as jealous husband’s axe lands on his former 24-year-old wife instead of the targeted rival in a bush rendezvous By NATION REPORTER A 24-YEAR-OLD woman of Chasefu died instantly after she was struck on the head with an axe by her ex-husband who had secretly followed her and a boyfriend into a bush where […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

We hope Mpezeni’s succession process will be orderly – Phiri

We hope Mpezeni’s succession process will be orderly – Phiri

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MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Nicholas Phiri, says he is hopeful that the succession process within the Mpezeni Royal Establishment would provide a positive example of an orderly transition of traditional leadership. Mr Phiri notes that there are currently more than 56 succession disputes involving traditional […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Tryst ‘kills’ woman…love tringle goes wrong

Tryst ‘kills’ woman…love tringle goes wrong

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…as jealous former husband’s axe lands on his former 24, year-old wife instead of the targeted ex-spouse in a bush rendezvous. By NATION REPORTER A 24-YEAR-OLD woman of Chasefu District in Eastern Province died instantly after she was allegedly struck on the head with an axe by her ex-husband who had […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ERB holds petrol price, cuts diesel, kerosene, jet fuel for June 2026

ERB holds petrol price, cuts diesel, kerosene, jet fuel for June 2026

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THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the pump price of petrol but reduced prices for diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 for June 2026. ERB announced the revised national uniform pump prices Sunday, effective at midnight May 31, 2026, until the next review. Petrol stays at K27.15 per liter. Diesel drops K1.88 to K32.11 per […]

Mundubile promises to create 300, 000 jobs in agric sector within two years

Mundubile promises to create 300, 000 jobs in agric sector within two years

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Mundubile promises to create 300, 000 jobs in agric sector within two years NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has promised that if elected President on August 13, he will within two years, create 300, 000 jobs in the agriculture sector, alone. And Mundubile has been quoted by the News Diggers as having accused the UPND […]