THE Chitalu Chilufya-led PF and Harry Kalaba’s Citizens First party yesterday successfully presented 100 presidential supporters before the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for the pre-processing exercise in Lusaka. However, only three out of the six political parties that we

THE investigation that has been uncovered at Nyimba East Primary School is a deeply disturbing revelation. Poor pupils in a rural area are being made to pay K20 in order to access porridge under a government school feeding programme that is supposed to be free. That is a serious

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says government has directed the Ministry of Health to prioritise resolving pending administrative matters, including promotions and salary placements for nurses and midwives. In a speech read on her behalf by Health Minister Dr Alex Katakwe, Tuesd

PROFESSOR Lubinda Haabazoka has urged government to improve budget planning and execution to avoid supplementary budgets. On Monday, the National Assembly approved Supplementary Budget Estimates amounting to about K26.3 billion. Commenting on the development in an interview, Prof

THE Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) and the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) have commended Parliament for adopting the Tobacco Control Bill No. 40 of 2025. This follows a unanimous vote for its passage during the third reading held on May 4, 2026. According to a

MATERO PF MP Miles Sampa has announced that he is likely to run for election in either the Chawama or Lima constituencies. In a Facebook post, Tuesday, Sampa stated that on May 18, he would appear with his supporters from one of the two constituencies to show their backing for hi

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the French private sector to invest in Africa and help create opportunities for its people. The President has also urged investors to take full advantage of the policy and legal reforms his government has introduced across various sectors. M

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THE 13th Session of the National Assembly adjourned sine die yesterday and will be dissolved Friday ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections, as required by the Constitution. Speaker Nelly Mutti adjourned the House after a session marked by extended sittings and weekend debates as

PARLIAMENT on yesterday raised the minimum number of people required to constitute a public gathering from three to seven under the newly passed Public Gatherings Bill of 2026. Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu said the amendment responded to public concern