THE strength of any democratic society is that it thrives on protecting and enshrining into law the interaction of politics, economics and social pillars. In fact, this is the essence of parliament, to reflect and represent progressive society through legislation that is not deliberately punitive to the least among us. Any observer of history will […]

THE Bank of Zambia lowered its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25 percent, citing improved inflation prospects and a stable kwacha. Governor Denny Kalyalya said the Monetary Policy Committee considered an expected favorable maize harvest and relative stability in the kwacha-dollar exchange rate when making the decision Monday. “Although these factors are […]

By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka Zambia has achieved a significant economic milestone following the announcement that the country’s gross international reserves have reached a historic high of US$6.5 billion. This development is not merely a statistical achievement for economists and financial analysts; it is a major indicator of growing macroeconomic stability, renewed investor confidence, and improved […]

A fire in the early hours of Thursday destroyed three makeshift restaurants and an electronics shop at New Soweto Market, police said. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said officers at Lusaka Central Police Station and New Soweto Police Post received a report from market security personnel who spotted smoke and flames coming from one of the […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday urged political parties to treat the Aug. 13 elections as a contest to serve Zambians, not a platform for lies and hatred. Speaking during the swearing-in of Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Vice Chairperson Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Vincent Mukanda and Commissioner Zevyanji Sinkala, Hichilema called for a shift from hostility […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema said Thursday that his government held its final Cabinet meeting of the first term ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections. Hichilema thanked ministers for their service to Zambians, saying together they had stabilized the economy, restored institutions and laid the groundwork for a more prosperous nation. ” We thanked our Ministers […]

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS FOR CREDIBLE ELECTIONS AS NEW ECZ OFFICIALS TAKE OATH By: Justin Banda President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Major General (Rtd) Vincent Mukanda as the Vice Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), and Zevyanji Sinkala as Commissioner. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony at state House, President Hichilema called on […]

What does Makebi and Mundubile coming together mean? It’s mostly excitement, and what they do with that excitement matters more than the reunion itself. Excitement is important in politics because it draws attention to you; but what you do with the attention is more important They are fishing from the same pond. Five months ago […]

Masebo has been walloped in the on going UPND adoption processes for Member of Parliament. “They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth”. CONSTITUENCY RESULTS Anita Kamanga- 36Hon Sylvia Masebo- 08 DISTRICT RESULTS Anita kamanga – 40Hon Sylvia Masebo – 04 WARD RESULTS Mulenje WardAnita Kamanga […]

By Given Mutinta THE ZULU-MUNDUBILE ALLIANCE SENDS PALPABLE TREMORS THROUGH THE UPND The political arena, yesterday, experienced a significant transformation, marked by a potent alliance between Honourable Makebi Zulu, President of the Pamodzi Alliance, and Honourable Brian Mundubile, President of the Tonse Alliance. This strategic pact has sent palpable tremors in the ruling party, the […]