The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has said it cannot begin purchasing maize from farmers because moisture content in the newly harvested crop remains too high for safe long-term storage. The agency’s decision has received backing from the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) and…

FORMER Attorney General Musa Mwenye says seditious laws are promoting disaffection against government. Mwenye also says the August polls will not be about “nice GDP, reserves and Kwacha statistics” but their impact on the ordinary citizens, adding that the polls will be determine

THE Food Reserve Agency (FRA) says it is alive to President Hakainde Hichilema’s call that it should start purchasing maize, but has stressed that it will only do so when the moisture content hits 12.5 per cent. But the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has raised concern with

GOVERNMENT has disclosed that it is targeting to issue about 65,000 title deeds this year under the Land Titling Programme that commenced in 2017. Government adds it has registered about 135,000 titles under the same programme while 118,000 are ready to be processed but failure b

CITIZENS First presidential candidate Harry Kalaba says he cannot support Brian Mundubile as he is surrounded by the people. Recently, Kalaba’s running mate, Moses Mawere, endorsed Brian Mundubile for the August elections, adding that he is ready to welcome Kalaba into the Tonse

MILES Sampa says the PF members working with President Hakainde Hichilema are not involved in corruption. He adds that the PF “thieves” that President Hichilema is referring to, are the ones that joined the party after Michael Sata died. Recently, Makebi Zulu said President Hichi

Zambia We Want Party secretary general Muhabi Lungu has criticised President Hakainde Hichilema, accusing him of using abusive language against political opponents during campaigns ahead of the August 13 general election. Speaking on The BM8 Program, Lungu, whose party is part of…

GOVERNMENT says the spread of misinformation, hate speech and inflammatory messages are threats to the holding of peaceful elections. Speaking during the National Day of Peace Prayers and Official Launch of the Faith-Led Peace Building Initiative, Monday, Secretary to Cabinet PatricK Kangwa said government remained committed in ensuring the conduct of elections were in accordance […]

I take Hichilema as Jesus, says UPND Youth Chair UPND Eastern Province Youth Chairman Lyson Nyirenda has likened President Hakainde Hichilema to Jesus Christ, saying that just as Jesus fed the hungry and cared for people’s needs, the Head of State has done the same through various government programmes. Addressing party supporters, Nyirenda says Zambia’s […]

Stakeholders have welcomed Government’s continued investment in road infrastructure, describing the latest projects as critical to improving connectivity, stimulating economic growth, creating jobs and strengthening Zambia’s transport network. The Zambia National Students’…