WHEN Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu stood before Parliament to outline the achievements of his ministry since 2021, the figures he presented were nothing short of staggering. Over US$998 million invested, reaching more than 3.6 million Zambians! The pr

THE Drug Enforcement Commission and Zambia Police arrested 36 people during a joint operation at a Lusaka music festival, the commission said Wednesday. This is according to a statement was issued by DEC Deputy Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere to Mwebantu. Officers detaine

CHINA has donated a fleet of 80 vehicles to enhance security during the August polls. In a Facebook post, Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security said the gesture showed the strategic relationship between Zambia and China. And in receiving the donation, Home A

MUMBI Phiri says Vice-President Mutale Nalumango should consider retiring and leave room for younger leaders such as herself to take over. Last Friday, Vice-President Nalumango said she would remain in office because government was not dissolving like the opposition. She said alt

THERE were mixed emotions in the National Assembly yesterday as Speaker Nelly Mutti announced the sine die adjournment of the 13th Session ahead of its dissolution on Friday. The Speaker says it is her desire that as many MPs as possible be retained because they hold institutiona

IKELENG’I UPND MP Dr Elijah Muchima and Elias Mubanga have announced that they will not contest the 2026 parliamentary elections, months after their dismissal from ministerial positions by President Hakainde Hichilema. In February, President Hichilema relieved the duo of their du

THE National Assembly yesterday passed the Public Gatherings Bill amid complaints from various citizens who have described the Bill as being worse than the repealed Public Order Act. Nkana Independent MP Binwell Mpundu says the Public Gatherings Bill marks the death of Zambia’s d

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

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

By Hans Buchmann The Zambian Kwacha has been performing remarkably well against major international currencies, and in my view, this is not happening by chance. The strengthening of the Kwacha reflects growing confidence in Zambia’s leadership and governance. Investors are increa