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the Public Gatherings Bill amid complaints from various citizens who have described the Bill as being worse than the repealed Public Order Act.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

In a continued commitment to customer safety and global corporate responsibility, Toyota Division under the CFAO Mobility Zambia Limited, has announced a special service campaign affecting selected vehicles equipped with Takata front airbag inflators. The campaign covers driver a

HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the UPND is the only government that has been courageous enough to repeal the Public Order Act, stating that the Public Gatherings Bill does not favour the ruling party. Speaking during debate on the Bill, Monday, Mwii

CHIEF Machiya of the Lamba-speaking people of Mpongwe says President Hakainde Hichilema has worked wonders within a short period of time, adding that if he is given more time, he will achieve even more. On the other hand, Minister of Infrastructure and Urban Development Charles M

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says no opposition political party can complain that they have not been allowed to assemble in public because no party has applied to hold a gathering. Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND have no appetite to stifl