President Hakainde Hichilema has urged the people of Kaoma district in Western Province to vote for all the United Party for National Development (UPND) candidates in order for his administration to continue developing the area and country at large. President Hichilema noted that voting for the opposition is denying the much needed social and economic […]

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepen economic cooperation with Burundi, saying there is considerable potential to expand trade, investment, agriculture, mining, energy and tourism between the two countries. Speaking during a reception to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Burundi, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, said Zambia […]

Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has arrived in Ndola to officially open this year’s 60th Zambia International Trade Fair. Mrs Nalumango, who touched down at the Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport at about 10:10 hours, was received by Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Finance and Economic development, Siazongo Siakalenge. The Vice President later greeted Government […]

President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow expected in Central Province for a two day working visit, where he is scheduled to inspect developmental projects and interact with the local people. According to Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe, the Head of State will tour Chitambo, Serenje, Mkushi, Kapiri Mposhi, Kabwe and Chibombo districts. Dr Mwanakampwe tells […]

By BARNABAS ZULU PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling UPND have lost public support and the large turnout witnessed at the President’s recent rally at Lusaka’s Heroes Stadium was stage-managed to create an impression of continued popularity, Lucky Mulusa has said. Speaking an interview, Mr Mulusa dismissed assertions that there is no viable opposition […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By NATION REPORTER IT is deeply concerning that South Africa is once again convulsed by xenophobic violence, with at least 12 migrants killed, hundreds of immigrant-owned homes and slums torched and thousands of foreign nationals repatriated as vigilante groups such as Operation Dudula and March on March enforce a chilling June 30 ultimatum, Ambassador […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By NATION REPORTER GOVERNMENT, regulatory agencies and the private sector have intensified efforts to combat the growing menace of illicit trade in alcohol and cigarettes which has been blamed for deaths, rising hospital admissions and huge losses in government revenue. The high-level meeting, convened by the Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) and co-chaired by […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…says the battel for the presidency is solely between Brian Mundubile, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate and President Hichilema, whom he says are the front-runners By BARNABAS ZULU THE Tonse Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and President Hakainde Hichilema are the two front-runners in the August 13 general elections while the rest of […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BENEDICT TEMBO BERNAETTE Deka Zulu, a prominent Zambian public policy and governance leader, has been appointed Vice President of the Federation International of Sport Law Associations (FISLA). Zulu, who previously served as Executive Director of the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre, confirmed the news in a statement on her official social media page, […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reminded Kaoma residents of the 2019 killing of UPND member Lawrence Banda during a by-election, and said the Aug. 13 election is a choice between “dark days” and the peace Zambia now enjoys. Speaking in Kaoma, Hichilema said Banda’s death during the by-election showed the risks of political violence. He told […]