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7 to define ‘public gathering’ in Public Gathering Bill

7 to define ‘public gathering’ in Public Gathering Bill

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MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has amended the definition of ‘public gathering’ from three people contained in the Public Order Act to seven in the Public Gathering Bill. Acting Leader of Business in the House Jack Mwiimbu said the amendment follows the public outcry and plea

Hichilema woos French investors

Hichilema woos French investors

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Says call in line with tireless effort to secure jobs, opportunities for Zambians CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged French investors to take full advantage of the policies and legal reforms the Zambian government hasintroduced across various sectors. Mr

Life-changing water projects

Life-changing water projects

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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

DEC, police arrest 36 at Lusaka music festival over cannabis, codeine

DEC, police arrest 36 at Lusaka music festival over cannabis, codeine

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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 the newsroom. Officers detaine

Parliament adjourns, dissolves Friday ahead of Aug. 13 elections

Parliament adjourns, dissolves Friday ahead of Aug. 13 elections

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THE 13th Session of the National Assembly adjourned sine die yesterday and will be dissolved Friday ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections, as required by the Constitution. Speaker Nelly Mutti adjourned the House after a session marked by extended sittings and weekend debates as

Parliament raises public gathering threshold to seven people

Parliament raises public gathering threshold to seven people

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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

Toyota Launches Proactive Takata Airbag Safety Campaign

Toyota Launches Proactive Takata Airbag Safety Campaign

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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

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