ZIMBABWE BANS FOREIGNERS FROM SMALL-SCALE MINING Zimbabwe has slammed the door on foreign involvement in small-scale gold mining in a dramatic policy shift aimed at giving locals full control of the lucrative sector. Mines Minister Polite Kambamura announced that, with immediate effect, only Zimbabwean citizens and fully locally-owned companies will be allowed to operate in […]

“DEFECT AND DIE?” FEAR, RUMOURS & POLITICAL PARANOIA ROCK ZIM OPPOSITION A wave of deaths involving former opposition figures who later aligned themselves with Zimbabwe’s ruling establishment has reignited fear, speculation and bitter political debate across the country. Critics of President Emmerson Mnangagwa claim the ruling system “uses and discards” defectors once they lose political […]

Putin unveils what critics are calling “the pardon of death” — wiping out massive debts in exchange for going to war. Vladimir Putin’s government has launched a dramatic new strategy to recruit more fighters for the war in Ukraine without triggering another forced nationwide mobilization. Under a newly signed decree, Russians who enlist to fight […]

The Ministry of Education has reassured teachers across the country of the government’s commitment to addressing matters relating to academic and professional upgrades in a fair and sustainable manner. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kelvin Mambwe, says the Ministry has noted public discussions following recent remarks by the Emoluments Commission concerning academic upgrades […]

Many people underestimate the importance of a good nighttime routine. What you do before going to bed can affect your health, mood, productivity, relationships, and even financial decisions the next day. Experts say healthy bedtime habits help improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and prepare both the mind and body for a fresh start in the […]

Government has launched a 3.6 million United States Dollars initiative aimed at strengthening Zambia’s meteorological capabilities and improving preparedness for extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) initiative, is being implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) and […]

President Hakainde Hichilema’s first term may be remembered as one of the most aggressive economic stabilization periods in Zambia’s recent history. When he took office in 2021: • Zambia was in debt default, • inflation was high, • investor confidence had collapsed, • and the Kwacha was under severe pressure. Instead of relying on populist […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Mundubile Promises Freedom to Jailed PF Bigwigs After Govt Change Brian Mundubile has escalated opposition criticism against the United Party for National Development government, declaring that jailed opposition figures such as Raphael Nakachinda, Bowman Lusambo, and others will only regain their freedom through a change of government. Speaking Monday after what he […]

Former finance minister Dr Katele Kalumba believes President Hakainde Hichilema remains politically ahead heading into the August 13 general election, but says the environment around the race is becoming far more competitive than many initially expected. Kalumba says the UPND continues benefiting from the major advantages that come with incumbency, including visibility, organisation and the […]

By CIC EditorsCIC EDITORIAL ANALYSISFOR UPND TO SECURE FIVE MILLION VOTES TARGET SET BY HH SOME OFFICIALS AND CADRES MUST BE TAMED FROM MAKING CARELESS STATEMENTS AND PROVOCATIVE ACTIONS.No doubt this was supposed to be an easy or walk-over kind of election going by the popular narrative that there is no opposition. However thanks to […]