477 Views STATEMENT OF GRATITUDE I wish to convey my profound gratitude to the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, for the confidence and trust he placed in me during my tenure as Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security. Serving in this important portfolio has been one of the greatest honours of […]
Chilanga Member of Parliament, Sipho Hlazo has commissioned a 1×3 classroom block at St. Michael Secondary School valued at K1.28m. Also commissioned is an ablution block at Sekelela Community School, constructed at a cost of K780, 000 also funded using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mr Hlazo said the projects represent a […]
The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has recorded an 84 percent loan repayment rate in the first quarter of 2026. This translates into a 10.2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, when the repayment rate stood at 73.8 percent. Chairperson of the Economic Transformation and Job Creation Cluster Advisory Group under the […]
President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Vice Chairperson, Vincent Mukanda and Zevwanji Sinkala as Commissioner. Major General Mukanda replaces Mr Ali Simwinga whose tenure ended last year. President Hichilema has also urged the two officers to ensure that the general election is peaceful and credible. The Head of State said […]
President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow, Friday May 15, 2026, expected to dissolve the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly ahead of the August 13 general election. The dissolution of Parliament is a constitutional requirement that takes place 90 days before a general election and marks the beginning of the official campaign period. Once Parliament […]
President Hakainde Hichilema has appreciated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its continued bilateral relations through increased investments, trade, and other partnerships between Zambia and the UAE. The Head of State made these remarks when out-going United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador accredited to Zambia and Zimbabwe, Jassim Al Qasimi paid a farewell courtesy call on […]
By RABECCA LUNGU DAKA COMMUNITY Action Against Corruption (CAAC) Executive Director Brighton Tembo has raised concern that there is a huge gap between government anti-corruption speeches and practical work. Mr Tembo says the UPND government’s claims of fighting corruption and accountability has not been supported by action on the ground in the last two […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
ACTING Local Government and Rural Development Minister Charles Milupi has dismissed allegations that the government has abandoned the implementation of capital projects in favour of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). This was after Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu alleged that the State is concentrating on ‘minor’ projects and left out implementing major capital […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU ZAMBIA has become the sixth African country to launch the Anti-Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) Policy Tracker, a move aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and coordinated action against illicit financial flows. The African-led diagnostic and monitoring tool is designed to assess the effectiveness of national systems in tackling tax-related illicit financial flows and […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By NATION REPORTER CLEARLY traits of the former governing party, the Patriotic Front were visible in the supporters of the Resolute Party candidate Makebi Zulu who turned up in large numbers and it took police professionalism to keep them in order. The Madalisto Phiri led Resolute Party has fielded former Mfuwe law maker and […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
