Economist Chrispin Mphuka says the pending processes such as the National Dialogue and Constitutional refinement are exacerbating political uncertainty in the Country. Dr. Mphuka has agreed with former Finance Minister Ng’andu Magande who also cited the intention to report President Edgar Lungu to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor of political uncertainty. In…
Police have arrested three people in connection with a spate of robberies and aggravated robberies recently experienced in Lusaka’s Matero Township. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says this was after Police in the area received a lot of complaints from members of the public that gangs had emerged in Chitanda area of Chunga Compound and Shadreck…
Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya (Picture by Nakaonga Nakaonga) About 10 million people are at risk of dying annually from Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) associated causes by 2050 in Africa and Asia if no interventions are put in place to combat AMR at global, regional and national levels. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when antibiotics and other medicines…
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has condemned the decision by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) to suspend the broadcasting license of Prime TV for 30 days. In a statement, ZCTU Secretary General Cosmas Mukuka has since appealed to the IBA to seriously consider reversing this action and lift the suspension for the sake…
The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has signed a 5-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) in its continued efforts to upscale electricity uptake in rural communities. Among the activities that will be implemented during the MOU include facilitating the provision of electricity infrastructure in rural areas with investment potential in…
Ministry of Gender Permanent Secretary Dr Auxillia Ponga says government attaches great importance to women’s welfare, and welcomes initiatives aimed at facilitating gender equality and equity in all sectors through the engagement of various stakeholders. Speaking at the Zambia National Women’s Lobby and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung International Women’s Day Dialogue, Dr Ponga says to attain…
Law Enforcement Agencies have been called upon to consider opening an investigation into claims that President Edgar Lungu wants to assassinate UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema. Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says while President Lungu has not taken any legal action against those making such accusations against him, the Police should take the…
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