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THE Pretoria High Court has set tomorrow as the day when the Zambian government and the family of former president Edgar LUNGU will face off in court over who should have custody of Lungu’s remains.
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HH COMMISSIONS MINGOMBA SHAFT SINKING, TOURS PROJECT, HEADS TO CHAMBISHI FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
President Hakainde Hichilema has today commissioned the shaft sinking works at the Mingomba Mine in Chingola and conducted an on-site tour of the project, marking a significant step forward in Zambia’s mining sector revival.The commissioning of the shaft represents a critical phase in the development of the Mingomba project, which is poised to enhance copper…
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS FOR FAIR, TRANSPARENT PROPERTY RATES TO DRIVE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
THE Republican President, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to reforming the Country’s property rates system, noting that fairness, transparency, and sustainability must underpin local revenue collection to support national development.The President made the remarks at Mulungushi International Conference Centre today during the 2026 National Symposium on Property Rates convened by the Zambia…
Choma General Hospital Recieves a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner
GOVERNMENT has installed a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at Choma General Hospital, the first of its kind in Southern Province, in a move aimed at improving healthcare service delivery.A similar machine is expected to be installed soon at Livingstone Teaching Hospital.An MRI scan is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses powerful magnets, radio waves…
Lusaka Province Minister Praises Rufunsa Residents’ Patience as Government Moves to Regulate Mining
Lusaka Province Minister, Honourable Sheal Mulyata has praised residents of Rufunsa for their patience as the government intensifies efforts to establish a safe, transparent, and fully regulated mining environment in the district. Addressing licensed miners drawn from various co-operatives in Rufunsa, Ms Mulyata said rampant illegal mining has deprived the nation of critical resources essential…
TWO PF MPs JOIN RULING PARTY IN NORTHERN PROVINCE
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) Members of Parliament Sibongile Mwamba of Kasama Central and Taulo Chewe of Lubansenshi have defected to the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND).They join more than 38 councillors from various opposition parties in Northern Province who also announced their move to the UPND at the party’s Northern Province Secretariat in Kasama,…
President Hakainde Hichilema Meets King Mswati III of Eswatini
WE engaged in fruitful and cordial bilateral discussions with His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini on areas of mutual interest between the Republic of Zambia and the Kingdom of Eswatini. His Majesty stands as a steadfast and resilient custodian of Eswatini’s rich cultural heritage, preserving and promoting the values and traditions…
SINDA PF MP, TEMBO DEFECTS TO UPND.
SINDA Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament Masauso Tembo has joined the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) with over 1,600 followers.Mr. TEMBO announced his defection during a public meeting addressed by Eastern Province UPND Chairperson Peter Phiri at Chisichi Village yesterday.He said his decision was motivated by the developmental policies initiated by President…
JOB CREATION REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY
Job creation remain among the top deliverables on our table and this is why today we commissioned the New Kasama Shopping Mall and Urban Hotel in Kasama, Northern Province. In order to deliver jobs, we will continue to call on the private sector to partner with the government. We call on everyone out there to…
GOVERNMENT APPROVES K710 SALARY INCREMENT FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES WORKERS
THE Government has approved a K710.00 salary increment for unionized Local Authorities employees across Zambia, marking a significant step in its efforts to improve public sector welfare and service delivery. The increment, which applies across the board, comes alongside enhanced service allowances following the successful conclusion of the 2026 collective bargaining process. The agreement was…