SINCE the Free Education Policy began: 2.6 million children back in classrooms, 41,000 new teachers recruited, Grade 12 pass rates above 70%, and 4.5 million learners fed each school day. Now Parliament has written that policy into law. What a policy can deliver, only a law can protect for generations to come. This is what…
THE first cohort of the Voluntary National Service Training on parade in Kabwe, proudly marching past Reviewing Officer, Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma, during their graduation today.
This evening, we met with fellow Heads of State and Government during a dinner hosted by President William Ruto, held on the eve of the Africa Forward Africa–France Partnership for Innovation and Growth Summit.As leaders, we stand together in our dedication to fostering partnerships that connect our nations across geographical divides. Our focus is on…
he Zambian Government has signed three landmark Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreements worth US$249 million aimed at expanding infrastructure at Mulungushi University and modernising strategic border facilities to support national development and regional trade.Speaking during the signing ceremony held in Lusaka at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Charles…
GARRY Nkombo has announced that he will not recontest the Mazabuka Parliamentary seat in the 2026 General Elections. Mr NKOMBO says his decision is driven by the desire to dedicate more time and energy towards campaigning for Republican President Hakainde HICHILEMA ahead of the 2026 polls. The veteran politician has indicated that supporting President HICHILEMA’s…
THE Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) sees the UPND Government likely to continue governing beyond the August 13 general elections.ZCTU Secretary General Joy Beene, attributed this to the party’s consistent engagement with citizens and willingness to listen to workers’ concerns.Speaking yesterday, during the Labour Day celebrations in Mansa, Beene commended government for notable strides…
MONEY has been released to commence the construction of Nakonde Airport. This will open up Muchinga to business and investments – President Hakainde HICHILEMA.
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…
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…
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…
