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University of Pretoria distances itself from Prof Hansangule’s letter to the UN on Recalling Janet Rogan

April 26, 2018

Zambia is an amazing country with amazing people-Roger Federer

April 26, 2018

Siwale spends two nights in jail, remains uncharged

April 26, 2018

UPND blames electoral violence for its poor showing in the By-Elections for Wards

April 26, 2018

Government commits to eradicate malaria by 2021

April 25, 2018

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Health

President Lungu signs National Health Insurance Bill into law

April 26, 2018

President Edgar Lungu has signed into law the controversial National Health Insurance Bill meant to achieve Universal Health Coverage for all Zambians. Act No....

Augustine Mulenga soaks in man of the match award

April 26, 2018

Government starts funding stalled projects

April 26, 2018

Zambia records rise in inflation rate

April 26, 2018

Graffiti artists create Zambias biggest mural

April 26, 2018

A Truck Driver making a payment at Manyumbi Tollgates in Kapiri Mposhi District following the commissioning of the same

Three toll stations to be commissioned in Western province

April 26, 2018

Slap dee and Bobby east unveil “For a long time” music video

April 26, 2018

Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili cutting the ribbon whilst Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Katongo Chifwepa helps during the Launch of it's 2018-2021 Strategic Plan at Mulungushi International Conference Centre yesterday 25-04-2018. Picture by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS

Religious ministry launches 1st strategic plan to transform people’s attitudes, behaviors

April 26, 2018

Entertainment

Graffiti artists create Zambias biggest mural

April 26, 2018

Entertainment

Just Slim releases new single titled “Nikukonde”

Economy

Zambia records rise in inflation rate

April 26, 2018

Zambia’s annual inflation rate has increased to 7.4 percent from the 7.1 percent. Central Statistical Office (CSO) acting Director of Census and Statistics Goodson Sinyenga revealed this to journalists at a briefing in Lusaka today. Mr Sinyenga attributed the increase in the inflation rate to price increment in food. He explained that the average prices of goods and services increased by...

Minister of National Development Planning Alexander Chiteme on Voice of America (VOA) Nightline Africa in Washington DC, USA, on Saturday 21 April 2018. PHOTO | CHIBAULA D. SILWAMBA | MNDP

Zambia in fruitful discussions with World Bank, IMF on development projects – Chiteme

April 26, 2018

Felix Mutati challenges Accountants to participate in public debates

April 26, 2018

President Edgar Lungu when the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Dr. Yukiya Amano paid a courtesy call on him at State House on Wednesday, 24th January, 2018. Pictures by Thomas Nsama/State House

Planned construction of the Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology will support Zambia’s diversification agenda

April 26, 2018

ZICTA Director General makes a point during her submissions to the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Communications

Auditor General’s Office refutes funds abuse claims

April 25, 2018

Zambia gets €17m in financing from EU to improve public financial management

April 25, 2018

New districts Ngabwe, Luano and Chitambo require K100 million for water and sanitation infrastructure

April 24, 2018

Sports

Augustine Mulenga soaks in man of the match award

April 26, 2018

Buildcon halt unbeaten Zanaco’s league run

April 25, 2018

Zanaco tests Buildcon’s rival under Chembo

April 25, 2018

Wada applies for Cameroon job

April 25, 2018

Chilumba stays calm despite Kabwe Warriors winning run

April 24, 2018

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First lady Esther Lungu graces the Turkish national day at chilenje transit home

April 25, 2018

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President Lungu on the Copperbelt

April 25, 2018

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Government starts funding stalled projects

April 26, 2018

Religious ministry launches 1st strategic plan to transform people’s attitudes, behaviors

April 26, 2018

Hundreds of Trucks marooned at Kazungula border due to worn pontoon on the Botswana side.

April 26, 2018

Millennium Challenge Account Zambia has contributed in improving sanitation services in the country – Kalima

April 26, 2018

Henry Kapoko denied fresh bail after his original bail was revoked

April 26, 2018

Kambwili’s son to appear in court on 24th May for corruption

April 25, 2018

Traditional Affairs Minister warns chiefs who are politicking

April 25, 2018

A Panel of 7 Judges to hear President Lungu’s 2021 eligibility case

April 25, 2018

Rural News

Three toll stations to be commissioned in Western province

April 26, 2018

Mongu business community advised against overpricing commodities during Kuomboka ceremony

April 25, 2018

Parliamentarians check and inspect various media and communication equipment in Kasama

April 21, 2018

Chief Machiya of the Lamba speaking people in Mpongwe signs a consent giving the zambia army access to 2000 hecters for cultivation purposes. picture by Keith Maila.

Mutati promises to increase Chief Machiya pontoon capacity

April 21, 2018

ROTARY Club of Kasama President Humphrey Goma (left) handing over two of the 30 chairs to Northern Provincial Permanent Secretary Hlobotha Nkunika (right) in Zambian National flag shirt during the donation of chairs to Kasama Ubarn Clinic in Kasama

Over 2 million sourced for completion of Kasama Civic Centre

April 20, 2018

Health News

Health

President Lungu signs National Health Insurance Bill into law

April 26, 2018

President Edgar Lungu has signed into law the controversial National Health Insurance Bill meant to achieve Universal Health Coverage for all Zambians. Act No....

National Assembly of Zambia speaker Patrick Matibini delivering his speech.

Speaker Matibini bemoans high HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country’s correctional facilities

April 25, 2018

Goverment committed to address sexual and reproductive issues

April 25, 2018

Chililabombwe patriotic front Member Of Parliament Richard Musukwa

New First Level Hospital in Chililabombwe operating successfully

April 22, 2018

Minister of Health, Hon Dr Chitalu Chilufya

Zambia signs MoU with Turkey on cooperation in the field of Health

April 20, 2018

Politics

Davies Mwila about to address the media this morning

Politics

PF wins big in Tuesday’s by elections, takes 13 out of 16 seats

April 25, 2018

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The ruling PF emerged as big winners in local government by elections held on Tuesday retaining all the nine in PF strongholds while grabbing...

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Jean Kapata

Politics

PF Government orders HH to open up his fenced Namwala ranch to settlers

April 24, 2018

Lands Minister Jean Kapata has ordered UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema to allow other villagers in Namwala access to his close to 1,600 hectares of...

PF S.G Davies Mwila addressing party cadres from Eastern Provincecalling for the removal of Felix Mutati at the party secretariat.

PF interviews 10 candidates for Chilanga parliamentary by-election

April 21, 2018

South Africa must tame Zambia’s ‘brutal regime’, opposition leader says

April 20, 2018

Violence affected Mwanza East ward Local Government Elections to go ahead.

April 19, 2018

ECZ Public Relations Manager Margaret Chimanse

ECZ sets 5th June as Parliamentary by-election date for Chilanga Constituency

April 18, 2018

HH formally writes to UN Secretary General to complain against Janet Rogan

April 17, 2018

ECZ’s Electoral officer condemns attack on PF members in Monze condemned

April 15, 2018

SOME Patriotic Front (PF) cadres captured while putting up some campaign materials in the Central Business District of Choma

Two Monze PF members admitted in hospital after being attacked

April 14, 2018

Why Nevers Mumba is MMD President

April 13, 2018

Column

Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa taking some notes during a public discussion organized by the Oasis Forum in Lusaka on Tuesday evening

Columns

Lies, damned lies and delusion: ‘adotolo’ Chomba and our culture of mediocrity

April 24, 2018

By Sishuwa Sishuwa Last week, News Diggers published an exposé that accused the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection, Edward Chomba, of misleading the nation about his academic achievements. Chomba, who was first appointed to his position by President Edgar Lungu in November 2015...