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Zambia to Expand Energy Access with 1,500 Mini-Grids
In a virtual address to the Global Leadership Council of the Rockefeller Foundation, President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize Zambia's energy landscape and provide electricity to communities living off the national grid. This transformative initiative aims...
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Kambwili begins defence in ‘hate speech’ case
Opposition Patriotic Front (PF) member of the Central Committee, Chishimba Kambwili, has appeared in the Kasama Magistrate Court for commencement of defense in the case in which he is charged with the offence of expressing hatred and ridicule for...
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ECZ to Reopen Tender for Printing and Delivery of Ballot Materials
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that the tender for the printing and delivery of ballot papers, ballot paper posters, and blind voter templates over a three-year period will be reopened on Friday, September 22, 2023. This...
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Outside Influence suspected in Recent UNZA Riot
The University of Zambia's (UNZA) Registrar, Theresa Chansa, has expressed suspicion that the recent riot that occurred at the East Road campus may have been influenced by outsiders. This revelation came to light during a visit by Lusaka Province...
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Chief Justice Mumba Malila Recommends Constitutional Court Realignment
Chief Justice Mumba Malila has proposed a significant realignment of the Constitutional Court to optimize the judicial system's functionality. Justice Malila's recommendation comes as he highlighted the current challenges posed by the placement of the Constitutional Court at the...
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Constitutional Court Upholds Appointment of Judges by President Hichilema
The Constitutional Court of Zambia has dismissed a petition brought forward by two governance activists, Isaac Mwanza and Maurice Makulu. The activists had contested the appointment of 20 new judges to the Constitutional Court, Court of Appeal, and High...
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10 Arrested Following Riots at University of Zambia Over Election Cancellation
The Zambian police have taken 10 individuals into custody in connection with the recent riots that took place at the University of Zambia (UNZA) last night. Among those detained are five UNZA students, while the remaining five are from...
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Traditional Leaders Encourage Reconciliation Between President Hichilema and Former President Lungu
Prominent chiefs from Eastern Province have called for reconciliation and unity between President Hakainde Hichilema and former President Edgar Lungu. The traditional leaders have expressed their concern over the current tension between the two leaders and its potential negative...
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Government Expresses Concern Over “Grand Scheme” Documentary
The government, through the Ministry of Information and Media, has raised concerns over the recently released documentary titled "The Grand Scheme." The documentary, produced by a foreign news agency and a foreign government, has stirred controversy for its content,...
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Kakubo to represent President Hichilema at UN General Assembly
President Hakainde Hichilema will be represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Stanley Kakubo at the 78th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly which is taking place from 18th to 26th of September, 2023 in...
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ZTE Chairman to visit Zambia for talks on setting up a smart phone factory
The Chinese government has announced that the Chairman of one of the World's leading telecommunications Company ZTE Li Zixue...
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