Friday, February 14, 2025

General News

President Hichilema to Attend 38th African Union Summit in Ethiopia

President Hakainde Hichilema is set to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), scheduled for February 15...

Foreign arrivals shoot up to 2.2 million with tourists topping the list

Zambia recorded a total 2.2 million foreign arrivals, an increase of 900,000 over the total arrivals of 1.3 million in 2023. This is a phenomenal...

Dismissal of Joe Kamoko was long overdue

The dismissal of Joe Kamoko as Permanent Secretary -Technical Services was long overdue. Joe was fortunate that, despite his excessive love for pleasure and...

CTPD Calls For A Public Database On Power Purchase Agreements To Enhance Transparency And Accountability In Zambia’s Energy Sector

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) urges the Zambian government to establish a publicly accessible database on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to...

JCTR Urges Government To Safeguard Freedom Of Expression

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has urged the Government to take concrete steps to safeguard freedom of expression and opinion. JCTR Deputy Director...

Vice President Mutale Nalumango Welcomes New Members of Parliament

Vice President Mutale Nalumango officially welcomed the newly elected Members of Parliament for Kawambwa, Pambashe, and Petauke Parliamentary Constituencies. Addressing the MPs in Parliament ,...

President Hichilema Mourns Namibia’s First President Sam Nujoma

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Namibia’s founding President, Sam Nujoma, who died at the age of 95 in...

300 Mourners Sick After Eating Suspected Poisonous Food at Funeral in Kalulushi

About 300 people are alleged to have eaten suspected poisonous food at a funeral house in Magam area of Kalulushi District on the Copperbelt...

President Hichilema Strengthens Ties with Japan During High-Level Engagements

In a series of high-level meetings aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and fostering economic cooperation, President Hakainde Hichilema on the 7th February held talks...

“Why Me” sentenced to 12 Months for Hate Speech and Tribal Incitement

Francis Kapwepwe, widely known by the moniker "Why Me," has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with hard labor on two counts of hate...

CEC saved the mining sector with stable, reliable power supply

Copperbelt Energy Corporation chief executive Mutale Mukuka says the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) responded to Zambia’s energy deficit to ensure a stable and reliable...