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03/12/2025

Mozambique violence forces 100,000 to flee as displacement crisis deepens

By Guest Digger

Close to 100,000 people in northern Mozambique have been forced to flee in recent weeks after armed groups stormed their villages, burning homes and attacking civilians.
In Nampula Province, schools, churches and open spaces are crowded with newly arrived families.
This is the fourth massive influx of displaced people in recent months

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Close to 100,000 people in northern Mozambique have been forced to flee in recent weeks after armed groups stormed their villages, burning homes and attacking civilians. In Nampula Province, schools, churches and open spaces are crowded with newly arrived families. This is the fourth massive influx....

03/12/2025

When was the last time you saw your MP?
Have they finally returned to start begging again?

03/12/2025

I take responsibility, I was a bit careless with the 'seed' remarks - Bishop Kalesha

By Shadreck Jere

BISHOP Victor Kalesha of Lufwanyama has taken responsibility for the words he uttered at State House during a courtesy call meeting on President Hakainde Hichilema by the pro-Bill 7 group.
Bishop Kalesha, in now viral sentiments, said his Lufwanyama community was appalled by the Catholic Church and the Oasis Forum’s “blatant

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BISHOP Victor Kalesha of Lufwanyama has taken responsibility for the words he uttered at State House during a courtesy call meeting on President Hakainde Hichilema by the pro-Bill 7 group. Bishop Kalesha, in now viral sentiments, said his Lufwanyama community was appalled by the Catholic Church and....

03/12/2025

3 political parties have applied to be Tonse special purpose vehicles - Zumani

By Elijah Munkombwe

TONSE Alliance National Coordinator Chris Zumani Zimba has advised Kelvin Fube Bwalya to apply to the alliance administratively if he wants his party to be considered as a special purpose vehicle.
Zimba adds that if Zambia Must Prosper applies, they will be the fourth party seeking that status, as three

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TONSE Alliance National Coordinator Chris Zumani Zimba has advised Kelvin Fube Bwalya to apply to the alliance administratively if he wants his party to be considered as a special purpose vehicle. Zimba adds that if Zambia Must Prosper applies, they will be the fourth party seeking that status, as t...

03/12/2025

It’s important for countries to honour power export agreements - SAPP

By Ivy Mwansa

SOUTHERN African Power Pool (SAPP) Chief Engineer for Markets Wilson Masango says it is important for every country to honour its power export agreements because failure to do so would affect future arrangements.
Meanwhile, Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA) CEO Geoffrey Mabea says there are

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SOUTHERN African Power Pool (SAPP) Chief Engineer for Markets Wilson Masango says it is important for every country to honour its power export agreements because failure to do so would affect future arrangements. Meanwhile, Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (R...

03/12/2025

Pick running mates of high calibre, not anything with breasts - Mumbi Phiri

By Elijah Munkombwe

FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has advised presidential candidates to pick running mates with high calibre and not “anything that has breasts”.
She argues that since former vice-president Inonge Wina was the first female running mate, many now assume the position must automatically go to a woman.
In an interview,

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FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has advised presidential candidates to pick running mates with high calibre and not “anything that has breasts”. She argues that since former vice-president Inonge Wina was the first female running mate, many now assume the position must automatical...

03/12/2025

LuSE anticipates positive market outlook for 2026

By Sherry Chabala

THE Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says it anticipates a positive market outlook in 2026.
LuSE emphasises that while it remains optimistic about the outlook, achieving normalcy in electricity supply remains a crucial challenge that must be addressed.
In an interview, Wednesday, LuSE Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso said the market was expected

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THE Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says it anticipates a positive market outlook in 2026. LuSE emphasises that while it remains optimistic about the outlook, achieving normalcy in electricity supply remains a crucial challenge that must be addressed. In an interview, Wednesday, LuSE Chief Executi...

03/12/2025

Gulfstream disposal process ongoing – Lufuma

By Elijah Munkombwe

DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the disposal process of the Gulfstream G650 Presidential Jet is ongoing and will soon be concluded, with details to be announced publicly.
President Hakainde Hichilema has committed not to use the Gulfstream Presidential Jet since taking office in 2021, choosing instead to use commercial flights.
The plane

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DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the disposal process of the Gulfstream G650 Presidential Jet is ongoing and will soon be concluded, with details to be announced publicly. President Hakainde Hichilema has committed not to use the Gulfstream Presidential Jet since taking office in 2021, choosing....

03/12/2025

Don't worry about rigging, ruling parties lose elections even after appointing commissioners - ECZ

By Angela Muchinshi

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is wondering why people are worried that they would rig elections when all past commissions where the opposition emerged victorious were appointed by the ruling party.
The Commission is also calling on political parties to tame their appetite for violence.
The Commission further says it will

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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is wondering why people are worried that they would rig elections when all past commissions where the opposition emerged victorious were appointed by the ruling party. The Commission is also calling on political parties to tame their appetite for violence. Th...

03/12/2025

German Embassy denies blocking visas for 18 MPs

By Shadreck Jere

GERMAN Ambassador to Zambia Soenke Seimon has dispelled allegations that the Embassy denied 18 Zambian MPs visas.
Last week, Bwana Mkubwa MP Warren Mwambazi claimed that he and 17 other MPs were denied visas to travel to Berlin and Turkey, which prompted Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti to direct

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GERMAN Ambassador to Zambia Soenke Seimon has dispelled allegations that the Embassy denied 18 Zambian MPs visas. Last week, Bwana Mkubwa MP Warren Mwambazi claimed that he and 17 other MPs were denied visas to travel to Berlin and Turkey, which prompted Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti....

03/12/2025

Zambians like last-minute exercises, we won’t extend voter registration - Govt

By Elijah Munkombwe

THE Zambian people have a problem, they like last-minute exercises, says acting Leader of Government Business Ambrose Lufuma.
Lufuma says the ECZ will not extend the mass voter registration, stressing that citizens were told to register early but many opted to wait until the last minute.
Meanwhile, First Deputy Speaker Attractor Chisangano

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THE Zambian people have a problem, they like last-minute exercises, says acting Leader of Government Business Ambrose Lufuma. Lufuma says the ECZ will not extend the mass voter registration, stressing that citizens were told to register early but many opted to wait until the last minute. Meanwhile,....

03/12/2025

Quality of elections determines quality of leadership - TIZ

By Angela Muchinshi

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says the quality of elections determines the quality of leadership and development in the country.
Meanwhile, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Daphne Chabu says corruption is a cancer that affects every citizen.
Speaking during the opening of the Zambia Anti-Corruption Conference youth programme, Monday,

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TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says the quality of elections determines the quality of leadership and development in the country. Meanwhile, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director General Daphne Chabu says corruption is a cancer that affects every citize...