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17-year-old girl drowns after being swept away in Kitwe drainage

A 17-year-old girl has drowned after being swept away by rainwater in a concrete drainage channel that feeds into the Mate Mate stream ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 21, 20250

Power and Politics

Musonda urges PF leaders to seek alternative political platform ahead of 2026 elections

Political and social commentator, Dr James Musonda, has advised leaders of the Patriotic Front (PF) to consider finding an alternative political platform for ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 21, 20250

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Bill 7 passed! An analysis of how it may reshape Zambia’s democracy

The passage of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 marks one of the most consequential political moments in Zambia’s ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 15, 20250

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‘Don’t place Zambia in jeopardy,’ Catholic church restates opposition to Bill 7, urges MPs to ‘listen to voice of God’

The Catholic Church in Lusaka has urged Members of Parliament to listen to the voice of God as the National Assembly prepares to ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 14, 20250

Power and Politics

Anti-corruption watchdog calls for probe into alleged bribery of MPs to influence voting on Bill 7

The Alliance Against Corruption (AAC) has expressed deep concern over allegations by Mporokoso Member of Parliament, Brian Mundubile, that a senior United Party ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 14, 20250

Editor's Pick

Leading opposition party, PF, to boycott Bill 7 deliberations, alleges constitutional breaches, abuse of power

Tonse Alliance Parliamentary Chairperson and Patriotic Front (PF) aspiring candidate, Brian Mundubile, has announced that PF lawmakers will not participate in the deliberations ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 14, 20250

Economy

Report predicts Zambia, Ghana currencies to trade weak mid December

Traders have told Reuters that the Zambian and Ghana currencies could lose ground against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, while ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 13, 20250

Editor's Pick

Mweetwa alleges LAZ failed to consult widely, describes stance on controversial Bill 7 as ‘political gymnastics’

Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, has insisted that Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 is lawfully before Parliament, accusing some stakeholders—including the Law Association ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 12, 20250

Economy

Copper nears record high after 0.6% rebound on fears of supply shortfall

Copper prices rebounded to near record levels on Wednesday, rising 0.6 percent amid renewed warnings of a significant supply shortfall that is expected ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 11, 20250

Economy

Farmers’ union demands urgent govt action over delayed payments by Food Reserve Agency

The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) has demanded answers from government over the delayed payments to farmers who supplied maize to the Food ...

By Kenneth LutenaDecember 10, 20250

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