Power and Politics
94 ‘longstanding members’ of UPND receive K10,000 each in Copperbelt Province
President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked longstanding United Party for National Development (UPND) members for aligning with the party through “thick and thin” during ...
Power and Politics
Luapula official, Kangwa, urges proper use of Constituency Development Fund to transform communities
Luapula Province Permanent Secretary, Prudence Kangwa, has warned local authorities that fail to properly utilize the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) that the government ...
Power and Politics
NGOCC frowns at continuous under-representation of women in politics, non-enactment of Bill of Rights, others
The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has raised concern over Zambia’s constituency-based electoral system, warning that it continues to be governed by ...
Power and Politics
Group urges govt to fill vacancy at Electoral Commission of Zambia
The Governance and Development Advocates Zambia (GODAZA) has called on government to urgently appoint a Commissioner at the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) ...
Power and Politics
Trade union congress warns of shrinking collective bargaining space, demand accountability amid rising worker hardship
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says collective bargaining in 2025 has become increasingly constrained, particularly in the public service, due to ...
Power and Politics
Prosecute, name defaulters, recover ‘looted’ K300 million constituency development fund – Group tells govt
The Zambia National Economic and Social Welfare Association has called on law enforcement agencies to swiftly prosecute offenders, recover plundered public resources and ...
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Zambia: Govt set to experiment bulk importation of petroleum products to cut pump prices
Cabinet has approved the piloting of bulk importation of petrol in a move aimed at lowering average costs per unit, improving access to ...
Power and Politics
Electoral Commission of Zambia sets January 29 date for Kasama mayoral by-election
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set January 29, 2026, as the date for the Kasama Municipal Council mayoral by-election in Northern ...
Power and Politics
In terse statement, Socialist Party politburo member, Chilanga, resigns
Socialist Party Member of the Politburo for Security, Sam Chilanga, has resigned from all his duties and positions within the party, citing personal ...
Power and Politics
High Court stays proceedings in Lungu daughter, Tasila’s case pending constitutional court ruling
High Court Judge Sharon Newa has stayed proceedings in a matter involving Chawama Member of Parliament Tasila Lungu, citing the risk of parallel ...
