By IREEN MULENGA Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ9 Secretary General Steven Mwale says the news circulating on social media on the firing of Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) President Brian Sampa is received with shock. “As Golden Party of Zambia we are saddened by this development if this is true because it is a […]

By IREEN MULENGA The Continental Leadership Research Institute (CLRI) is concerned by deteriorating space of civil rights and liabilities in Zambia. CLR Executive Director Mundia Hakoola said that the shooting at Opposition Motorcade Hakainde Hichilema by the police in Chingola is worrying. Mr Hakoola said it is disappointing to note that some state institutions that […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ndola Teaching Hospital Senior Medical Superintendent Joseph Musowoya has Commended the Disaster Management and Mitigation unit (DMMU) for the support it has has continued to render to the hospital and the health Sector. Dr Musowoya said that during the first and second phases of the Covid-19 pandemic the Hospital was constrained as […]

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Zambians for Unity Peace and development (ZUPED) has called on political parties to work with police and inform them on their intended activities as they campaign ahead of the August 12 elections. ZUPED President Ronnie Jere said parties and police should work together to ensure peace during and after elections. Mr Jere […]

The World Health Organization-WHO says tobacco related illnesses kill over 7, 000 Zambians annually according to the latest report. WHO Country Representative Nathan Bakyaita said evidence shows that most of the Zambians that die from tobacco related diseases are mainly the youth. Dr Bakyaita said there’s need for government to prioritize tobacco control for the […]

By IREEN MULENGA Socialist Party Copperbelt Spokesperson Joseph Kangwa says the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban political rallies is disadvantaging opposition parties. Mr Kangwa said that the ECZ’s ban on political rallies is evidence that it is not an independent institution when it comes to decision making. He said the […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says the Genetically Modified Maize (GMO) seed detected among seed tested from selected farms has raised anxiety and concerns among farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector. ZNFU President Jervis Zimba said that the Union is overwhelmed with queries seeking reassurance that the maize industry […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Local Government Association of Zambia has reiterated its commitment to enhance the local response in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and improve service delivery across the country. Speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Zambia Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI), Local Government Association […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two of the three members of the family that was hacked yesterday have died. And Chingola District Commissioner Agnes Tonga said that it was a sad situation for the district to go through something again, that brings fear into the minds of the people. Ms Tonga is saddened on what has transpired […]