By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga, has urged the media to increase the range of electoral content in their coverage. Mr Malupenga said the media should also focus on issue-based electoral agenda in the election coverage and coverage of voices of ordinary people. He has reminded the […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriot for Economic Progress (PeP) says the party is disappointed with the double standards that are being exhibited by President Edgar Lungu in terms of election campaigns. PeP Leader Sean Tembo said President Lungu during his campaign launch that there shall be no rallies or huge gatherings while he himself was addressing […]

By IREEN MULENGA Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) Parliamentary candidate for Mufurila Central Constituency Jackson Silavwe says the state of bad roads and less access to water is affecting the quality of life in Mufulira Central. Mr Silavwe said that the situation is not only inconveniencing to residents but unproductive. “As GPZ, we have noted […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Buses and taxi owners association of Zambia (BTOAZ) has called on the drivers to take the COVID-19 guidelines seriously to reduce the spread of the virus. BTOAZ Chairperson Amis Daudi said the threat of COVID-19 is real and the spread of the virus is going to affect everyone if they do not […]

By IREEN MULENGA Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia Frank Bwalya says that the Government has laid a strong foundation for Zambia’s prosperity through the massive infrastructure it has built in various sectors of the economy. Mr Bwalya made the remarks when the Divisional Manager for Middle East and Africa at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA PF’s Kasala Ward candidate Martin Simwaba has called on the residents to join him as he launches the campaign for the ward tomorrow, May 29, 2021. Mr Simwaba said that the PF candidates in Nchanga constituency are ready to engage residents on the plans that the team has for them. “We are […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) and Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a framework for recruitment of qualified personnel. The MoU is for respective jobs, workshops, capacity building training and collaborated fund rising activities. ZIPS President Chibwe Mwelwa said that […]

By IREEN MULENGA The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) National Executive Committee (NEC) has confirmed the arrest of the two Union officials by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The National Executive Committee says it is saddened to learn the arrest of its top leaders. NEC Director Public Relations and International Affairs Brian Mwila said that […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE President Edgar Lungu has received applause from prisoners for signing a law that empowers inmates to visit their families for two weeks.  The Corrections Service Act through the Commissioner General with advise from the Minister of Home Affairs can allow any inmate to go home for two weeks to visit the family. […]