Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has called on the Southern Africa region member states to expeditiously operationalize public health emergency operations centers-PHEOCs for enhanced health security within the corridors in view of the emergent public health threats. Ms Masebo said operational centers are a crucial pillar of resilient public health systems that are properly aligned to […]

By Staff Writer University Of Zambia Historian Euston Chiputa says the Constitutional Court judgment on the eligibility of Bowman Lusambo and Joseph Malanji to recontest the Kabushi and Kwacha Parliamentary By-elections respectively should serve as a lesson to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to stick to laws as opposed to wanting to impress the […]

By Staff Writer Ntonongela Art paintings proprietor, Chilufya Ntonongela,has called on people talented in art paintings to organize themselves, set up clubs to get empowerment funds and boost their business. Mr Chilufya said as Government promotes skills trainings and entrepreneurship through the Constituency Development funds (CDF), they should also empower people in art paintings. Mr […]

Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati said once enacted into law, the Start-up Bill will provide a legal framework to strengthen financing of start-ups through venture capital. Speaking at a media breakfast meeting in Lusaka, Mr Mutati said the Start-up Bill will promote Investments in innovation, research and development. And Minister of Small and Medium […]

A consortium of Civil Society Organizations has urged government to use the ongoing legislative review and amendment processes to amend the law on criminal defamation and defamation of the President. The eleven CSOs has also called on the Ministry of Justice to take urgent action and table amendments to the Penal Code and other legislation […]

The Independent Broadcasting Authority -IBA- has started engaging the public to raise awareness on broadcasting services and conditions for radio and television licensing. IBA Board Representative, Jameson Mbale said the authority needs to discuss issues surrounding licensing following complaints from many applicants regarding application procedures. Prof. MBALE said this in Kabompo when he called on […]

Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Muti has urged members of parliament to encourage people from their constituencies to be enumerated in the 2022 census of housing and population. Ms Muti said that the census of housing and population will enable the government to plan strategically how social and economic goals can be implemented in various constituencies. Ms Muti […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Agriculture in Luanshya District is set to begin sensitising farmers on the minor adjustments to the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) ahead of the 2022/2023 farming season. Luanshya District Commissioner, Onesimus Ng’onomo, said the farmers will be sensitised on the changes which include the movement from operating as farming […]

New award, founded this year by T4 Education and HP, recognises University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor for her impact, leadership, and advocacy in the field of African education. Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, South Africa, has been named the winner of the inaugural Africa Education Medal, launched this year by […]

Lubambe Copper mine in Chililabombwe is set to increase production to 30,000 tons per year under its extension project. And Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo said the mining industry in Zambia has potential to attain 3m tons annual copper production in line with the Government economic recovery agenda. Speaking when he toured Lubambe Copper Mine, Mr […]