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President Lungu a true Democrat -Zambian DNA

By Staff Writer The Zambian DNA Spokesperson spuki Mulemwa says it unfortunate that some known opposition political party are calling the president as a dictactorship. Mr Mulemwa said that  president Edgar Lungu is a true democrat who respects other people’s opinions He said  that it these opposition leaders are busy attacking the president on petty […]

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U.S Embassy awards K2.5 million in small grants to Zambian communities

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The U.S. Embassy has awarded K2.5 million of grants to six Zambian community-based organizations through its Public Affairs Section Small Grants Program.  The grants will promote civic participation, press freedom, entrepreneurship, and creative expression among youth. The U.S. Embassy’s Director of Public Affairs and spokesman, Sean McIntosh, recognized the commitment and Leadership […]

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AU lauds Zambia’s democracy

African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has commended President Edgar Lungu for upholding principles of democracy as well as promoting social economic environment for the well-being of Zambians. In a letter congratulating  President Edgar Lungu, on the occasion of the Zambia’s 56th independence Anniversary that fall on 24th October, 2020, Mr Mahamat stated that […]

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Zambia’s biggest asset is its people-Envoy

By Staff Writer Her Majesty’s representative the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps who is also former British High Commissioner to Zambia Alistair Harrison CMG, CVO says the peacefulness and friendliness of Zambians has made it easy for foreigners to explore the country’s tourism potential. And Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Lieutenant General Paul […]

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Zambians in Germany celebrate amid the pandemic

By JOHN SAKALA Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita has commended Zambians in Germany for their initiative to hold independence celebrations virtually. Mr Mukwita said as the coronavirus cases rise again in Germany leading to the cancellation of large gatherings, the initiative by the Diaspora was a demonstration of their determination to hold the country’s […]

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V or L-shaped? Can Zambia’s economy bounce back, or are we in for a slow recovery?

Zambia’s “lack of fiscal flexibility” will greatly affect its long-term ability to recover from a COVID-19-induced economic fallout, according to new data from the Africa Risk-Reward Index, compiled by Control Risks, the renowned global risk consultancy. The more “fiscal space” (i.e. ability to disperse funds) that a country has, the faster its economy can recover. As the […]

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