An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the southern area of Lake Tanganyika early today, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.1, was in a national park area in northern Zambia close to Lake Tanganyika. The quake, which struck at 02:32 am, could be felt across the […]
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Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Zambia
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Namulambe diagnosed with Hypertension,fails to take stand in court
The assault case involving former Mpongwe lawmaker Gabriel Namulambe and a local businessman Maison Regan Njobvu this morning failed to take off. This comes after the former Mpongwe Member of Parliament produced a letter before the court from st Theresa mission hospital in Mpongwe which recommended him to obtain a 7 day bed rest due […]
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Infrastructure developers should acquaint themselves with environmental laws-ZEMA
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency(ZEMA) Southern Region Operations Manager David Kapindula, has called on infrastructure developers in Luano District to acquaint themselves with environmental laws. Mr. Kapindula said this whilst facilitating a ZEMA public forum for the Upper Lunsemfwa Dam Project(ULDP) ltd at Kasansama Primary school in Mkushi. He stressed that there is need for […]
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PF refutes media Report about Siavonga DC
The ruling Patriotic Front in Siavonga District has refuted reports suggesting that Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama has turned his office into a political party arena for receiving stage managed defectors to the ruling Patriotic Front (PF). PF Siavonga District Youth Chairman Parnody Chisinze has told QFM News via telephone that such reports are aimed […]
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People suing the Litunga have no locus standi -Lawyers
FOUR prominent Lozis who have sued the Litunga of Western Province for alleged failure to govern have no locus standi to commence an action for and on behalf of over 90 percent of all Lozi people in the Republic of Zambia, one of the Litunga’s lawyers has told the Mongu High Court. The high-profile case […]
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Errol Hickey dies
Iconic broadcaster Errol Hickey has died. He died at a hospital in Lusaka on Sunday morning after a long battle with cancer. Mr Hickey as Chairman of Radio Phoenix was respected by many for having pioneered commercial broadcasting in Zambia after founding Radio Phoenix in 1996 in the aftermath of Zambia’s return to multipartism. […]
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Govt regrets the beating of Journalists in Chawama
The Government has learnt with regret the reported violence against Journalists in Lusaka’s Chawama Township yesterday. Information and Broadcasting Services and Chief Government Spokesperson Kampampa Mulenga has condemned the violence that is reported to have occurred during a joint operation by the Zambia Police, Zambia Medical Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) […]
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Child marriage derails the development of every nation-Esther Lungu
First Lady Esther Lungu has observed that child marriage derails the development of every nation as it involves both girls and boys who are the future leaders. Mrs. Lungu however noted that much emphasis is on the girl child because the impact of child marriage is more traumatic on girls. She said this is why […]
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Regina Chiluba’s death sadness Govt
Government has learnt with sadness the death of Mrs. Regina Chifunda Chiluba. Mrs. Chiluba who was widow of the late Second Republican President Dr. Fredrick Chiluba died at UTH in Lusaka this on Sunday after battling with cancer. Mrs. Chiluba was former Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) National Women’s Chairperson. Information and Broadcasting Service and Chief […]
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President Lungu Toasts Junior Chipolopolo Victory
President Edgar Lungu has congratulated the Junior Chipolopolo for the 1-0 victory against Guinea under-20 national team of the Group A opening match in the Africa Cup tournament played at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka today. The President is happy that the Zambia under-20 national team has started on a good note and encouraged them […]
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President Lungu jets off to Israel
President Edgar Lungu is this morning expected in Israel for a five-day state visit at the invitation of his counterpart Reuven Rivlin. President Lungu is travelling with five cabinet ministers and several business people. Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba confirmed that President would meet with the Israeli President and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mr Kalaba […]
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NGOCC Supports the Payment Of “LOBOLA”
The Non Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has noted the ongoing debate that has engrossed the country on whether government should regulate or abolish the payment of bride price commonly referred to as “Lobola” in Southern Africa. As an organization, we note that payment of bride price in Zambia called “Lobola”, “Chimalo”, “Impango”, “Lubono“ and […]
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Zambia withdraws Recognition of Western Sahara
Rabat – Zambia has reiterated its decision to withdraw its recognition of the self-proclaimed Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, an entity established by the Algeria-backed Polisario front in February 1976. The announcement was made by Zambia’s Foreign Minister Harry Kalaba on Saturday. “I reiterate my statement made on July 9, 2016 in Rabat,” Zambia’s top diplomat told […]
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Mbunda Royal establishment calls on govt to harmonize alleged tribal harrassment
The Mbunda Royal Establishment (MRE) has called on government to harmonize the alleged tribal harassment by the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) being shrouded on His Royal Highness Senior Chief Chiyengele of the Mbunda speaking people in Western province. Speaking at this year’s Mbunda Indaba ceremony held at Kaoma district Council Chamber over the weekend, […]
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A Civil Society organisation hails the declaration of Chipata as a city
CIVIL Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Advocacy and Communication Programme Coordinator Maxson Nkhoma has hailed the declaration of Chipata as a city. Mr Nkhoma said that the council and provincial administration need to work hard to ensure that all amenities required to be in a city were now made available. He explained that Chipata needs […]
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Zambia hails Japanese cooperation
Zambia has praised Japan for its efforts in improving lives of the people of eastern province through Public Private Partnership. Eastern province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says there are a number of projects put in place by the Japanese government one of them being the Japan Tobacco International (JTI) a move which has helped the […]
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Inonge Wina and Nevers Mumba visit Regina Chiluba’s funeral house
Vice President Inonge Wina today joined scores of mourners in mourning the late second republican Frederick Chiluba’s widow Regina. The Vice President was received at the funeral house by Office of the Vice President Permanent Secretary for administration Stephen Mwansa, and Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Peter Kasanda. Mrs Wina who was accompanied by her […]
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Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General visits Zambia
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General (Political) Dr. Josephine Ojiambo on Sunday arrived in Zambia as part of her regional visit to Southern Africa. The Deputy Secretary-General is being accompanied to Zambia by Kofi Sawyer, Political Officer in the political Division. The visit is an opportunity to reaffirm the special place Zambia enjoys in the Commonwealth family and […]
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“Zambians can never trust ECZ, Lungu, and Councourt,” says GBM
United Party For National Development (UPND) vice president Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has said that Zambians can never trust Electoral Commission of Zambia, President Edgar Lungu, the Constitutional Court (Concourt) and High Court judges anymore. Mr Mwamba who is popularly known as GBM said the above parties have denied the Zambians credible and capable leadership of UPND […]
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HH eats Nshima at Chelstone Market, interacts with Marketeers
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday afternoon spent time interacting with Marketeers at Chelstone Market and enjoyed a plate of Nshima served with Chibwabwa, Delele and Fresh Fish. And Mr Hichilema has called for an end to victimisation of UPND members in markets by PF cadres. He said marketeers regardless of their political affiliation have […]
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