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Visa Waivers Without Reciprocity: A Flawed Policy That Fails Zambians By Thompson K Luzendi The UPND government’s recent decision to extend visa waivers to over 50 additional countries is an ill-conceived move that raises serious questions about their commitment to protecting Zambia’s sovereignty, national security, and the interests of its citizens. This policy, which comes… Continue reading Visa Waivers Without Reciprocity: A Flawed Policy That Fails Zambians

GOV’T RECEIVES $200,000 FROM THE AU FOR IDP’s The African Union has presented a solidarity cheque of US$200,000 to the Zambian Government, approved by the African Union Commission PRC-Sub Committee on present Refugees, Returnees and Internally Dispersed Persons (IDPs). This gesture follows President Hakainde Hichilema’s declaration of the  drought as a national disaster and emergency… Continue reading GOV’T RECEIVES $200,000 FROM THE AU FOR IDP’s

HH, CHURCH PRAYS FOR RAINS IN ZAMBIA President Hakainde Hichilema is today expected to officiate at the national prayers for rains. The prayers will be held at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours. Zambia has in the recent past been experiencing a reduced rainfall pattern contract to what… Continue reading HH, CHURCH PRAYS FOR RAINS IN ZAMBIA

“TE$TICLE TAKEN, JUSTICE SHAKEN”: A DRAMATIC TALE OF CRIME, CHAOS, AND COMMUNITY OUTRAGE In a bizarre twist of fate, a 19-year-old accused criminal from Dambwa Site and Service found himself on the receiving end of both the law and community frustration—losing not only his freedom but also one of his testicles in the process. Joshua… Continue reading “TE$TICLE TAKEN, JUSTICE SHAKEN”: A DRAMATIC TALE OF CRIME, CHAOS, AND COMMUNITY OUTRAGE

M’MEMBE SCHOOLS UPND ON 5Ps ….as he interrogates the late delivery of farming inputs, a shortage of maize seed, two supplementary budget requests in 2024 among other concerns Kawambwa.. Thursday December 19, 2024 Socialist Party (SP) President Fred M’membe has emphasised that proper preparation prevents poor performance (5Ps). Dr M’membe criticised the UPND for their… Continue reading M’MEMBE SCHOOLS UPND ON 5Ps

GBM MAY DIE IN JAIL …as his lawyers express concern over his deteriorating health December 17, 2024. Lusaka Incarcerated former Defence Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba’s lawyers say their client may die in custody if the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court continue denying him bail pending appeal over his conviction and sentencing. One of Mr Mwamba’s lawyers, Charles… Continue reading GBM MAY DIE IN JAIL

Esther Lungu loses application to stop the State from taking over her flats DESPITE her earnest appeal to the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to stop the Director of Public Prosecutions from taking over her 15 semi-luxurious flats, while she challenges their forfeiture in the Court of Appeal, former first lady Esther Lungu has not… Continue reading Esther Lungu loses application to stop the State from taking over her flats