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HICHILEMA ARRIVES IN ANGOLA, TO MEET OUTGOING US PRESIDENT BIDEN President Hakainde Hichilema has arrived in Lobito, Angola, where he will be attending the high-level Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Lobito Corridor Summit. Hichilema who arrived in Angola this morning says the high-level gathering brings together Heads of State, including President Joe Biden of… Continue reading HICHILEMA ARRIVES IN ANGOLA, TO MEET OUTGOING US PRESIDENT BIDEN

CSO’s call for Cyber, Terrorism Bills withdrawal, citing threats to human rights, democracy A COALITION of civil society organisations have  expressed deep concern over the Cyber Security, Cyber Crimes, and Anti-Terrorism Bills currently before Parliament and are calling on government to withdraw these Bills and subject them to broader consultation and review. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18LjsbX5me/?mibextid=oFDknk The organisations… Continue reading CSO’s call for Cyber, Terrorism Bills withdrawal, citing threats to human rights, democracy

DRC SOLDIERS SHOOT DOWN ZAMBIAN SOLDIER, ANOTHER LEFT WOUNDED OVER MEALIE MEAL  – MINISTER STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTING INCIDENT BETWEEN ZAMBIA NATIONAL SERVICE (ZNS) SOLDIERS AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO SOLDIERS ON 01 DECEMBER 2024 IN KAWAMA AREA OF NDOLA May I address the nation on the security incident that happened on 01 December 2024… Continue reading DRC SOLDIERS SHOOT DOWN ZAMBIAN SOLDIER, ANOTHER LEFT WOUNDED OVER MEALIE MEAL  – MINISTER

ACE PHARMACEUTICALS IN GARDEN COMPOUND ABANDONED, OWNER ON THE RUN Ace Pharmaceuticals which was awarded a $13 million contract by Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) to supply 156 ambulances has been abandoned. Its shadow director is on the run raising suspicions that the ambulances may never be delivered. CONFIRMED: ‘SUPPLIER’ OF AIR INSTEAD… Continue reading ACE PHARMACEUTICALS IN GARDEN COMPOUND ABANDONED, OWNER ON THE RUN

UPND GOVT RECOMMENDS TWO JUDGES TO HAVE EXTRA JOBS IN SEYCHELLES President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles officiated the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Dominic Sichinga and Justice Nicola Sharpe-Phiri as Non-Residential Justices of Appeal. The event, held this morning at State House, followed recommendations by the Constitutional Appointments Authority. During the ceremony, the newly appointed Justices… Continue reading UPND GOVT RECOMMENDS TWO JUDGES TO HAVE EXTRA JOBS IN SEYCHELLES

AMBULANCE SCANDAL: HOW A $13 MILLION DEAL BETRAYED THE ZAMBIAN PEOPLE In what could be one of the most glaring examples of corruption in public procurement, the Zambian government finds itself embroiled in a $13 million scandal involving the supply of ambulances under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). At the heart of this scandal is… Continue reading AMBULANCE SCANDAL: HOW A $13 MILLION DEAL BETRAYED THE ZAMBIAN PEOPLE

AMB. EMMANUEL MWAMBA WRITES:- Lying to the Church On Friday President Hakainde Hichilema hosted the Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) delegation, led by Synod Moderator Rev. Ackson Banda, at State House. The discussions were focused on fostering collaboration between the Church and the government especially in key sectors such as education, health, and agriculture. Minister… Continue reading Lying to the Church