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CHUNGA TOWNSHIPS ‘MINERAL FIND’ CONFIRMED AS LOW-VALUE IRON ORE Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says there is no evidence of mineral “occurrences” like copper or gold in Lusaka’s Chunga Township, where residents have been digging for minerals. But investigations by a team from the Geological Survey Department have established that the mineral identified at… Continue reading CHUNGA TOWNSHIPS ‘MINERAL FIND’ CONFIRMED AS LOW-VALUE IRON ORE

MISA Zambia Condemns Attempts to Gag the Media Through Statutory Regulation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3rd MARCH, 2025 LUSAKA – The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia wishes to express its strong disapproval of the recent statements made by the Chief Government Spokesperson and Minister of Information, Mr. Cornelius Mweetwa, regarding the potential introduction of… Continue reading MISA Zambia Condemns Attempts to Gag the Media Through Statutory Regulation

He’s saying he’s coming back, ndakabika abumvuka amatako obilo onse ndakala – HH By Precious DakaSOMEONE keeps saying he is coming back, coming back where? I have already sat on the chair with both my buttocks and even put glue there, says President Hakainde Hichilema. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says people should consume less than they… Continue reading He’s saying he’s coming back, ndakabika abumvuka amatako obilo onse ndakala – HH

Leadership, Promises, and the Harsh Realities of Zambia’s EconomyBy Kumwesu reporter. In Zambia’s ever-evolving political landscape, the contrasting presidencies of Hakainde Hichilema and Edgar Lungu highlight a familiar pattern the soaring hopes of election victories often clashing with the unforgiving weight of economic realities. Though their leadership styles and policies differ, both leaders have faced… Continue reading Leadership, Promises, and the Harsh Realities of Zambia’s Economy

By Saviour Chishimba. TONGA PERSECUTIONS: STATING IT AS IT WAS I had no idea about the silent persecutions of Tonga compatriots until I was detained, abused, tortured and humiliated for 7 days and 7 nights, without trial, for simply calling on the government to stop corruption and human rights violations in our country. By way… Continue reading TONGA PERSECUTIONS: STATING IT AS IT WAS

HICHILEMA CRITICIZED FOR MISSING DR SAM NUJOMA’S FUNERAL ….his absence is a display of political insensitivity and a lack of Pan-African consciousness says Luzendi Lusaka… Sunday March 2, 2025 Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has come under fire for his decision not to attend the burial of Namibia’s founding father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, on March 1st,… Continue reading HICHILEMA CRITICIZED FOR MISSING DR SAM NUJOMA’S FUNERAL

DOES CHIEF JUSTICE MALILA HAVE NO FRIENDS WHO CAN COAX HIM TO DO THE RIGHT THING? There is nowhere left for Chief Justice Mumba Malila to hide and shirk his responsibility, after State Counsel Sakwiba Sikota laid bare a positive precedent set by former Chief Justice Matthew Ngulube for him to follow. Wisdom has spoken… Continue reading DOES CHIEF JUSTICE MALILA HAVE NO FRIENDS WHO CAN COAX HIM TO DO THE RIGHT THING?

Blinding her by offering corrupt State Awards and Honorary Chieftaincy Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote; Shameful; Patricia Scotland QC is the Commonwealth Secretary-General, she should remember her duties and responsibilities that brought her to Zambia in 2017 and now. The prevailing undemocratic conditions, gross human rights abuses and restricted democratic and media spaces in Zambia under… Continue reading Blinding her by offering corrupt State Awards and Honorary Chieftaincy