Category: Politics

EASTER TOURISM BOOST AT VICTORIA FALLS—BUT IS IT SUSTAINABLE? The FOX Newspaper LIVINGSTONE – The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has announced what it describes as a significant rise in local tourism to Victoria Falls over the Easter weekend, with 3,963 local and 721 international visitors recorded between April 18th and 19th. But while the numbers… Continue reading EASTER TOURISM BOOST AT VICTORIA FALLS—BUT IS IT SUSTAINABLE?

GOVT DOES NOT SPONSOR NAKEDNESS, MASEBO TELLS BEAUTY PEGEANT GATHERING “Government does not sponsor nakedness. This is wrong” Land and Nature Resources Silvia Masebo said at Miss Universe last evening where she was Guest of Honour. Masebo said there is a decent way Models can show their bodies rather than showing nakedness. She wondered how… Continue reading GOVT DOES NOT SPONSOR NAKEDNESS, MASEBO TELLS BEAUTY PEGEANT GATHERING

While everyone has rejected the new ZIJ Bill, Felistus Chipako and her illegitimate crew say the Bill is good for Journalism in Zambia New Bill won’t be tool for suppressing media, MLC backs ZIJ MEDIA Liaison Committee (MLC) acting Chairperson Felistus Chipako has called for the swift enactment of the Zambia Institute of Journalism (ZIJ)… Continue reading While everyone has rejected the new ZIJ Bill, Felistus Chipako and her illegitimate crew say the Bill is good for Journalism in Zambia

KALABA’S CF STUDYING PETITION TO LEAVE UKA…  as deputy SG Bota says members are raising issues on UKA flag bearer and mobilisation By Chinoyi Chipulu The Citizens First (CF) party says it is studying the petition by party youths and women to withdraw their leader Harry Kalaba from the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) in order… Continue reading KALABA’S CF STUDYING PETITION TO LEAVE UKA

M’MEMBE URGES GOVT TO STOP PROPOSED ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM BILL By Lukundo Nankamba Socialist Party President Fred M’membe says the proposed Zambia Institute of Journalism Bill must be stopped immediately, warning that it would severely undermine media freedom and cripple Journalism in Zambia if enacted. Dr M’membe says the legislation signals a return to… Continue reading M’MEMBE URGES GOVT TO STOP PROPOSED ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM BILL

ACC OPPOSES KAMPYONGO’S WIFE’S APPEAL THE Anti-Corruption Commission has opposed the appeal of Wanziya Chirwa, the wife of Shiwang’andu PF MP Stephen Kampyongo, in the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division. The Commission has told the court that her appeal ought to be dismissed as her grounds lack merit. On September 27, 2024,… Continue reading ACC OPPOSES KAMPYONGO’S WIFE’S APPEAL

HIGHLIGHTS: Today, the Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa MP held a press briefing to discuss issues relating to media self regulation. Highlights: ✅ Government through the Ministry of Information and Media has not initiated any bill called the Zambia Institute of Journalists bill or generated any cab memo… Continue reading Govt  has not initiated any bill called the Zambia Institute of Journalists bill or generated any cab memo to indicate an intention to initiate

WYNTER KABIMBA CALLS FOR TANGIBLE STEPS IN INTER-PARTY DIALOGUE EFFORTS By Nelson Zulu Former Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba has emphasized the importance of inter-party dialogue for fostering national unity but cautioned that achieving it will be challenging due to the current lack of mutual respect in Zambian politics. His remarks come in the wake of… Continue reading WYNTER KABIMBA CALLS FOR TANGIBLE STEPS IN INTER-PARTY DIALOGUE EFFORTS

MUNDUBILE URGES HICHILEMA TO CONVENE AN  ECONOMIC INDABA, SAYS UPND HAS RUN OUT OF SOLUTIONS By: Sun FM TV Reporter Mporokonso Member of Parliament, Brian  Mundubile, has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to urgently convene a National Economic Indaba to address the country’s mounting economic challenges. Mr. Mundubile states that the rising  cost of living,… Continue reading MUNDUBILE URGES HICHILEMA TO CONVENE AN  ECONOMIC INDABA, SAYS UPND HAS RUN OUT OF SOLUTIONS

MEMBE WANTS  OPPOSITION PARTIES UNITED TO DEFEAT UPND IN  2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS. By: Sun FM TV Reporter Socialist Party leader, Dr. Fred M’membe, has urged political and civic organizations to unite in their efforts to challenge the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in next year’s elections. He emphasized that unity among diverse groups… Continue reading MEMBE WANTS  OPPOSITION PARTIES UNITED TO DEFEAT UPND IN  2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS