Economy
Government reinforces tree planting to combat climate challenges
The government has reinforced its support for tree planting as a critical measure to address ongoing climate challenges. Minister of Green Economy and ...
Metro
Standards agency destroys non-compliant peanut butter worth K117,000
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed non-compliant peanut butter valued at K117, 420. ZCSA Public Relations Officer, Onishias Maamba, said this ...
Power and Politics
Govt moves to quell unrest in education sector, allocates K600 million for internal debt settlement
The government has allocated K600 million for internal debt settlement, including K206 million to the University of Zambia (UNZA) as a partial settlement ...
Metro
Security guard shoots five workers at Simba Beverages
A security guard at Simba Beverages in Lusaka has shot and wounded five company workers with a shotgun at the company premises. According ...
Metro
Unidentified man fatally injured by goods train near Kabanana, Lusaka
An unidentified man, aged between 20 and 25, has died after sustaining fatal injuries when he was hit by a goods train moving ...
Metro
18-year-old girl reportedly raped by three suspects in Lusaka’s Chunga cemetery
An 18-year-old girl in Lusaka’s Chunga area has been reported raped by three suspects who allegedly took turns assaulting her. Police Deputy Public ...
Metro
Medical supplies agency ready to respond to potential COVID-19 outbreak — Corporate Comms Manager
The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has declared its readiness to respond to any potential outbreak of COVID-19. This followed a ...
Metro
Police arrest four over planned loadshedding protests in Lusaka, as vehicle runs over one-year-old
Police in Lusaka have arrested four individuals for attempting to protest against loadshedding at ZESCO Headquarters. According to Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, ...
Power and Politics
UNZA trade unions insist on settlement of K200 million debt before resumption of classes by students
University of Zambia (UNZA) lecturers have requested that the university’s management advise students at the main campus to remain home until the government ...
Metro
Clinical officer arrested for illegally receiving K153,000 in dual employment scam
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged a Clinical Officer at the Ministry of Health for illegally obtaining a financial benefit from the ...
