Economy
2025 national budget proposes K31.5 billion for education, recruitment of 2000 teachers
The Zambian government has put forth a substantial proposal for the education sector, suggesting an allocation of K31.5 billion in the 2025 National ...
Power and Politics
President Hichilema to hand over COMESA leadership at 23rd summit in October
The Chairperson of the COMESA Authority, President Hakainde Hichilema, is set to hand over leadership to President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi at the ...
Economy
CDC Zambia pushes for communication budget increases to support development goals
The Centre for Development Communication (CDC) Zambia has urged the government to allocate sufficient funds for communication programmes in the 2025 National Budget. ...
Power and Politics
Zambia unveils crop diversification plan to enhance food security, strengthen household incomes
The government has launched the National Crop Diversification Strategy (NCDS) to promote crop diversity, enhance household food and nutrition security, and increase household ...
Economy
Fulfill 2022 promises to teachers, NAQEZ tells Finance Minister, Musokotwane
The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has urged Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, to prioritise delivering on previous ...
Editor's Pick
Cabinet approves 2025 national budget estimates, targets stabilization of economy
The Zambian Cabinet has approved the 2025 National Budget Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, aligning them with the medium-term strategic goals outlined in ...
Power and Politics
Zambia, Egypt set to strengthen ties, enhance training standards for diplomats
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) Permanent Secretary, Hope Situmbeko, is in Cairo, Egypt, for the signing of a Memorandum of ...
Metro
Police arrest 434 suspects in criminal mop-up operation
The Zambia Police Service has arrested 434 suspects in an ongoing operation targeting criminal groups attacking members of the public. Police Public Relations ...
Metro
Zambia Police deny search for former president Lungu at Lundazi farms
The Zambia Police Service has denied reports that officers were searching for former President Edgar Lungu at the farms of Martin Mtonga and ...
Economy
FQM claims $1.6 billion committed to local procurements
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has committed to US$1.6 billion in local procurement, with 44 percent of the purchases sourced from Zambian-owned companies. Company’s ...
