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IMF approves $184 million for Zambia, Copper Queen star Banda makes history. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week. 1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has ...
Power and Politics
Zambia ratifies treaty to end death penalty, joins global movement
Zambia has officially become a party to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), aimed at ...
Power and Politics
‘Zambia bigger than any individual, political party,’ ZCTU cautions against polarization, intolerance
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed concern over rising political polarisation, warning that it threatens national unity and progress. Speaking ...
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Law association boils over suspension of two council members
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) and its president, Lungisani Zulu, are facing a court challenge over the suspension of two council members. ...
Power and Politics
Cabinet approves voluntary youth training programme to promote skills, patriotism
The Cabinet has approved a voluntary youth training programme under the Zambia National Service (ZNS), following a recent directive by President Hakainde Hichilema. ...
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Hichilema calls on church to unite nation, tasks govt ministry to curb deforestation through application of relevant laws
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged church leaders to refrain from using places of worship to sow divisions, spread hatred, and fuel conflicts, particularly ...
Power and Politics
Zambia waives visa requirements for 53 countries, effective January 2025
The Zambian government has officially waived visa requirements for nationals of 53 countries under Statutory Instrument Number 78 of 2024, with the changes ...
Power and Politics
Fugitive Banda: Electoral commission sets February 6, 2025, for Petauke Central by-election
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has scheduled the Petauke Central Constituency by-election in Eastern Province for Thursday, February 6, 2025. On the ...
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Court orders ex-Defence minister, Mwamba, to pay $899,970, K10 million to government
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has directed jailed former Defence Minister, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, to pay the government US$899,970 and K10 million following his ...
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Crimes Court dismisses ex-first lady, Lungu’s bid to halt forfeiture of K66 million property
The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has dismissed an application by former First Lady Esther Lungu to halt the forfeiture of her 15 ...
