Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia – For years, foreign architectural firms have been quietly working on major construction projects in Zambia, sidestepping local regulations and shutting out Zambian professionals. That era is over. The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) has banned three foreign firms with immediate effect, declaring their activities illegal and warning […]

The United Party for National Development (UPND), through its 2021 – 2026 Manifesto on page 34, committed to establish a durable constitutional order that would catalyse the political, economic and social development of the country. On the same page, the UPND committed to complete the constitutional reform agenda, anchored on a broad-based consensus among […]

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes to inform its members and stakeholders that the United States of America based quartet of the Zambia Women National Team will not be traveling to China for the Yangchuan International Tournament. FAZ general secretary Reuben Kamanga says the four players namely captain Barbra Banda, Rachael Kundananji, Prisca […]

Socialist Party (S.P) Copperbelt Provincial Vice Chairperson and spokesperson Reagan Kashinga says the delay to pay Suppliers and Contractors by Mopani Copper Mines and Konkola Copper Mines is an indication that the planned revival of the two mines has flopped. And Mr. Kashinga has condemned Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe for speaking against local contractors […]

By Kapya Kaoma I rarely pay attention to Pastor Nevers Mumba’s rants, but upon reviewing his job application to President Hichilema regarding constitutional amendments, I found myself thinking, “Not again. What happened to his decency?” Shortly after, I encountered another Facebook post from Ambassador Elias Munshya, the Zambian High Commissioner to […]

Multinational tobacco companies like British American Tobacco continue to target youth by aggressively marketing and selling cigarettes near schools and playgrounds, a new study released last week in Zambia shows. The study, Big Tobacco, Tiny Targets Zambia, found that almost all shops and kiosks within 100 meters of primary and secondary schools, […]

Zambia’s Path to Self-Reliance: Hichilema Calls for End to Aid Dependence The days of waiting for foreign handouts must end, President Hakainde Hichilema declared yesterday in a passionate address that may well mark a turning point for Zambia’s development journey. Speaking before a gathering of policymakers and international partners, the President […]

The absence of asset declaration in Zambia’s proposed constitutional amendments raises critical concerns about transparency, accountability, and the fight against corruption. Critics have accused the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration of tailoring the amendments to serve President Hakainde Hichilema’s interests, a claim that, on […]

The Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia (AAAZ) has reviewed the government’s roadmap for constitutional reforms and expresses serious concerns about the proposed Constitutional Amendment as a means to enhance representation for persons with disabilities, youth, and women in governance. While we acknowledge government’s recognition of the need […]

In a meeting with a delegation from Deutsche Welle (DW), Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the indispensable role of the media in democratic societies, underscoring its function as the Fourth Estate in ensuring the integrity of information dissemination. The discussion, led by DW’s Managing Director Carsten von Nahmen, highlighted the […]