LCC DIRECTS SHOP OWNERS TO PAINT THEIR SHOPS OR FACE PUNISHMENT
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has directed all shop owners within the Central Business District (CBD) and across the city to paint their shops to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the urban environment. LCC Public Relations Manager, Chola Mwamba, says the Council also advises all shop owners and traders to uphold cleanliness around their premises […]
AREAS AFFECTED BY SINO METALS INCIDENT NOW SAFE- GOV’T
Government has assured the public that areas affected by the Sino Metals pollution incident on the Copperbelt and along the Kafue River are now safe and slowly returning to normalcy, contrary to a recent advisory issued by the United States Embassy in Zambia. Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, says both land and water in the […]
FAMERS URGED NOT TO PANIC WHEN SELLING MAIZE TO FRA
Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Bernard Mpundu, has called on farmers in the province not to panic when selling their maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), assuring them that government will purchase all the maize. Mr. Mpundu made the remarks during a spot check of satellite depots in Mungwi and Kasama districts. He acknowledged the […]
GREEN PARTY CONDEMNS SUSPENSION OF EXPORT TAX ON COPPER CONCENTRATE
Green Party President and mining expert, Peter Sinkamba, has condemned government’s decision to suspend the export tax on copper concentrate, describing it as a major setback for the mining sector. The suspension was announced yesterday by Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, who stated that the move is aimed at boosting local mineral […]
FRA URGED TO BUY 1MILLION MT OF MAIZE
Nyimba Member of Parliament, Menyani Zulu, has called on government, through the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), to increase its maize purchase target from 500,000 metric tonnes to 1 million metric tonnes. Mr. Zulu said the increase is crucial as it aligns with governments recent directive that the over 1million registered farmers under the Farmer Input […]
ECZ SAYS NO ELECTRONIC VOTING IN 2026
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has denied allegations that a draft Statutory Instrument introducing biometric voting is already sitting with the Ministry of Justice, ready for approval. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Brown Kasaro, says the allegations are unfounded, misleading, and aimed at creating unnecessary public anxiety. Mr. Kasaro states that , the process of […]
LET PEACE PREVAIL IN MFUWE
The Anti-Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) has called for peaceful conduct from all political parties and voters ahead of the parliamentary by-election scheduled for tomorrow, August 7, 2025, in Mfuwe Constituency of Lavushimanda District of Muchinga Province. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, AVAP Executive Director, Richwell Mulwani, urged political players to […]
U.S. ORDERS WITHDRAWAL OF PERSONNEL FROM KITWE OVER MINE SPILL
The United States Government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its personnel from Kitwe and surrounding areas affected by the recent Sino Metals tailings dam spill in Chambishi. According to a statement posted on their official Facebook page, the spill has contaminated the environment with hazardous and carcinogenic substances, including arsenic, cyanide, uranium, and […]
ZPPA SUSPENDS WATER FLOW DRILLING AND EXPLORATION LIMITED
The Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has suspended Water Flow Drilling and Exploration Limited from participating in public procurement activities for one year, due to underperformance on six contracts awarded by the Kawambwa Town Council. The suspension follows a formal complaint from Kawambwa Town Council regarding the supplier’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. ZPPA […]
ZP RECORDS DROP IN CRIME AT 2025 SHOW
The Zambia Police Service recorded a total of 65 criminal cases during the 97th Agricultural and Commercial Show held in Lusaka from July 30 to August 4, 2025, where 9 people were arrested for various offenses. Police Assistant Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi, says majority of the cases involved thefts from persons, which accounted for […]