TAZARA WORKERS ARE SAFE UNDER NEW CONCESSIONAIR
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has clarified that no employee currently working for TAZARA will lose their job under the newly introduced concession arrangement. The Ministry has assured the public that approximately 200 to 300 employees will instead transition to the new Concessionaire, while the majority will continue their employment under TAZARA. This clarification […]
MOTHERS OF THIS ERA DO NOT LIKE BREASTFEEDING – MOH
Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, has expressed concern over the growing trend of mothers opting for tinned milk instead of traditional breastfeeding. Dr. Muchima said it is unfortunate that more mothers are turning to formula rather than providing natural breast milk to their babies. Speaking during a media briefing to launch World Breastfeeding Week under […]
ZAMBIA’S ANNUAL INFLATION RATE DROPS TO 13% IN JULY
Zambia’s annual inflation rate for July 2025 has decreased to 13.0%, down from 14.1% recorded in June 2025. This means that, on average, the prices of goods and services increased by 13.0 % between July 2024 and July 2025. Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) acting statistician General, Sheila Mudenda, attributed the decline to reduced prices in […]
NALOLO COUNCIL BEMOANS UNPAID CDF LOANS
The Nalolo Town Council has expressed concern over the low repayment rate of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) loans, revealing that over K8.7 million disbursed to 90 beneficiaries between 2022 and 2024 remains unpaid. Nalolo Town Council Public Relations Officer, Buttyson Kandimba, says a total of K8,704,175 was disbursed as empowerment loans under the CDF programme […]
CSO’S AND CITIZENS URGED TO REPORT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE
Chapter One Foundation has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) and public institutions to strengthen collaboration in raising public awareness and creating accessible mechanisms for reporting abuse The organization emphasized that empowering citizens with this information is essential for safeguarding human rights and upholding the rule of law. Speaking in an interview with RCV News […]
CTPD CONCERNED WITH $3.5 BILLION ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has expressed concern with the continued rise in illicit financial flows in Zambia, as revealed in the 2024 Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Trends Report. According to the report, Zambia potentially lost $3.5 billion in one year through tax evasion, trade mis-invoicing, and illegal mining activities. CTPD Public […]