ZANAMACA APPLAUDS LAUNCH OF GIP
The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has commended the launch of the Growth Investment Partners (GIP) by President Hakainde Hichilema, describing it as a is a significant milestone for the over 600,000 Informal Economy Operators in Zambia, including marketeers, traders, small-scale farmers, bus and taxi drivers, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). […]
NZOVU CALLS FOR CLOSER COLLABORATION WITH ZAMBIA NGO WASH FORUM
Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Collins Nzovu has called for closer collaboration with the Zambia NGO WASH Forum, advocating for the realization of the human right to water, sanitation, and hygiene. Speaking when the Zambia NGO WASH Forum paid a courtesy call on hi today, Mr. Nzovu commended the Forum’s support for government efforts, […]
DODIA ATTRIBUTES KWACHA GAINS TO EXPORT PROCEEDS
Financial Analyst , Yusuf Dodia, has attributed the continued appreciation of the Kwacha against major convertible currencies to increased export earnings flowing into the country. For the past three months, the Kwacha has steadily strengthened and is currently trading at around K23 to the US dollar. Speaking in an interview with RCV News, Mr. Dodia […]
ZAMMSA AUDIT SCANDAL IS PROOF OF CURRENT CORRUPTION
The National Freedom Front (NFF) has called for full transparency and swift criminal prosecutions following revelations of alleged large-scale corruption at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA). NFF Secretary General, Harry Simuntala, says the findings of the recent forensic audit confirm what he describes as “deep-rooted and systemic corruption” under the current government. […]
CONTINUED POWER EXPORTS NO-BRAINER – KALABA
Opposition Citizens First President, Harry Kalaba, has expressed concern over government’s continued commercial approach to the energy sector, warning that it prioritizes profit over the welfare of ordinary Zambians. Speaking when he featured on Radio Christian Voice’s Chatback program in Lusaka today, Mr. Kalaba criticized government’s frequent pronouncements about continued electricity exports, saying such policies […]
SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER A MATTER OF HUMAN DIGNITY –GOV’T
Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Doreen Mwamba, has emphasized that the Social Cash Transfer program is a means of upholding human dignity, rather than simply a hand-out. Speaking in the National Assembly while delivering a ministerial statement today, Ms. Mwamba highlighted the government’s continued implementation of targeted social protection initiatives, such as the […]
SMES BEDROCK OF ECONOMIC GROWTH – HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasized the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving Zambia’s economic development, describing them as the backbone of job creation and the cornerstone of any thriving economy. Speaking during the official launch of the Growth Investment Partners initiative in Lusaka today, President Hichilema said that when people look […]
CABINET APPROVES 2026-2028 MACROECONOMIC OBJECTIVES
Cabinet has approved Zambia’s 2026 – 2028 Macroeconomic and Fiscal Objectives, aimed at boosting economic growth, strengthening public service delivery, and protecting vulnerable citizens. Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, said the targets include achieving at least 6% annual GDP growth, reducing inflation to single digits by 2028, and increasing domestic revenue collection to over 22% […]
MEDRAP DEMANDS ARRESTS OVER ZAMMSA AUDIT SCANDAL
The Medicines Research and Access Platform (MedRAP) has urged law enforcement agencies to arrest, and prosecute individuals named in the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) forensic audit report, which exposed massive price inflation of up to 1,600% in the procurement of medicines. MedRAP Executive Director, Liyoka Liyoka, said those implicated must face the […]
HH SAYS AUDIT REPORT ON ZAMMSA CORRUPTION BEING INVESTIGATED
President Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed that matters highlighted in the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) audit on corruption at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) are currently under investigation. State House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka said the President has reiterated his commitment that there will be no sacred cows, and that anyone found wanting will […]