LUENA MP BACKS CALLS TO PUBLICIZE MINERAL SURVEY RESULTS
Luena Member of Parliament, Mubita Anakoka, has backed calls for government to publicly release the results of the geological mapping survey of minerals across the country. Mr. Anakoka said that making this information accessible would promote transparency in the mining and management of the country’s natural resources. He made these remarks when he featured on […]
LICENSURE EXAMS FOR TEACHERS IS PERFECT – CHANSA
The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has welcomed the move to introduce licensure examinations for teachers. Yesterday, Minister of Information and Media announced that cabinet had approved the Teaching Profession Bill, of 2025, which will among others require teachers to pass licensure exams before practicing. Speaking in an interview with RCV News […]
K33.6 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET IS STRANGE – HAMBAYI
Economist Trevor Hambayi has expressed concern over the government’s proposed K33.6 billion supplementary budget, particularly the decision to borrow K10 billion locally from commercial banks at an interest rate of 13%. Mr. Hambayi noted that the 13% interest rate on local borrowing is significantly higher than the 6–8% interest rates on Eurobonds that Zambia previously […]
VEEP DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF FREEMASON REGISTRATION
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has rejected claims that the Freemasons have been formally registered or approved to operate in Zambia, insisting that no such government authorization exists, attributing the allegations to political manoeuvring. Ms. Nalumango said that she was not aware of any registration or official approval for Freemasonry activities in the country, and there […]
ZCID CALLS FOR POLITICAL PARTY PRESIDENTS’ SUMMIT
The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) has called for a Summit of Political Party Presidents, as a critical platform to develop a shared national position on the constitutional reform process. ZCID Board Chairperson, Joyce Musenge, said the decision by President Hakainde Hichilema to defer the progression of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, […]
MARRIAGE COUNSELLOR WARNS AGAINST RISING COHABITATION
Marriage coach and counsellor, Remmy Mukonka, has raised concern over the increasing rates of cohabitation in Zambia, warning that the trend threatens national development, social cohesion, and the mental well-being of families. His comments follow the release of the 2022 National census report, which shows that 1.2% of the Zambian population is currently cohabiting without […]
LCC COMMENDED FOR ACTION ON CDF BURSARY DEFAULTS
The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has commended the Lusaka City Council (LCC), for taking legal action against tertiary institutions that failed to deliver on Constituency Development Fund (CDF) bursary commitments despite receiving payment. Yesterday, Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala confirmed that the council is pursuing legal steps to recover funds meant for […]
DEC UNEARTHS CANNABIS OPERATION IN CHIFWEMA
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka has unearthed a large-scale illicit cannabis cultivation operation in the Chifwema area of Kafue District. This follows an intelligence, led operation which resulted into the apprehension of 2 suspects identified as Bornwell Mulenga, aged 50 of Kanyelele village, and Timothy Choolwe, aged 38, of Mwelwa village. DEC Public […]
394 COOPERATIVES AND CLUBS IN CHAWAMA EMPOWERED WITH CDF GRANTS
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has empowered a total of 394 cooperatives and clubs in Chawama Constituency with Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants since 2022. LCC Assistant Public Relations Manager, Nyambe Bulumba, says the funding initiative is designed to provide essential start-up and expansion capital for local small-scale businesses, thereby fostering job creation and improving […]
POLICE CONFIRM ARREST OF FAITH MUSONDA FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the arrest of 41-year-old Faith Musonda, a resident of Chalala in Lusaka, for disorderly conduct. Police Assistant Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi, said the incident occurred between 00:30 and 01:00 hours when Ms. Musonda, driving a Toyota Fortuner bearing registration number BBA 8874, went to the Community House in […]