CHURCH CONCERNED WITH HIGH LEVELS OF COHABITING AMONG ZAMBIANS
A clergy in the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) has expressed sadness with high levels of cohabiting among Zambians, that has risen to 1.2% of the Zambian Population according to the 2022 National census. Reacting to the report unveiled yesterday, UCZ Galilee and Silverest congregations Minister-in-charge , Cynthia Kabanda, has therefore called on the church […]
ZAMBIA URGES SWIFT ACTION ON GLOBAL FINANCIAL REFORM
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has welcomed the adoption of the Seville Commitment at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), co-facilitated by Zambia alongside Mexico, Nepal, and Norway. Speaking during the General Debate in Seville, Mr. Haimbe stressed the urgent need to implement the commitments to overcome financial […]
CITIZENS FIRST QUESTIONS GOV’TS STANCE ON POWER EXPORTS
The Opposition Citizens First has questioned government’s continued prioritization of electricity exports, despite failing to meet domestic demand. Party President, Harry Kalaba, said the decision to export power while Zambians experience load shedding, demonstrates that the current administration is more focused on business transactions, as opposed to improving the livelihoods of its own people. Speaking […]
ZCID STRUGGLED TO ENGAGE ECL AMID PF FACTIONALISM
The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) has revealed that its efforts to engage late former President Edgar Lungu, whilst he was still alive where hampered by ongoing internal divisions within the Patriotic Front (PF). ZCID Board Chairperson, Joyce Musenge, revealed that the organization had, on several occasions, requested to meet with Mr. Lungu as […]
PRIORITIZE LOCALS IN GOLD MINING LICENSES – SENGA MP
Senga Hill Member of Parliament, Henry Sikazwe, has urged government to prioritize local communities when issuing mining licenses in Senga Hill, of Northern Province, where gold deposits have recently been discovered. Mr. Sikazwe emphasized the need to strike a balance between local residents and investors to prevent potential conflicts. Speaking in an interview with RCV […]
ZANAMACA APPLAUDS FUEL PRICE REDUCTION
The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has commended government, through the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), for the downward adjustment in fuel pump prices for the month of July. Yesterday, the ERB announced a reduction in fuel prices, with petrol decreasing from K31.36 to K28.00 per litre, and diesel from K25.12 to K23.13 per litre. […]
SCOPE ZAMBIA SUBMITS LEARNER’S PERSPECTIVE ON AGROECOLOGY BILL
SCOPE Zambia in collaboration with 6 Schools across Chilanga and Chibombo districts, recently submitted a Pupil’s Position Paper and Perspective to the Parliamentary Alliance on food and security, calling for the adaptation and adoption of inclusive national food policies through the enactment of the Agroecology Bill. National Coordinator, Henry Chibutu, says the appeal follows years […]
BUS FARE REDUCTIONS IMMINENT – STAKEHOLDERS
The Commuters Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) and the Bus and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia (BTOAZ), have indicated that a reduction in bus fares is under consideration following a continued drop in fuel pump prices. CRAZ President, Aaron Kamuti, said the association is actively engaging the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and the […]
CAMPAIGN PROMISES ON LOADSHEDDING HAVE FAILED TO MATERIALISE SO FAR- OYV
Operation Young Vote (OYV) Executive Director, Guess Nyirenda, has commended government for the consistent efforts in reducing fuel prices for the second consecutive month, while also expressing concern over ongoing power outage. Mr. Nyirenda says the recent reduction in fuel prices, attributed to the appreciation of the Kwacha against the US Dollar and increased supply […]
ABANDON BILL 7 AND GIVE PEOPLE A PROPER CONSTITUTION – LAZ
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called on government to suspend all constitutional amendment efforts until after the 2026 General Elections, following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling. In a judgment delivered on June 27, 2025, in the case of Munir Zulu and Celestine Mukandila vs. the Attorney General, the Constitutional Court found that government’s […]