MINING CADASTRE LICENSING SYSTEM RESTORED

Government has announced that the Mining Cadastre Licensing System, which experienced a temporary shutdown from 1st June 2025, has now been fully restored and operational. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Principal Public Relations Officer, Shamwinda Tembo, says the disruption was due to the expiration of contractual obligations with Spatial Dimension, the South Africa-based system developer. Mr. Tembo said […]

GOV’T URGES UNITY AS NATION MOURNS FORMER PRESIDENT LUNGU

Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, has appealed to Zambians to maintain unity and peace as the nation mourns the passing of former Republican President Edgar Lungu. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. Mwiimbu emphasized the importance of coming together beyond political lines during this period of national mourning […]

LCC TASK FORCE URGES SUSTAINABLE REVENUE COLLECTION

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) Task Force under the Finance Department, has  emphasized the need for sustainable revenue collection methods. Speaking during a meeting in the Council Chamber to address strategies for improving revenue collection and strengthening enforcement of Council regulations today, Department Director of Finance, Francis Phiri highlighted the Council’s reliance on revenue from […]

ZANAMACA PRAISES LUNGU’S LEGACY IN INFORMAL SECTOR

The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has described the late  former President Edgar Lungu as a leader who made a significant impact on the lives of ordinary Zambians, particularly those in the informal sector. In a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today, ZANAMACA President and Founder Mupila Kameya expressed deep sorrow over […]

PARENTS URGED TO EMBRACE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

A Lusaka based parent identified as Bridget Chitunta has called on parents and guardians to embrace and support children with disabilities without discrimination, emphasizing their right to survival, development, and dignity within their communities. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, Mrs. Chitunta stressed that accepting and nurturing children with disabilities helps […]

CHURCH CALLS FOR GOV’T – LUNGU FAMILY DIALOGUE

The United Church of Zambia (UCZ) Lusaka Presbytery Bishop, Lordwell Siame, has called for a neutral mediator to step in and resolve the ongoing conflict between the government and the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu. Speaking in an interview with RCV News today, Bishop Siame emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual […]

UPND URGES DIGNIFIED MOURNING FOR FORMER PRESIDENT LUNGU

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has expressed concern over the Patriotic Front’s (PF) handling of the funeral arrangements for the late former Republican President Edgar Lungu, calling for unity and respect in honoring the late leader. In a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today, UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda condemned the […]

EFZ URGES UNITY, PEACE AS COUNTRY MOURNS FORMER PRESIDENT

The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has expressed sadness over the passing of former President Edgar Lungu and has called on Zambians to uphold unity and peace during this time. Let us unite “all one strong and free “above divisive party politics, conspiracy, falsehood and other things that can divide   us,” said EFZ Executive Director […]

AFDB ESTABLISHES PERMANENT OFFICE IN ZAMBIA

The African Development Bank (AFDB), has today laid a foundation stone for the Bank’s first permanent office in Zambia. Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says the ceremony marks a pivotal chapter in the over five-decade-long partnership between Zambia and the AFDB, which has supported the country’s development since establishing a presence in […]

GOVT URGED TO PROVIDE A ROADMAP FOR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Governance Expert Wesley Miyanda has expressed concern over the reluctance by the government to provide a road map of the funeral arrangements for the late Former President Edgar Lungu who died yesterday, Thursday 5th June 2025 at Mediclinic Medforum in Pretoria south Africa. Mr. Miyanda states that, Mr. Lungu being a state property, government should […]