HOLLARD COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ABSA LIFE ZAMBIA LIMITED
Hollard Life Assurance Zambia Limited has completed the acquisition of Absa Life Zambia Limited. This transaction marks a full transfer of ownership and operations from Absa Group to Hollard Life, significantly altering the competitive landscape of the local life insurance industry. Speaking during a media briefing, Hollard Zambia Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Nkhoma […]
COMMUNITY URGED TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH OF THE BOY CHILD
Unity for Change Foundation Director, Jayson Lungu, has called on communities to take a more proactive role in supporting the mental health of the boy child, particularly during the critical stage of puberty. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka, Mr. Lungu expressed concern over the widespread neglect of boys’ emotional needs, warning […]
UPND DEFENDS CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL NO. 7 AS PEOPLE’S WILL
United Party For National Development Media Director, Mark Simuwe, says there is no law that prohibits government to undertake constitutional amendments a year before elections. Mr. Simuwe says the proposed constitution Amendment Bill number 7 of 2025 is a document that has emanated from national consensus adding that it is the will of the people. […]
NGOCC REJECTS CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL NO. 7 OF 2025
The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, citing serious concerns over the lack of transparency, inclusivity, and broad-based consultation in the drafting process. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today, NGOCC Chairperson, Beauty Katebe, expressed the organization’s disappointment, noting that although the bill […]
K16 MILLION NOT ENOUGH TO COMPENSATE 500 HOUSEHOLDS ON THE CB
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has raised concerns over the proposed K16 million compensation package for more than 500 households and farmers affected by water pollution on the Copperbelt, describing the amount as insufficient to address the scale of the damage. CEJ Executive Director, Maggie Mwape, said the proposed compensation would translate to an […]
I HAVE NOT BEEN EXPELLED – KATEKA
New Heritage Party (NHP) President, Chishala Kateka, has dismissed reports suggesting she has been expelled from the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA). The reports stem from a press briefing held yesterday, during which a faction of the alliance, led by Chairperson Robert Chansa, announced that Ms. Kateka and several others had been removed from UKA and […]
CONTRACTORS GET OVER K9 MILLION CDF CONTRACTS IN LUMEZI
Lumezi Town Council has awarded contracts valued at over K9,000,000 to 15 contractors for works on selected 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) community projects. Council Assistant Public Relations Officer, Irvin Muyumbwa, said the projects include construction of Kavinaka Rural Health Post in Kaikumbe Ward, construction of Chasera Rural Health Post in Chibande Ward, construction of […]
ZANAMACA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ESTABLISHMENT OF MARKET BOARDS
Zambia National Marketers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) President, Mupila Kameya, has urged government to immediately establish market boards across the country, citing their importance in driving infrastructure development within local markets. Mr. Kameya said the absence of functioning boards is negatively affecting progress in improving market infrastructure. He said this in Lusaka today when he featured […]
BOZ’S DECISION TO MAINTAIN MPR IS FAIR ENOUGH – EAZ
The Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) has expressed support for the Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) decision to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14.5%, describing it as a cautious yet confident stance in managing monetary policy. EAZ President, Oswald Mungule, said the Central Bank’s move reflects a balanced approach aimed at sustaining recent gains […]
NBA GRANTS TWO PERMITS FOR IMPORTATION OF GMO PRODUCTS
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has granted Cold Chain Zambia Limited and ABDIMS Sales and Distribution Limited permits to import products which may contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). NBA Communications Officer, Sandra Lombe, says the Permits are valid for 5 years. Ms. Lombe however, said the companies will have to renew their permits for placing […]