PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWERS IN HEALTH SECTOR – ZMA
The Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has urged government to put in place effective systems to protect whistleblowers in the health sector. ZMA President, Kaumba Tolopu, says many individuals are reluctant to report cases of corruption due to fear of being fired or victimised. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka, Dr. Tolopu emphasized […]
PRISCCA SAYS LAW TO ALLOW INMATES ATTENDED FUNERALS EXITS
The Prisons Care and Counselling Association (PRISCCA) has acknowledged the existence of provisions allowing inmates to legally be granted permission to attend funerals of close relatives. Mr. Malembeka’s remarks follows an appeal from the opposition Patriotic Front (PF), for former lawmaker , Nixon Chilangwa’s temporal release to attend his wife’s funeral who passed away in […]
ZAMBIAN JUDICIARY WINS ELECTORAL JUSTICE INNOVATIONS GLOBAL AWARD
The Zambian Judiciary has received international acclaim after being named the winner in Category 1 of the Global Network on Electoral Justice (GNEJ) Awards, under the theme “Judicial-Electoral Integrity and Independence. The announcement was made during the Sixth Plenary Assembly of the GNEJ, held from 14–17 May 2025 in Medellín, Colombia. The award marks a […]
CEJ KICKS OFF AGROECOLOGY TRAINING
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has launched an agroecology training programme targeting farmers in five districts, aimed at enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The initiative is part of the “Strengthening Civil Society Voices for Climate Advocacy in Zambia” project, funded by the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) and is being implemented […]
ZESCO CONFIDENT LOAD SHEDDING WILL REDUCE BY MID-YEAR
ZESCO Limited says it is optimistic that load shedding will significantly reduce by July this year, owing to improved water inflows into the Kariba Dam and prudent water usage. The power utility disclosed that it used 3.3 billion cubic metres of water out of the 13.5 billion cubic metre allocation from the Zambezi River Authority […]
ZMA CALLS FOR HEALTH SYSTEM OVERHAUL AMIDST AID CUT
The Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has called for an overhaul of the country’s medicine procurement, storage, and distribution systems following the suspension of $50 million in U.S. medical aid. ZMA President, Kaumba Tolopu, emphasized the need to modernize the entire medical supply chain, calling for digital transformation to enhance accountability and transparency across all stages, […]
AFRICAN COUNTRIES URGED TO EHANCE TRADE
Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba has expressed satisfaction with Zambia’s participation in the recently concluded Africa Travel Indaba 2025, held in Durban, South Africa, describing it as a valuable platform for promoting the country’s tourism potential. Mr. Sikumba commended the strong presence of Zambian exhibitors and private sector stakeholders at the event, noting that their […]
ZAMBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WHO’S GLOBAL EPILEPSY PLAN
Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). He said the framework will guide efforts to strengthen the programming and delivery of epilepsy services across Zambia. Dr. Muchima noted that the Ministry […]
GOV’T URGED TO INVOLVE CITIZENS IN BUDGET PLANNING
The Scientific Initiatives for a Health and Developed Zambia (SIHDZ) has called on the government to prioritize citizen participation in the national budget planning process to promote transparency, accountability, and more effective service delivery. Speaking to RCV News in Lusaka today, Leader of Operations, Frank Malunga, emphasized that inclusive engagement, particularly from vulnerable and marginalized […]
ZAMBIA REVIEWS EMERGENCY LAWS
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Human Rights, and Governance, Clement Andeleki, has disclosed that Zambia is currently reviewing legislation related to the management of emergency situations to enhance the country’s preparedness and responsiveness to emerging challenges. Dr. Andeleki made these remarks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during a benchmarking visit by the Committee […]