TONSE ALLIANCE CRITICIZES GOVERNMENT OVER DRUG THEFT SCANDAL
Tonse Alliance National Youth Chairman, Celestin Mukandila, has criticized government for its failure to adequately address reports of drug theft in health facilities, as highlighted by the United States government. Mr. Mukandila described government’s response of advising diplomats to use the “right channels” when reporting corruption, as unfortunate and dismissive of serious concerns. Speaking in […]
MEDRAP CALLS FOR REFORMS TO CURB THEFT OF MEDICINES
The Medicines Research and Access Platform (MedRAP) has called on the Ministry of Health to move beyond individual prosecutions, and instead implement comprehensive systemic reforms to address the persistent theft of medicines in health facilities. This appeal comes in the wake of the United States Government’s decision to withdraw $50 million in health sector support, […]
VEEPS REMARKS ON POVERTY IS MOCKERY TO ZAMBIANS
Governance expert Brebner Changala has expressed disappointment over remarks made by Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, who recently stated that changing governments or political leaders will not end poverty in Zambia, but that addressing the issue requires a shift in policies and mindset. Mr. Changala described the statement as unfortunate and disheartening, arguing that it implies […]
OVER 300 EMPLOYEES TO BENEFIT FROM FQM’S HOUSING PROGRAM
First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, has allocated 320 residential plots to employees under its newly launched FQM Trident Employee Housing Initiative in Kalumbila District. The mining firm has already invested K7.1 million in the project, preparing land near its mining operation and laying the foundation for what it envisions as […]
GOV’T COMMITTED TO BOOSTING TOURISM AS KEY ECONOMIC DRIVER
Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba says the Government is committed to growing the tourism sector as a key driver of economic development. Speaking on the side-lines of the on-going Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa, Mr. Sikumba says it is important for Zambian stakeholders to work together in projecting the country as a prime […]
ZAMMSA, PARTNERS BEGIN PLANNING ZAMBIA’S 2026–2028 HEALTH COMMODITY NEEDS
The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), in collaboration with key partners including the Global Fund, UNFPA, USAID, and WHO, has commenced a high-level planning meeting aimed at forecasting and quantifying Zambia’s health commodity requirements for the 2026–2028 period. In a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today ZAMMSA Senior Corporate Communications Bradley […]
MQHZ WELCOMES GOV’T’S MOVE TO REVISE NURSING CURRICULUM
Medical for Quality Health Care in Zambia (MQHZ) has expressed support for the recent announcement by Health Minister Elijah Muchima regarding the revision of the nursing curriculum in Zambia. MQHZ Director General Quince Mwabu described the proposed changes as a positive step toward enhancing the quality of healthcare services across the country. Speaking in an […]
AGRICULTURE EXPERT PREDICTS SLIGHT RISE IN MAIZE FLOOR PRICE
Agricultural expert Oliver Bulaya has urged government, through the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), to announce the maize floor price before the start of the marketing season to protect farmers from unscrupulous buyers. Dr. Bulaya says delays in announcing the floor price force many farmers to sell their maize to “briefcase buyers” at unfairly low prices, […]
ZAMRA URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO REGISTER ALL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has called on all pharmaceutical and allied product stakeholders to ensure their products are registered with the Authority before placing them on the market. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, ZAMRA Director for Marketing Authorization, Lyoko Nyambe, has emphasized the critical importance of product registration […]
LUSAKA MAID STABBED TO DEATH BY FELLOW WORKER
A Lusaka maid only identified as Memory Kazhila, aged 22 has been stabbed to death by a fellow maid only identified as Mary after a suspected dispute. Police spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, said the incident occurred around 17:30 hours on May 5, 2025, and was reported by Saviour Kakoma on behalf of his friend, Innocent Ngoma […]