US-CHINA TRADE WAR WILL AFFECT ZAMBIA – CTDP
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has raised concern over the possible negative impact of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China on Zambia’s economy. CTPD Trade and Investment Researcher, Barnabas Mwale, said the escalating tariffs between the two global powers now exceeding 100%, could slow China’s economic growth, which […]
YES, SOCIALIST PARTY HAS REQUESTED TO JOIN TONSE
The Tonse Alliance has acknowledged receipt of a request from the Socialist Party (SP) to join the alliance ahead of next year’s general elections. Tonse Alliance Spokesperson, Sean Tembo, says the alliance has since begun deliberations on the application, adding that discussions are underway with the SP leadership to agree on specific terms and conditions […]
MPIKA TOWN COUNCIL AGREES TO JAIL CDF DEFAULTERS
The Mpika town council has agreed that all loan defaulters who have not repaid their loans in Mpika constituency will be taken to the police for jailing. This was after a Mpika Constituency Development Fund Committee meeting, where members resolved that all loan defaulters should face the law for failing to repay their debt. Town […]
OVER K17 MILLION PAID OUT IN CASH FOR WORK PROGRAM IN LUMEZI
Government has so far paid K17,711,400 to beneficiaries who have participated in the Cash for Work program implementation in Lumezi District of Eastern Province. This amount has been paid out to 29,519 residents of Lumezi who voluntarily exchanged their labour for Cash payment under the Cash for Work program since its launch in September, 2024 […]
POLITICIANS URGED TO LET BANK TRANSITION BE GUIDED BY FACTS
Financial expert and JSK Wealth Hub proprietor, Jones Sambaombe, has called on politicians to avoid making rhetorical or misleading statements about the ongoing Banknotes transition, warning that such commentary risks fueling public misinformation. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka, Mr. Sambaombe emphasized that the transition process must be rooted in credible data, […]
GOV’T COMMITTED TO INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and equitable infrastructure development aimed at transforming rural communities and enhancing service delivery across the country. This assurance was made during a joint monitoring tour of strategic infrastructure projects under the Lake Tanganyika Development Project (LTDP) in Nsumbu, Nsama District. The delegation was led by Douty Chibamba, Permanent […]
GOVT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE-RESILIENCE
The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched the “Scaling-Up Public-Private Co-Investments for Climate Action in Agrifood Systems” readiness project. The initiative is aimed at equipping stakeholders from both the public and private sectors with the methodologies and tools needed to foster climate-resilient agricultural systems. […]
58 FOREIGN NATIONALS APPREHENDED FOR IMMIGRATION OFFENCES
A total of 58 foreign nationals have been apprehended in Lusaka, Livingstone, and Chipata for various immigration-related offences. This was during routine clean-up operations conducted between 11th and 13th April, 2025. Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer, Namati Nshinka, says in Lusaka, 26 individuals were apprehended on 13th April, 2025, comprising 15 Burundians, 6 Congolese, […]
ZNUT CALLS FOR INTEGRITY AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS
The Zambia National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) has expressed concern with reports of civil servants abandoning their workstations, opting to engage in gold mining activities in Kasempa district of Northwestern Province. Union Public Relations Officer, Godwin Maseka, expressed concern, saying that this trend is depriving Zambians of quality service delivery. Speaking in an interview with […]
POLITICAL PARTIES URGED TO EMBRACE PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR DIALOGUE
The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) has called on all political parties to leverage on the call from the president for open dialogue, as the country heads to the 2026 general elections. Speaking during the burial of the late, Edith Nawakwi, President Hichilema expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue aimed at fostering national […]