PAC PRESIDENT CRITICIZES GOV’T OVER KAFUE RIVER POLLUTION
Opposition People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) President, Andyford Banda, has criticized government for its handling of the Kafue River pollution caused by Sino Metals on the Copperbelt. Mr. Banda said the pollution, which has resulted in a fishing ban on the river, is a clear indication of the government’s negligence in safeguarding the livelihoods and […]
ZACL REFUTES CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS IN CLEANING SERVICES TENDER
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has denied allegations of misconduct and corruption in the awarding of cleaning services tenders at Kenneth Kaunda, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula international airports. The allegations, made by the President of the Cleaning Association of Zambia and currently circulating on social media, have been described by Cooperation […]
CABINET APPROVES PETROLEUM BILL AND STRATEGIC ECONOMIC MEASURES
Cabinet has approved, in principle, the introduction of the Petroleum Bill, 2025 in Parliament, which seeks to repeal the outdated Petroleum Act No. 28 of 1930. The move is aimed at aligning legislation with the dynamic changes and advancements in the petroleum industry. Chief Government Spokesperson and Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa, said […]
NAPSA PAYS OUT K10.1 BILLION IN PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS
The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has disbursed a total of K10.1 billion to 487,389 eligible members under its partial withdrawal initiative, since its inception in 2023. NAPSA Head Corporate Affairs, Cephas Sinyangwe, says the payout comprises K6 billion in members’ original contributions, while K4.1 billion, representing 41% of the total, accounts for indexation and […]
OVER 800 COUPLES TIE THE KNOT IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2025
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has formalized a total of 822 marriages in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 17.9% decline compared to the 1,002 marriages recorded during the same period in 2024. LCC Assistant Public Relations Manager, Nyambe Bulumba, of the 822 marriages registered this year, 781 were ordinary marriages while 41 were […]
COMPLETION OF FIRST DIESEL CONSIGNMENT UNDER TAZAMA DONE
The Ministry of Energy has announced the successful offloading of the first diesel consignment under the newly implemented TAZAMA Open Access system in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. According to the Ministry, the vessel carrying the diesel consignment docked on March 31, 2025, began discharging on April 5, and completed the process on April 8. Ministry […]
PUBLIC URGED TO REPORT CASES OF DEFILEMENT AND INCEST
Zambia Police Superintendent, Brenda Chembe, has urged members of the public to report cases of defilement and incest to the police and other relevant authorities, rather than concealing such incidents, which can have devastating effects on the lives of children. Speaking in an interview with RCV News, Ms. Chembe emphasized that the Anti-Gender-Based Violence Act […]
FPI URGES HH TO WITHHOLD ASSENT TO CYBER BILL
The Free Press Initiative (FPI) Zambia has expressed concern with the recent passage of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes (Amendment) Bill by Parliament, urging President Hakainde Hichilema to withhold his assent. FPI Zambia Executive Director, Joan Chirwa, expressed concern over the contents of the proposed amendments, saying they lack the substantive reform and progressive […]
LCC RESPONDS TO 29 FIRE EMERGENCIES IN ONE WEEK
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has revealed that it responded to 29 emergency incidents between March 27 and April 2, 2025, through its Fire Brigade under the Engineering Services Department. LCC Assistant Public Relations Manager, Nyambe Bulumba, said the incidents included 11 fire and fire-related emergencies, one special emergency case, and 17 special service calls […]
GOVERNANCE EXPERT QUESTIONS JUSTICE SYSTEM
Governance expert, Brebnar Changala, has strongly criticized the prosecution and sentencing of Lumezi Member of Parliament (MP) Munir Zulu, describing it as a misuse of the justice system for political purposes. The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced the independent MP to one year imprisonment with hard labour after he was found guilty of criminal […]