GOV’T CONFIRMS ECL BATTLING CANCER IN SOUTH AFRICA
Government has confirmed that former Republican President, Edgar Lungu, is battling cancer and recently underwent chemotherapy treatment in South Africa. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, says the former head of state is responding well to treatment and urged Zambians to pray for his continued recovery. Speaking during a press briefing in […]
ITALIAN EMBASSY & LCC LAUNCH PHASE 2 OF “WASTE NO WASTE” CAMPAIGN
The Italian Embassy in Lusaka, in partnership with the Lusaka City Council (LCC), has launched the second phase of the Waste No Waste, Trash is Treasure campaign, aimed at raising awareness and inspiring a positive environmental movement across the city. The campaign, which focuses on promoting responsible waste management and environmental stewardship, involves several international […]
BOZ RAISES CONCERN OVER MUTILATION OF BANKNOTES
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has expressed concern over the continued mutilation of both old and new banknotes, warning that such acts are illegal and detrimental to the economy. BoZ Assistant Director of Communications, Besnart Mwanza, said the central bank has observed a growing trend of people deliberately destroying banknotes cutting them into pieces, burying […]
HH CALLS FOR STRONGER TIES WITH UN TO SPUR NATIONAL GROWTH
President, Hakainde Hichilema, has underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships with international partners such as the United Nations (UN) system to drive national development and economic value creation. Speaking during a meeting with UN Tourism Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, at State House today, President Hichilema emphasized the role of strategic collaboration in unlocking Zambia’s tourism potential. […]
SAMPA CHALLENGES HH TO NAME DEFECTING MPS
Opposition Patriotic Front (PF) Faction President, Miles Sampa, has challenged President, Hakainde Hichilema, to publicly name the PF Members of Parliament who are allegedly seeking to defect to the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND). Mr. Sampa’s remarks come in response to a recent article published in a local tabloid, which carried the headline […]
PAC PRESIDENT CALLS FOR ECONOMIC POLICY SHIFT TO EMPOWER ZAMBIANS
People’s Alliance for Change PAC President, Andyford Banda, has called for policy changes by government, to move away from foreign direct investment and allow Zambians to own the economy. Mr. Banda was reacting to the 17% tariffs imposed on Zambia’s imports to the United States of America, when he featured on Christian Voices’ Chatback program […]
POLITICAL PARTIES MOURN EDITH NAWAKWI
Various political parties have expressed sadness following the passing of opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President, Edith Nawakwi, describing her as a trailblazer in Zambian politics. United Party for National Development (UPND) Secretary General, Batuke Imenda, said the ruling party is saddened by the loss of a leader who contributed to the advancement […]
ECONOMIST URGES ZAMBIA TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC ECONOMY
Economist Kelvin Chisanga has called on Zambia to adopt strong domestic economic initiatives in response to the newly introduced 17% tariff policy on Zambia imports by the United States. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, Mr. Chisanga warned that the move could negatively impact Zambia’s trade and diplomatic relations with the […]
GOV’T URGED TO BE TRANSPARENT ON KAFUE RIVER POLLUTION
Care for Nature Zambia Executive Director, Nsama Kearns, has urged government to provide a clear and comprehensive account of the extent of pollution in the Kafue River. This follows the recent suspension of fishing activities along the Kafue River in Central and Copperbelt Provinces, announced by government after a pollution incident involving Sino Metals in […]
CRAZ CALLS FOR TOUGHER MEASURES ON TRAFFIC OFFENDERS
The Commuters Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) has called for the construction of a police post near Great East Road to help address the rising number of fatal road accidents involving both motorists and pedestrians. CRAZ President, Aaron Kamuti, says there is an urgent need for stronger and more effective interventions to reduce the frequency […]