ADDRESS OVERCROWDING IN SCHOOLS – NAQEZ
The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has renewed calls for the government to urgently address overcrowding in schools, citing its negative impact on education quality. NAQEZ Executive Director, Dr. Aaron Chansa, attributed the worsening situation to the introduction of the free education policy, which has led to classrooms accommodating over 100 pupils. […]
BRING BACK DEATH PENALTY – EFZ
The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has raised concerns over the rising number of murder cases in the country, attributing the surge to the removal of the death penalty. EFZ Executive Director, Andrew Mwenda, stated that abolishing capital punishment has weakened deterrence, leading to an increase in violent crimes. Speaking in an interview with RCV […]
YWCA SUPPORTS DNA
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) has expressed support for recent court remarks advocating for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests as the most reliable method for resolving paternity disputes. Zambian courts have recently handled a series of complex paternity cases, particularly those involving deceased alleged fathers. In such cases, the courts have had to request DNA […]
LAWMAKERS URGED TO CHAMPION FOR FULL UTILIZATION OF CDF
Independent Member of Parliament for Nyimba, Menyani Zulu, has urged his fellow lawmakers to meet the expectations of their constituents by ensuring that funds from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are fully utilized. Speaking on Christian Voice’s Chatback program in Lusaka today, where he featured on the topic “National Matters,” Mr. Zulu expressed concern over […]
RCZ SADDENED WITH INCREASED CHILD DEFILEMENT
The Reformed Church of Zambia (RCZ) has called for more child protection sensitization campaigns in communities to create a safer environment for children and prevent cases of sexual abuse and trauma. This follows a surge in child defilement and incest cases in the country, including a recent incident in Lusaka’s Balastone area, where a man […]
OUTGOING WORLD BANK VEEP PRAISES ZAMBIA
Outgoing World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Victoria Kwakwa, has expressed her gratitude for the strong partnership between the World Bank and Zambia, highlighting the bank’s role in supporting the country’s development. Speaking at State House today, Dr. Kwakwa said she is delighted that, over the past seven years, the World Bank […]
TREATMENT OF ZAMBIANS BUYING FUEL IN MALAWI UNFAIR-NKHOMA
Chipangali Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma has urged authorities in Eastern Province to stop what he described as the unjust treatment of Zambians crossing into Malawi to buy fuel at more affordable prices. Mr. Nkhoma says motorists have been frustrated by unmet promises of fuel prices as low as K12 per litre, which remain at K36 […]
NGO CALLS ON AGENCIES TO FAST-TRACK RAPE CASE OF SEVEN-YEAR-OLD
A Non-Governmental Organization, Families are Nations has called on law enforcement agencies to fast track the case of a nine-year old cancer patient who was allegedly raped by her father who was nursing her at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Organization Executive Director Judith Mwila says the case should be handled with the urgency it […]
CZECH REPUBLIC DONATE FIVE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT BEDS TO UTH
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Zambia has donated five Intensive Care Unit beds at the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) Women and Newborn wing. Speaking during the donation Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said the Czech Republic has consistently proven itself a steadfast ally in Zambia’s health beyond today’s donation. Dr. Muchima said the donation […]
GOV’T DIRECTS ZESCO TO FOLLOW 7-HOUR LOAD MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE
Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote, has directed ZESCO Limited to strictly adhere to the agreed seven-hour electricity load management schedule across the country. The Minister says this is to ensure predictability and minimize disruptions to households, businesses, and essential services. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting convened by the Minister, and attended by […]