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AFZ demands consistent sunscreen supply

The Albinism Foundation of Zambia (AFZ) has urged Government to sustain free sunscreen distribution to protect people with albinism from harmful UV radiation. AFZ Lusaka Branch Coordinator Susan Phiri said sunscreen remains a vital health necessity for people with albinism due to their heightened vulnerability…

Zambia

AFZ demands consistent sunscreen supply

The Albinism Foundation of Zambia (AFZ) has urged Government to sustain free sunscreen distribution to protect people with albinism from harmful UV radiation. AFZ Lusaka Branch Coordinator Susan Phiri said sunscreen remains a vital health necessity for people with albinism due to their heightened vulnerability…

Politics

No tolerance for anarchy – HH

CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned that he will not tolerate individuals seeking to promote anarchy, political violence or division through the use of militias. Mr Hichilema said no one will be allowed to divide Zambia and warned that those found promoting anarchy…

Crime & Courts

Security upped at Supreme Court

GRACE CHAILE Lusaka SECURITY has been intensified at the courts to protect judicial officers and members of the public following an altercation at the Supreme Court. This follows an incident in which former Patriotic Front (PF) secretary-general Davies Mwila was allegedly harassed by unknown people…

Crime & Courts

Mukandila Trial Fails to Take Off

The trial of Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General and lawyer Celestine Mukandila has been adjourned to November 6, 2026, after the State told the Court it was not ready to proceed. Mukandila appeared before Lusaka Resident Magistrate Anna Holland today, Tuesday for the commencement of…

Business

Egg supply to hit 78m trays

PAZ expects small, medium producers to drive 4% sector growth TRYNESS TEMBO Lusaka POULTRY Association of Zambia (PAZ) expects a four percent growth for the sector with the industry poised to supply over 78 million trays of eggs, up from 75 million last year. The…

Politics

We Will Support Any Bills – Students

A delegation of students who walked from Ndola to Lusaka has pledged to support any bills brought before Parliament to advance the Grow Zambia Agenda. Copperbelt University School of Medicine (SoM) Student Union President Bright Banda says the students undertook the walk to thank President…

Politics

It’s Ezra Tembo, not Kampyongo

NRPUP says Dag MP duly settled for as leader of opposition MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) says Dag Hammarskjöld Member of Parliament (MP) Ezra Tembo is the duly settled for Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, contrary to assertions…

Politics

Keep phones open – Speaker urges MPs

PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka SPEAKER of National Assembly Nelly Mutti has urged the electorate to report members of Parliament (MPs) who ‘do not pick phone calls’ to the office of the clerk so that they can be ‘dealt with’. And Ms Mutti has implored veteran parliamentarians…

Business

Iba Suspends Four Broadcasting Stations.

By Zambia Reporter The Independent Broadcasting Authority-IBA has suspended the broadcasting licences of four stations for 30 days over various regulatory breaches. The affected stations are 3FM Radio of Chipata, Mungu FM Radio of Mongu and Healing TV of Lusaka, which have been suspended for…

Zambia

Nevers resigns from position, active politics

MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka NEW Nation Party (NNP) leader Nevers Mumba has resigned from his position and active partisan politics, saying he is redefining his service to Zambia at a time when the country needs greater healing, reconciliation and national unity. Dr Mumba announced the decision…

Business

Mapping of mineral resources advances

Country geophysical survey now at 93.6 % NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka ZAMBIA is making significant progress in mapping its mineral resources, with the countrywide high resolution geophysical survey now 93.6 percent complete. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Acting Permanent Secretary Anthony Chilengi said the survey…

Business

Zesco $519m solar deal

500MW Copperbelt project to boost power supply MAZOMBWE BANDA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka ZESCO Limited and Hungary based climate infrastructure platform Enersynk Group have signed a US$519 million power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Copperbelt Province, in a major investment expected…

Crime & Courts

China pays HH courtesy call

CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing yesterday paid a courtesy call on President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at Community House in Lusaka, where they discussed the longstanding bilateral relations between Zambia and China. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to exchange views on strengthening…

Crime & Courts

NPA sets up green crime dept

MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka TO ENHANCE the handling of green criminology, the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has established an Environmental and Wildlife Crime Department. Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says creation of the department is one of the huge achievements for NPA in the last…

Business

ZAFFICO Bell Ringing Ceremony | Rights Issue

#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, We are coming to you live from the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka as ZAFFICO marks a significant milestone with its Bell Ringing Ceremony in celebration of its Rights Issue. The event brings together leaders from ZAFFICO, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the…

Entertainment

Artists praises social media for career growth

Zambian artists has noted that social media helps them reach audiences, promote music and grow careers. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, artist Gabriel Tembo, popularly known as Gabby GT, said social media has significantly contributed to the growth of his music career…