By JAMES KUNDA in Choma – THE Government has released K1 million for the initial construction phase of an ultra-modern airport in Choma, Southern Province. Provincial Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu, who disclosed this in an interview,...

By STELLA SIMUTOWE – THE United States (US) government has provided US$48 million to assist about 260,000 orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), including people living with HIV and AIDS. The money will also assist them...

By CHIDA SAKALA – THE ministry of Education has warned Government schools against selling uniforms at exorbitant prices because the trend is against the spirit of offering affordable education. Ministry of Education spokesperson Hilary Chipango...

By BENNET SIMBEYE – TWELVE civil society organisations (CSOs) working on issues pertaining to extractive industries in Zambia have called on the Government to implement the publication of beneficial ownerships of mining companies to enhance...

By KASONDE KASONDE – THE Disaster Management and Mitigating Unit (DMMU) has continued carrying out damage assessments in various townships of Lusaka that were recently hit with heavy rain, causing some houses and other structures...

By SAM PHIRI – THE Government has approved the termination of contracts for some contractors in Luano District, Central Province, for non-performance of various development projects. Works and Supply Deputy Minister Mutaba Mwali, who is...

By JAMES KUNDA – THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded investigations into allegations of corruption involving Mumbwa MMD Member of Parliament (MP) Brian Chituwo. ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono said in response to a...

By RABECCA CHIPANTA – NDOLA City Council (NCC) has closed more than 90 shops in the central business district (CBD) for non-renewal of licences and failure to meet the required standards. NCC public relations officer...

By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA – VETERAN midfielder Isaac Chansa is confident Zambia can go all the way and win the 2016 African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament in Rwanda going by the experience, zeal and spirit in...

By SANDRA MWILA – TWO conflicting contracts have emerged that show that defender Christopher Munthali’s deal with Power Dynamos ended on December 31, 2015, while the other indicates December 31, 2016. Munthali has been at...