By STEVEN ZANDE – THE Swedish government has given Zambia US$1.8 million for the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme as part of efforts to support Zambia’s social protection measures. Swedish Embassy deputy head of mission...

By KASONDE KASONDE- PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has said Zambia is a shining example of democracy and it’s status in that aspect continues to increase as it was revived in the just-ended August 12 general elections.The...

By JAMES KUNDAPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has implored Zambians to apply a similar vigour that led to a change of government this year, in the fight against corruption.“Just as you rose up, individually and collectively to...

By JOSEPH BANDA-THE provision of free education from early childhood education to secondary school level will take effect on January 10, 2022 with the Government paying tuition fees through a compensatory grant.The Government will also...

By JAMES KUNDA-Government has allocated K13.9billion towards the health sector in the 2022 National Budget to secure a healthy population, Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has said. And Ms Masebo has commended the role local companies...

By KASONDE KASONDE –DEVELOPMENT Bank of Zambia (DBZ) is a drain to State coffers and can be gotten rid of, Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has said. Mr Nkulukusa describes the DBZ in its...

By JANE MWANSA-AUTHORITIES in Mufulira district have a solution to the challenge of Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination apathy and hesitancy among residents; take the campaign to their doorsteps. Read more...

By MUSONDA MANGILASHI-RECENTLY appointed Western Province deputy permanent secretary Mwalye Imbuwa has been fired for allegedly signing for the release of K2 million. The letter terminating his contract is dated November 19, 2021 and signed...

By KASONDE KASONDE-FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has dissolved the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and National Road Fund Agency boards of directors. Read more...

By STEPHANIE KUNDA-ZAMBIA’s HIV prevalence among girls aged between 15 and 24 stands at 5.6 per cent, while it is just 1.8 per cent among boys of the same age, the Centre for Communications Programmes...