By JAMES KUNDA – THE Government has directed law-enforcement agencies to bring to book the people behind the assault of journalists in Lusaka’s Chawama Township at the weekend. On Saturday, four ZNBC and Muvi Television...

By JAMES KUNDA – THE Government is optimistic of stability in mining sector operations following the boost in copper prices on the international market, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Christopher Yaluma has said. Mr Yaluma...

By CHUSA SICHONE – THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has stopped auctioning seized smuggled goods but it will instead donate them to Government agencies. The Authority demonstrated that by making its maiden donation...

By CHUSA SICHONE – THE Zambian Government has distanced itself from direct or indirect involvement in the alleged Zambia-Malawi maize gate scandal, describing the accusations as mere falsehoods. Chief Government Spokesperson Kampamba Mulenga charged that...

By REBECCA MUSHOTA and JULIUS PHIRI  in Chipata – PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has declared the municipality of Chipata in Eastern Province as a city. The President upgraded the municipality to a city status yesterday in...

By KASONDE KASONDE – THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set April 25, 2017 as the date for District Chairperson elections for Masaiti District on the Copperbelt Province. ECZ senior public relations officer Sylvia...

By CHILA NAMAIKO – THE Government has cautioned the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) Members of Parliament (MPs) against making statements that promote tribalism. Vice President Inonge Wina said such irresponsible statements, especially...

By KASONDE KASONDE – PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu is next week Monday expected in Israel for a five-day state visit at the invitation of his counterpart Reuven Rivlin. Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba said the President...

By CHILA NAMAIKO – SPECIAL forces from the 48-Marine Unit have in the last few days intercepted hundreds bags of mealie meal in Nchelenge district that was about to be smuggled into the neighbouring Democratic...

By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – The Bankers Association of Zambia has expressed its concerns at the way the Zambia Revenue Association has gone about implementing the newly-introduced law requiring every bank account holder to have a...