Gov’t mocking farmers with K10 maize price increase – SAFADA
NATION REPORTER THE Small Scale Farmers Development Agency (SAFADA) has condemned the newly announced maize floor price of K340 per 50kg bag, describing the K10 increment by the Food Reserve…
Mpezeni says no to Bill 7
GIDEON NYENDWA Paramount Chief Mpezeni has rejected the proposed constitutional amendment Bill 7 is angry that the UPND has ambushed Zambians, including the traditional leaders and other stakeholders with a…
Nawakwi gets nolle in her grave
GRACE CHAILE THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) entered a nolle prosequi in a matter in which late FDD president Edith Nawakwi was accused of abduction and threatening violence against…
Chief Mununga joins Luapula Chiefs in opposing Bill 7
BARNABAS ZULU CHIEF Mununga has become the latest chief from Luapula Province to oppose the infamous Bill 7 which has continued to receive a massive backlash. The Constitutional Amendment Bill…
Govt moves to revive cotton sub-sector
BUUMBA CHIMBULU GOVERNMENT is implementing plans to rejuvenate the country’s cotton sub-sector by restoring operations at China Mulungushi Textiles and amending the Cotton Act to enhance the industry’s contribution to…
ZABS warns against use of expired menstrual hygiene products
NATION REPORTER THE Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has warned that using expired menstrual hygiene products could pose health risks and urged schools to educate girls on proper menstrual hygiene…
LuSE records a surge in retail participation
BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded a strong performance in May, buoyed by rising investor confidence, increased trading activity, and sustained interest in local equities. Retail investor engagement…
UPND being arrogant, disrespectful to Zambians, says Lubinda
NATION REPORTER A STORM of criticism has continued to swirl around the government’s controversial constitutional amendment process, with Patriotic Front (PF) vice president Given Lubinda accusing the team behind the proposed…
AIPAC demands immediate release of ZAMMSA forensic audit report
NATION REPORTER THE Office of the Auditor General should cause the public release of the forensic audit report on the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies (ZAMMSA) instead of withholding it…
President bewitching plot trial stalls
GRACE CHAILE THE trial of two traditional healers, a Zambian and a Mozambican, accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through witchcraft, was adjourned due to the non-availability of…
