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Zambia army disciplines soldiers over illegal miner video

The Zambia Army has taken note of an old video circulating on social media showing soldiers assaulting an apprehended illegal miner in North-Western Province. Zambia Army Spokesperson Colonel Sydney Mwewa says the soldiers involved have been positively identified as members of the Zambia Army. Colonel Mwewa says immediate disciplinary action was taken against the soldiers, while the Platoon Commander, Lieutenant Japhet Banda, who was responsible for the troops at the time, was dismissed from the Army. He says the Zambia […]

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Immigration apprehends 10 Ethiopians in Kazungula

The Department of Immigration in Kazungula has apprehended 10 Ethiopian nationals in an intelligence-led operation conducted in the Highlands area of Kazungula District. Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka says the operation began late Saturday night, August eighth, and initially led to the apprehension of three Ethiopian males. Mr Nshinka says three Zambian males suspected of facilitating the movement of the Ethiopians towards the Zambezi River, together with other Ethiopian nationals, managed to escape. He says a follow-up operation conducted […]

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Zambia reaffirms commitment to strengthening Africaā€™s health systems

Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africaā€™s health systems as it hosts the Continental Validation Workshop on the Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability Framework of the African Union Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond. Speaking during the official opening in Lusaka, Permanent Secretary for Donor Coordination in the Ministry of Health, George Sinyangwe, said Zambia was honoured to host the continental gathering and appreciated the confidence placed in the country by the African Union and its member states. Dr. Sinyangwe said […]

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Artists stand in solidarity with detained fellows

The Fraternity of Zambian Artists has expressed concern over the reported arrest and detention of musicians Moses Ng'andwe, also known as Chester MoPower, Felix Mangani Phiri, also known as Felix Ndangeni Inshila, and comedian Winston Ngosa, also known as IDC Light Comedy, in Western Province. In a statement, the group linked the arrests to a recent attack on musician Clifford Dimba, also known as General Kanene, in Shibuyunji District, and earlier reported attacks on artists Richy Bizzy, Kass K, Shenky […]

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Government has announced plans to amend the Zambia Wildlife Act Number 14 of 2015

Government has announced plans to amend the Zambia Wildlife Act Number 14 of 2015 to provide for the consolation and compensation of victims of human-wildlife conflict. Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary Evan Muhanga says the proposed amendments are aimed at strengthening protection for communities affected by encounters with wild animals. Mr. Muhanga says it is important to ensure that people who suffer loss or injury as a result of human-wildlife conflict are adequately compensated. He says the reforms will help […]

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Zambia – Malawi meet for an inaugural joint tourism technical committee meeting to operationalize the 2018 MOU

A delegation from Zambia's Ministry of Tourism is in Lilongwe, Malawi, for the inaugural meeting of the Joint Tourism Technical Committee aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The meeting, taking place from August 4th to 6th, brings together representatives from the departments of Tourism, National Parks and Wildlife, Culture and Traditional Affairs, Planning and Information, as well as the National Heritage Conservation Commission, the Zambia Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Studies and the Zambia Tourism Agency. […]

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NGOCC raises concern over abuse of women in politics

The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations' Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has expressed concern that women seeking political office in Zambia continue to face intimidation, abuse and unequal treatment despite constitutional efforts to increase female representation. Speaking on the Tuesday audition of the burning issue theĀ  NGOCC Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe said women candidates are still subjected to personal attacks and political pressure that discourage them from participating in leadership. Ms. Katebe said while the constitutional provision for proportional representation is a step in […]

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Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia Condemns Mwembeshi Political Violence

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia has strongly condemned the violent attacks on independent candidate Mr. Mwamba and musician General Kanene in Mwembeshi, describing the incidents as a serious escalation of political intolerance. Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Chairperson and Executive Director of AIPAC, Solomon Ngoma, has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia to issue an immediate and transparent statement on the attacks, warning that silence or delayed action could erode public confidence in the electoral process. […]

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TI-Z Raises Election Transparency Concerns Ahead of Polls

Transparency International Zambia has raised concern over what it describes as increasing electoral integrity issues with just nine days remaining before the August 13 general elections. In its sixth Election Monitoring Update under the Kuteteza Masankho Project, the organization says its election monitors have observed an increasing number of campaign vehicles operating with concealed registration number plates, particularly those used during campaign activities by the ruling UPND. TI-Z executive director Maurice Nyambe says concealing vehicle registration plates undermines transparency and […]

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