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UPND SAYS MINISTRY REALIGNMENT WILL SUPPORT GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA

United Party for National Development (UPND) National Management Committee member Phinias Kalenga says the realignment of Government ministries will support the Grow Zambia Agenda and help advance the country’s national development goals. This follows the National Assembly’s approval of a motion to increase the number of Government ministries from 25 to 30. The motion was moved by Vice President Mutale Nalumango following President Hakainde Hichilema’s request for parliamentary approval to establish, merge and dissolve ministries. In an interview with 5FM […]

todayOctober 28, 2026 17

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GOVERNMENT EYES GROUNDBREAKING OF CHOLERA VACCINE MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN LUSAKA

Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi says government is looking forward to the groundbreaking of a cholera vaccine manufacturing facility in Lusaka. The initiative is expected to strengthen Zambia’s capacity to respond to cholera outbreaks and enhance preparedness against future public health emergencies. The minister stated that these activities are critical in the fight against cholera.

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Slapdee Pledges 50% of his “Made in Zambia Festival” Earnings to Cancer Diseases Hospital

Award-winning performing artist Mwila Musonda, popularly known as Slapdee, has pledged to give 50 percent of his earnings from his next event, the 'Made in Zambia Festival to Celebrate 20 years of Slapdee', towards the Cancer Diseases Hospital. In an interview, Mr. Musonda said there is a need to support efforts towards cancer care as it negatively affects livelihoods and current efforts in the area need to be complemented. "This has been weighing on me for a while. I've been […]

todayOctober 28, 2026 8 2

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ZAMBIA, SWITZERLAND SEEK DEEPER ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

President Hakainde Hichilema says trade and investment between Zambia and Switzerland have grown to more than 20 billion United States dollars over the years. President Hichilema  called for the relationship to be strengthened into a comprehensive economic partnership that supports the Grow Zambia Agenda and delivers mutual benefits. He said this when Swiss State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda paid a courtesy call on him at State House in Lusaka. Meanwhile, Ms Artieda said Switzerland is interested in increasing investment in […]

todayOctober 27, 2026 7

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PASSENGER TRAIN RESUMES JOURNEY TO LIVINGSTONE AFTER CHOLERA SCARE

A passenger train travelling from Kitwe to Livingstone has resumed its journey after being halted in Mapepe, Chilanga District, following reports of suspected cholera cases among passengers. Zambia Railways Manager Public Relations Sombe Ng’onga said the train departed Mapepe at around 01:20 hours today after passengers were screened, vaccinated and kept under observation for several hours before it was cleared to proceed. Ms Ng’onga mentioned that, as a precautionary measure, the train will undergo fumigation at stations along the route […]

todayOctober 27, 2026 5

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CAAC CALLS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDALONE ANTI-CORRUPTION MINISTRY

Community Action against Corruption has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to establish a standalone Ministry of Anti-Corruption and Public Accountability to strengthen the fight against corruption and the abuse of public resources. Organization Chief Executive Officer Brightone Tembo says corruption remains a major obstacle to national development, requiring comprehensive reforms beyond the existing approaches to combating the vice. Mr. Tembo says despite the existence of institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Commission, the recurring corruption-related concerns highlighted in Auditor General’s reports […]

todayOctober 27, 2026 5

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21 TRAIN PASSENGERS TAKEN FOR ASSESSMENT OVER SUSPECTED CHOLERA

Twenty-one passengers aboard a train travelling from Kitwe to Livingstone have been taken to a nearby health facility for assessment following reports of suspected cholera cases. Zambia Railways Limited Manager of Public Relations Sombe Ng’onga said Passenger Train Number 601 was stopped in the Chilanga area to allow health personnel to screen all passengers as a precautionary measure. Ms Ng’onga stated that the company is working closely with relevant health authorities as the suspected cases undergo assessment, with appropriate precautionary […]

todayOctober 26, 2026 7

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HICHILEMA SEEKS PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL TO REALIGN MINISTRIES

President Hakainde Hichilema has written to Parliament seeking approval to establish, merge and dissolve Government ministries as part of efforts to improve public sector efficiency. According to a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, the request has been made pursuant to Article 92(2)(d) of the Constitution of Zambia. The statement says Vice President Mutale Nalumango will move a motion in Parliament seeking approval for the proposed realignment. The proposed changes are intended to ensure that the […]

todayOctober 26, 2026 8

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ZAMBIA SEEKS GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE TOURISM GROWTH AND INVESTMENT

The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) is exploring international partnerships and innovative approaches to tourism development to strengthen Zambia’s global destination profile, attract investment and accelerate tourism-led economic growth in line with the Government’s Grow Zambia Agenda. ZTA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Abigail Shansonga, said Zambia’s participation in the 2nd Global Tourism City Summit in Busan, Republic of Korea, provides an important platform to learn from international cities that have successfully integrated tourism into urban planning, cultural development, digital innovation […]

todayOctober 25, 2026 6

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