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Human Rights Commission Demands Urgent Court Action As Police Assess Security At Key Government Premises

The Human Rights Commission says it is deeply concerned about the countrywide closure of court premises on August 24, 2026, warning that it threatens access to justice and fundamental rights. Commission Chairperson Dr. Pamela Towela Sambo said the Judiciary, as the guardian of human rights and the rule of law, must immediately announce measures to facilitate urgent and time-bound cases. She noted that in this post-election period, litigants are seeking urgent remedies for electoral disputes and some matters are subject […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 4

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SMEs MUST BE TREATED AS STRATEGIC PARTNERS — ECONOMIST

Economist Kelvin Chisanga has called on the Zambian Government to treat Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as strategic partners in national development rather than beneficiaries of government programmes. Mr Chisanga says government should reduce the regulatory burden on SMEs by addressing the multiplicity of licences required to establish and operate businesses. Speaking on Thursday’s edition of The Burning Issue, Mr Chisanga said entrepreneurs are often required to obtain several licences and certifications, a process he says can delay business operations […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 14

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VOTERS URGED TO SAFEGUARD VOTING DOCUMENTS AS ZNWL DEPLOYS 270 ELECTION MONITORS

Political historian at the University of Zambia, Professor Bizeck Phiri, noted that voter education was critical in encouraging citizens to safeguard essential election documents such as the National Registration Card (NRC) and voters' card ahead of Thursday's general election. Professor Phiri said the NRC remained the primary document that identified a person as a citizen of Zambia and should be carefully protected at all times. Speaking on an interview with 5FM he explained that upon reaching the age of 18, […]

todayAugust 12, 2026 4

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ECONOMIC PRESSURES, JOB CREATION TO TEST ZAMBIA AFTER ELECTIONS – ECONOMIST

Economist Zondwayo Duma says Zambia’s focus after the August 13 general elections is likely to shift towards addressing economic challenges, particularly unemployment among young people. In an interview with 5FM Mr Duma said job creation would remain a major concern as the economy may struggle to provide sufficient employment opportunities for the growing number of young people entering the labour market. He said although the mining sector remained a key driver of the economy, its capacity to absorb the country’s […]

todayAugust 12, 2026 4

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President Hichilema announces end of his tour of districts

President Hakainde Hichilema has said his meeting in Mwansabombwe district Luapula Province over the weekend marked the end of his tour of districts across all 10 provinces. President Hichilema says government will continue investing in key economic and social programmes in Mwansabombwe, Luapula Province. Addressing residents in the district, the President said priority areas include road infrastructure, safe and clean drinking water, health facilities, and expanded social support programmes. He has specifically cited more social cash transfers and more cash-for-work […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 18

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Zambia Declared Cholera Free

The Ministry of Health has officially declared the cholera outbreak in Zambia over after the country recorded more than four consecutive weeks without a single confirmed case. Speaking at Ndeke House in Lusaka, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, said the declaration followed guidance from the Global Task Force on Cholera Control, which recommends closing an outbreak after sustained interruption of transmission. Dr. Lishimpi said the outbreak, which began in August 2025, affected several parts […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 5

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Zambian creatives are stepping up – NAC

The National Arts Council of Zambia noted that the Creative Convergence events that were recently held in Lusaka Zambia achieved their goal of exposing Zambian artists and creatives to the international stage. Critics however feel that Zambian creatives were largely sidelined during the events which they felt gave centre stage to foreign Creatives. NAC Director Adrian Chipindi said in an interview with 5fm Radio News that a number of partnerships between Zambia and Nigeria were established from the events that […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 6

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