Zambia receives US$20m in drought assistance – UN
By NATION REPORTER THE United Nations (UN) has disclosed that it assisted Zambia with US$20 million last year following the declaration of the drought as a national disaster by President…
Kasanda loses bid to block seizure of his Ibex Hill property
By GRACE CHAILE LUSAKA businessman Sedrick Kasanda has lost his petition challenging the seizure of his Ibex Hill property by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) after the Economic and Financial…
Kelvin Sampa in court for allegedly stealing US$5, 600
By GRACE CHAILE FORMER Kasama Member of Parliament Kelvin Sampa appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court yesterday, facing charges of stealing over K150, 000 belonging to Augustus Inyang Akpan. Sampa,…
AIDS Relief in Jeopardy: Zambia must begin to explore alternative funding for ARVs
The recent announcement by the United States to suspend foreign aid has sent shockwaves throughout Zambia, particularly for those relying on antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) to manage HIV/AIDS. The National AIDS…
Mwiimbu’s threats against discussing HH health condemned
By MUBITA KATETE JACK Mwiimbu, the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security has sparked controversy for issuing a warning to Zambians against inquiring about the health of President Hakainde…
Warders were drunk during Jay Jay escape, Nurse tells court
By Christopher Miti THE Chipata Chipata Magistrates’ Court yesterday heard that some officers who were guarding Emmanuel Jay Banda at the Chipata Central Hospital were drunk during his escape. Carol…
I feared for my family’s safety-Yo Maps tells court
By GRACE CHAILE ZAMBIAN musician Yo Maps, whose real name is Elton Mulenga, has testified in court against Facebook blogger Elias Musyani, who allegedly made threats and posted derogatory comments…
USA ARVs support threatened
By NATION REPORTER THE National Aids Council (NAC) has engaged government to have discussions with the United States of America following President Donald Trump’s declaration to suspend aid to African…
Changala blasts Nevers Mumba for supporting human rights abuses
By SELINA NAMANWE and SHARON ZULU BREBNER Changala has lambasted Nevers Mumba, the leader of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) leader for aligning himself with the ruling the oppressive…
ECZ condemns political violence in Petauke by-election
By BARNABAS ZULU THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has strongly condemned the violence that broke out during the campaign in the Petauke by-election, which on Sunday, escalated to the…
