Zambia under debt stress, says IMF
BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded alarm over Zambia’s mounting spending pressures, warning that rising debt service obligations and escalating social spending needs will strain the country’s…
Dent in the UPND’s selective anti-corruption record
MUBANGA LUCHEMBE THE UPND government’s selective anti-corruption fight against the previous regime’s actors was bound to fail. The question was when would it fail and who would be embarrassed? And…
ECL ready to help HH – Mundubile
BARNABAS ZULU FORMER President Edgar Lungu is ready and willing to help President Hakainde Hichilema reconcile the country and revive the economy, but only if the head of State would…
Jailing of opposition MPs worries human rights lawyer
MUKWIMA CHILALA HUMAN rights lawyer, Emmanuel Tembo has expressed deep concern over the rising number of Members of Parliament facing convictions and getting jailed under the UPND government, warning that…
ZANACO SURVIVES relegation
BARNABAS ZULU DESPITE suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Red Arrows in their final match of the Zambian Premier League season, Sensational Zanaco Football Club managed to escape relegation, offering…
FESTAC ’77 takes Africa to Cannes Film Festival 2025
Lifestyle Reporter The highly anticipated historical epic - FESTAC ‘77, has been selected by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) to make an exclusive preview at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival…
Cultural Preservation Meets Conservation By Womba Kasela
In the heart of Western Zambia, the mighty Zambezi River comes alive each year with the grandeur of the Kuomboka ceremony, a vibrant celebration of Lozi culture and royal tradition.…
Father accused of incest pleads not guilty
GRACE CHAILE A 47-year-old man from Southern Province has pleaded not guilty to incest charges of allegedly sexually abusing his seven-year-old daughter while nursing her at Cancer Diseases Hospital. The…
Lives at risk: CRHE demands swift action as US slashes health support
BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE Centre for Reproductive Health and Education (CRHE) has urged the government to take decisive action on four critical fronts, including the public release of the Zambia Medicines…
I didn’t grab gold, Chief Chikwanda tells court
GRACE CHAILE CHIEF Chikwanda has accused members of Learn to Share Mining Co-operative, including its chairman, Roy Mwenzeko of engaging in criminal activities such as sexual assault, violence and theft,…
