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ZCCM-IH clears Glencore debt
ZCCM-IH has paid off the US$82 million owed to Glencore, clearing its balance sheet. The company now sits on assets exceeding US$2 billion and a market capitalisation above US$1 billion. In 2021, ZCCM-IH initially took on a US$1.5 billion debt to...
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Hichilema woos French investors
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged French investors to take full advantage of the policies and legal reforms the Zambian government has introduced across various sectors. Mr Hichilema’s call to the investors is in line with his tireless effort to...
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Medicines flow
ABOUT 30 containers of medicines and medical supplies are expected in the country this month to boost availability of the commodities in health facilities across the country. Minister of Health Alex Katakwe says access to quality and affordable...
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FDD member sues against Mundubile
A FORUM for Democracy and Development (FDD) senior member has gone to court seeking to nullify a controversial convention which allegedly paved way for Tonse Alliance chairperson Brian Mundubile to contest the August 13 general election as a...
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Let’s stand united
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged UPND members not to despair if they are not adopted to contest various positions on the ruling party’s ticket in the August 13 general election. The head of State says party members should instead remain...
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Over 2,000 gather for UNESCO media indaba
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Government will continue defending and promoting a vibrant and thriving media and expand Zambia’s democratic space for sustained development. Mr Hichilema said since 2021, the New Dawn administration has introduced...
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JOURNALISTS SAFE UNDER NEW DAWN
AS ZAMBIA joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, which falls today, Minister of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa says since the New Dawn administration assume power, journalists in the country have been operating...
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HH says employers should not wait for employees to strike before addressing their grievances
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on employers in the country to take care of the welfare of employees and not wait for them to strike before addressing their grievances. Mr Hichilema highlighted the importance of harmony in the labour force,...
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HH launches Mingomba
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the US$2 billion Mingomba Mine project in Chililabombwe District, a landmark greenfield investment expected to redefine copper production and economic growth. President Hichilema said the project signifies...
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‘Be champions of peace, honour KK’
AS THE country heads to the polls in August, President Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to champion peace and protect unity in honour of founding President Kenneth Kaunda's legacy. President Hichilema said honouring Dr Kaunda’s legacy requires...
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ZNS to camp on campus permanently
ZAMBIA National Service (ZNS) will have “permanent residence” at University of Zambia (UNZA) as part of a long-term infrastructure maintenance strategy. Commander Maliti Solochi says the approach will allow ZNS teams to regularly monitor...
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Anti-graft body backs HH for 2026
THE Southern Africa Network Against Corruption (SANAC) has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration for a second term in order to consolidate the gains made in tackling corruption. SANAC president Kasenzi Kalenga said the...
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Development must be inclusive - HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to fair and equitable development across Zambia. He said this after commissioning the US$17.4 million Kasama Shopping Mall and Urban Hotel in Northern Province. The projects,...
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$12 million prefab house plant opens
IN EFFORTS to address the housing deficit in the country, Government has commissioned the US$12 million Zambia National Shelter Company Limited green prefabricated housing production plant. With a production capacity of materials for over 300 houses...
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ECL body coming home
THE High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, yesterday formally transferred the remains of sixth President Edgar Lungu to the Zambian government. With this development, Government can now repatriate the former President’s remains back home for a...
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Cotton farmers see hope in Mulungushi Textiles
COTTON Association of Zambia (CAZ) says the reopening of Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles-Joint Venture in Kabwe will stabilise the domestic cotton market, especially with Government supporting the out-grower scheme. Last week, President Hakainde...
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HH challenges engineers to take lead in economic development
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has implored engineers to raise the bar on innovation and take a leading role in driving Zambia’s economic development. Mr Hichilema said engineers occupy a strategic position in shaping the country’s future and should,...
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Govt adds tourism to school curriculum
GOVERNMENT has introduced travel and tourism in the secondary school curriculum to align education with industry needs and unlock job opportunities in Zambia’s growing tourism sector. Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima says the move is aimed at...
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Jobs at last!
AFTER volunteering for over three years, Morris Phiri and Olis Chikupa could not hide their excitement when they discovered their names on the list of newly-recruited health workers. Yesterday, Government publicised the names of 3,205 health workers...
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Three missing on Lwanginga River
TWO coxswains and a 13-yearold girl are missing on Lwanginga River after the boat they were travelling on with 18 Zambian and Angolan survivors capsized near Kalabo District in Western Province. And a 60-year-old woman died on Sunday while another was...
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More fuel coming, assures Government
GOVERNMENT expects more oil marketing companies (OMCs) to come on board and start importing fuel following Cabinet’s approval to zero-rate value added tax (VAT) and suspend excise duty on diesel and petrol for three months. Minister of Energy Makozo...
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Kelvin Sampa jailed 3 years for fraud
POLICE have formally charged 12 suspects with the murder of Chingola businesswoman Hellen Kamutumbe in Kisasa area, Kalumbila District. The suspects are among those who were earlier apprehended by police in connection with the March 20, 2026...
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HH now doctor of mines
BARELY a week after ZCAS University conferred him with an honorary doctor of philosophy in effective leadership, President Hakainde Hichilema has yet again bagged another award, this time around a doctorate degree of science in mining by Copperbelt...
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Don’t play with food – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Government will further strengthen legislation to ensure that agriculture-related crimes, such as selling fake seed, are treated as economic transgressions. Mr Hichilema said Government will reclassify assets in the...
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Hellen murder: Arrests now 276
THE number of people who have been arrested for allegedly taking part in the heartless murder of 46-year-old Chingola businesswoman Helene Kamutumbe in Kalumbila’s Kisasa area has risen to 276. On Friday, the mother of six was cruelly killed by a mob...
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Appalling, disturbing!
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is appalled by the brutal killing of Eneless Kamutumbe, who was attacked by an instant justice mob in Kalumbila, NorthWestern Province, following allegations of witchcraft. Ms Kamutumbe, 46, of Chingola, who had travelled...
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HH reforms clear - ZCAS
ZCAS University has honoured President Hakainde Hichilema with an honorary doctorate for his effective leadership, which it says has significantly transformed the nation in various spheres. And Mr Hichilema says true leadership must be measured by its...
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More revenue coming
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the upgraded Nakonde Onestop Border Post will enhance trade and boost revenue collection for the country’s social sectors such as education. Mr Hichilema, who commissioned the upgraded infrastructure under phase I...
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HH challenges ICTAZ
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has challenged the Information and Communications Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) to take a leading role in transforming the country’s production systems through innovation and digital solutions to accelerate...
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HH calls on MPs to back Education Bill
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has implored all Members of Parliament (MPs) to support the Education (Amendment) Bill of 2026 when it is tabled in Parliament during the current sitting.
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No drugs shortages - HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Solwezi East Member of Parliament Alex Katakwe as new Minister of Health, with a directive to ensure expeditious distribution of medicines to health facilities country-wide. The President does not want...
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Democratic Party backs HH
DEMOCRATIC Party (DP) has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema as its presidential candidate in the August general election, citing his administration’s success in mining, education and the fight against corruption. And UPND deputy secretary-general...
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Post positively about Zambia - HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has implored citizens to actively project a positive image of Zambia internationally. This is because a strong national reputation is vital for driving economic growth and attracting investment into the...
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Chingola to be reconnected in 48hrs
PICTURE: MINISTRY OF FOREGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION THE Road Development Agency (RDA) says works to create a detour to allow the flow of traffic between Chingola and Chililabombwe have commenced and are expected to be completed within...
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HH calls for teamwork among digital financiers
PLAYERS in the digital financial sector should partner with Government in accelerating Zambia’s economic growth agenda, President Hakainde Hichilema has said. President Hichilema has also advised companies in the digital financial sector to work as a...
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HH, Boko open new frontier
THE Kazungula Bridge Authority (KBA) has been commissioned with President Hakainde Hichilema calling for broadening of operations at the road and rail facility to derive greater economic value from the iconic infrastructure. The head of State has also...
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Now everyone free to worship anywhere - HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says freedom of worship is a fundamental right in Zambia, which must be safeguarded by both the Church and Government. Mr Hichilema made the pronouncement when he attended mass at St Joseph of Cupertino Catholic Church in...
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