Friday, April 4, 2025

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Zambia Ranks Third in 2024 Democracy Report, Marks Return to Liberal Democracy

In a significant turn of events, Zambia has emerged as the third most democratic country among nine nations grappling with the threat of autocratic...

President Hichilema Champions Women’s Empowerment on International Women’s Day

President Hakainde Hichilema marked International Women's Day in Livingstone, emphasizing the critical importance of investing in women as a strategic pathway to national development....

ZESCO Announces 8-Hour Daily Load Shedding Starting March 11, 2024

In a significant development impacting power supply across Zambia, ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani has announced that the company will commence 8-hour daily load...

The need to reform the global financial system that must treat Africa fairly.

By Presidents Nana Akufo-Addo, William Samoei Ruto and Halainde Hichilema The conversation on reforming the global financial architecture has often felt more like Africa against...

Government Takes Former President Lungu’s Statement Seriously – Mwiimbu

The UPND government has declared that it will not dismiss lightly the recent statement made by former President Edgar Lungu regarding potential unrest that...

ZESCO Clarifies Electricity Tariff Adjustment Status Amid Speculation

Zambia's power utility company, ZESCO, has moved to clarify recent speculation regarding the adjustment of electricity tariffs, asserting that no decision has been made...

ZESCO Warns of Potential Load-Shedding Amid Drought-Induced Power Crisis

Zambia's electricity utility, ZESCO, has issued a warning of impending load-shedding as a result of dwindling water levels in reservoirs caused by the ongoing...

World Bank Pledges Support for Drought-Hit Farmers in Zambia

In response to the devastating drought gripping Zambia and threatening the livelihoods of countless farmers, the World Bank has announced its commitment to mobilize...