2023

A few days ago, a UPND aligned Social media platform, HH7 Gate Keepers Media – Zambia to be precise, asked a few fundamental questions that deserve immediate answers, and we quote; “Who is in charge of clearing of visitors at State House? And who are the organisers of the Presidential golf tournement?” The outlet further

The Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson, Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa, MP, conducted a press briefing to address various significant national issues. The briefing covered a range of topics, providing insights into the government’s actions and responses to current developments. Here are the key highlights from the press briefing: FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/09/minister-of-information-addresses-press-briefing-on-key-national-issues/

EVEN if President Hakainde Hichilema tries to, he cannot stop the people’s will, historian Sishuwa Sishuwa has warned. In an interview, Dr Sishuwa condemned the government for banning public rallies organised by opposition parties. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/09/the-people-will-win-in-the-end-they-always-do-sishuwa/

State House welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Ahmet Yildz, the Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a meeting that celebrated the enduring and cordial relationship between Turkey and Zambia. President Hakainde Hichilema, emphasized the mutual cooperation that forms the foundation of the diplomatic ties between the two nations. During the meeting, President Hichilema reaffirmed Zambia’s

A delegation comprising 14 distinguished Swedish companies, led by His Excellency Mr. Mikael Lindvall, the Swedish Deputy Director-General of Foreign Affairs, Africa Department, visited Zambia as part of the Swedish Ministerial Business Delegation. The meeting, hosted with great enthusiasm, marked a significant milestone in the longstanding relations between the two nations. During the gathering, President

President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed former Vice President Godfrey Miyanda as the Head of the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to the Republic of Madagascar. The appointment comes ahead of Madagascar’s Presidential Elections scheduled for November 16, 2023. President Hichilema, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security

Renowned Constitutional Lawyer says he does not have intentions of getting a government job because doing so would be like moving to a piggery. Mr Sangwa said the public service lacks proper systems to allow anyone flourish at their job. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/08/accepting-a-government-job-would-be-like-moving-to-a-piggery-sangwa/

A 13 year old girl has died from multiple dog bites after she was attacked by 10 dogs as she was in the toilet outside the house. Sharon Banda was mauled to death as she was going to the toilet around 05:00 hours within the premises of a poultry farm in Lusaka. Police Spokesperson Rae

THE Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) has announced a roadmap which will be implemented to develop the country. PDU Head Kusobile Kamwambi said the key areas that have been identified will benefit Zambians and deliver the United Party for National Development (UPND) manifesto. Others are to improve maternal mortality rates from 278 deaths per 100,000 live

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says the public should be free to report any cases of corruption saying their safety is guaranteed after reporting. ACC Director General Tom Shamakamba said whistleblowers will be protected by the commission after providing information on suspected corrupt practices. He said this when the commission opened the Muchinga regional office in