By Aaron Ng’ambi The story of Zambia after 59 years of independence is a sad tale, though not unique to this landlocked country; it’s similar to that of many post-independence African states.  Zambia, which has great potential, is surrounded by eight countries. Unfortunately, the mineral wealth, water resources and the arable land does not in any ..read more

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to raise its ownership in a joint cobalt and copper venture with Chinese firms from 32% to 70%. Concerns have been raised that the current deal disproportionately favors the Chinese companies and fails to provide significant benefits to Congo. The plan to increase Congo’s stake and gain ..read more

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has left for the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, 2023. On May 5th, he will participate in the Pre-Coronation Summit of Commonwealth Heads of States and Government with King Charles III, the Head of the Commonwealth ..read more

Nason Banda has recently been appointed as the new Director General of the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Zambia, according to Lusaka Times. This announcement was made by President Hakainde Hichilema during a swearing-in ceremony, which also saw the appointment and swearing-in of several Ambassadors and High Commissioner Designates. Mary Chirwa, the previous Director General ..read more

By Sean Tembo – PeP President 1. In the current political circles, the elephant in the room is whether Former President Edgar Lungu will run for President again in 2026, or if he has completely retired from active politics. Personally l think it would be better for the nation if President Lungu did not run ..read more

Pan-African housing development financier – Shelter Afrique is seeking to review and harmonize the statutory documents that established the institution, citing inconsistencies in its constitutive documents. The Company is also seeking a review of the host country agreement to incorporate diplomatic privileges and concessions as enshrined in the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations of 1961, and ..read more

When the New Dawn Administration just formed government, Home Affairs & Internal Security Minister Hon. Jack Mwimbu issued a decree outlawing any unnecessary checkpoints or roadblocks by the traffic police save for the permanent ones along the highway for security reasons. Of course, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and applauded the minister for finally ..read more

The Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation reports that the Energy Regulations Board (ERB) has reduced the pump price of diesel by 1 Kwacha 64 ngwee per litre. ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa announced that the Board has also reduced the pump price of kerosene by 1 Kwacha 82 ngwee. The pump price for petrol, however, remains ..read more

Mines Minister, Paul Kabuswe, has assured the public that the government is dedicated to resolving the challenges that led to the closure of KCM. During a public meeting in Chililabombwe District, Mr. Kabuswe disclosed that consultations with mine unions and other stakeholders are underway to find a lasting solution that will satisfy all parties involved ..read more

The University of Zambia (UNZA) students have expressed their appreciation to the recently elected Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, for fulfilling his campaign promise to reinstate their meal allowances. The previous government had scrapped off the allowances, and students had suffered from hunger as a result. The announcement was made by Mr. Trevor Mwiinde, the ..read more