Tag: Lusaka
Zambian government urged to do more on health ministry scandal
While the recent scandal in Zambia's health ministry where unsafe condoms and other essential medicines were distributed to health facilities has resulted in the...
Zambia ratifies tripartite free trade area agreement
Zambia has become the latest country to ratify the Tripartite Free Trade Area, a release from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa...
Zambian government denies reports of planning to introduce national dress code
The Zambian government on Thursday refuted reports that it plans to introduce a national dress code.
Ministry of National Guidance and Religious...
Zambian anti-graft agency starts probe into contracts on unsafe drugs, condoms
Zambia's anti-corruption agency said on Wednesday that it has instituted investigations into how a contract was awarded to a company that supplied unsafe condoms...
Zambian government to avail report on procurement, administration of COVID-19 vaccine
Zambia's health ministry said on Wednesday that a detailed report over the procurement and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine will be made available next...
Zambia establishes roadmap on administration of COVID-19 vaccine
The Zambian government said on Monday that it has put in place an implementation pathway for the smooth administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Zambian president replaces health minister
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Sunday replaced the country's Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya.
In a statement released by his office, the Zambian...
Zambia concludes talks with Glencore on mine operations
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Friday said the government has concluded talks with Glencore, the Anglo-Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company, regarding its...
Distribution of unsafe condoms stir rile in Zambia
Revelations of a Zambia government agency distributing condoms and gloves to the public that did not meet the required standards has stirred consternation among...
Zambian bars, nightclubs to start operating on “take away” basis
Authorities in Lusaka, the Zambian capital, on Wednesday directed bars and nightclubs to start operating on "take away" basis to avert the escalating COVID-19...
Zambian minister tests positive for COVID-19
A Zambian government minister on Wednesday confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Minister for Copperbelt Province Japhen Mwakalombe said he...
Zambian government says VAT zero-rating averts fuel price increase
The Zambian government said on Tuesday that the decision to zero-rate value-added tax on fuel has averted a price increase of the commodity.
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Zambian president hold talks with African diplomats
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Tuesday held talks with African diplomats accredited to the country where they discussed wide-ranging issues.
The Zambian...
28 killed in Zambia New Year road traffic accidents
At least 28 people were killed while 31 others were seriously injured during road traffic accidents that occurred in Zambia during the New Year...
Zambian president reiterates commitment to peaceful elections
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Thursday reiterated his government's commitment to free, fair and peaceful elections next year.
The Zambian leader has therefore urged stakeholders...
Zambia HIV-positive mothers deliver HIV-free babies
It has been two years since 22-year-old Judith Chitala gave birth to a bouncy baby boy, Nathan at a named health facility in Zambia's...
Zambia government embarks on program to help street children
Jackson Fumbe is a 12-year-old boy who is usually found at one busy road junction in Lusaka, the country's capital.
Jackson and...
Zambia police confirm death of two people
Police in Zambia on Wednesday confirmed the death of two people when the police were attempting to disperse supporters of the country's main opposition...
Two killed in Zambian capital as opposition leader appears before police for questioning
Two people were on Wednesday killed while others injured as the police tried to disperse supporters of the country's main opposition leader who had...
Zambia’s power utility says to reduce load shedding during festive season
Zambia's power utility said on Tuesday that it will reduce load shedding hours during the festive season.
Zesco Limited Public Relations Manager...
Zambia mulls additional stakes in mines
Zambian President Edgar Lungu said on Thursday that there was a deliberate strategy to acquire additional stakes in some selected mines in the country.
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Zambia revenue agency busts fuel smuggling scam
Zambia's revenue agency has unearthed a scam in which the country would have lost millions of money through smuggling of fuel, a senior official...
Only 8.4 million people eligible to vote in Zambia – Agency
The Zambia Statistics Agency said on Sunday that only 8.4 million people of the country's population were eligible to vote in next year's general...
Ex-Zambian vice president dismisses report of arrest in DRC
Former Zambian Vice-President Nevers Mumba on Sunday denied reports that he has been arrested by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on...
Africa’s biggest pay-TV firm marks 25 years in Zambia with launch of book
Africa's biggest pay-TV group, Multichoice, on Friday commemorated its 25 years of existence in Zambia with a launch of a book highlighting stories of...
Zambia electoral body extends voter registration exercise
Zambia's electoral body on Saturday announced the extension of a voter registration exercise in order to capture more voters.
The voter registration exercise ahead of...
Zambian youth turns skin challenge into cosmetic making company
After years of experimenting with different kinds of convectional hair and skin products, Mwansa Kawesha, a young woman in Zambia's capital Lusaka decided to...
Zambian leader hold talks with IMF official
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Tuesday held talks with a top official from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Zambian leader met...
EU and WFP support food insecure Zambians amid COVID-19
The European Union (EU) has given the World Food Programme (WFP) 5 million Euros to provide cash assistance to 655,000 food-insecure people, in urban...
TREATS TB study launches COVID-19 study in Zambia
A major TB study currently underway and aimed at investigating methods to reduce TB prevalence and infection in Zambia and South Africa will soon...