Lubinda-led PF faction forms Pamodzi Alliance, cuts ties with Tonse Alliance

The Given Lubinda-led faction of the Patriotic Front has officially withdrawn from the Tonse Alliance and formed a new political grouping called the PF Pamodzi Alliance.Announcing the development on Wednesday, faction acting leader Given Lubinda said the decision followed what he described as continued confusion and internal disagreements within the Tonse Alliance.Speaking during the unveiling…

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Zambia to introduce cashless payments, surveillance at key border posts

Zambia plans to implement cashless payment systems and enhanced surveillance technology at key border posts to improve efficiency and security along major trade routes, government officials said on Wednesday.Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Fredrick Mwalusaka, said the corridor connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania remained a critical trade…

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Chisanga describes alleged attack on Mundubile as desperate attempt to distract Zambians from govt failure

Presidential spokesman for the Tonse Alliance, George Chisanga, has accused the government of attempting to “manufacture arrests” after Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa, suggested that law enforcement agencies should arrest opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, over allegations linked to an audio recording involving Chishimba Kambwili. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Chisanga — who is also lawmaker…

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Lusaka businessman appears in court over firearm, suspected proceeds of crime

Bolabet Zambia Launches BolaXpress POS Voucher System to Make Deposits Easier for CustomersTreasury releases K14.5 billion to sustain public services and support social programmes.MTN Zambia Achieves First in Africa by Completing Starlink Direct to Cell TestingIMF Staff Concludes Visit to ZambiaMTN MoMo Partners with Zanaco on POS Payments and ATM Cash Out Ex-convicted robber arrested, but…

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Kambikambi tips Zambian athletes to harness sport for unity and opportunity

THE Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) of Zambia has called for stronger collaboration, inclusiveness and investment in sport as a pathway to development during this year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations held at the OlymAfrica Centre in Lusaka. Delivering a speech on behalf of the association, CGAZ Secretary General Boniface Kambikambi highlighted the importance of partnerships and shared…

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Another motorbike accident kills three in Mungwi

Barely 48 hours after three people died in a motorcycle accident in Kasama, another fatal accident involving a motorbike has reportedly killed three people.According to Kasama’s Radio Mano, three people reportedly died near Nseluka market in Mungwi District of Northern Province in a motorcycle accident.Read more: motorcycle-crash-kills-three-in-kasama-as-police-warn-over-rising-bike-accidentsChilunga Ward Councilor, Charles Mutale, confirmed that the accident…

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Mpundu brands UPND PPP roads ‘daylight steal’

No products in the cart.By GIDEON NYENDWA NKANA Independent Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu has sharply criticised the government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) road projects, describing them as a “daylight steal” and accusing the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of squandering public resources. Mr Mpundu alleged that the PPP road programme amounts to…

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Opposition leaders face arrests

No products in the cart.By NATION REPORTER THERE’S likely to be a lot of political arrests before the August 13 general election because it is the plan of President Hakainde Hichilema to knock out all strong presidential contenders so that he can have an easy and smooth sail to his second term, Makebi Zulu has…

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