Government says the continued dependency on the Mining industry as a major driver of the economy has left other sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and ICTs underdeveloped. Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Margaret Mwanakatwe says this has made the economy’s growth trajectory tied almost to the world commodity prices which in turn makes the microeconomic environment highly vulnerable to ...

The Ministry of Health says it has so far circumcised 36, 000 males since the voluntary medical male circumcision campaign commenced on 1st April, 2017. Speaking at the launch of the April Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision campaign in Lusaka today, Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya says the campaign which is being held from 1st April to 31st May, 2017 is ...

President Edgar Lungu has warned that those who seek to disrupt law and order will face the full force of the law. Speaking during the combined commissioning of three conventional toll plazas at Katuba, Shimabala and Mumbwa sites at Katuba toll plaza today, President Lungu says his Government has work to do and will therefore no allow anyone to distract ...

US Ambassador to Zambia Erick Schultz says there is need for political parties in the country to dialogue in view of the heightened political tension. Mr. Shultz says the people of Zambia want all politicians in the country to sit and talk to each other. He was speaking during the first TechCamp Zambia organized in partnership with the Young African ...

The US says it plans to activate a missile defence system in South Korea “within days” and tighten economic sanctions against North Korea. The announcements from the Trump administration come amid rising fears about the North’s military advances. The Thaad system was originally not expected to be in use until late 2017. Many South Koreans oppose it, fearing they will ...

  Four Lusaka Lawyers have petitioned the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) Council to call for an extraordinary general meeting this Saturday to discuss a vote of no confidence against the Linda Kasonde led LAZ leadership. The four Lawyers Kelvin Bwalya, Terrence Chali, Robson Malipenga and Tutwa Ngulube have accused the LAZ leadership of failing to enhance the rule of ...

The annual rate of inflation for April 2017 has remained static at 6.7% as recorded in March 2017. This means that on average, prices increased by 6.7 percent between April 2016 and April 2017. Central Statistical Office Director, John Kalumbi has told a media briefing in Lusaka today that this is mainly attributed to price changes for cereals such as ...

The State has agreed to an application by the defence lawyers for a preliminary inquiry into the treason charge opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and his co-accused are facing. A preliminary inquiry allows the court to screen the proposed criminal charge against the available evidence at the demand of the accused. When the matter came up this morning before Magistrate ...

The Foundation for Democratic Process has opposed President Edgar Lungu’s idea to declare a state of emergency in the country. FODEP Executive Director Mweenge Chimfwembe says President Lungu should instead direct the Zambia Police to arrest people who are perpetuating acts of arson. Mr Chimfwembe says President Lungu should not heed to those who are encouraging him to declare a ...