The Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) has noted the need to institute measures that will ensure the security of customary land tenure for Zambians. Organization Executive Director Patrick Musole says the alliance is concerned that the national land policy did not address most of the challenges like equal distribution of land among Zambians especially the vulnerable. Mr. Musole has told the ...

The Media Institute of Southern Africa Zambia has condemned the decision by the Mkushi District town council to bar journalists from covering a full council meeting that happened on Tuesday 29th march, citing that the local government act of 2019 does not allow coverage of the meetings by the media. MISA Zambia chairperson Rev. Barnabas Simatende says the development is ...

The Board of ZCCM investments holdings plc has announced the separation from employment of Mabvuto Chipata as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company effective 30 march 2022. The separation is by mutual consent. The board has thanked Mr. chipata for the dedicated service and valuable contribution made to ZCCM-IH during the time he served as c-e-o and in other ...

Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda has dispelled social media reports that confederation of African football -CAF and FIFA Medical Officer Joseph Kabungo died in a stampede by fans at a stadium in Nigeria. In a statement, Ms. Kasanda says Dr. Kabungo died in Nigeria where he was the CAF anti-doping officer. Ms .Kasanda says the Zambian High Commissioner in that ...

The National Health Research Authority (NHRA) has called for increased funding towards local research. Authority Director and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Godfrey Biemba laments that currently, most of the studies and research in Zambia are externally funded. Professor Biemba tells Q-news that relying wholly on external support makes it difficult for Zambia to achieve its goals in line with the ...

The Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia has urged the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to penalize the multinational oil marketing companies that are hoarding fuel stocks in anticipation of a fuel pump price hike. Association President Dr. Kafula Mubanga says oil marketing companies that are not bringing in their pledged volumes of petroleum products without justifying their reasons to the ...

Immediate past former Minister of Health, Dr Jonas Chanda has challenged the Ministry of Health to publish the list of alleged ghost health workers and facilities. Dr. Chanda says Health Minister Sylvia Masebo should give details of how much the government has lost as a result, when and how the ghost facilities and workers were discovered. He says an audit ...

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) says it has taken keen interest in revelations of alleged ghost health workers in the ministry of health. In a ministerial statement to parliament last week, Health Minister, Sylvia Masebo revealed that a scam had been unearthed in her ministry involving ghost health facilities and workers across the country following conflicting numbers of employed health ...

Care for Nature Zambia says artisanal and Small Scale Mining remains an issue of concern in Luapula Province. Organization Executive director Nsama Kearns says there is urgent need to address the numerous issues surrounding mining in the province so that viable industries that will contribute to national revenue and development can be established. Mrs. Kearns states that her recent visit ...

The Nongovernmental Gender Organization Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has expressed concern over the continued cyber bullying and online violence targeted mainly at women in politics and key decision making positions in both the public and private sectors. Addressing the media this morning, outgoing NGOCC Executive Director, Engwase Mwale laments that the current cyber bullying against women is dimming their aspirations and demotivating ...