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Zambia Seeks AfDB Support to Build AI-Driven Polytechnics and Innovation Village for Future Workforce
Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science Felix C. Mutati has urged the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen its collaboration with the country by supporting the establishment of AI-driven polytechnics and the University of Zambia’s...

Zambia’s Reforms Driving Mining-Led Economic Growth, Says President Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema says the economic gains the country has achieved is as a result of policy reforms initiated by the government in the mining sector. President Hichilema notes that without embarking on policy reforms the country would...

Yango Zambia celebrates customers service week with driver safety and conduct training
Yango Zambia, part of the global tech company Yango Group, in partnership with the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), has launched the Safer Journeys to School initiative. The program is designed to reduce road traffic injuries among school-going...

YANGO ZAMBIA CELEBRATES CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK WITH DRIVER SAFETY AND CONDUCT TRAINING
Lusaka, Zambia, 10th October 2025 – Yango Zambia, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has marked customer service week by partnering with Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) and the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) to deliver a Driver Safety...

Scotland First Minister to visit Malawi, Zambia
Scotland First Minister John Swinney will this week visit Zambia and Malawi to mark the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Government ’s i n ternat iona l development and climate justice efforts. A statement i ssued on the Scottish Government...

WHO Africa finalises validation for stronger and harmonised health workforce training
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) has finalised validation for African countries to adopt a unified and competency-based approach to training health professionals. According to the Health Workforce Team Lead at...

ZAMBIA SET TO LAUNCH NEW MALARIA VACCINE TARGETING YOUNG CHILDREN
Zambia has received its consignment of the new malaria vaccine and is preparing to launch it this month as part of a national strategy to strengthen prevention and reduce malaria-related deaths. End Malaria Council (EMC) Liaison Officer, Dr....
You’re not on honeymoon, Minister puts ZEMA officials on notice for reporting late for work
95 Views The Minister of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha has issued a strong warning to Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) officials for reporting late for work, saying they are not on honeymoon. The Minister warned the...

Africa must lead its own health research revolution
Accelerating initiatives such as the African Medicines Agency can help drive prosperity, say research leaders from the African Voices of Science. [SciDev.Net] While declining global support puts African health research at risk, it is also an...

Watch: Sen. Kennedy Lists Worst Items Dems Demand Funded Before They'll Reopen Government - Zambian Circumcision, Classes for Male Prostitutes, Etc.
With the government shutdown, Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy is exposing all the strange, nonsensical initiatives Democrats want funded before it reopens. For as much as Democrats, like New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, insist this is a war...
PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA OFFICIATES AT THE CHURCHES HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (CHAZ)
PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA OFFICIATES AT THE CHURCHES HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (CHAZ) He writes…… ✍️ Fellow Citizens, This afternoon, we officiated at the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) 47th General Council in Waterfalls area...

THEFT OF MEDICINE TO BECOME NON BAILABLE ECONOMIC CRIME–PRESIDENT HICHILEMA
Theft of medicines to become non-bailable economic crime – President HichilemaPresident Hakainde Hichilema has issued a strong warning against the theft and misuse of medical supplies, announcing that government is in the process of amending the...
US aid cuts 'long overdue' Zambia's president says
Amid growing debate over international aid reductions, President Hakainde Hichilema defended the decision, emphasizing its importance for national self-reliance. Speaking to the Financial Times during a visit to London, he acknowledged that the...
President Hichilema commends CHAZ for delivering health care services
President Hakainde Hichilema has praised the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) for promoting unity among its members and for its ongoing commitment to delivering healthcare services country wide. President Hichilema notes that saving...

Minister Sialubalo Commends Innoray Medical Equipment for Advancing Local Manufacturing and Healthcare Delivery
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gift Sialubalo, MP, today led a high-level delegation on a tour of Innoray Medical Equipment Company Limited, a local manufacturer of hospital furniture and assembler of X-ray machines. The...
Presidential Aspirant Willah Mudolo makes first media appearance
136 Views A SLOW START, A STRONG FINISH Willah Joseph Mudolo By Brian Matambo – Sandton, South Africa When Willah Joseph Mudolo appeared on Emmanuel Mwamba Verified Live this week, it was his first public interview since rumours surfaced that he...
Hichilema Rallies UPND to Strengthen Local Structures Ahead of 2026 Polls
⬆️DIGEST: Hichilema Rallies UPND to Strengthen Local Structures Ahead of 2026 Polls President Hakainde Hichilema used Sunday’s United Party for National Development (UPND) provincial indaba at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre to make...
Zambia announces postponement of pre-shipment inspection implementation by India until further notice
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has announced the postponement of pre-shipment inspection implementation by the Indian pharma exporters until further notice. “An updated implementation timeline will be issued at the appropriate...
Whispering to the Elephant Within Us: Zambia’s Ill-Fitting Constitution from Birth
115 Views Stitched, Patched, and Stretched Zambia’s Ill-Fitting Constitution from Birth By Dr Tarcisius Mukuka A diverse group of Zambians — men, women, elders, and youth — sewing a giant green cloth with Zambia’s outline on it, symbolising...
US aid cuts were ‘long overdue’, Zambia’s president says
Zambia’s president has branded cuts to international aid “long overdue”, saying the closure of the US Agency for International Development and reductions by other donors offered his country the opportunity to “take care of our own affairs”. Zambia...