By Patrick Soko The globe has continued to witness a panorama of renewed relations between China- the Asian economic giant and Africa even as it will be hosting the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to be held in Beijing from September 4th to 6th with the …
Read More »BoZ refutes issuing notice to phase out cheques
The Bank of Zambia has disclosed that it has not issued any notice making rounds on social media to phase out cheques. BoZ further states that consultations on the possibility of phasing out cheques are still ongoing with stakeholders and once concluded members of the public will be notified. Social …
Read More »HH LUNGU RECONCILIATORY MOVE A NON STARTER WITHOUT PLAYERS
HH LUNGU RECONCILIATORY MOVE A NON STARTER WITHOUT PLAYERS Press Release 9th July 2024 Governance and Development Advocates Zambia have not welcomed the move to reconcile President Hakainde Hichilema and former President Edgar Lungu Executive Director Elias Mulenga says this reconciliation will just spark more controversy as the two leaders …
Read More »12 hours of loadshedding in full effect
ZESCO Limited has announced the extension of loadshedding hours from eight to twelve hours effective 27 May 2024. The company shared a new schedule on its social media platforms. ZESCO Limited announces a new 12-hour staggered load shedding schedule for Lusaka, effective May 27, 2024. This approach aims to minimize …
Read More »Jay Jay Banda found alive and moved to Maina Soko Hospital
A medical team from Maina Soko have arrived at a private hospital to evaluate Petauke MP Emmanuel Jay Banda. But the family has refused and have blocked the door the ward. A Doctor from Maina Soko,a Police Commissioner and PF Information and Publicity Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba are discussing the wayfoward. …
Read More »Zambia remains resolute in promoting sustainable sport development – Nkandu
By Oliver Chisenga MINISTER of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Hon. Elvis Nkandu, MP says Zambia has continued to be an active member of the Region 5, and remains resolute in supporting the collective agenda and effort in promoting sustainable sport development for its citizens. Speaking during the …
Read More »Footballer Boyd Mkandawire misses late wife
Zambian footballer Boyd Mkandawire has been making several posts on social media missing his late wife. Some posts seen by ZED GOSSIP show that he misses the mother to his children who died in an accident that another footballer Rainford Kalaba was in. He posted saying “When I wake up …
Read More »By Dickson Jere: ZNS – I Beg To Differ
ZNS – I Beg To Differ By Dickson Jere Going by public sentiments, it appears the majority of Zambians support the launch of Eagles Holdings Limited by Zambia National Service (ZNS), which is an auxiliary Army. The support is primarily that it will provide cheaper good and services as that …
Read More »Zambia: Opposition Figure Sentenced for ‘Defaming President’
(Johannesburg) – The conviction and sentencing of a leading opposition member to 18 months in prison with hard labor will have a broad chilling effect on the right to freedom of expression in Zambia, Human Rights Watch said today. Raphael Nakacinda, secretary general of the main opposition party, Patriotic Front, …
Read More »POLICE ISSUE STATEMENT ON ALLEGATIONS BY FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU THAT HE WILL BE ARRESTED AT NIGHT
May 23, 2024-The Zambia Police Service would like to address the recent allegations made by former President Edgar Lungu regarding supposed plans to ambush him at night. We categorically state that these allegations are unfounded and false. At no point did we have any intention of ambushing Mr. Lungu or …
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