Hollard Life Zambia acquires Absa Life

HOLLARD Life Zambia has announced the completion of its acquisition of Absa Life Zambia, having purchased 100 percent of Absa Group’s shareholdings in the company. Speaking at a press briefing, Monday, Hollard Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Nkhoma said …

Zambia Needs More Teachers, Not Just Free Education

By Alexander Vomo The UPND government, under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema and through Education Minister Douglas Syakalima, has loudly celebrated the introduction of free education. Yet behind the fanfare lies a disturbing truth: our …

Bill 7 at the heart of HH’s vision for Zambia – Batuke

UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision for Zambia is embedded in the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill 2025. Imenda says Bill 7 is a comprehensive proposal aimed at strengthening democratic governance, …

Decades of on-station conservation agriculture trials reveal key farming insights for Zambia’s changing climate

Aerial view of one of the long-term, on-station trials on conservation agriculture, CIMMYT (Photo: CIMMYT). Long-term research rarely offers quick fixes. More often, it is a patient pursuit, marked by seasons of uncertainty, occasional setbacks, and …

China to continue partnering with Zambia

ZAMBIA COMMITS TO WTO FISHERIES SUBSIDIES AGREEMENT

ZAMBIA COMMITS TO WTO FISHERIES SUBSIDIES AGREEMENT Zambia has committed to ratify the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies which aims to curb harmful fishing subsidies. Since its adoption at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12 …

Zambia Needs More Doctors, Not More Politicians in Parliament

Zambia Needs More Doctors, Not More Politicians in Parliament The UPND government, under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema and through Health Minister Elijah Muchima, has shamelessly abandoned the very backbone of our health system our doctors …

“FAIRNESS IN POLITICS: THE CASE FOR BILL 7 IN ZAMBIA

“FAIRNESS IN POLITICS: THE CASE FOR BILL 7 IN ZAMBIA” by Timmy Zambians, let me tell you, Bill 7 is a tremendous piece of legislation that’s going to benefit all of you, especially the opposition. In politics, rules are often made to disadvantage the …

Firering records first quicklime sales from Zambia subsidiary

The AIM-traded firm said quicklime produced from the site’s first kiln had achieved purity levels of 85% to 90%, exceeding the 80% industry benchmark for metallurgical use. Daily output currently stood at 50 tonnes, with a target of reaching steady-state …

Banyana Banyana gear up for Tri-Nations Series match against Zambia

JOHANNESBURG – Banyana Banyana to face Zambia on Tuesday for their final Tri-Nations Series, following a 3-2 win against Botswana. Kick-off for the match is set for 15:00 at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. The Tri-Nations Series is in …