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Gov’t has no legal right over ECL funeral, burial – Family
Daily Nation
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July 30, 2025
By GRACE CHAILE THE family of late former President Edgar Lungu has submitted to the South African High Court that the former head of State had expressly and repeatedly stated that he did not want to be buried under the current Zambian...
Zambia’s $3.5 Billion Leak: A Wake-Up Call
Zambian Observer
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July 29, 2025
Zambia’s $3.5 Billion Leak: A Wake-Up Call Amb. Anthony Mukwita wrote- 29 Jul 25 I often sail clear off issues with political connotations, preferring diplomacy instead, but after reading the FIC report, I couldn’t help but think that I should...
Lungu family wants government to pay for Lungu’s funeral, legal costs
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
Lungu family wants government to pay for Lungu’s funeral, legal costs THE family of late former president Edgar Lungu has demanded that the Zambian government should pay for the cancelled funeral and all legal fees incurred in the ongoing court...
2026 is not just another election,it is a choice between progress and regression. Let’s choose progress. Let’s choose President Hakainde Hichilema- Don Mwenda
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
By Bright Tembo “This is not just about politics—it’s about patriotism,” says Central Province UPND youth leader Don Mwenda, rallying Zambians to unite behind President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the 2026 general elections. “We owe it to...
Over One million Zambians to be connected to electricity by 2030
Panapress
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July 30, 2025
30 july 2025 - 06:20:19 MA/AR 157 Views Panafrican News Agency Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $200 million International Development Association (IDA) grant for the 13th phase of the Accelerating...
We Had Hope in You, Mr. President — But This Is Not the Zambia You Promised”- Michael Zephaniah Phiri Political Activists
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
We Had Hope in You, Mr. President — But This Is Not the Zambia You Promised” _By Michael Zephaniah Phiri Political Activists_ It’s truly disheartening—almost surreal—how far we’ve strayed from the values once preached by President Hakainde...
HAIMBE ANNOUNCES NEARLY \$500 MILLION INVESTMENT DEAL FOLLOWING PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S VISIT TO EGYPT
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
HAIMBE ANNOUNCES NEARLY \$500 MILLION INVESTMENT DEAL FOLLOWING PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S VISIT TO EGYPT By Dennis Sikazwe Jr Zambia continues to rise on the global stage, with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe...
“Response to Emmanuel Mwanba: Government’s Decision to Dig Grave for Edgar Lungu is a Matter of National Protocol
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
“Response to Emmanuel Mwanba: Government’s Decision to Dig Grave for Edgar Lungu is a Matter of National Protocol By Timmy The government’s decision to dig a grave for the late Edgar Lungu is a standard procedure, given the announcement of his...
STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S GOVERNMENT – KBN TV EDITORIAL
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S GOVERNMENT A KBN TV EDITORIAL In four years, so much has changed and many strange things are happening with President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration. Lately, citizens have been...
The news that government wants to have access to ECL’s body is worrying
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
Simon Mulenga Mwila writes: The news that government wants to have access to ECL’s body is worrying. At a time when the family is grieving, this continued interference is not only unnecessary but it is inhumane. Former President Edgar Lungu...
Government Has no Right to the Remains of Edgar Lungu- Family
Zambian Observer
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July 29, 2025
Government Has no Right to the Remains of ECL-Family ….The Family stated that the efforts by the Attorney General to assert authority over the late President Lungu’s remains, were not only legally unfounded, but also morally and diplomatically...
Government to Rehire Some Health Workers Laid Off After USAID Withdrawal
Open Zambia
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Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has announced that the government plans to rehire some of the health workers who lost their jobs following the withdrawal of USAID funding earlier this year. The move follows a decision by the US...
Court places Lusaka man, 44, on defence in defilement case
News Diggers
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July 30, 2025
THE Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has found a 44-year-old man of Kabanana with a case to answer in a case where he is accused of defiling seven children. In this matter, Richard Mwanza is charged with seven counts of Defilement of a Child Contrary to...
Our market remains open to Zambian products – Angola
News Diggers
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July 30, 2025
MINISTRY of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Permanent Secretary Subeta Mutelo says Angola and Zambia will create a platform of communication to address language barriers and enhance SME collaboration. Meanwhile, the National Institute of...
President Museveni calls for greater global cooperation to boost African Coffee production
Independent (Uganda)
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July 29, 2025
Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amente welcoms Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called for global cooperation to enhance African...
Lungu Family Demands Government Cover Funeral and Legal Costs Amid Ongoing Court Battle
Lusaka Times
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July 30, 2025
The family of Zambia’s late former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has formally demanded that the Zambian government cover all expenses related to his cancelled funeral and the legal fees arising from the ongoing dispute over his remains. In...
Viral scandal involving female Sergeant Rhodah Njobvu shakes Zambia National Service
The Maravi Post
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July 29, 2025
LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-The Zambia National Service (ZNS) is under public scrutiny following a scandal involving one of its female members, Sergeant Rhodah Njobvu, who has been suspended after a sexually explicit video allegedly featuring her surfaced...
Government Spends Over K195 Million On Feeding Programme
Lusaka Times
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July 29, 2025
The Ministry of Education has spent about K195.8 million on the school feeding programme in the country in the first quarter of this year. This is from the K534.4 million allocated to the programme in the 2025 budget, which is meant to keep...
The United States Government Calls for Sustainability of HIV Gains Amid Funding Cuts.
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
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July 29, 2025
The United States Government, through its Department of Defence (DoD) and the Defence HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP), has called for urgent sustainability efforts amid ongoing funding cuts. The call was made during Dr Braden Hale’s visit to...
President Hichilema Welcomes Norwegian Minister for International Development, Highlights Strengthening Ties
Lusaka Times
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July 28, 2025
President Hakainde Hichilema hosted His Excellency Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister for International Development of the Kingdom of Norway, along with his distinguished delegation, in a meeting that reaffirmed the growing partnership between Zambia...