ENGAGE PUBLIC ON HUMAN RIGHTS – MANSA DC
The Commission is aware that most of the people are at least aware of some of the human rights and it is why this platform is important for the stakeholders to come and have conversations about human rights and elections…
More Lusaka stakeholders submit to Technical Committee
Zambia National United Freedom Fighters Association, Vice Chairman, Yotam Chikamba, has proposed that the nominated Members of Parliament (MP) should be increased from the current 8 to 20. Mr Chikamba says the increased 20 nominated MPs must possess specialised skills and expertise that can assist in the smooth running of Cabinet. Making submissions to […]
Stakeholders welcome voter registration exercise extension
Centre for Elections and Governance (CEG) Executive Director Gershom Musonda says the extension of the voter registration exercise will allow for more eligible voters to register, ahead of the general elections in 2026. Speaking in an interview with ZANIS, Mr. Gershom explained that extending the process gives more Zambians an opportunity to take part […]
Police identify body of CBU medical student
Police on the Copperbelt Province have identified the body that was found in a black trunk with missing body parts of a 34-year-old Fred Kapuku Junior, a medical student at Copperbelt University. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer, Pathias Siandenge in a statement made available to ZANIS said Fred was last seen on Saturday, August […]
Solwezi youths welcome S3 Kansanshi Mine expansion project
A youth in Solwezi District has expressed confidence that Sulphide Three (S3) expansion project at Kansanshi Mine will help create employment for the local people. One of the youths, Henry Banda, says the project could not have come at a better time than now, given the high unemployment levels among youths in the District and […]
President‘s son received no special treatment during ZNS training
Government says Lt. Habwela Hichilema, son of President Hakainde Hichilema, was officially commissioned as a military officer in the Zambia National Service (ZNS) following a rigorous training programme in which he reportedly received no preferential treatment. Speaking at a joint press briefing with ZNS in Lusaka, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana […]
50 year old Lumezi man survives crocodile attack
A 50 year old man of Lumezi District of Eastern Province is nursing injuries at Chipata Central Hospital after he was reportedly attacked by a crocodile on Luangwa River. Eastern Province Police Commissioner, Robertson Mweemba, has told ZANIS in Chipata that the incident happened on August 18, 2025 around 21:00 hours in Chitungulu area. […]
Mansa sugar catches fire…
An inferno has swept through Mansa sugar plantation in Fikombo area in Chembe district resulting in the destruction of 32 hectares of the plantation. Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer, Mwaka Yuyi has confirmed the incident to ZANIS. Mr Yuyi disclosed that the incident occurred between August 1st around 14:00 hours and August 2nd around […]
ZANIS staff undergo Social Media Management training
The Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS), the country’s largest news distributor, has underscored the importance of equipping its media staff with modern media management tools through a comprehensive training programme. During the five-day Social Media Management Training held in Chongwe District, ZANIS Director Loyce Saili emphasised the significance of the training for the institution’s […]
HH speaks traditional ceremony site development
President Hakainde Hichilema has underscored the government’s commitment to develop sites where traditional ceremonies and festivals are held, through community led tourism development initiatives. President Hichilema notes that traditional ceremonies attract both domestic and international audiences and that create business opportunities and stimulate demand for local products such crafts, traditional attires, food and art performances, […]
