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Arising and Soaring: How Zambezi youths are seizing opportunities

Arising and Soaring: How Zambezi youths are seizing opportunities

By Chileshe Kafeshi The dust has settled. The elation has died down. There is no more crowd at the venue where scores of vibrant and joyous young people of Zambezi district had gathered on March 12 to commemorate youth day under the theme, ‘Arise and Soar’. The venue is quiet as though there were no […]

Positioning AI to power Zambia’s economic explosion

Positioning AI to power Zambia’s economic explosion

By Chimangeni Banda The rare discovery of Zambia’s largest copper deposits at Mingomba Mine in Chililabombwe District, on the Copperbelt province, demonstrates the significant potency, impact and relevance of technology and artificial intelligence in breaking new frontiers, and pushing social economic activities to unimaginable breakthroughs. The California, USA based mining firm, Kobold Metals, using artificial […]

President Hichilema recognises Imisepela; challenges them to seize opportunities

President Hichilema recognises Imisepela; challenges them to seize opportunities

By Lackson Makodza The statement made by President Hakainde Hichilema during this year’s commemoration of National Youth Day on 12th March that, “Youths are an asset of this country”, underscores his administration’s recognition of the critical role young people play in shaping Zambia’s future. The President’s statement embodies a profound sense of hope and optimism, reinforcing […]

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA URGES POLITICAL PLAYERS TO PROMOTE PEACE

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA URGES POLITICAL PLAYERS TO PROMOTE PEACE

President Hakainde Hichilema has highlighted the country’s progress in promoting national values and principles, emphasising the country’s commitment to promoting freedom of assembly, particularly as the country approaches the elections. Mr Hichilema adds that democrats drive on ideas, persuasion, and respect for their values. “We, therefore, implore all the political actors to commit to and […]

IBA COUNSELS TELEVISION STATIONS ON DISTRESSING CONTENT

IBA COUNSELS TELEVISION STATIONS ON DISTRESSING CONTENT

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has guided all television stations to desist from broadcasting disturbing images. In a statement issued to ZANIS by IBA Director for Corporate Communication, Katendi Wandi, the authority has noted instances where some news bulletins have aired raw or graphic footage of accident victims, death, violence, and other traumatic scenes in […]

KANGWA DIRECTS SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICERS TO WORK HARDER

KANGWA DIRECTS SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICERS TO WORK HARDER

Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has directed senior public service officers to intensify their work and ensure uninterrupted service delivery to citizens, particularly as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Mr Kangwa said the public service must remain professional, efficient and non-partisan, noting that government business must continue seamlessly regardless of the […]