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UTH PERFORMS 2 KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS

UTH PERFORMS 2 KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS

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University Teaching Hospitals (UTH), in partnership with American College of Surgeons, has successfully performed two kidney transplants, marking another milestone in Zambia’s growing capacity for advanced medical procedures. National Co-ordinator for nephrology at the Ministry of Health Aggrey Mweemba, said the achievement represents both a life-saving intervention and a major cost-saving measure. “Government spends between […]

NHP pushes for opposition unity and national unity government

NHP pushes for opposition unity and national unity government

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By Francis Chipalo The New Heritage Party (NHP) says it is not contesting the August 2026 elections, opting instead to focus on uniting opposition parties to unseat the UPND and establish a Government of National Unity. Party Presisident resident Chishala Kateka said the party spent the last three years working behind the scenes to bring […]

Maxwell Chongu Promises Peaceful Politics and Development Agenda for Kafue West

Maxwell Chongu Promises Peaceful Politics and Development Agenda for Kafue West

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Citizen’s First aspiring Member of Parliament for Kafue West, Maxwell Chongu, has pledged to prioritize peace, development, job creation, and empowerment for local people as he prepares for the 2026 General Elections. In a lengthy Facebook post, Chongu spoke about his long-standing relationship with UPND Lusaka Province Chairman and Kafue West aspiring candidate Obvious Mwaliteta, […]

ZAMBIA ANTICIPATES 4. 9 MILLION MT OF MAIZE

ZAMBIA ANTICIPATES 4. 9 MILLION MT OF MAIZE

Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa has announced that the country has projected a 4.9 million metric tonnes harvest of maize for the 2025/2026 farming season. Mr Kangwa said the projection is an increase from last year’s production of 3.8 million metric tonnes of maize, indicating a 27.8 percent increment from last season. He made […]

LAKE TANGANYIKA FISH BAN STILL IN EFFECT

LAKE TANGANYIKA FISH BAN STILL IN EFFECT

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The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock in Northern Province is currently conducting a fish ban on Lake Tanganyika. Northern Province Fisheries and Livestock Officer, Gethings Chisule says the fish ban is aimed at facilitating the breeding of Kapenta and Buga Fish species on the lake. In an interview with ZANIS Mr Chisule explained that Buga Fish […]