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Senegal to hire Lazard on debt as financing pressures mount Zohra Bensemra/File Photo LONDON/DAKAR, July 16 (Reuters) – Senegal is expected to appoint Lazard as its financial adviser on debt matters, according to three sources familiar with the situation, as investors closely watch the country’s efforts to tackle its debt burden. The West African nation […]

Audio article Listen to this story Share Send this story PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has assured the people of Mpulungu District that government is opening up the area for trade, investment, and tourism. After a meeting with residents, President Hichilema said Mpulungu will be…

By Francis Chipalo The Media Network on Child Rights and Development – MNCRD has expressed concern over the increasing number of children being featured in pictures and videos at political party campaigns ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Elections. Executive Director Henry Kabwe said the practice violates children’s rights to privacy and protection under […]

“Lies Have Short Legs”: Fact-Checking and Debunking Campaign Lies By Mark Simuuwe The contrast in terms of policy content and accuracy of what is said during the 2026 political campaign rallies between the campaigns of President Hakainde Hichilema and his opponent Brian Mundubile…

The United Truck Drivers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (UTDAWUZ) has joined the nation in mourning the death of former Vice President, Guy Scott, describing him as a dedicated statesman whose service to the country will be remembered for generations. UTDAWUZ President,…

The construction of Katibunga Boarding Secondary School which was funded by the European Union at a cost of K83 million is complete. The development has elated Muchinga Province Education Officer Alexander Mulenga, who toured the school to inspect the project to assess the…

President Hakainde Hichilema has directed the immediate recruitment of volunteer health workers who attended a community engagement in Mporokoso District. The President said the volunteers would be employed in recognition of their dedication and commitment to providing healthcare…

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media claiming that extra ballot papers for the 2026 General Election have been secretly printed in Tanzania. In a statement, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro described the claims,…

With the rising cost of living in Zambia, many people are looking for ways to supplement their salaries or build additional income streams. The good news is that you don’t always need a huge investment to start making extra money. Whether you’re a student, employed, unemployed or running a business, there are plenty of side […]

How I Managed to Walk Again After Three Years of Being Paralyzed I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was a sunny day in August 2019. I was a self-employed bricklayer and had been asked to do a job at a site in New Kasama Lusaka. It was my first time on the […]