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New NCC Board Takes Charge

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A fresh team assumes responsibility for steering the construction industry. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (18-06-2025) - The National Council for Construction (NCC) Board of Directors was inaugurated during a ceremony held on Wednesday, 18th June 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka. The event was officiated by the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Eng. Charles Milupi, MP. Speaking at the official induction ceremony, Milupi described the appointments as a deliberate call to national service, emphasizing that expectations from the Zambian people, through President Hakainde Hichilema, remain high. “Your selection is not by chance; it is a deliberate call to duty and an expression of the trust that the people of Zambia, through the Republican President, have placed in you,” he said. Milupi underscored the urgent need for durable, safe, and cost-effective infrastructure— including roads, schools, hospitals, and housing— t...
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Texila Sets New Standard in Zambian Higher Education system

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Combining academic excellence with cutting-edge infrastructure and global recognition. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia – 19 June 2025 Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) has been awarded Tier 1 status by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), placing it at Level 10, the highest classification on the Zambia Qualifications Framework. The announcement was made during a press conference in Lusaka, where Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Poddar described the recognition as a major endorsement of the university’s academic standards. “This ranking confirms the quality and relevance of our academic programmes and our role in Zambia’s higher education sector,” Prof. Poddar said. He announced that TAUZ has introduced two new PhD programmes in Public Health and Management, which have already enrolled students. The programmes are aimed at strengthening research capacity and leadership in the region. The university has earned international recognition, including accreditation from the ...
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Texila Sets New Standard in Zambian Higher Education

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Combining academic excellence with cutting-edge infrastructure and global recognition. Combining academic excellence with cutting-edge infrastructure and global recognition. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia – 19 June 2025 Texila American University Zambia (TAUZ) has been awarded Tier 1 status by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), placing it at Level 10, the highest classification on the Zambia Qualifications Framework. The announcement was made during a press conference in Lusaka, where Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Poddar described the recognition as a major endorsement of the university’s academic standards. “This ranking confirms the quality and relevance of our academic programmes and our role in Zambia’s higher education sector,” Prof. Poddar said. He announced that TAUZ has introduced two new PhD programmes in Public Health and Management, which have already enrolled students. The programmes are aimed at strengthening research capacity and leadership in the region....
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Voices for Justice

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Media Trained to Protect Survivors of Gender-Based Violence By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (19 June 2025) - The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW) has called on journalists across Zambia to embrace gender-sensitive and legally sound reporting to safeguard the rights of women, girls, and children. At the conclusion of a three-day media training workshop held at Exotic Hotel in Lusaka, NLACW Executive Director Mandy Mandy highlighted the pivotal role the media plays in amplifying marginalized voices, raising public awareness, and advancing justice. “The media serves as a vital partner in the pursuit of social justice. By adhering to ethical and accurate reporting standards, journalists empower communities with knowledge about their rights and hold duty bearers accountable,” she stated. This training, funded by Sida, the Swedish development agency, aligns with NLACW’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, designed to enhance legal literacy and broaden access to justice for vulnerabl...
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Voices for Justice

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Media Trained to Protect Survivors of Gender-Based Violence By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (19 June 2025) - The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW) has called on journalists across Zambia to embrace gender-sensitive and legally sound reporting to safeguard the rights of women, girls, and children. At the conclusion of a three-day media training workshop held at Exotic Hotel in Lusaka, NLACW Executive Director Mandy Mandy highlighted the pivotal role the media plays in amplifying marginalized voices, raising public awareness, and advancing justice. “The media serves as a vital partner in the pursuit of social justice. By adhering to ethical and accurate reporting standards, journalists empower communities with knowledge about their rights and hold duty bearers accountable,” she stated. This training, funded by Sida, the Swedish development agency, aligns with NLACW’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, designed to enhance legal literacy and broaden access to justice for vulnerabl...
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Unsafe Beer Busted in Ndola

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Hatyoka says the Agency invoked Compulsory Standards Act to restrict expired alcohol from circulation  By Francis Maingaila LUSAKA, June 18, 2025 – The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has seized 282 crates of expired Mosi Light beer from a distributor in Ndola, valued at K78,960.00, in a targeted enforcement action to protect consumers and uphold national safety standards. Acting on a tip-off from a resident of Pamodzi Township, ZCSA inspectors discovered the expired clear beer being sold in breach of Zambian Standard ZS 430 and the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.  The confiscated products have been officially restricted and are awaiting disposal in accordance with legal provisions. ZCSA Manager – Communications and Public Relations, Brian Hatyoka, warned that entities found supplying expired or non-compliant goods will face legal consequences.  He urged the public to report any suspicious or unsafe products covered under compulsory standards to the nea...
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Information is Power

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NLACW Strengthens Legal Literacy for Women Through Media By Francis Maingaila LUSAKA, Zambia24 – (16-06-2025) - The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW) is amplifying its efforts to enhance legal awareness among women, particularly those in underserved communities, by collaborating closely with media professionals to promote responsible and informed reporting on issues affecting women’s and children’s rights. During a engagement with journalists, NLACW executive director Mandy Manda underscored that understanding legal rights is crucial for women to confidently report cases of gender-based violence, property disputes, and inheritance conflicts.  “Access to information is essential for women to assert and protect their rights,” she stated. Enhancing Media Reporting and Public Education Manda stressed the need for media practitioners to familiarize themselves with recent legislative changes, especially the Children’s Code Act and the Anti-Gender-Based Violence Act of 2011, whi...
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