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CSOs Urge Evidence-Based Delimitation

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By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24, Tuesday, March 3, 2026 — The Consortium of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance and Constitutionalism has urged an evidence-based approach to the ongoing delimitation process, while welcoming the openness demonstrated by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and raising concern that transparency must be matched with responsiveness and constitutional consistency. Consortium Vice Chairperson and AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma said the Consortium commends the people of Southern Province for conducting peaceful, orderly and constructive provincial delimitation sittings. Ngoma said while the provincial meetings provided a platform for districts to submit their resolutions, the Consortium had expected the forums to also serve as deliberative spaces where provincial delegates could openly discuss, debate and rationalize the proposed numbers of new constituencies. He said such engagement would have helped narrow proposals to real...
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Zamfresh Assault Prompts Labour Action

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Labour Commissioner leads Ministry crackdown on workplace abuse; Police investigate alleged theft By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 – (3rd March 2026) – The alleged assault of a female employee by two Chinese supervisors at Zamfresh has prompted the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to take immediate action, announcing plans to recommend the revocation of their work permits.  The Ministry, through Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa, said the supervisors’ actions over theft accusations constitute serious violations of workplace standards. Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa said the Ministry had reviewed CCTV footage showing the employee being physically handled by her supervisors.  Speaking during a tour of Zamfresh in Lusaka on Monday, Muntengwa described the supervisors’ conduct as unacceptable and in breach of Zambia’s labour laws. He stressed that the government would not tolerate the mistreatment of Zambian workers by foreign nationals. Muntengwa further cautioned ...
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CCMG Warns on Vote Disparities

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Mwanangombe says the Population Imbalances will Undermine Equality By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24  -- (3-03-2026) - The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has warned that significant disparities in voting power between constituencies could undermine the principle of equal suffrage as Zambia prepares for the August 13 general election. CCMG Program Director Peter Mwanangombe told Zambia24 that the organization observed district boundary delimitation sittings across all 116 districts of Zambia and identified structural weaknesses in the process, including uneven stakeholder participation, limited consultation time, gaps in accessibility, and restricted access to key reference documents. Mr. Mwanangombe explained that CCMG deployed 116 observers to monitor the sittings. Each observer was stationed at a district-level meeting presided over by the Electoral Commission of Zambia.  He said the purpose was to assess compliance with the principles of impartiality, equality, r...
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Tackling Teenage Pregnancies

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Oxfam Zambia partners with Ministry of Health and Global Affairs Canada to roll out youth-focused health programs. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (03-03-2026) – The Oxfam Zambia Country Office convened stakeholders in Lusaka to launch the CHOICE Program, a seven-year sexual and reproductive health initiative.  The event was called in response to the rising teenage pregnancies in Zambia , highlighting the urgent need for coordinated interventions to address this growing public health challenge. Ms. Chitimbwa Chifunda, Oxfam Zambia Country Director, said, “Zambia records over 12,000 teenage pregnancies each year among school-going children, according to the Ministry of Health’s 2024 Statistical Bulletin.  These pregnancies disrupt education and have long-term social, health, and economic consequences for young girls.” She added, “Our vision is a just and sustainable future for all people in Southern Africa, and our mission is to fight inequality and end poverty and injustic...
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Assault at Zamfresh Sparks Outrage

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NGOCC demands swift legal action and protection for vulnerable workers By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (02-03-2026) – An alleged assault of a Zambian woman at Zamfresh in Lusaka has sparked outrage, with the (NGOCC) demanding swift legal action against the individuals involved. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Mbewe-Anamela said the incident was a criminal act and an affront to women’s rights. The organisation said it was disturbed by a video circulating online which allegedly shows the woman being forcibly subdued at the company premises by two Chinese nationals. According to NGOCC, the incident raises serious concerns about the safety of vulnerable workers, particularly women. Ms. Mbewe-Anamela stressed that Zambia is governed by the rule of law and that all individuals and companies operating in the country, including foreign-owned enterprises, are bound by Zambian legislation. She called on law enforcement agencies to act swiftly, transparently and decisively by inves...
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Mpezeni Links Culture to Environment

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The traditional leader calls for collective efforts to safeguard culture and environment, highlighting climate change and deforestation concerns. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 - (28-02-2026) – Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni-speaking people has linked cultural preservation to environmental protection, calling for collective efforts from cooperating partners to safeguard both heritage and natural resources in his chiefdom. The traditional leader made the remarks during a tree-planting exercise held as part of this year’s in Eastern Province, where (FNB) Foundation donated and planted more than 300 tree seedlings. Chief Mpezeni said development in his chiefdom cannot be fully realised without the support of cooperating partners, especially in programmes aimed at preserving culture and protecting the environment. Speaking during the handover of the seedlings, the chief described the gesture as symbolic of the Ngoni people’s deep relationship with the land and the natural world. “...
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ADEG Warns Against Disinformation Ahead of 2026 General Elections

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By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  (March 1, 2026 ) — The (ADEG) has expressed concern over what it describes as the growing misuse of digital and public spaces through the spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation as Zambia approaches the 2026 general elections. ADEG Executive Director Gideon Musonda told Zambia24 that the online content depicting President in a coffin and false claims alleging his resignation were reckless actions that threaten national cohesion and public trust. Musonda said such narratives, if left unchecked, risk undermining the integrity of the electoral process at a time when the country has entered what he termed a politically sensitive phase. “Zambia is now in a politically sensitive phase of the electoral process. During this period, citizens actively seek information that will shape their perspectives and ultimately influence their electoral choices,” Musonda stated. He urged all electoral stakeholders — including citizens, politic...
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