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New Pact on Child Abuse

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NPA and Kids Alive International sign MoU to strengthen prosecution, victim support and child protection systems in Zambia By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (23-4-2026) -- The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and Kids Alive International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU under a new pact aimed at strengthening the fight against child sexual violence in Zambia. NPA Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Gilbert A Phiri, SC, said the new pact on child abuse establishes a coordinated framework to prevent and respond to sexual violence against children, strengthen prosecution capacity, and improve support services for victims and witnesses. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at Cresta Mkango Hotel in Lusaka, Mr Phiri said sexual violence against children remains a serious violation of human rights, taking forms such as defilement, incest, indecent assault, child marriage and online exploitation. He expressed concern over the growing use of digital platform...
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ZCSA, CCPC Urge Reforms

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Agencies call for stronger procurement systems and tighter market regulation to curb unsafe and substandard products By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  - (23-4-2026) - The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have urged urgent reforms in procurement systems and market regulation, warning that existing gaps are exposing consumers to unsafe and substandard products. In a joint statement issued by Onishias Maamba ZCSA public Relations Officer and Memory Phiri, CCPC PRO, the agencies said strengthening oversight, enforcing compulsory standards, and improving procurement practices were critical to safeguarding public health, enhancing product quality, and ensuring a safer and more competitive marketplace. Luapula Province Education Officer, Mrs. Grace Kandeke Sinkolongo, echoed the call, stressing the need for stronger regulation to curb the supply of substandard, unsafe, expired, and defective products, as well as unsuitable s...
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M’membe Picks Dorica as Running Mate

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As the alliance unveils campaign team ahead of general elections and urges mobilisation begins By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 -- (22-4-2026) -- The opposition People’s Pact has picked Dorica Banda as running mate to presidential candidate , while also unveiling its presidential campaign leadership structure ahead of the upcoming general elections, in what the alliance says is a key step in strengthening its national mobilisation. Dr M’membe described Ms Banda, the younger sister of former President , as a leader of integrity, experience, and strong national values. He said her selection followed a careful and deliberate process aimed at identifying a candidate capable of contributing meaningfully to national leadership. Dr M’membe said Ms Banda brings more than three decades of professional experience spanning energy, finance, business, and public service, adding that her background positions her to contribute to economic governance and national development. “She brings...
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Five Universities Host FAWEZA Learners

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750 GCE students enrolled in remedial programme to strengthen access to tertiary education and STEM pathways By Francis Maingaila  ♥️ The Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia has enrolled 750 General Certificate of Education (GCE) learners into structured remedial learning centres hosted across five universities as part of a national initiative aimed at improving access to higher education and strengthening progression into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka on April 22, 2026, FAWEZA Executive Director Costern Kanchele said the placement of learners in university-based centres marks a major step in addressing long-standing gaps in support for GCE candidates. He said the initiative is designed to provide a structured academic environment for learners who do not meet direct entry requirements into university, enabling them to upgrade their O-Level qualifications and transition into tertiary education...
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New Cyber Tools for Police

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Locally developed system strengthens Zambia Police’s ability to investigate digital crime and protect citizens from rising cyber threats. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  - (21-4-2026) - The Information and Communications University (ICU) has handed over locally developed cyber tools to the Zambia Police Service, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s response to growing digital crime. The system, delivered to the Forensics and Cybercrime Department in Lusaka, is designed to combat offences such as mobile money theft, online fraud and phone theft. It includes cybersecurity monitoring equipment, forensic hardware and software, as well as a mobile application called “My Companion.” The solution will also support investigations involving WhatsApp and other social media platforms, enabling officers to gather and analyse digital evidence more effectively. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Head of Research and Innovation at ICU, Professor Oliver Silumbe...
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Zambia Expands Solar Energy Capacity

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Leopards Hill Solar and Battery Project Commissioned to Strengthen National Power Supply and Reduce Hydropower Dependence By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia (22 April 2026) — Zambia has taken a major step in diversifying its electricity generation mix with the commissioning of the Leopards Hill Solar and Battery Storage Project, a landmark development that significantly expands the country’s solar energy capacity and reduces reliance on hydropower. President Hakainde Hichilema officially launched the project developed by Globeleq near Lusaka, which is currently the country’s largest hybrid renewable energy facility combining a 250 MWp solar photovoltaic plant with a 150 MW/600 MWh battery energy storage system designed to improve grid stability, meet peak demand, and strengthen overall reliability of electricity supply. Once fully operational, the project is expected to generate electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of about 150,000 households. It will also help stab...
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Zambia Anchors SASK Africa Plan

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Country emerges largest beneficiary as Finland backs workers’ rights and inclusion drive By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka , Zambia24 – (21-4-2026) -- Zambia has emerged as the largest programme country for the Finnish Trade Union Solidarity Centre (SASK) in Africa, as Finland launched a new €10 million programme aimed at strengthening workers’ rights, promoting decent work, and advancing disability inclusion across 14 countries. The Embassy of Finland in Zambia launched the SASK 2026–2029 Programme on April 20, 2026, at Mikango Hotel in Lusaka, with support directed at strengthening trade unions, improving social dialogue, and expanding inclusive employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Embassy Advisor Elizabeth Ndhlovu said the programme will focus on skills training, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship support for persons with disabilities in Zambia, while also strengthening trade unions’ capacity to advocate for safer working conditions in sectors such as mining...
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