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LPC Rejects Political Allegations

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Makayi Reaffirms Independence Ahead of August Polls By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (February 28, 2026 ) – The Lusaka Press Club (LPC) has firmly rejected allegations that it is aligned to any political entity or controlled by any individual, insisting it remains an independent professional body open to all journalists, public relations practitioners and students in Lusaka Province. Speaking during the launch of the club’s strategic plan and the unveiling of its new kit, LPC President Roy Makayi said the institution was not a private or political platform but a professional home for media practitioners. “We want to make it clear that this is not a private club, it’s not a political tool and it’s not aligned to any individual or institution,” Makayi said. “It’s a home for all of us and we’re going to make it bigger.” Makayi dismissed accusations that the club was being controlled or influenced by political actors, stating that its engagements with government institutions a...
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SEC Sets Sights on 2026 Expansion

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Focus on SMEs, green finance and digital participation By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (27-02-2026) - Zambia’s capital markets recorded a historic 53 percent growth in total savings mobilised in 2025, marking what Mr. Nonde Sichilima, Director – Market Supervision and Development at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), described as a transformative year for the sector. Mr. Sichilima told journalists at the media briefing that total savings mobilised rose from K221.76 billion in 2024 to K338.43 billion in 2025, driven by strong equity market performance and rapid expansion within Collective Investment Schemes (CIS). He said total market capitalisation increased from K216 billion to K330 billion, representing 53 percent growth including Shoprite, adding that the Market Capitalisation-to-GDP ratio rose to 50 percent, surpassing the long-term Capital Markets Master Plan (CMMP) target of 33 percent. According to him, the Lusaka Securities Exchange All Share Index (LAS...
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Trees, Agriculture, and Food Security

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MESSI Drives Environmental Protection and Food Security Through Tree Planting and Land Use Initiatives By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 (25-02-2026) – A total of 1,123 trees were planted today at Boswell Imakando Correctional Training School in Kabwe as part of a national programme to restore degraded land, promote environmental sustainability, and strengthen food security, with support from private partners such as the Mupapa Environmental and Social Sustainability Initiative (MESSI). Kabwe District Commissioner, Mr Shimwambwa, said the district is expected to benefit from 30,000 trees under the programme, supporting local reforestation and environmental sustainability efforts. Mr Shimwambwa noted that the initiative aligns with Zambia’s Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action and Goal 15 on life on land. “In 2025, Kabwe District established five nurseries and we have maintained the...
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NGOCC Warns Men Against Exploiting girls

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Ms. Anne Mbewe-Anamela says comments aired on YATU PODCAST undermine national moral standards and threaten safety of female students By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, — (25-02-2026) — The (NGOCC) has warned men against exploiting young women following remarks attributed to Mathias Musumali, describing the statements as unethical and harmful to female students. Ms. Anne Mbewe-Anamela, the NGOCC Executive Director, told Zambia24 in a statement that the organisation was deeply disturbed by a recent public confession in which Musumali allegedly advised men to target students for sexual satisfaction. She said the remarks, aired on Podcast YATU, undermine national moral standards and threaten the safety of young women. Ms. Mbewe-Anamela said the episode also featured Musumali body-shaming women and encouraging men to pursue older women for financial gain, conduct she described as unacceptable and a serious abuse of influence. She noted that the comments were made only days after President...
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New Fuel Measurement System Adopted

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Nkobeni Clarifies Fuel Tanker Measurement Update Secondary Reference Tool Introduced for Cross-Border Tanker Trucks By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 – (24 February 2026) – Dip sticks and charts certified by the Weights and Measures Agency of Tanzania will be recognized as secondary/reference measuring instruments on tanker trucks engaged in the cross-border importation of fuel into Zambia.  The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni told Zambia24 in a statement that these tools will complement temperature-compensating bulk flow meters, which remain the primary and legally binding instruments for fuel measurement. Mr. Nkobeni said that bulk flow meters verified under the Metrology Act No. 6 of 2017 will continue as the main method for determining fuel quantities at points of custody transfer in Zambia. The secondary measurement system follows the signing of a Mutual Recognition Framework Agreement (MRFA) between ZMA and the Weights and Measures Agency...
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Strengthened Sickle Cell Care

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Dr. Lishimpi says Zambia has introduced 19 sickle cell units nationwide to advance and improve patient outcomes care in referral hospitals; National initiatives By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia, 24-02-2026 – Zambia has established 19 specialised sickle cell treatment units, made hydroxyurea available in public health facilities, and introduced national clinical guidelines to standardise care, marking a major step in strengthening sickle cell care nationwide. Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi – Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Ministry of Health said when he officiated at the SCD stakeholders engagement and dissemination meeting in Lusaka that these measures aim to improve survival and quality of life for patients living with sickle cell disease. He noted that 20–25 percent of Zambia’s population carries the sickle cell gene. He described status quo as a significant public health concern affecting families and communities nationwide. He commended researchers and partners for t...
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Zambia Expands MICE Presence

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Participation at continental forum aims to attract investment and partnerships. By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka,  Zambia24, (23 February 2026 ) – Zambia is expanding its presence in the high-value Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector as it participates in the 20th edition of Meetings Africa from 23–25 February 2026 in South Africa. Hildah Mwape, Communication and Corporate Affairs Manager at the Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA), said the country is attending with 15 co-exhibitors representing hospitality, destination management, and business events sectors. “Our aim is to turn visibility into bookings, partnerships into investments, and business events into engines of economic growth,” she said. Mwape highlighted that Zambia’s MICE revenue has increased by 67.5% over the past two years. “Business events are becoming a major contributor to our national tourism economy,” she noted. She also pointed to the country’s strong tourism performance. “In 2025, Zambia recor...
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