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Safety Beyond Compliance

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Zambia shifts focus to protecting lives, dignity and wellbeing at work as ZASAA honor top-performing individuals and institutions By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia — (28-04-2026) -- Zambia is shifting workplace safety beyond compliance, placing stronger focus on protecting human life, dignity, and overall wellbeing, as deserving individuals and institutions are recognised for their role in advancing safer work environments. The Zambian Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, said the country is redefining workplace safety to reflect modern risks in the world of work.   Speaking on behalf of Labour and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba, Director of Human Resources Gretson Chipala said occupational safety is now being broadened beyond physical hazards to include mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. He said this shift is central to ensuring that workplace systems protect human life, dignity, and productivity in a more holistic way. He said f...
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Law Closes In on Unsafe Products

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NPA, ZCSA launch joint prosecution drive to hold suppliers of substandard goods accountable By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (April 28, 2026 ) — The law is closing in on suppliers of unsafe and substandard products, with the and the agreeing to jointly prosecute offenders in a decisive move to protect consumers and the environment. According to ZCSA Manager Communications and Public Relations, Brian Hatyoka, the two institutions will collaborate in taking legal action against individuals and entities found manufacturing, importing or supplying products that do not meet compulsory standards, signalling a tougher stance against non-compliance. Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Andford Phiri said the focus is to deter offenders through firm prosecution and penalties. “Culprits must be made an example of. You cannot manufacture or supply substandard products and go unpunished,” Mr. Phiri said. He stressed that enforcement must translate into successful prosecutions...
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Airfare Crackdown Begins

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CAA and CCPC move to tighten oversight on airline pricing, competition and consumer protection By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia (27-04-2026) — The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen oversight of airline pricing, promote fair competition, and improve consumer protection in Zambia’s aviation sector. The agreement, signed at the CAA Head Office, establishes a formal framework for cooperation between the two institutions in regulating the aviation market and addressing consumer concerns. CCPC Executive Director Mrs. Eunice Phiri Hamavhungwa said the MoU reflects a shared commitment to a fair and competitive aviation industry. She said it is aimed at ensuring “the wings of commerce in our skies operate under the highest standards of integrity.” She noted that aviation plays a key role in trade, tourism, and connectivity, adding that increased liberalisation requ...
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Bayer Drives Golf Excellence in Kabwe

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Musonda’s team claims top honours as corporate golf day blends competition, infrastructure investment and community engagement By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Kabwe, Zambia24 – (25-04-2026) — Bayer drove golf excellence in Kabwe as Natasha Musonda led her team to victory at the Bayer Zambia Day Golf Tournament, emerging as overall winners in a tightly contested competition played in groups of four at Kabwe Golf Club. Musonda, alongside Alex Roberts, Dullabh Shanker and George Lubumbula, secured first position after outperforming a strong field in a format that demanded consistency and teamwork across all groups. The quartet finished ahead of the second-placed team of Wallace Zulu, Teddy Kalumba, Joseph Mwanza and Annie Pangani, who also delivered a solid round but fell short of matching the winners’ combined score. Third position went to Don Burton, Darpan Desai, General Chitambo and Siegfried, rounding off the top three in a tournament marked by competitive group play. In the special...
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Bayer Tees Off Community Development

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Kabwe Golf tournament blends agriculture innovation, youth development and farmer engagement By Francis Maingaila Kabwe, Zambia – (25-04-2026) — Bayer Zambia brought together golfers, business partners and community stakeholders at Kabwe Golf Club over the weekend for a sponsored corporate golf day that combined competitive play with community impact and stakeholder engagement. The field attracted about 60 players, including junior golfers from surrounding communities, with the tournament staged as a full 18-hole competitive format that brought together amateurs, club players and corporate golfers in a shared tee-off experience. Bayer Zambia Operations Manager Victoria Kamona said the golf day forms part of the company’s 2026 Back of Day initiative, designed to strengthen stakeholder relationships through sport while supporting youth development in golf. “This is not just about the scorecard. It is about engagement, development and building long-term relationships on and off the...
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Civil Society Rejects Bill

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Groups warn Electoral Process Amendment risks weakening transparency, voter participation and democratic safeguards Civil society organisations have rejected the Electoral Process (Amendment) Bill No. 44 of 2026, with Peter Mwanangombe warning that several of its provisions could undermine transparency, voter participation and key democratic safeguards. Mwanangombe, speaking on behalf of the Alliance for Community Action (ACA) , Caritas Zambia , Chapter One Foundation , and the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) , said the groups had formally submitted a memorandum to Parliament calling for significant revisions to the Bill. He said while the National Assembly’s move to seek public input was commendable, the current draft falls short of regional and international standards. The submission follows earlier consultations with the Electoral Commission of Zambia and a Ministry of Justice engagement held in March. Mwanangombe said one of the major concerns is the requirement f...
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AIPAC Warns Bill 46 Threatens Democracy

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Civil society group says proposed law could erode parliamentary immunity and weaken separation of powers By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24, (April 25, 2026 ) — The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has strongly opposed Bill 46 currently before Parliament, warning that its enactment in its present form would pose serious risks to Zambia’s democratic framework, parliamentary immunity, and the principle of separation of powers. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma said the proposed legislation could make Zambia the first country to abolish parliamentary immunity, exposing Members of Parliament (MPs) to possible loss of their seats and imprisonment for alleged misconduct within the House. Ngoma said parliamentary immunity remains a cornerstone of democratic governance, allowing lawmakers to debate freely, challenge policy, and hold the Executive to account without fear of retaliation. “Abolishing this protection would undermine the independence of the Natio...
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