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AAA Gets ISO Status

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ZCSA SAYS International certification strengthens inspection of imported vehicles By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 -- (5-05-2026) -- Africa Automotive Analysis (AAA), a local vehicle inspection company, has been awarded international ISO/IEC 17020 Category A accreditation , a move the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says will boost confidence in the safety inspection of used vehicles imported into Zambia. ZCSA Executive Director Gerald Chizinga said the accreditation from the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) is an important step in ensuring vehicle inspection services meet global standards. Mr. Chizinga added that the recognition enhances confidence among regulators, consumers, and international trade partners and demonstrates Zambia’s growing capacity in vehicle inspection and road safety regulation. He noted that accredited inspection services help prevent unsafe and substandard vehicles from entering the country and urged AAA to maintain the high professi...
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No Threat to Fuel Stocks

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Government assures the nation of stable petroleum supply amid global tensions, indicating that Diesel, petrol, kerosene, and Jet A-1 remain above minimum thresholds By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 --- (05/03/26) - Zambia’s fuel supply remains secure despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East , with the Government assuring the nation that current petroleum stocks are sufficient to cushion the country against immediate supply disruptions. Speaking during a press briefing on March 5, 2026, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote said the petroleum sub-sector has stabilized after experiencing logistical challenges in the supply chain in recent months. He said concerted efforts by Government and key industry players have strengthened supply reliability and ensured adequate fuel availability across the country. Mr. Chikote said the sector is now stable, well-regulated and adequately supplied, noting that recent measures taken by Government have improved procurement tra...
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Confronting Obesity Crisis

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Young Advocates Call for Multi-Sector Collaboration to Improve Prevention, Care, Treatment, and Awareness Strategies By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 --- (5-3-2026) – Zambia is facing a growing obesity crisis, prompting youth advocates, health experts, and citizens to call for urgent multi-sector collaboration to improve prevention, care, treatment, and public awareness. The Zambia Heart and Stroke Foundation (ZHSF) said during the commemorations pf the World Obesity Day that there is need for stronger measures to combat obesity, a condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Speaking on behalf of ZHSF Chairperson Sida Lweendo, youth advocate Nzali Chitindi highlighted the complexity of obesity, noting that it is influenced by genetics, hormones, lifestyle, and environmental factors—not just personal choice. “The theme for this year, ‘8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity,’ highlights that obesity affects people worldwide ...
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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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