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Yango in CCPC Trouble

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Zaza says probe into competition law violations ends with fines, corrective orders and market corrections By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 — (04-02-2026) — Yango Zam Limited is in serious trouble with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) after a probe into alleged competition law violations ended with the company being fined and ordered to implement corrective measures to restore fairness in the ride-hailing market. Florence M. Zaza told Zambia24 that the investigation, which began in 2022, followed complaints alleging anti-competitive conduct by Yango in Zambia’s online ride-hailing sector. She said the complaints pointed to practices that undermined fair competition and disadvantaged both drivers and consumers. Ms Zaza said drivers complained that Yango tightly controlled fares, limiting their earnings, and that they could not see trip destinations or prices before accepting rides. She added that drivers also reported difficulties in canceling trips and ...
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Information Threat to Polls

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MISA Zambia Urges Journalists to Guard Against Information Disorders Ahead of 2026 Elections By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 (February 4, 2026) — The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia has warned that misinformation, disinformation and malinformation pose a growing threat to voters’ ability to make informed choices at the polls. Media trainer Brighton Phiri said on the second day of the Election Reporting for Journalists training themed “Voter-Centred Election Reporting, AI and Accountability” , held at Melsim Lodge in Lusaka, noting that election periods are particularly vulnerable to information disorders due to intense political competition, heightened emotions and increased online activity. He urged journalists to tighten verification practices and uphold ethical standards to protect citizens from manipulation as Zambia moves closer to the August 13, 2026 presidential and general elections. Phiri explained that misinformation—false information shared ...
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Cholera Vaccination Drive Continues

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Over 33,000 People Vaccinated as Cholera Cases Persist in Lusaka By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia – 04 February 2026: More than 33,000 residents of Chainda Township in Lusaka have been vaccinated as part of an ongoing cholera vaccination drive, as the disease continues to affect the capital. The campaign, targeting 35,000 people, aims to curb transmission and protect vulnerable communities. Dr. Doreen Shempela, Director of Public Health Policy, Diplomacy and Communications at the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), said the vaccination campaign is being carried out in three rounds, administered at Day 0, Day 8, and Day 28 intervals.  “The first round reached 92 percent coverage, while the second round stands at 77 percent,” she noted. ZNPHI is working closely with the Zambia Red Cross Society to reach households and communities directly. Teams engage residents to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage participation in the campaign. As of 3...
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Local Operators Lead India Push

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Zambia Showcases Tourism at India’s Outbound Travel Market 2026 By Francis Maingaila ♥️ LUSAKA, 4 February 2026 — Zambia is taking a leading role in promoting its tourism sector in India, as local operators spearhead the country’s participation at the Outbound Travel Market (OTM) India 2026 from 5th to 7th February. The event, one of Asia’s largest travel trade exhibitions, offers Zambia a strategic platform to reach new international tourists. Hildah Mwape, Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) Manager for Communication and Corporate Affairs, said the exhibition provides an opportunity to “showcase Zambia’s rich tourism offerings and engage with key travel trade partners.” ZTA is attending with 11 local tourism operators and government agencies, highlighting the central role of domestic businesses in the country’s global tourism strategy.  Mwape explained that the initiative aims to increase Zambia’s visibility in India and support the government’s goal of attracting 2.5 million international a...
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NFF Rejects Draft Copyright Bill, Warns of State Control Over Artists’ Rights

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By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (February 3, 2026) — The National Freedom Front (NFF) has rejected the Draft Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2025, saying the proposed law weakens artists’ ownership rights and places excessive control of creative works in the hands of the State. Mulenga Tembo, Chairperson for Mobilization, told Zambia24 that although the Bill is presented as a modernisation of Zambia’s copyright framework, it undermines the fundamental principle of copyright law — the exclusive ownership of creative works by their creators. Tembo said the Bill’s provisions on collective management, particularly those in Part VII, propose the creation of a Rights Management Society of Zambia under extensive oversight by the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) and State-appointed structures, shifting licensing, royalty collection, and distribution powers away from artists. He said the arrangement effectively turns regulation into State control and risks undermi...
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Voters Should Drive Election Coverage

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Trainer calls for reporting rooted in local realities and rights By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia (03-02-2026) — Election reporting should be grounded in voters’ daily realities, stressing that the media has a responsibility to amplify the voices of ordinary people while holding political parties and candidates accountable to the electorate, media practitioners have been told ahead of the polls. Media trainer Gregory Gondwe told journalists during the election reporting for journalists training themed “Voter-Centred Election Reporting: AI and Accountability,” held at Melsim Lodge in Lusaka, that journalists play a critical role in informing citizens about political parties, candidates and electoral processes, while also exposing irregularities that undermine democratic participation. He said election coverage must go beyond campaign promises and political rhetoric, focusing instead on issues that directly affect voters, such as safety at polling stations, access to voter registe...
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CCPC Fines Dominant Firms

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Regulator cracks down on market abuse as investment approvals hit record K17.6bn By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 (02 February 2026) – The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has fined dominant firms for abusing their market position, marking a major enforcement breakthrough in 2025, while approving a record K17.6 billion in investment deals, CCPC Executive Director Eunice Phiri Hamavhwa said. Hamavhwa told journalists at a media briefing that the penalties reflect a shift toward stronger enforcement against anti-competitive conduct, even as the Commission recorded its highest-ever value of approved mergers and acquisitions. She said the Commission intensified oversight to ensure businesses followed fair competition principles.  In 2025, the CCPC handled 103 mergers, almost matching 2024, with a total investment value of K17.6 billion and 1,191 jobs created or preserved. According to Hamavhwa, major activity occurred in manufacturing, mining, services, agricu...
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