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ADEG Warns Against Disinformation Ahead of 2026 General Elections

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By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  (March 1, 2026 ) — The (ADEG) has expressed concern over what it describes as the growing misuse of digital and public spaces through the spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation as Zambia approaches the 2026 general elections. ADEG Executive Director Gideon Musonda told Zambia24 that the online content depicting President in a coffin and false claims alleging his resignation were reckless actions that threaten national cohesion and public trust. Musonda said such narratives, if left unchecked, risk undermining the integrity of the electoral process at a time when the country has entered what he termed a politically sensitive phase. “Zambia is now in a politically sensitive phase of the electoral process. During this period, citizens actively seek information that will shape their perspectives and ultimately influence their electoral choices,” Musonda stated. He urged all electoral stakeholders — including citizens, politic...
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Environmental Crisis Deepens

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As AIPAC Questions Government’s Handling of Sino Metals Spill By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 – (March 1, 2026)  -- The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) is questioning the Government’s handling of the pollution incident involving Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited following a recent report by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), which confirmed environmental contamination linked to the company. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma told Zambia24 that the ZEMA report confirms earlier warnings about environmental damage allegedly caused by Sino Metals.  However, he said the report does not fully reflect the true scale of the crisis. Ngoma stated that between February and April 2025, internationally recognised experts submitted detailed assessments to senior Government officials.  He said the experts clearly outlined the extent of the pollution and its serious impact on public health and the environment. According to Ngoma, instead of acting on tho...
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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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