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Relief for UNZA and CBU Staff

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The government releases K450 million to clear pension and gratuity arrears for retired and serving staff while boosting operational funding and infrastructure support in public universities By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia25 — (01-07-2026 ) --- The Government has released K450 million to settle long-standing pension and gratuity arrears at the University of Zambia (UNZA) and the Copperbelt University (CBU), while also increasing operational funding and supporting infrastructure rehabilitation at the two public institutions. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary for Administration, Noriana Muneku, said the funds are meant for both retired and eligible serving members of staff who have been affected by accumulated arrears over several years. She said K88 million has been allocated to the Copperbelt University (CBU) to clear outstanding pension and gratuity obligations owed to both retired staff and qualifying serving employees. At the University of Zambia, K225 million wil...
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Murder in Magoye Triggers Outcry

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CSEIFZ calls for suspension of Magoye East campaigns after killing of independent candidate’s driver By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 --- (1-07-2026) —  The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia (CSEIFZ) has called for the immediate suspension of election campaigns in Magoye East following the killing of the driver to independent parliamentary candidate Mweene. CSEIFZ Vice Chairperson and Executive Director of HANZ, Ms. Nakiwe Simpungwe, expressed condolences to the family of the late Mr. Sakala, who was allegedly murdered at a campaign centre in Magoye during the night. Simpungwe described the killing as a tragic loss and a disturbing sign of rising political violence during the electoral period. She said elections must remain peaceful contests of ideas and leadership, not spaces marked by violence and loss of life. Simpungwe strongly condemned the incident and urged all political parties, candidates and supporters to reject violence in all its forms. She called on t...
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ZASAA URGES SAFETY IN CAMPAIGNS

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Warns political parties, drivers and organisers over rising risks from rallies, convoys and public gatherings By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 --- (1-07-2026) — The Zambia Safety Awards for Excellence (ZASAA) has issued a strong warning to political parties and campaign organisers to prioritise public safety as the country enters the election campaign period, cautioning that poorly managed rallies, reckless driving and inadequate planning could lead to preventable injuries or deaths. ZASAA says the expected surge in political gatherings, road convoys and temporary event structures presents serious health and safety risks that require immediate and coordinated planning by all stakeholders involved in campaign activities. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Hellen Mwamba said safety must not be treated as an afterthought during political mobilisation, stressing that every stage of campaign organisation should include clear risk controls and emergency preparedness measures. ...
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Political Violence Threatens Democracy

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ADEG condemns Kaputa and Magoye killings, urges urgent action from political actors and security agencies By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24  -- (1-07-2026) --- The Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation (ADEG) has condemned the recent incidents of political violence in Kaputa and Magoye, warning that continued attacks threaten Zambia's democratic credentials ahead of the elections. ADEG Executive Director Gideon Musonda expressed concern over the fatal violence in Kaputa District, where a UPND supporter was killed, and the death of a driver for an independent candidate in Magoye, Mazabuka District, a case that remains under investigation by the Zambia Police Service. Musonda said political violence had no place in a democratic society because it discourages citizen participation, creates fear among voters, and weakens public confidence in democratic institutions. He said violence was a serious setback to Zambia's democracy and called on all political partie...
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Chinese Investors Eye Zambia

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MDI-led delegation secures US$3.5 billion investment interest across energy, EVs, agriculture and industrial development By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 --- (June 30, 2026 ) — The Muvombo Development Initiative (MDI) has wooed Chinese investment expected to inject approximately US$3.5 billion into Zambia’s economy following a high-level investment mission to China focused on energy, industrialisation, agriculture, and transport infrastructure MDI Director Wìnter Muvombo said the delegation’s visit to China generated strong investor interest across multiple sectors, with Chinese companies expressing readiness to partner on large-scale development projects. He said the engagements, which involved discussions with factories and investment groups, resulted in preliminary agreements covering at least eight major investment areas. He stated that the delegation presented Zambia’s development opportunities in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and industrial expansion in a way...
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Students Back CDF, Free Education

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Urge voters to judge national development through evidence, accountability and measurable service delivery By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka , Zambia24 --- (30-06-2026)  — Zambia is experiencing noticeable progress in decentralised development and public service delivery, but this progress must be evaluated carefully, using evidence, accountability, and balanced political comparison rather than rhetoric or speculation. Students from the country’s higher learning institutions collectively, severally, and individually told journalists at a media briefing in Lusaka that national development debates must be grounded in verifiable results, while also allowing fair scrutiny of both past and current administrations. ZCAS University Students’ Union President and NACOSU spokesperson said the country is witnessing what he described as “clear and observable outcomes” of decentralised development, driven mainly through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and education reforms such as free edu...
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Regional Diaspora Strategy

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COMESA and IOM push to channel remittances into investment, jobs, and trade corridor development across Eastern and Southern Africa By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 — (22 June 2026 ) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), has intensified efforts to mobilise diaspora investment as a driver of economic growth, industrialisation, and regional trade integration. The initiative was advanced during a three-day Diaspora Investment Workshop under the theme “Unlocking Corridor Investment Opportunities,” which brought together diaspora investors, government officials, financial institutions, development partners, and regional organisations. Discussions focused on practical ways to channel diaspora remittances into productive investments, strengthen investment facilitation frameworks, and improve financial inclusion across COMESA Member States. Participants noted that while remittances re...
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