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Digital Screening for aspirant Candidates

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ECZ rolls out online system for verification of academic qualifications ahead of 2026 General Elections By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  -- (24-4-2026) -- The Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) has introduced a new online system to conduct digital screening of aspiring candidates ahead of the 2026 General Elections, marking a major shift toward automated verification of academic qualifications. ECZ Executive Director Dr. Costein Chilala said the initiative is designed to streamline and secure the verification process required by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for all individuals seeking to contest in the upcoming elections. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka on Friday, Dr. Chilala said the 2026 Elections Confirmation System has already been deployed and will officially run from April 27 to May 11, 2026. He explained that the system enables candidates to confirm their academic qualifications online, reducing physical paperwork and improving efficiency i...
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ZCSA Warns Against Unsafe Products

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 Mansa Consumers urged to reject banned goods and illicit spirits as agency intensifies nationwide enforcement By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (24-4-2026) -- The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has warned traders and consumers in Mansa against dealing in substandard and hazardous products, including used undergarments and unregistered alcoholic beverages. Speaking during a roadshow at UB Market on Friday, ZCSA Manager for Communications and Public Relations Brian Hatyoka said the agency is intensifying efforts to protect public health through enforcement and consumer awareness. Hatyoka, speaking on behalf of ZCSA Executive Director Gerald Chizinga, said the agency regulates a wide range of products and is mandated to ensure they meet required safety standards. He warned that used undergarments and illicit spirits pose serious health risks, including infections and life-threatening conditions, and remain prohibited under existing regulations. “Consumers must avo...
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JZAP Welcomes New Financial Law, Warns Predatory Lenders

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By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 -- (23 April 2026) --' Justice for Zambian Citizens Against Predatory Lenders (JZAP) has welcomed the enactment of the Banking and Financial Services Act, 2026, describing it as a decisive step aimed at restoring order, accountability, and fairness in Zambia’s lending sector. Daimone Siulapwa, Governance and Social Activist, told Zambia24 that the new law represents a major turning point in addressing long-standing abuses in the financial services sector, particularly by unregulated and predatory lenders. He said for years many Zambians have been exposed to exploitative lending practices, including hidden charges, unlawful deductions, intimidation, and abusive debt collection methods, largely due to weak regulatory oversight. “For years, Zambians have been subjected to exploitation by unregulated and predatory lenders operating with little accountability. That era is now over,” he said. The new law places all financial service providers und...
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New Pact on Child Abuse

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NPA and Kids Alive International sign MoU to strengthen prosecution, victim support and child protection systems in Zambia By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (23-4-2026) -- The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and Kids Alive International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU under a new pact aimed at strengthening the fight against child sexual violence in Zambia. NPA Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Gilbert A Phiri, SC, said the new pact on child abuse establishes a coordinated framework to prevent and respond to sexual violence against children, strengthen prosecution capacity, and improve support services for victims and witnesses. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at Cresta Mkango Hotel in Lusaka, Mr Phiri said sexual violence against children remains a serious violation of human rights, taking forms such as defilement, incest, indecent assault, child marriage and online exploitation. He expressed concern over the growing use of digital platform...
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ZCSA, CCPC Urge Reforms

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Agencies call for stronger procurement systems and tighter market regulation to curb unsafe and substandard products By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  - (23-4-2026) - The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have urged urgent reforms in procurement systems and market regulation, warning that existing gaps are exposing consumers to unsafe and substandard products. In a joint statement issued by Onishias Maamba ZCSA public Relations Officer and Memory Phiri, CCPC PRO, the agencies said strengthening oversight, enforcing compulsory standards, and improving procurement practices were critical to safeguarding public health, enhancing product quality, and ensuring a safer and more competitive marketplace. Luapula Province Education Officer, Mrs. Grace Kandeke Sinkolongo, echoed the call, stressing the need for stronger regulation to curb the supply of substandard, unsafe, expired, and defective products, as well as unsuitable s...
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M’membe Picks Dorica as Running Mate

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As the alliance unveils campaign team ahead of general elections and urges mobilisation begins By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 -- (22-4-2026) -- The opposition People’s Pact has picked Dorica Banda as running mate to presidential candidate , while also unveiling its presidential campaign leadership structure ahead of the upcoming general elections, in what the alliance says is a key step in strengthening its national mobilisation. Dr M’membe described Ms Banda, the younger sister of former President , as a leader of integrity, experience, and strong national values. He said her selection followed a careful and deliberate process aimed at identifying a candidate capable of contributing meaningfully to national leadership. Dr M’membe said Ms Banda brings more than three decades of professional experience spanning energy, finance, business, and public service, adding that her background positions her to contribute to economic governance and national development. “She brings...
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Five Universities Host FAWEZA Learners

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750 GCE students enrolled in remedial programme to strengthen access to tertiary education and STEM pathways By Francis Maingaila  ♥️ The Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia has enrolled 750 General Certificate of Education (GCE) learners into structured remedial learning centres hosted across five universities as part of a national initiative aimed at improving access to higher education and strengthening progression into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka on April 22, 2026, FAWEZA Executive Director Costern Kanchele said the placement of learners in university-based centres marks a major step in addressing long-standing gaps in support for GCE candidates. He said the initiative is designed to provide a structured academic environment for learners who do not meet direct entry requirements into university, enabling them to upgrade their O-Level qualifications and transition into tertiary education...
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