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Citizens First Strengthens Ranks

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Former ZAMMSA Chairperson Welcomed into Party, Nyasulu Declares Mayoral Ambitions on Citizens First Ticket and Pledges Strong Leadership as Momentum Builds Ahead of Elections By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 – (10-03-2026) -- The opposition party Citizens First has strengthened its ranks with the official inclusion of Victor Nyasulu , former Chairperson of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Authority (ZAMMSA) Board. Vincent Chintu, Secretary-General of Citizens First, told journalists at the media briefing that the move, which comes ahead of upcoming national engagements, not only brings experienced leadership into the party but also signals growing confidence in Citizens First’s vision for national development and good governance. Chintu said Citizens First remains committed to promoting inclusive leadership and collective progress. He emphasized that meaningful development occurs when citizens collaborate, share ideas, and work together to implement solutions tha...
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DP Endorses HH for August 13 Polls

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Kabemba says  Progression rate made in Education and Mining and the fight corruption  are reasons enough to merit HH go for the secpnd term By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (10-03-2026) --- The opposition has endorsed incumbent President for the August 13 presidential and general elections, with the party announcing it will campaign for his re-election while focusing on strengthening its own structures ahead of the polls. DP president said told journalists at the media briefing this morning that, the decision followed an internal assessment of the party’s performance and consultations with citizens across the country. Kabemba said the party had resolved not to field its own presidential candidate but would instead rally behind Hichilema, arguing that the current administration had made progress in key sectors and should be allowed to continue implementing its policies. “The Democratic Party will support and rally behind President Hakainde Hichilema. We are going to go fla...
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Student Union Leads Health Campaign

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Sanitation, mental health and reproductive health programmes set to begin this month. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka,  Zambia24 --- (10-03-2026) -- The National Council of Student Union (NACOSU) Health Committee has launched a student-led health campaign that will focus on sanitation, mental health awareness and sexual and reproductive health education across institutions of higher learning. The campaign will begin this month and will include a nationwide clean-up programme scheduled for next week Friday aimed at improving sanitation and helping prevent disease outbreaks such as cholera. Speaking during a press briefing, Dr. Njabulo Tshaka Ncube , Secretary for Health and Environmental Affairs in the NACOSU Health Committee, said the sanitation initiative is part of broader efforts by students to support national public health programmes. Dr. Ncube said the clean-up campaign will mobilise students from various institutions of higher learning to promote hygiene and sanitation in ...
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AIPAC Strengthens Policy Team

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By Francis Maingaila  Lusaka, Zambia — 10 March 2026 – The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has appointed Mr. Aly N. Alibhai as its Senior Legal and Policy Advisor, in a move aimed at strengthening the Institute’s work in evidence-based policy analysis, governance, anti-corruption initiatives, and the promotion of gender equality. Extensive Legal and Policy Experience Mr. Alibhai brings over 30 years of professional experience as a public sector lawyer and executive in Canada. He has also provided technical legal and policy assistance in countries including Ukraine, Uganda, and South Sudan. Commitment to Justice and Gender Equality Speaking on Mr. Alibhai’s career, Mrs. Ruth M. Malambo, AIPAC Communications Manager, said, “His distinguished career reflects a strong commitment to advancing access to justice, human rights, anti-corruption initiatives, leading governance practices, and gender equality.” Work in Africa Mrs. Malambo added that Mr. Alibhai has recen...
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Redefining Zambia's griculture Systems

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... Farms like Loctaguna, where agroecology demonstrates that caring for soil, water, and livestock also benefits the bottom line, are setting global standards for sustainable and socially responsible agriculture. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — (09-03-2026) — Across Zambia, a growing movement of farmers, scientists, and policymakers is challenging decades of chemical-dependent monoculture — proving that working with nature is not just good ethics, but smart business. Farms like Loctaguna Organic Farm are at the forefront of this transformation, showing that sustainable, environmentally conscious practices can also boost profitability. When a partner company called Newlove Kanangwa, the founder of Lactaguna, to say their bins were overflowing with used coffee grounds, her response was immediate: "I immediately told them to give it to us. That waste is valuable to us," she says. At Loctaguna, what others throw away becomes the raw material of a thriving ente...
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Empowering Women Through Standards

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ZCSA links compliance with public safety and national development goals By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 — (09-03-2026) — The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it is empowering women through standards by strengthening support for women entrepreneurs, promoting women’s economic empowerment, ensuring regulatory standards for business growth, advancing gender inclusion in the workplace, and recognising women’s contributions to national development. According to a statement issued by , Manager for Communications and Public Relations at ZCSA, the agency is committed to enforcing compulsory standards that enhance the growth and competitiveness of women-led businesses. , ZCSA Executive Director, said the agency ensures that products placed on the market meet compulsory standards, allowing women-owned businesses to produce safe and quality goods capable of competing locally and internationally. Mr. Chizinga said the agency’s mandate to administer and enforce compulsory s...
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Call for Stronger Protections

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Advocates Urge Schools, Celebrities, and Platforms to Act By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (07-03-2026) -- Zambia is under pressure to strengthen protections for children and young people as the latest Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index ranks the country among the worst-performing globally in safeguarding public health policies from tobacco industry influence. Zambia scored 83 points, placing it 94th out of 100 countries assessed worldwide, according to Dr. Mary Assunta, Head of Global Research , who explained that the index measures how governments respond to attempts by the tobacco industry to influence public health policies. Assunta noted that under the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), governments must protect tobacco control policies from commercial and vested interests of the tobacco industry, particularly under Article 5.3. She added that Zambia’s high score reflects significant tobacco industry interference ...
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