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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...

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...

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. ...

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...