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DPP Gilbert Phiri tells prosecutors to put justice first as NPA launches Service Charter and demands equal treatment for all By Francis Maingaila ♥️ LUSAKA, Zambia24 — 11-09-2026 — Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, has warned prosecutors against giving special treatment to people because of their wealth, influence, political connections or social standing, saying justice must be applied equally to all. Mr Phiri said during the launch of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) Service Charter and the commemoration of NPA Day that the Charter must translate into the way prosecutors and other NPA officers conduct themselves when dealing with victims, witnesses, accused persons and members of the public. Mr Phiri said the theme, “The People’s Authority: Prosecution in Your Name, Justice for All,” was a reminder that prosecutorial powers were exercised on behalf of the people and must therefore be used within the law and guided by evidence, fairness and independe...

Marketing consultant Lungu says Zambia must take ownership of its tourism story and turn the five-million visitor ambition into jobs, foreign exchange, investment and wider economic growth. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 10-09-2026 — Zambia’s ambition to attract five million tourist arrivals should not be reduced to a race for numbers, but must translate into jobs, foreign exchange earnings, business growth, investment and wider economic opportunities for citizens, marketing consultant Chavunga Lungu has said. Mr Lungu says Zambia must take ownership of its tourism story and deliberately tell compelling stories that present the country as peaceful, authentic, naturally endowed and economically attractive. Lungu, a Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Marketing and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FZIM, FCIM), says the media has a critical role in shaping how Zambia is perceived locally, regionally and internationally. He says the stories told about Zambia ...

Stasiak says equipment will strengthen community work, participation and accountability By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 10 September 2026 — The European Union has handed over election observation equipment and materials valued at about €221,000 to civil society organisations across Zambia, as part of efforts to ensure that resources used during the 2026 electoral process continue benefiting communities after the conclusion of the election observation mission. EU Ambassador to Zambia and COMESA Karolina Stasiak said the equipment, which was used by the European Union Election Observation Mission for only a few months, would now be put to practical use by organisations working with communities in different parts of the country. Speaking at the EOM handover ceremony at Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday, Ambassador Stasiak said the handover marked part of the gradual closure of the 2026 Election Observation Mission and demonstrated the EU’s continued confidenc...

SWALA PILU calls for collective action as Zambia commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 — September 10, 2026 — Swala Pilu has called for concerted national action to prevent suicide, urging communities to create safe and supportive environments where people can openly discuss their struggles and seek help, as Zambia joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day and remembering people who have lost their lives. Swala Pilu Chief Executive Officer Mary Kufanga said suicide is preventable and that timely support can save lives, particularly as many people face difficult circumstances such as financial difficulties, relationship challenges, family problems, unemployment and stress that can affect their mental well-being. “As an NGO dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health advocacy, Swala Pilu will continue raising awareness and working with communities to address the growing challenge of suicide in our ...

ZAMBIA SUGAR’S K350,000 SUPPORT BOLSTERS MANUFACTURERS’ MONTH AS ZAM CALLS FOR STRONGER AGRO-PROCESSING, LOCAL SUPPLY CHAINS AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 — 9/09/2026 -- The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has welcomed a K350,000 sponsorship from Zambia Sugar Plc towards the 16th Manufacturers’ Month, describing the partnership as an important step towards strengthening local value addition, agro-processing and industrialisation. Speaking at the cheque handover, ZAM Board Trustee Peter Cottan said agro-processing must be placed at the centre of Zambia’s industrial development because it creates opportunities for manufacturing, employment and stronger local supply chains. "Agriculture should be seen not merely as a source of raw materials, but as a foundation for building competitive manufacturing industries, creating jobs and expanding productive capacity," Cottan stated. He cited Zambia Sugar as an example of how processing agricul...

Think-tank says absence of deputies is hurting service delivery, calls for Chiefs Affairs ministry to be restored By Francis Maingaila ♥️  LUSAKA, September 9, 2026 — The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has called for the urgent return of Deputy Ministers, arguing that their absence is making it harder for Cabinet Ministers to manage government and deliver services effectively. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma said the organisation’s research had found that the lack of Deputy Ministers had weakened governance and placed an added burden on Cabinet Ministers, who were expected to handle increasingly demanding portfolios. Mr Ngoma said Zambia and Kenya remained the only countries in Africa without Deputy Ministers, arguing that Zambia should reconsider a governance model it had adopted from Kenya. He said Kenya introduced the model through its 2010 constitutional reforms and warned against importing governance structures without first considering whether they suit...

ZASAA chief calls for urgent action after traders are filmed operating beside active railway line at Kamwala Market By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 9-09-2026 --  The Zambia Safety Awards for Excellence (ZASAA) has called for urgent action after a viral video showed informal traders operating dangerously close to an active railway line at Kamwala Market. ZASAA founder and chief executive officer Hellen Mwamba said the situation was a serious public safety concern, warning that railway corridors should not be used as trading spaces. “We are deeply concerned because railway corridors are not trading spaces,” Mwamba said. She said protecting people’s livelihoods should not come at the expense of their safety, particularly where preventable risks were involved. “Protecting livelihoods must never mean accepting conditions that expose people to preventable risks,” she said. Mwamba called for the immediate enforcement of existing restrictions, saying authorities should act ...