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12/01/2026

Hon. Sylvia Masebo wrote:

Viva Friends of Bally Viva!
Chalimbana University Student Hostels Construction on course in Chongwe Viva!

12/01/2026

𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙄𝙉𝘿𝘼 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙂𝙀𝙏𝙎 𝘾𝘿𝙁-𝙁𝙐𝙉𝘿𝙀𝘿 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘽𝙊𝙍𝙉𝙀 𝙏𝙊𝙄𝙇𝙀𝙏𝙎

Chainda Open Community School in Munali Constituency has received its first-ever modern waterborne ablution block, representing a major leap in sanitation facilities.

The school previously used non-waterborne sanitation, posing public health risks both learners and educators.

The facility funded by the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation for Munali Constituency, features flashing toilets and showers, aiming to prevent waterborne diseases like cholera.

The project was officially commissioned by Green Economy and Environment Minister Hon. Mike Mposha, MP, and was constructed at a total cost of K1,000,582.80.

Hon. Mposha cited the facility's benefits, including enhanced dignity for learners and staff, particularly girls and those with special needs.

He commended government's commitment to delivering sustainable infrastructure and promoting inclusive development, creating safe and healthy learning environments nationwide.

The pictures below show the old and new facilities for comparison.

12/01/2026

Education Minister, Hon. Douglas Syakalima this morning welcomed the new Form One and Grade 10 learners who were accompanied by their parents at the Kamwala Secondary School.

Later he reminded all that education is the seed from which wisdom and a brighter Zambia will grow.

12/01/2026

UPND Alliance Council of Presidents member Felix Mutati says President Hakainde Hichilema does not need a second term, but that he deserves it.

“The entire international community is commending President Hakainde Hichilema for stabilising Zambia’s economy. Are you sure you can remove such a man doing so much work for the country?” he asked.

Mr Mutati was speaking yesterday when he led alliance members, including the Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP) and the Republican Progressive Party (RPP), to drum up support for UPND Chawama parliamentary candidate Morgan Muunda ahead of Thursday’s by-election.

Mr Mutati, who is Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) president, urged Chawama residents to vote for Mr Muunda to ensure meaningful development.

He revealed that four communication towers will be installed in the constituency before the end of the year to improve connectivity.

PNUP president Highvie Hamududu also expressed confidence that President Hichilema will win the 2026 elections.

The crowd erupted in excitement when he was introduced.

Mr Hamududu urged Zambians to rally behind the UPND, saying the country cannot afford to reverse the gains achieved so far.

He said he has set aside his presidential ambitions to support President Hichilema.

11/01/2026

PRESS RELEASE
(For immediate release)

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE RECALL ON NESTLÉ NAN INFANT FORMULA IN RESPONSE TO SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS

Lusaka, Zambia - 11th January, 2026
The Ministry wishes to inform the general public that it is aware of media reports regarding a recall of Nestlé NAN infant formula due to a toxin.

You may wish to note that the Ministry of Health is mandated under the Food Safety Act No. 7 of 2019 to protect the public from health hazards and fraud in the manufacture, sale, and use of food. Furthermore, Section 13 of the Food Safety Act prohibits the sale of food products that do not comply with established food safety requirements.

In line with this legal mandate, and following media reports on the matter, the Ministry, through its Food Safety Surveillance System under the Department of Public Health, engaged official international notification channels, including authorities in South Africa as the exporting country, to ascertain whether Zambia was among the countries that imported the infant formula in question.

The product in question is infant formula known as NAN Special Pro 0-12months, which has been affected by potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by a strain of bacteria called Bacillus Cereus. However, the Ministry would like to inform members of the Public that Zambia is not listed among the importing countries of this particular infant formula.

Nevertheless, in order to enhance product surveillance, the following information is
beneficial to members of the public for product identification.

Product information
The infant formula known as NAN Special Pro 0-12months was produced for South Africa
by Germany.

Description: Infant Formulae for Special Dietary Use (R 9991 of 2012)

Packaging and sizes: single (800g) tins
Bulk (6 x 800g) case

Batch/Identification Code/s:
Batch Number: 51660742F3

Best Before Date: 15 December 2026
Date of Manufacture: 15 June 2025
Shelf Life: 18 months

The Ministry also directs Food safety Inspectors across the country to enhance food safety surveillance, remove any non-compliant products from the market, and take legal action where necessary. This applies to all food products, including those labelled in
languages other than English.

The public is also advised to rely on official Government communications from the
Ministry and be assured all measures are being undertaken for continued surveillance.
Should any member of the Public come across the affected product with the above listed
details, report to the nearest District Health office or Public health department under your
local councils.

Issued by:
(Original Copy Signed)
Georgia Mutale Chimombo
Principal Public Relations Officer/ Spokesperson
Ministry of Health Zambia

11/01/2026

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11/01/2026

𝗟𝗨𝗕𝗪𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗔𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔

The Zambia Police Service has deployed officers to the Lubwa Community Police Station with immediate effect, following the handover of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF)-constructed facility by the Lusaka City Council.

The facility, built at a total cost of over K3 million using the Lusaka Central Constituency 2024 CDF allocation, was initially started by the community but stalled due to financial constraints.

In response, the community applied for CDF funding to revive and expand the project, transforming the original police post design into a modern, spacious police station equipped to accommodate male, female and juvenile detention cells.

To ensure seamless operations, the CDF allocation also covered the procurement of essential equipment and amenities, including furniture, restrooms, offices, showers, changing rooms and a mechanized water system.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Lusaka Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, handed over the project yesterday, commending the community for initiating the project and encouraged them to continue working with local leaders and the Zambia Police Service to maintain the station.

“We are committed to supporting developmental projects and I'm pleased to see this facility completed," he said, urging the community to collaborate with authorities to ensure the station's continued functionality.

Jeff Kalembe, speaking on behalf of the community, expressed gratitude for the government's support, stating that the completion of the police station would lead to a reduction in criminal activities in the area.

Mr. Kalembe also called on his community members to maintain the spirit of working hand in hand with authorities to promote safety, security and other developmental needs the area requires.

11/01/2026

PF FACTION MISUSE OF SACRED SYMBOLS A BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TRADITIONS

We are deeply concerned and disturbed by the Patriotic Front - PF faction's recent actions, which involve using images of their political leaders in traditional Catholic cardinal attire, known as "choir dress" or "pontificalia." These vestments hold great significance in the Catholic Church, representing spiritual authority and reverence, and are typically reserved for liturgical ceremonies.

This misuse of sacred symbols is a blatant disregard for the Church's traditions and is deeply offensive to many Catholics. The Catholic Church places great importance on these vestments, and using them for political purposes undermines their meaning and disrespects the faith community.

The Catholic community has a rich history and deep-rooted traditions, and it's time to stand up for what's important and protect the dignity of the Church. We call on the PF faction to immediately cease this practice and show respect for the Catholic Church and its traditions.

We urge all individuals who value respect for faith and traditions to join us in condemning this action. Let's work together to promote respect, understanding, and dignity for all faith communities.

We demand respect for the Catholic Church and its traditions.

Issued by

Kelvin Chitalu
Member of the Catholic Men’s League

11/01/2026

We acknowledge that every victory is born of Your grace and sustained by Your hand. In all things, may Your name be exalted now and forever.

“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.”

(Zechariah 4:6 KJV)

Happy Sunday fellow Citizens!

Hakainde Hichilema

10/01/2026

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10/01/2026

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10/01/2026

ABOUT 99 percent of farmers who supplied maize to Food Reserve Agency Head Quarters (FRA) have been paid.

Government, through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, set today as the deadline to fully settle outstanding payments to farmers for the maize supplied to the agency.

In an interview yesterday, FRA executive director Justin Chuunka said funds for all farmers who supplied maize to the agency are available.

"What we can safely indicate is that by tomorrow [today], nearly 99 percent of the farmers will be paid. The remaining balance is for those who would basically be in areas which are not accessible or might not have heard about the availability of funds.

"If all of them turned up or if they provided us [with phone numbers], if they have the mobile account network [mobile money], we will be able to service them,” he said.

Mr Chuunka argued that technically, all farmers have been paid for their supplies as resources to cover all the supplied grain are available.

“We can basically safely ascertain that all farmers have been paid, in the sense that their funds are available. What is only remaining is for those farmers to move and come access those funds,” he said.

Mr Chuunka linked the delay to attain 100 percent payment to farmers to long distances that some people have to cover, while some suppliers could have died, and instances where sellers are not aware of the funds availability.

"But the only comfort is that at whatever time they will arrive, they will find their funds ready.”

He also regretted that some farmers whose payments are ready have migrated.

“In Kabwe yesterday, one of the farmers was on the list of those to be paid from the bank but we were told that he actually migrated to North-Western in Mufumbwe, and where he is, there is no network.

“His relatives have been having that information that he needed to be paid for almost a week [ago], but they can't reach out to him,” Mr Chuunka said.

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