Area Total | 752,618 sq km |
Climate | tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April) |
Natural Resources | coal, iron ore, limestone, magnesite, graphite, copper, zinc, lead, precious metals,hydropower |
Imports | South Africa 28.2%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 20.8%, China 12.9%, Kuwait 5.4%, UAE 4.6% (2017) – machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, electricity, fertilizer, foodstuffs, clothing |
Exports | Switzerland 44.8%, China 16.1%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 6.2%, Singapore 6%, South Africa 5.9% (2017) – copper/cobalt, cobalt, electricity; tobacco, flowers, cotton |
Government | presidential republic |
Capital | Lusaka |
Population | 17,426,623 (July 2020 est.) |
Ethnicity | Bemba 21%, Tonga 13.6%, Chewa 7.4%, Lozi 5.7%, Nsenga 5.3%, Tumbuka 4.4%, Ngoni 4%, Lala 3.1%, Kaonde 2.9%, Namwanga 2.8%, Lunda (north Western) 2.6%, Mambwe 2.5%, Luvale 2.2%, Lamba 2.1%, Ushi 1.9%, Lenje 1.6%, Bisa 1.6%, Mbunda 1.2%, other 13.8%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 est.) |
Language | Bemba 33.4%, Nyanja 14.7%, Tonga 11.4%, Lozi 5.5%, Chewa 4.5%, Nsenga 2.9%, Tumbuka 2.5%, Lunda (North Western) 1.9%, Kaonde 1.8%, Lala 1.8%, Lamba 1.8%, English (official) 1.7%, Luvale 1.5%, Mambwe 1.3%, Namwanga 1.2%, Lenje 1.1%, Bisa 1%, other 9.7%, unspecified 0.2% (2010 est.) |
News about Zambia
- Of our dumbest belief in witchcraft….by Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on September 1, 2025
Last week, our nation was privileged to host the landmark World Health Organisation (WHO) Health Summit in Lusaka. During his keynote address, President Hichilema raised an issue that couldn’t easily escape our attention. “I’m an African who does not believe in witchcraft, I want to tell people to reduce on this and embrace the use The post Of our […]
- Clergyman calls for concerted efforts against defilement, killingsby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on September 1, 2025
A clergyman in Kasama district has called for concerted efforts in the fight against child defilement and other forms of abuse. Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) Northern Province Chairperson, Joseph Nkonde, said there is need for everyone to rise up and fight the vice. Reverend Nkonde, who is also the minister in charge at The post Clergyman calls for […]
- Only 59% Zambians are aware about climate change-Surveyby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on September 1, 2025
Only 59 percent of Zambian citizens are aware of climate change, according to the 2024 round ten survey conducted by the Afrobarometer team. Led by the Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) in Zambia, the Afrobarometer survey findings reveal that some parts of the population in both rural and urban areas lack knowledge of The post Only 59% […]
- Media key in amplifying citizens’ voices-Mweetwaby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on September 1, 2025
Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa says the media play an important role in amplifying the voices of the citizens in the country. Mr Mweetwa says the media convey people’s messages at all levels of society thereby fulfilling the role of the fourth estate. He was speaking when he officiated at the Chara Media, The post Media key in […]
- Can Mbita do what he did in 1990?by Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on September 1, 2025
…can another MMD emerge… By Gregory Mofu Last friday, renowned politician Hon. Mbita Chitala announced a call for a national indaba under the National Consultative Conference (NCC), a non-partisan platform he says will bring together political parties, progressive organizations, and independent citizens to chart a new course for Zambia. Mbita argues […]
- Sun Pharma Alleges Intimidation as Legal Battles Spill Beyond Zambiaby Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on August 31, 2025
Sun Pharmaceuticals Limited has protested the detention of its director, Mr. Uddit Sadhu, in Dubai after an Interpol Red Corner Notice requested by the Zambia Police. The company, operating in Zambia since 1978, says the move is malicious and undermines due process. It links the action to a long-running legal dispute over a multimillion-dollar judgment The […]
- Message For Today: Stand Outby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on August 31, 2025
Today’s Scripture When [Joseph’s] master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did…Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. Genesis 39:3–4, NIV Stand Out Friend, because there was a blessing on Joseph’s life, he went The post Message For Today: […]
- ZedMobile attracts 1 million subscribers in 12 monthsby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on August 31, 2025
Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, has commended ZedMobile for achieving a remarkable milestone of one million subscribers within just one year of operation. Mr Mutati has described the success as a testament to resilience, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Speaking during ZedMobile’s first anniversary celebration in Lusaka, Mr Mutati […]
- 60% of NGOs operating in Zambia are in Lusakaby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on August 31, 2025
Government says over 60 per cent of registered Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in the country are based in Lusaka despite the capital city being the smallest area geographically in the country. The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) says the majority of the 2,500 registered NGOs operate in Lusaka with 80 operating […]
- President Hichilema, Malawian Counterpart Grace Kulamba Ceremony in Kateteby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on August 31, 2025
President Hakainde Hichilema and First Lady Mutinta Hichilema on Saturday welcomed Malawian President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and First Lady Monica Chakwera to this year’s Kulamba Traditional Ceremony of the Chewa people in Katete District. The annual ceremony, presided over by His Majesty Kalonga Gawa Undi, brought together thousands of Chewa […]