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
- The occult, the president, and the bodyby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on July 1, 2025
…understanding Zambia’s legal action against the Lungu family By Sishuwa Sishuwa On 24 June 2025, hours before late former president Edgar Lungu was set to be buried in South Africa the following day, Zambia’s Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha successfully applied for an interdict (injunction) in the Pretoria High Court, seeking to stop the burial and
- Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will blow up US debt, inflationby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on July 1, 2025
The US Senate begins voting today on President Donald Trump’s controversial tax and spending bill—legislation that will dramatically increase America’s debt burden and reignite inflation, warns Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group. “This bill is economically reckless and globally dangerous,” says Nigel Green. “If it […]
- RPP Hails Government Over Fuel Price Reductionby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on July 1, 2025
The Eastern Province branch of the Republican Progressive Party (RPP) has applauded the government for its recent reduction in fuel pump prices, describing the move as a major step toward easing the cost of living and promoting economic stability. In a statement issued by RPP Eastern Province Chairperson Alexander Miti, the party highlighted the drop
- Chief Chamuka Commended for Availing Land for Landmark Solar Power Plantby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on July 1, 2025
Chisamba District Commissioner Joel Mboyoma has praised Chief Chamuka of the Lenje people for his pivotal role in Zambia’s clean energy development, following the successful allocation of over 100 hectares of customary land for the construction of a 100-megawatt solar power plant in the district. Speaking after the commissioning of the facility, Mr. […]
- Zambia Calls For Stronger Global Action On Development Financing At FFD4by Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on July 1, 2025
Zambia has called for renewed global urgency in addressing development financing gaps, particularly in the global south, with five years left to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Chola […]
- President Hichilema Commissions Zambia’s Largest Solar Plant, Paving the Way for Energy Sovereigntyby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on July 1, 2025
In a landmark achievement for Zambia’s energy sector, President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday officially commissioned the 100MW Chisamba Solar Power Plant in Central Province — the largest solar facility in the nation to date. The project represents a major stride toward Zambia’s goal of energy sovereignty and a clean energy transition, while […]
- Mr. President, Criticism Is Not Hatredby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on June 30, 2025
By Venus N Msyani In a democracy, scrutiny is not a threat; it’s a necessity. President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent remarks equating public criticism with hatred risk mischaracterizing legitimate dissent as something malicious. It’s a disservice not only to the critics but to the democratic ideals that brought him to power. On June 24, 2025, during
- Zambia’s Energy Move: From Importing Fuel to Co-Owning the Sourceby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on June 27, 2025
In a groundbreaking shift toward energy independence and economic self-determination, Zambia has secured a 26% equity stake in Angola’s Benguela (Lobito) oil refinery, signaling a new chapter in intra-African collaboration. The deal, announced by energy ministers from both countries, marks Zambia’s bold transition from a fuel-importing nation to a […]
- Zambian Economy Shows signs Of Resilienceby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on June 27, 2025
Three weeks ago, I issued a statement on behalf of the Republican Progressive Party (RPP), and in my capacity as Party President, commending the UPND Government on the positive economic developments our country is beginning to experience. Today, even as we mourn former president Edgar Lungu, we cannot overlook the encouraging signs of economic resilience
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