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
- President Hichilema’s Strategic Government Reshuffle Ahead of 2026 Electionsby Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 21, 2025
In a decisive move to bolster governance and enhance efficiency, President Hakainde Hichilema has executed a comprehensive reshuffle of Zambia’s ministerial and permanent secretary positions, effective immediately. This strategic realignment reflects the President’s commitment to aligning his administration with the nation’s evolving priorities, […]
- UPND Walkout and the Cost of Living Crisis: Political Evasion or Tactical Retreat?by Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 21, 2025
By Juliet Mulonga The UPND walkout from a crucial parliamentary debate on the cost of living crisis has triggered widespread criticism. This decision, which led to the collapse of the quorum, has fueled concerns about the government’s commitment to tackling Zambia’s economic hardships. To make matters worse, the Ministry of Finance later announced that […]
- Hon. Jack Mwiimbu’s Hollow Assurance of Peaceful 2026 Elections An Insult to Zambiansby Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 21, 2025
Hon. Jack Mwiimbu’s Hollow Assurance of Peaceful 2026 Elections An Insult to Zambians By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma The recent assurance by Home Affairs Minister Hon. Jack Mwiimbu that Zambia will have peaceful elections in 2026 is not only misleading but an outright insult to the intelligence of Zambians. How can anyone promise a credible and
- Laura Miti Criticizes Government Appointments: “How Can He Be So Bad at Hiring and Firing?”by Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 20, 2025
Laura Miti Criticizes Government Appointments: “How Can He Be So Bad at Hiring and Firing?” Governance activist Laura Miti has voiced her frustration over what she sees as a decline in the quality of government appointments in Zambia. In a Facebook post, Miti reflected on past administrations, comparing their leadership choices to the current system,
- UPND’s Commitment to Economic Recovery and addressing the Cost of Living and Charting a Path Forwardby Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 20, 2025
By Lucasensio Zulu The recent walkout by United Party for National Development (UPND) Members of Parliament (MPs) during a parliamentary debate on the high cost of living has sparked widespread discussion and debate across Zambia. While some have criticized the move as an avoidance tactic, others view it as a strategic stand to prioritize the
- Did UPND MPs Walk Out to Avoid the Cost of Living Debate? A Deeper Look.by Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 20, 2025
Did UPND MPs Walk Out to Avoid the Cost of Living Debate? A Deeper Look. By Adrian Gunduzani The recent walkout by UPND Members of Parliament on a motion on the cost of living has sparked significant discussion across social media and news platforms. As the rising cost of goods and services continues to impact
- Five Zambians Flee with K311,000 in Armed Robbery Targeting Chinese Nationalsby Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 20, 2025
Five Zambians Flee with K311,000 in Armed Robbery Targeting Chinese Nationals A daring aggravated robbery has left five Chinese nationals traumatized after a gang of five armed Zambians stormed XL Waste Management Company, making off with K311,000 in cash and valuable electronics. The attack occurred on February 18, 2025, at approximately 20:00 hours in […]
- MPs to Turn to MP3s Maybe Then They’ll Be Heard Over the Opposition’s Playlistby Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 20, 2025
The United Party for National Development (UPND) is alarmingly losing the battle in the media arena. This isn’t due to biased news outlets or deliberate favoritism towards the opposition; it’s a consequence of our own inertia. Media houses thrive on content, and currently, the opposition is feeding them a feast while we serve crumbs. As
- Ndozo Lodge Owner Received Over $3.5 Million in a Single Day, Court Hearsby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 20, 2025
The Economic and Financial Crimes Court was presented with startling revelations as prosecutors detailed how Chrint Sichamba, proprietor of Ndozo Lodge, received over $3.5 million in his business bank account in a single day. The funds are alleged to be proceeds of crime. During the trial, Clement Chipasha, an arresting officer from the Anti-Corruption […]
- UPND’s Walk-Out in Parliament: A Disastrous Move That Shakes the Foundations of Leadershipby Lusaka Times Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on February 20, 2025
UPND’s Walk-Out in Parliament: A Disastrous Move That Shakes the Foundations of Leadership By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba President Hakainde Hichilema’s government has reached a low point with the shocking and embarrassing decision of UPND Members of Parliament (MPs) to walk out of a crucial parliamentary debate. This move, intended to collapse quorum, is not […]