Zambia

Lusaka Mayor, Chilando Chitangala has implored Secretaries to uphold professionalism in their practice of secretarial work. Ms Chitangala stressed that Secretaries play an important role in the delivery of services in various institutions hence the call to remain professional. Speaking last evening during the Zambia Institute of Secretaries (ZIS) night […]

Zambia Police Service Eastern Province Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba says more than 100 defilement cases have been recorded in Eastern Province from January to December, 2025. Mr Mweemba says a total of 178 defilement cases have been recorded in the Province with the highest of 47 coming from Chipata district. Speaking through  an interview, the

Human rights activist Laura Miti has accused government of introducing key changes to Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 without subjecting them to public scrutiny, warning that the manner in which the amendments were handled has lasting implications for democratic governance. In a statement seen in today’s The Mast, Miti said alterations to provisions on […]

“America has now said the quiet part out loud: comply with our mining interests, or your people will suffer. This is not aid. It is coercion. Zambia must reject it without apology.” By Daimone Siulapwa With the bluntness captured on the News Diggers front page, the American envoy to Zambia has confirmed what many Africans

The United States has signalled a shift in its engagement with Zambia, with a senior American envoy declaring that the era of unconditional support and business-as-usual relations has come to an end. Speaking in Zambia, the US envoy said Washington’s approach to cooperation and assistance would now be guided by clearer expectations, accountability, and […]

Patriotic Front acting president Given Lubinda has said government has no authority to involve itself in the internal affairs of the opposition party, insisting that matters relating to discipline and leadership within PF fall outside the mandate of the State. He maintained that recent public statements by government officials on PF disciplinary actions […]

Members of Parliament have been urged to place the interests of citizens ahead of political party considerations when dealing with national matters, amid growing criticism of what has been described as excessive party-driven conduct in the National Assembly. Academic and politician Professor Naison Prof Ngoma said the current parliamentary system was […]

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation says it remains on track to exceed 300 megawatts of solar energy generation by the end of 2027, citing ongoing investments and projects at various stages of development that are expected to come on stream beginning next year. CEC chief financial officer Mutale Mukuka said the company had continued to expand

Works have begun on the remaining 100 megawatt phase of the Chisamba Solar Photovoltaic power plant, marking a key step toward completing the project’s initial 200MW capacity intended to begin supplying solar-generated electricity to the national grid. The second phase of the Chisamba Solar project is expected to cost approximately US$76 million. Once […]

Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote has launched the construction of the phase two 100 megawatts Solar Power Plant in Chisamba District in Central Province at a cost of US$70 million. The media reports that Mr Chikote says the project, which is being undertaken by ZESCO Limited in partnership with Power China, marks another significant milestone

501 ViewsChief Government Spokesman Cornelius Mweetwa has nullified the expulsion of members of parliament by Patriotic Front President Given Lubinda. Addressing the media this afternoon Mweetwa said the action by Lubinda violates Chapter 12 of the Constitution of Zambia. He said according to the laws of Zambia the MPs cannot be fired by a party The post […]

539 Views Patriotic Front Copperbelt Provincial Chairman Stardy Mwale has resigned from his position and left the party. Announcing his resignation, Mwale cited misunderstandings with regards to the handling of Members of Parliament from his province. Mwale, long time member of the party (since 2001), served on the Central Committee, announced his decision […]

387 Views Infrastructure and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has revealed that an assessment of existing infrastructure is currently underway to prepare for the expansion of the National Assembly following the enactment of Bill 7 into law. In an interview with Phoenix News, Milupi says a team from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban […]

451 ViewsBy Situmbeko Musokotwane To every young person wondering whether the economy will make room for their dreams, and to every small business owner trying to keep the doors open while planning for growth, this message is for you. Behind today’s economic headlines are quiet shifts that shape whether you can plan, invest, hire, or The post Youths, […]

422 ViewsA 61-year-old woman from Petauke District, Eastern Province, was found dead near her maize field following a family dispute. The body of Loveness Mwale from Mankhungwe Village was discovered yesterday around 06:30 hours, about two kilometers from her homestead. The Eastern Province police commanding officer Robertson Mweemba, confirmed the […]

402 Views The Patriotic Front is not facing a temporary crisis. It is experiencing structural collapse, exposed brutally by the Bill 7 vote and worsened by a reaction that reveals how little institutional control the party still possesses. Yesterday’s announcement by Given Lubinda expelling PF MPs who voted for Bill 7 may sound decisive to The post PF […]

489 ViewsLeader of the Movement for National Renewal (MNR) John Sangwa has pleaded with Historian and Political commentator Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa not to give up on the fight for a better Zambia. The Zambian Eye too agree with Sangwa that the country need more of voices such as the one for Dr Sishuwa especially when The post Don’t abandon us, return to […]

786 Views Patriotic Front has expelled all Members of Parliament that voted for Bill 7 against Party directives. This was announced by PF Acting President Given Lubinda who said the expulsion is with immediate effect. Lubinda said the fired MPs defied clear party guidance and voted YES to Bill 7. PF structures and officials in The post PF fires all MPs who […]

613 Views  Access Bank Zambia Limited has been awarded an A+ Credit Rating by Premier Rating Services Limited (PRS), Zambia’s pioneering credit rating agency, licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Classified as strong and satisfactory, the rating affirms the Bank’s financial prudence, strong governance structures, and robust […]

613 Views The Drug Enforcement Commission, has arrested five (05) suspects in connection with the offence of Forgery that occurred between 1st April 2024 and 10th December 2025 in Monze and Mumbwa Districts of Southern and Central Provinces in the Republic of Zambia. Allan Tamba, DEC Public Relations Officer confirmed the development in a press The post 5 […]