| 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
- 562 votes to one: What the European Parliament’s Zambia resolution means
by Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 17, 2026The European Parliament has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Zambia’s post-election situation and the killing of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya, putting the country’s disputed post-election developments formally on the European Parliament’s record. The resolution, titled “Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe […]
- South Africa steps in after Zambia cancels Sishuwa’s passportby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 17, 2026
Zambian Academician Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa has returned safely to South Africa after his Zambian passport was cancelled, with South African diplomatic authorities in London issuing him a travel document that enabled him to travel back. The development adds a new dimension to the controversy surrounding Zambia’s decision to cancel the passports of six […]
- Zambia changed the law on former presidents’ funerals after the Lungu burial dispute — here is what it meansby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 17, 2026
A new Zambian law has significantly changed the legal framework governing the funerals and burial of former Presidents, giving the Government statutory authority to designate where a former President or former Vice-President will be buried within the country. The change is contained in the Benefits of Former Presidents and Former Vice-Presidents Act, 2026, […]
- Former Mines Minister Richard Musukwa detained in Lusakaby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 16, 2026
Former Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa has reportedly been arrested and detained at Ridgeway Police Station in Lusaka. Musukwa, who served in the Patriotic Front government under the late President Edgar Lungu, is also understood to have been politically close to former PF and current opposition figures, including Patriotic Front […]
- DRC protests raise a question Zambia cannot ignore: What happens when term limits become negotiable?by Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 16, 2026
The streets of Kinshasa have once again become the stage for a familiar African political question: how far should a sitting President go in changing the rules that limit presidential power? Protests erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as opposition supporters demonstrated against proposed constitutional changes that critics say could […]
- The Bond Season 6 EP06 explores the fascinating world of raising Common Moorhensby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 16, 2026
The Bond Season 6 takes viewers from the farm to the water in Episode 06, exploring the unusual practice of raising Common Moorhens in water. Titled “Raising Common Moorhens in Water,” the episode offers a fascinating look at the relationship between people, aquatic environments and the raising of these water-dwelling birds. The programme provides an […]
- Hichilema and Vulgarity: Fred M’membe on the state of Zambia’s political discourseby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 16, 2026
President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent comments on the growing use of vulgar language in Zambia’s political and public discourse have opened another conversation about the tone of political debate in the country. In this Special Comment, Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe responds to the debate, arguing that concerns about vulgarity should be applied […]
- Nevers Mumba quits politics, but the benefits question remainsby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 16, 2026
Former Vice-President Nevers Mumba has stepped away from active partisan politics and resigned as president of the New Nation Party. But as Dr Mumba begins what he describes as a new chapter as a statesman, an uncomfortable question remains over the retirement benefits attached to his former office. Mumba announced his decision on Tuesday, saying The post […]
- Ignore Ambassador Mwamba at your own peril – the case of Nevers Mumbaby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 16, 2026
By Kellys Kaunda Having been a close friend to Emmanuel for more than three decades, I have come to the conclusion that while sometimes he gets it wrong (who doesn’t?) often times, he has very good judgment. He can be strong-headed and too forward thus eliciting strong opposition. He is not afraid of going against The post Ignore Ambassador Mwamba at […]
- The Bond Season 6 EP05: Special Lemons and Walnuts explores unique agricultural storiesby Editor (Zambian Eye) on September 15, 2026
Africa TV has continued its broadcast of The Bond Season 6 with Episode 05, taking viewers into the world of special lemons and walnuts. Titled “Special Lemons and Walnuts,” the latest episode explores two distinctive agricultural products while offering viewers a closer look at farming, innovation and the people behind their production. From the […]
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