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
- Ministry of Information condemns Former President Lungu’s abuse accusationsby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 25, 2024
Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana has condemned calls by former President Edgar Lungu for the international community to check Zambia’s record on human rights abuses under the current administration. Mr Kamwana said it is this government that has brought an atmosphere of peace and the rule of law in the country
- Land Component Commanders Gather to Address Global Security Challengesby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 25, 2024
In a momentous gathering, distinguished land component commanders from across Africa, Europe, America, and South America convened to discuss pressing security issues on a global scale. Hosted under the theme “Regional Solutions to Transnational Problems,” the conference proved timely amidst the complex challenges facing nations worldwide. The […]
- Former President Edgar Lungu accuses President Hichilema and the UPND government of abuse of powerby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 25, 2024
Former President Edgar Lungu has accused UPND government under President Hichilema of wanton abuses and a break down of the rule of law.In light of this, the Former President wondered under what criteria President Hichilema ranked among the top 5 Presidents in Africa. Below is the Full Statement Good morning fellow citizens, Last Sunday a
- TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi visits Rainford Kalaba in hospitalby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 25, 2024
TP Mazembe president Moise Katumbi paid Rainford Kalaba a visit at the University Teaching Hospital ( UTH). Kalaba is admitted at the Intensive Care Unit ( ICU) where he is recuperating after a road accident over a week ago. The midfielder has been making remarkable progress and is able to talk , eat , walk
- Is HH making the Same Mistake PF Made by Ignoring Social Media?by Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 25, 2024
By Kapya Kaoma Is HH making the same mistake PF made by ignoring social media? I warned PF then that how Zambians felt about President Lungu was reflected in social media posts. I told them that if they ignored social media, they must be ready to go to jail since they will be voted out
- Kuomboka From A Disaster To A Ceremonyby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 24, 2024
Zambia’s greatest worldwide tourist attraction, the Kuomboka ceremony of the Lozi people of Western province is an inspiration story of disaster to victory. From a major calamity that happened in Bulozi, the Kuomboka, translated as getting out of water changed face from a disaster to a ceremony. The Kuomboka is said to be one of
- Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Arrests FAZ President Andrew Kamangaby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 23, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has announced the arrest and joint charging of FAZ President Andrew Kamanga and his deputy Reuben Kamanga and two other individuals for money laundering offenses. The individuals apprehended are: Andrew Kamanga, FAZ President, aged 57, residing in Lusaka’s Mimosa area, Reuben Kamanga, FAZ General Secretary, aged 52, […]
- Vehicle Burnt to Ashes at Chipanga Market in Chikankata Districtby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 23, 2024
A Toyota Wish with registration number BAF 1671 was engulfed in flames and reduced to ashes on Monday afternoon around 14:00hrs while undergoing welding at Chipanga Market in Chikankata District. Maxwell Chiputa, the proprietor of the workshop where the incident occurred, revealed that the vehicle caught fire during welding work being conducted by a […]
- Time is up – IMF and World Bank must end colonial rule, says ActionAidby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 23, 2024
The time is up for the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to continue with perpetuating a colonial rule, says ActionAid as the institutions concluded their Spring meetings in Washington DC this week. ActionAid says for the 80 years the IMF and World Bank have been in existence, not much has changed. Instead, global
- EFF Condemns IHR’s K600 salary Offer to Suffering Mopani Minersby Chief Editor (Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site – LusakaTimes.com) on April 23, 2024
In a strong denouncement of what they deem as an insult to the hardworking miners of MOPANI Copper Mines, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have condemned the K600 salary offer presented by IHR, a Dubai-based investor. The offer, which represents a mere 10% salary increment, has been characterized by the EFF as demeaning and unacceptable,