Zambia

Constitutional Court ruling on running mates risks legal quagmire, lawyer warns A recent Constitutional Court decision holding that running mates are not candidates has pushed the court itself into an awkward legal position, constitutional lawyer Dr Joseph Chirwa has warned, cautioning that the ruling could create a constitutional crisis unless revisited. […]

34 Views Mwembeshi East was thrown into chaos recently when suspected UPND cadres stormed a public rally and attacked musician General Kanene, leaving property damaged and residents in fear just days before the 13 August general elections. The meeting had been organized by Independent parliamentary candidate Ibrahim Kabwe Mwamba. According to information […]

40 Views President Hakainde Hichilema has remained silent on an ultimatum from National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity, NRPUP, presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to immediately release the findings of Zambia’s K billions nationwide geological survey. Speaking at a rally in Mufumbwe, North-Western Province, a few days ago, Mundubile […]

Hichilema pledges university, road and hospital upgrades as campaign tour of East and West concludes President Hakainde Hichilema has wound up back-to-back tours of Eastern and Western provinces with a raft of infrastructure and social development pledges, urging residents to hand the UPND a second term to see the commitments through. In Eastern Province, […]

NRPUP claims three members sent to Russia for security training abducted at Lusaka airport Binwell Mpundu, NRPUP Presidential Affairs Chairperson, has claimed that three individuals sent to Russia for security training to protect presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were abducted upon arrival at Kenneth Kaunda […]

Mundubile’s manifesto defends record and readiness as he courts youth and women voters Brian Mundubile, the presidential candidate fronting a unified opposition alliance, has defended his record as a former government minister and set out why he believes Zambians are turning to him with the country a week away from a tightly watched election. He

Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Lawrence Mwanza, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to working closely with traditional leaders in advancing rural development and preserving Zambia’s cultural heritage. ‎Speaking during the 7th Katanino Traditional Ceremony of the Lamba people of His Royal Highness Chief Nkambo in Masaiti District, Mr […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has underscored his government’s resolve to continue developing Zambia through sectors such as agriculture, education, social security and skills training in all areas of the country. President Hichilema notes that his administration has, in the past four years and eleven months, taken care of farmers, vulnerable people, the […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded an official funeral for the late Zambian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Ivan Zyuulu. Dr Zyuulu who died aged 64 at the University Teaching Hospital on Thursday, July 30, 2026, following an illness, will be put to rest on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Musana Village in Chikankata

Zambia Agriculture and Commercial Show Society, Vice President, Ishmael Mumba, says this year’s show themed, “Fostering Trade and Investment,” was reflected in the exhibitors’ efforts to showcase value-added products, modern farming technologies and services that create employment opportunities. Mr Mumba congratulated winners of the 98th Agriculture […]

16 Views Tonse Alliance Presidential Affairs Chairman Binwell Mpundu has alleged that three individuals sent to Russia for specialized VVIP protection training for NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile have gone missing after being abducted upon arrival in Zambia. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Mpundu said the three were taken soon after […]

305 ViewsFootball fans experience the game very differently today than they did just a decade ago. Mobile devices, faster internet connections, streaming services and digital platforms have transformed how supporters watch matches, follow their favorite clubs, and interact with other fans throughout the season. Technology now influences nearly every stage […]

261 ViewsBy Dr Tarcisius Mukuka Introduction: The Question We Avoid Every nation eventually reaches a moment when it must ask, not only how many children are in school, but what kind of human beings its schools are producing. Zambia has made undeniable progress in expanding access to education since independence. More children attend school today The post […]

Team Zambia concluded its participation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on 1 August 2026 with two bronze medals, both from boxing, as athletics and lawn bowls provided the nation’s final appearances. ‎ ‎Defending men’s 400m champion Muzala Samukonga failed to retain his Birmingham 2022 title after clocking 45.61 seconds in a highly […]

Show goers and exhibitors at the just-ended 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show have commended this year’s event for showcasing innovative agricultural technologies, quality livestock and a wide range of local and international products. Speaking in separate interviews with the media, attendees said the exhibition provided an opportunity for […]

536 Views President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday urged residents of Kasenengwa to embrace a culture of saving, telling a packed rally that putting money in the bank would cushion families when times get hard. His sentiments “urging hungry people to save” comes at the time the country is battling high cost of living, which is The post Don’t spend all […]

376 Views By Sishuwa Sishuwa After the overwhelming support that the people showed in support of Brian Mundubile’s request for donations towards his campaign, the government has now moved to block the platform through which the people were making donations. Mundubile has so many domestic and foreign forces working against him in this election that The […]

458 Views The remains of a Zimbabwean mother and her two young daughters who were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month arrived in Harare on Monday morning. Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters were found dead on July 3 in the UK. Police there believe they were murdered by the children’s father. The post Bodies of Zimbabwean family […]

371 Views Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu who serves as Chairperson for Presidential Affairs in President Brian Mundubile’s office has announced that the government has disrupted the NRPUP fundraising platform. Mpundu made the announcement in an update posted on his social media handle on Sunday, hours after the party said it had raised […]

437 Views Zambia is slowly slipping into full election mode, and the mood on the ground is characterized by a mixture of hope, frustration, hard bargaining and unyielding cost of living. With just 10 days to the general elections, politics is no longer confined to Lusaka boardrooms, but is playing out in clinic queues, market The post 10 DAYS TO GO: […]