Zambia

Zambia’s strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) received a major boost today following a high-level bilateral meeting between President Hakainde Hichilema and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Shakhbout Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, at State House in Lusaka. The engagement reaffirmed the deepening ties between the two […]

Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation says the future of copper remains bright despite a looming 50% U.S. tariff that has jolted global markets and created short-term price volatility. The company is forging ahead with its $2 billion expansion of the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia, doubling down on Africa’s role in the global energy

Nigeria is mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a military general turned civilian leader known for his fierce anti-corruption drive and stoic leadership. Buhari, 82, died in London on Sunday at approximately 4:30 p.m., after what officials described as a prolonged illness. The news was confirmed in a statement by the Nigerian […]

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has extended hearty congratulations to the Zambia Under-20 Women National Team for clinching the 2025 COSAFA Championship, defending their crown and underlining the nation’s rising dominance in women’s football. FAZ President Keith Mweemba hailed the young Copper Queens for their back-to-back regional success, […]

A new culture of road safety is confidently taking root in Zambia. The Safety on the Road initiative is a long-term social project launched by 1xBet in partnership with the Safety for People on the Move organization. The campaign has already become one of the most notable social events in the country in 2025. Its

Today’s Scripture Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10, NLT Why Not Change? Friend, it’s easy to get negative when someone offends you. It’s easy to live in self-pity over a bad break. It’s easy to be rude to people who are rude to you. But what if you knew

As the ongoing cross-border dispute over the burial of the late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, his widow, Esther Lungu, has disclosed that one of his final wishes was that President Hakainde Hichilema neither attend his funeral nor view his body. The revelations were made in an affidavit filed before the Gauteng High Court in

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has extended its warmest congratulations to the Copper Queens for advancing to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. The crucial Group A encounter saw Zambia secure second place in the group, booking a place

Hakainde Hichilema was thrust into the limelight following the demise of the UPND founding leader, Anderson Kambela Mazoka, a supremely charismatic and absolutely charming person. He was born in Bweengwa, Monze District, Southern province. Raised by a maternal uncle, he attended Mooya and Nkandela Primary Schools where going to school without shoes in those […]

Why Zambia needs an optional NAPSA lump sum for retirees By Hon. Sunday Chilufya Chanda, MP – Kanchibiya Constituency 1. Introduction Following the motion to reintroduce the debt swap for civil servants, I have continued to receive a wave of messages and calls regarding the status of the NAPSA lump sum motion. Many citizens are