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Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Zambia’s digital transformation agenda through stronger partnerships, improved service delivery and increased citizen participation in the digital economy. Speaking during the Digital Economy Roundtable (DERT 3) meeting at the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) in Lusaka, Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu said […]

BISHOPS COUNCIL WARNS UPND AGAINST POLITICAL VIOLENCE AHEAD OF AUGUST ELECTIONS The Bishops Council of Zambia has warned the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) against tolerating acts of violence, harassment, and intimidation targeting independent candidates and opposition political parties ahead of the August elections. Council President Bishop Martin Silwamba said Zambians rejected the […]

 BRIEFING | U.S. Warns of Possible Election Unrest Ahead of August Polls The United States Embassy in Zambia has issued a public security alert warning American citizens of the “potential for increased civil unrest” as Zambia moves closer to the August 13, 2026 General Elections. In an advisory published on its official website, the […]

Disqualify M’membe, Dolika Banda, Gary Nkombo, Miles Sampa and Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Alexious Mulemba and 100 Independent Parliamentary Candidates Lusaka- Thursday 28th May 2026 Isaac Mwanza and the Consortium of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Constitutionalism have petitioned the Lusaka High Court to contest the validly declared nominations of Socialist Party President, Dr. Fred […]

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged three senior officials from the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock over the alleged misappropriation of more than K8.8 million linked to the Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure Management Project (SLIMP). According to ACC Acting Head of Corporate Communications Chilufya Chisanga, the funds were part of a US$10 million loan facility […]

Government has officially set Lusaka City Council (LCC) live on the ZamPortal, a 24 hour-government digital operational platform that enables citizens to access Council services online, eliminating the need for physical queues and reducing bureaucratic delays. In a statement issued, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Public Relations Officer Liseli Kanyanga said that the digital […]

180 Views Presidential Candidate and former Zambian Intelligence Services boss Xavier Chungu’s house being searched. The police are currently at Xavier Chungu’s home going through his office documents. They are clearly fishing for information, having probably found nothing wrong with his interviews. This comes after the police picked him up earlier this morning for questioning […]

748 Views Copperbelt Province police commanding officer, Mwala Yuyi has warned politicians not to cause trouble during the campaigning period. He warns politicians and political parties in the province that regardless of their social standing or qualifications they should not to dare cross paths with the law when conducting their campaigns. Speaking in Ndola yesterday, […]

105 Views At least three Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock officials have been nabbed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for misappropriating of more than K8.8 million linked to the Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure Management Project (SLIMP). According to ACC, the arrests are part of ongoing probe into the alleged misuse of cash under the USD 10 […]

Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa has urged Permanent Secretaries and senior management officials in government to maintain neutrality and professionalism during the election period. ZANIS reports that Mr Kangwa says public service workers particularly those in senior management such as Permanent Secretaries should continue serving the people of Zambia with neutrality and professionalism during […]