Skin bleaching, also known as skin lightening or skin whitening, is a practice that has become increasingly common in many African countries, including Zambia. People use bleaching creams, soaps, injections, and pills in an attempt to achieve a lighter skin tone, remove dark spots, or improve their appearance. However, medical experts warn that skin bleaching […]

WE KNOW UPND TACTICS NO MATTER WHAT WE WILL BE ON THE BALLOT – MAKEBI ZULU By Jane Banda Presidential candidate Makebi Zulu has assured supporters that he and his running mate Brian Mundubile will appear on the 2026 presidential ballot despite recent challenges surrounding their candidature. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today, […]

DOUGLAS SIAKALIMA BOWS OUT OF CHIRUNDU PARLIAMENTARY RACE Lusaka, May 16, 2026By Open Development Media Former Minister of Education Douglas Siakalima has announced that he will not contest the Chirundu Constituency parliamentary seat in the upcoming August 13 general elections. Speaking during a media briefing, Mr. Siakalima said the decision was reached after extensive consultations […]

Keep Your Hypocrisy Away, Sishuwa Tells President Hichilema …I pray that you will not be demanding to officiate the funeral now, drawing on your recent experience of giving sermons in Catholic Churches and of insisting to attend funerals of individuals whom you had little regard for while they lived…. ●You can lie to yourself and […]

Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu fought a good fight By Sishuwa Sishuwa Every country has, at one time or another, a religious leader who acts as the conscience of the nation and with the strength of conviction that is respected even by their fiercest critics. For Zambia, and since the deaths of Cardinal Medardo Joseph Mazombwe (2013), […]

HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF To some of our fellow citizens, the political ongoings in our country today may appear to be new, unfamiliar, or fresh. But to some of us, this is very familiar; it is not new or fresh. We have seen it before. It is actually a case of history repeating itself, and we […]

Immediate former Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima has announced that he will not re-contest the Chirundu Constituency parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections, following advice from his wife and family members. Syakalima revealed that his family encouraged him to step aside and leave politics while he is still being appreciated by the public. […]

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU GOVERNMENT has signed 19 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects worth about US$9.1 billion since 2022, with authorities projecting thousands of jobs, increased tax revenue and expanded infrastructure development across the country. Speaking on progress made in the implementation of PPP projects from August 2021 to date in Lusaka yesterday, Finance and National […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

FORMER Education Minister Douglas Syakalima said Friday he will not re-contest the Chirundu parliamentary seat in the Aug. 13 general elections, following advice from his wife and family. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka, Syakalima said he will instead focus on campaigning nationwide for President Hakainde Hichilema. “I agreed to do what family asked […]

By Francis Chipalo The Democratic Union has joined the Catholic Church and the nation in mourning Archbishop Emeritus Telesphore George Mpundu, describing him as a “voice of conscience” for Zambia. Party President Ackim Antony Njobvu extended sympathies to Archbishop of Lusaka Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda, the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Archdiocese of […]