Local Zambia updates, community incidents, police news, court stories, and city developments.
Local Zambia updates, community incidents, police news, court stories, and city developments.
Lusaka, May 20, 2026 — The Zambia Police Service has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former Deputy Inspector General of Police – Administration, Ms. Alita Mbahwe. In an official message of condolences issued on May 19, 2026, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said he received the news of Ms. Mbahwe’s passing with […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) with Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company Limited (ZPEC), a joint venture between the Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC) and China’s Fujian Xiang Xin Holding Company Limited. The joint venture is set to construct and operate a state-of-the-art oil refinery in Ndola District […]
Oluwabukola Pereira, a Nigerian athlete, has been shot dead during a suspected robbery at a car service centre in Lockland, Ohio. The 30-year-old middle-distance runner was a cashier at the car service centre where she was killed by the assailant, who, according to a co-worker, made away with $1,500. Pereira was a Master of Business […]
Child protection in Zambia remains under serious […]
Police in Luapula Province have reinforced manpower in five districts that had fewer personnel ahead of the August 13 General Elections. Luapula Province Commissioner of Police, Stephen Palaata, said in an interview that reinforcements have been deployed to Milenge, Chifunabuli, Lunga, Chembe, and Chipili from the division headquarters. He said the officers have already reported […]
TWENTY-NINE year old Lusaka resident has appeared before Lusaka Magistrate Court for stealing three bottles of black label lager valued at K51. Brian Ngoma, 29, of Kabangwe in Lusaka was arrested on 31 March, 2026 for stealing three bottles of black label contrary to section 272 of the Penal Code chapter 87 of the laws […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE COUNTRYWIDE STRATEGY Dr Chris Zumani Zimba, Tonse Alliance Secretary General, announced that the two alliances mutually agreed and resolved the following: 1. Tonse Alliance Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) shall be used as the Presidential SPV countrywide with the Symbol of NYALI (Light). 2. The […]
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU LUSAKA Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded mixed market performance in April 2026, with equity trading activity slowing amid investor caution, although year-to-date gains remained positive. In a market update issued by Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso, the exchange said investor sentiment remained subdued during the month as market participants assessed recently released […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS – KAPATA PF senior member Jean Kapata says people will do a “Don’t Kubeba” on the UPND in the forthcoming general elections. She adds that the UPND will perhaps campaign easily in their strongholds, but says Lusaka, the Copperbelt and other provinces will not […]
KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers By Sharon Siame ZNBC 19.05.26 Citizens First Party President HARRY KALABA has successfully filed his presidential nomination papers ahead of the general election scheduled for August 13, 2026. Mr. KALABA was accompanied by his running mate, MOSES MAWERE. This brings the number of presidential candidates who have successfully filed […]
