Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Kelvin Mambwe says Government is encouraged by the progress being recorded under the Catch-Up Programme, which is helping learners in schools acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Dr Mambwe notes that Zambia has drawn valuable lessons from India’s education system, particularly the Catch-Up programme which has contributed to improving learning […]

Supreme Court of Appeal to Deliver Judgment in Edgar Lungu Burial Dispute By Fredrick Banda The Supreme Court of Appeal is tomorrow, 23 June 2026, expected to deliver its long-awaited judgment in the matter concerning the burial of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The case arises from a dispute between the Government of Zambia and […]

Zambia News and Information Services ZANIS has pledged continued media support to the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in efforts aimed at combating drug and substance abuse through public education and awareness. ZANIS Director Loyce Saili made the commitment when she visited the DEC exhibition stand during the Africa Public Service Day commemorations at East Park […]

By BARNABAS ZULU THE UPND Alliance’s 2026 manifesto provides a clear roadmap for transforming the country from economic stability to prosperity through job creation, skills development and private sector growth, Leonard Hikaumba has said. Mr Hikaumba, the vice president of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), a member of the UPND Alliance says the […]

ECONOMIC Front president Wynter Kabimba says he believes the United Party for National Development (UPND) will emerge victorious in the August 13 general election because of its well-known development agenda. And Mr Kabimba says Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance leader Brian Mundubile, who is standing on the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity ticket, is the reincarnation […]

An Advocate for persons with special needs is calling on government to build dedicated learning centres so persons with special needs are not left out. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Milimo Habulembe said, since the introduction of the free education policy, more than 13 thousand pupils with special needs have returned to school. […]

By Patricia Mbewe A 36-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a fight with his estranged wife at mthilamsembe compound in Chipata District. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba says the incident occurred on Friday, 20th june, 2026 and was reported to Chipata Central Police station yesterday by the victim’s friend Johannes Tembo, who […]

London-based Shuka Minerals Plc has reported the […]

PLAIN-CLOTHED POLICE OFFICERS MOVE NRPUP OFFICIAL AND ISOKA PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE MALOZO SICHONE TO LUSAKA ….Lusaka-based plain clothed police officers left Chinsali around 03:00 today as part of frustrating campaigns for NRPUP president Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu in Muchinga Province The State has assigned plain-clothed police officers to move National Reconciliation Party for […]

Brian Mundubile Shielded from Kabimba Insults …as Sebastian Kopulande Comes to His Aid By Staff Reporter Lusaka – June 21, 2026Top Alliance leader Sebastian Kopulande has issued a sharp rebuke against Economic Front president Wynter Kabimba, urging him to desist from using the late President Edgar Lungu as a blunt instrument to launch personal attacks […]