Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
President Hakainde Hichilema says the government will continue building the Lutwazi, Mumbi and other dams in Petauke district to enhance the farming activities. President Hichilema noted that the government acknowledges that the district’s main activity is farming, hence the need
Government has intensified collaboration with the private sector to increase beef exports, create jobs and improve incomes for livestock farmers through the establishment of Local Participation Centres (LPCs). Speaking during an interview facilitated by the Public Private Dialogu
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Smart Zambia Institute, has rolled out electronic council services in local authorities as part of efforts to enhance efficiency, accountability and transparency in public service delivery. Solwezi Municipal Council Finance Director
Lungu to be buried if Mundubile wins August polls, reveals Mundubile NRPUP Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has revealed that he and running mate Makebi Zulu, have agreed to only lay to rest, President Edgar Lungu if the pair wins August 13 polls. Speaking during a rally in Chinsali of Muchinga Province this afternoon, Mundubile told […]
WE PROCEED RO PRINT BALLOT PAPERS EVEN AFTER CANDIDATE WITHDRAWALS The Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- says it has not received any official communication from the Democratic Union party presidential candidate withdrawing from the August 13, 2026 General Election. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer BROWN KASARO says the law is clear that even where a presidential […]
Iran, Oman move forward with Hormuz fee plan despite US objections – NYT Iran and US-allied Oman are moving forward with plans to collect payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite public US objections, The New York Times reported, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats familiar with the matter. According to the […]
Iran to receive $3 billion in frozen assets – Al Arabiya Iran will receive $3 billion of its frozen assets by the end of the week, while US and Iranian delegations are set to hold indirect talks in Qatar on Wednesday, Al Arabiya reported citing unnamed sources. According to the report, Wednesday’s talks will be […]
Russia Declares Temporary No-Fly Zone, Strengthens Moscow Air Defenses After Major Ukrainian Drone Attack Russian authorities have announced temporary flight restrictions over parts of southern and western Moscow, as well as the neighboring Tula and Kaluga regions, following a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack. The move comes after Ukraine reportedly launched more than 400 drones during […]
U.S.-Iran Talks Confirmed as “Indirect Talks” With No Face-to-Face Meeting Qatar has officially confirmed that the latest negotiations between the United States and Iran are being conducted as “Indirect Talks,” with no direct face-to-face meeting between the two sides. According to the Qatari Foreign Ministry, the U.S. delegation, led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, […]
…as the three-time former Kalomo UPND law maker says ‘bad’ Members of Parliament can make Zambia ungovernable through poor legislation and weak oversight. By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIANS should avoid euphoria voting but should elect principled and competent leaders to Parliament and safeguard the democratic gains the country has so far made since the re-introduction of […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
