Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
203 ViewsThe ruling party, the United Party for National Development (UPND) has been accused of paying opposition party candidates to withdraw from the general election set for 13 August. Former diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba says the ruling party is paying opposition party candidates to withdraw from the forthcoming general election so that UPND so that its […]
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock in Northern Province is currently conducting a fish ban on Lake Tanganyika. Northern Province Fisheries and Livestock Officer, Gethings Chisule, says the fish ban is aimed at facilitating the breeding of Kapenta and Buga Fish species on the lake. Mr Chisule revealed that after conducting studies, the department discovered […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
Hichilema knew I was sick and I knew I wasn’t running mate, Nevers confirms falling sick on nomination day PASTOR Nevers Mumba has told Daily Revelations newspaper’s Patson Chilemba that he felt dizzy on Friday last week, the day President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled his running mate, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango. Mumba confirms with Chilemba that he […]
…projects increased production of maize, rice, soybeans and wheat as agriculture rebounds from the worst drought in history to have hit the country By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA is poised for yet another bumper agricultural harvest, with Government projecting increased production volumes of key crops, including maize, rice, soybeans and wheat following another positive farming […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By KALUNGA MWAPE THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has dismissed reports alleging that it directed Millennium TV not to air an interview featuring former Intelligence chief and presidential candidate Xavier Chungu. IBA Director General Webster Malido says the authority has not issued any directive to any broadcasting station regarding programming linked to the interview. […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
The only ‘classified’ material Chungu disclosed is that change is coming – Sishuwa By Angela Moonga Historian Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa says he has listened to the whole one-hour interview involving former Intelligence chief Xavier Chungu with ThatZedPodcast, which has, however, been stopped from airing by the authorities as containing “classified material.” ThatZedPodcast had promised to […]
THE Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) said it detected 10 forged certificates among people seeking to run in the 2026 general elections. ECZ Executive Director Michael Chilala told reporters that the fake documents were found during physical verification of candidates’ qualifications between April 22 and May 22, 2026. Chilala said the number marks a significant […]
By SENIYA BANDA GOVERNANCE activist Gilbert Chisanga has called for strict adherence to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) campaign timetable, describing it as essential to ensuring peaceful and orderly political competition ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking in an interview, Mr. Chisanga says the timetable being developed through consultations between the ECZ […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By KALUNGA MWAPE THE Zambia Economic Hub for Entrepreneurship and Skills Training (ZEHEST) has urged Government to publicise all economic empowerment programmes to enhance citizen participation and transparency. ZEHEST Executive Director Clarence Muzyamba says Government has for some time been implementing various empowerment programmes, but many citizens remain unaware of the available opportunities. Mr. […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By Nelson Zulu The ruling UPND says the giving of double nomination certificates to candidates witnessed during filing in if nominations should not be interpreted as a sign of internal disputes within the party. UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has explained that such measures are sometimes necessary to address emerging issues during the nomination process. Mr. […]
