Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
An 80-year-old man of Lububa in Luampa District has emerged as a symbol of community-led conservation after securing more than 1,000 hectares of land for forest regeneration. Mr Mulele Masiye, working closely with traditional leaders has championed the protection of natural…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has validated the candidature of 40 nominated members of Parliament to the National Assembly under the Proportional Representation system. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis, who was Returning Officer, also declared the 40 nominated…
President Hakainde Hichilema has praised the United Nations Zambia for its partnership and support to Zambia during a period of economic and social challenges. President Hichilema has highlighted the UN’s role in supporting Zambia through difficult times since 2022, including…
The Eastern Province Planning Unit has embarked on a risk management technical backstopping exercise in five districts to strengthen the implementation of risk management at district level. Speaking during a visit to Sinda District, Eastern Province Planning Unit Planner Andrew…
Government is constructing the first school in Mufulira’s Musakashi area in Mufulira Central Constituency at a cost of K3 million through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Newly elected Mufulira Central Member of Parliament Elijah Biyete disclosed this when he inspected…
The Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) has forecast isolated rainfall over Northwestern, Southern, Western and Copperbelt Provinces, including the northern parts of Luapula and Northern Provinces. According to a weather alert issued by the ZMD, the forecast covers the…
Permanent Secretary for Administration in the Office of the Vice President, Lillian Kapusana has called on stakeholders to work towards ensuring the Grow Zambia agenda is prioritized in the Food and Nutrition agenda. Mrs Kapusana, who is also Deputy Chairperson for the…
Three African wild dogs have set a new record after travelling 4,126 kilometres across Southern Africa in an eight-month journey, the longest recorded dispersal by any African mammal. The findings, published in the journal Ecology, provide new evidence that wildlife corridors…
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe will represent President Hakainde Hichilema at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York. There he will deliver Zambia’s national statement and seek support for the Grow…
President Hakainde Hichilema will officially open the First Session of the 14th National Assembly on Friday, October 9, when he will set out the Government’s policy direction and priorities for 2026–2027. Clerk of the National Assembly Loveness Mayaka said the ceremonial…
