Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Lawyer Sakwiba Sikota has called for the immediate release of NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 others accused of treason and seditious practices, saying prosecutors have not completed investigations more than two weeks after…
WHEN President Hakainde Hichilema says, “together, with unity, discipline and hard smart work, let us Grow Zambia and build a better future for every citizen,” he is setting out a clear direction for the country. It is a call for Zambians to unite, remain disciplined and commit…
Traditional leaders in Kazungula District have pledged to support President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia Agenda by contributing to the 10,10,5,3,3,1,1,1 trajectory. Chief Sekute and Chief Mukuni of Kazungula District in Southern Province said government’s target of…
Stakeholders in Chama District of Eastern Province have expressed satisfaction with the ongoing verification of ballot papers and account forms used during the August 13, 2026 General Elections. The stakeholders participating in the exercise have commended the Electoral…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in Kaoma District has commenced the verification of Ballot Paper Account Forms for the National Assembly and local government elections held during the August 13, 2026 General Election. The two-day exercise is aimed at auditing and…
Zambia’s first indigenous Commander of the Zambia Air Force, Lieutenant General Peter Zuze (Retired) has died. Mourning the death of Lt. Gen Zuze, Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Haamaundu described him as a gallant airman who distinguished himself in the Air…
Former Vice-President Nevers Mumba’s resignation as President of the New Nation Party, and his withdrawal from active politics and the UPND Alliance Council of Presidents, has been received publicly as a personal decision framed around service and calling. Beneath that framing,…
The Independent Broadcasting authority (IBA) has called five broadcasting stations for compliance hearings, following its monitoring and regulatory assessment of the coverage of the 2026 general election. In a statement issued to the media IBA Director General Webster Malido…
Government, through the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) has distributed relief food to 247 households in Chovwe of Kalumbila District whose crops were destroyed by elephants earlier this year. Relief food is aimed at cushioning the affected households and reducing the…
Mufwashi Member of Parliament in Kasempa District, Brian Kakonkanya has called on elected leaders and other stakeholders to put aside political differences and work together to accelerate development and improve service delivery to the people. Mr Kakonkanya says MPs have a…
