Mental health cases in Zambia are rapidly increasing due to factors such as alcohol and substance abuse, debt, gambling, relationship problems, and the pressure of living beyond one’s financial means. According to Dr Gabriel Lungu, men are particularly vulnerable because many are taught to suppress emotions and “be strong,” leading to higher suicide fatality rates […]

Zambia’s reigning Sportswoman of the Year has officially been unveiled as a brand ambassador for Castlebet Zambia ahead of her upcoming Professional Fighters League(PFL) Africa bout in Lagos, Nigeria. Miracle Chipito heads into the PFL Africa event carrying strong momentum following her rise on the international MMA scene through the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation […]

Being labelled a “one-minute man” can undermine a man’s confidence and may contribute to a cycle of low self-esteem, shame, and the linking of male masculinity to sexual performance. Male masculinity is often connected to sexual performance. This connection can be influenced by both biology and culture. For many men, it is not accidental but […]

Across many homes in Zambia, rising financial pressure is challenging the long-held expectation that men must be the sole providers. This shift is turning relationships into silent battles over money and survival. In Zambia, there are two main types of marriage: customary and statutory. Each has different requirements for both contracting and dissolving the union, […]

Zambia’s Ambassador to China, Ivan Zyuulu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting investment, value addition, industrialization, and economic diversification as key pillars for accelerating sustainable economic growth. Ambassador Zyuulu made the remarks during a meeting with representatives of China Pingmei Shenma Holding Group at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Beijing. The […]

230 Views President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Major General (Retired) Vincent Mukanda as the Vice Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) as country gears up for the forthcoming general election. Meanwhile, Zevyanji Sinkala has been sworn in as Commissioner. The Ministry of Information confirmed the development which took place this morning at […]

274 Views The United Party for National Development (UPND) Chairman of Elections and Campaigns Likando Mufalali has advised aspiring candidates and members of party that primary election results or candidate rankings do not automatically translate into adoption by the party. In a memo dated 13th May 2026, Mufalali stated that the party’s National Management Committee […]

326 Views …William Banda Wants Mulambo Haimbe Out The ruling UPND has warned party members against celebrating victories in the ongoing primary adoption rankings, insisting that the final decision on who will contest in the 2026 general elections rests with the National Management Committee (NMC). The development comes amid growing tension and internal fights within […]

1,967 Views Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday morning hosted Donald Trump with full state honours during a high-profile welcome ceremony held outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing. Trump’s arrival marks the first visit by a sitting United States President to China in almost nine years, reviving one of the world’s […]

477 Views STATEMENT OF GRATITUDE I wish to convey my profound gratitude to the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, for the confidence and trust he placed in me during my tenure as Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security. Serving in this important portfolio has been one of the greatest honours of […]