The Luapula Province Chiefs Council has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people. In a message of condolences issued on behalf of the council, Chairperson Chief Chisunka has described the late traditional leader as a courageous and dedicated custodian of culture who served his people with distinction. […]
Police in Chipata District of Eastern Province have launched a manhunt for a 40-year-old man accused of having carnal knowledge of his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Eastern Province Police Commissioner, Robertson Mweemba, has confirmed the incident to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS). Mr Mweemba says the incident was reported to Kapata Police Post on May […]
By BENEDICT TEMBO IN the glittering halls of Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, the spotlight fell on one of Zambia’s most influential sporting figures. Nazia Mussa, Technical Director of Mixed Martial Arts Zambia, was named the recipient of the 2026 Icons of Africa Awards (IOAA) Leadership and Governance Award, a recognition that underscores her unwavering […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
BY DORCAS CHIKONKOMENE POLITICAL analyst and historian Professor Biseck Phiri says the August 13 general election are likely to be peaceful despite isolated incidents of violence recorded during the campaign period. Speaking in an interview with Millennium Radio, Prof Phiri says cases of violence have involved members of the ruling United Party for National […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
THE National Child Rights Forum (NCRF), a coalition of more than 22 organisations dedicated to child protection in Zambia, is concerned by the accident in North-Western Province where 31 pupils of Ikelenge Boarding School sustained injuries after being spilled from an overloaded truck. NCRF coordinator Sheikh Yussuf Ayami says transporting children in unsafe and […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
ZAMBIA’S economy recorded encouraging progress in May, with key economic indicators pointing to improved stability and resilience, Kelvin Chisanga has said. Mr Chisanga, an economist, says inflation declined to 6.6 percent during the month, largely driven by increased food supplies from the ongoing harvest season. The development has helped ease pressure on household budgets […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Nicholas Phiri, says he is hopeful that the succession process within the Mpezeni Royal Establishment would provide a positive example of an orderly transition of traditional leadership. Mr Phiri notes that there are currently more than 56 succession disputes involving traditional […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
WARREN MWAMBAZI DEFENDS HIS UPND ADOPTION AS PARTY PETITIONS IN COURT By Justina Matandiko Former Bwana Mkubwa Independent Member of Parliament Warren Mwambazi has defended his decision to contest the 2026 general elections on the UPND ticket, saying the move is aimed at accelerating development in the constituency. Mr. Mwambazi explains that serving as an […]
🇿🇲 EXPLAINER | Why Zambia Wants to Buy Back US$1.36 Billion of Its Debt Zambia is attempting something few countries emerging from a debt crisis are able to do so quickly: buy back part of its debt before it falls due. Last week, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning announced plans to repurchase more […]
Independents Withdrawing Will Remain on the Ballot-Isaac Mwanza Withdrawal only possible before close of nominations-Mwanza … Governance activist says candidates remain in race after nominations close By EMV Reporter Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that candidates in an election cannot withdraw from the race after the close of nominations. In a statement issued on […]
