Amid many relationships in Zambia and beyond, the growing expectation of “girlfriend allowance” is quietly reshaping the meaning of romance from mutuality to dependency. What was once viewed as occasional generosity between partners is increasingly becoming an expectation of modern dating, particularly among young people navigating economic hardship, social media pressures and changing ideas of […]

The Ministry of Health has disclosed that Zambia’s surveillance system recently detected a localised Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) alert from a 46-year-old female patient of Luanshya District on the Copperbelt Province. The patient was admitted and isolated on May 13th, 2026 at Roan Antelope Referral Hospital after presenting with symptoms consistent with haemorrhagic illness, including […]

Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, has officially launched a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Project aimed at promoting economic development, trade facilitation and responsible business along the Lobito Corridor. Speaking at the event, Mr Kabesha said the corridor is more than a transport route, but a strategic economic lifeline with potential to redefine […]

Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Kusobile Kamwambi, has urged the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) to take keen interest in the operations of community television and radio stations. Ms Kamwambi notes that community television and radio stations need government support to keep them afloat. She has observed that most rural community television and radio […]

Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Lawrence Mwanza has commended the Zambia Qualifications Authority for decentralising its outreach programmes and taking services closer to the people. Speaking during the ZAQA workshop in Ndola District, Mr Mwanza said the initiative of decentralisation demonstrates the government’s commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and citizen engagement. He said the sensitisation programmes will […]

FORMER Lusaka Central MP Mulambo Haimbe said he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming elections, pulling out of the race for the United Party for National Development ticket. Haimbe, who previously represented Lusaka Central, made the announcement in a social media post. (Mwebantu, Monday, 17th May, 2026)

FORMER Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe said she will not contest the Lusaka mayoral seat in the 2026 elections, citing a need to prioritize party unity and support for President Hakainde Hichilema. In a statement seen by Mwebantu, Nanyangwe said the decision followed “deep reflection, wide consultations and careful consideration.” She said she remained committed to […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia has disqualified United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia Party leader Charles Chanda from contesting the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Returning Officer Mwangala Zaloumis said Chanda’s nomination was rejected after the commission determined he was an undischarged bankrupt, based on advice and documents from the Office of the Official Receiver, including […]

SIPALO DEFENDS UPND MOVE, SAYS DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT Munali Constituency aspiring Member of Parliament Thomas Sipalo, popularly known as ‘Komboni President,’ has defended his decision to join the ruling UPND, saying meaningful development can only be achieved through cooperation with the government of the day. Speaking in a statement, Mr. Sipalo argued that […]

Built to Last: How the UPND’s 2026 Adoption Process Engineered a Party for the Next 100 Years By George N. Mtonga, MBA Great political parties are not sustained by charisma alone. They are built on systems — institutional structures that outlast individual leaders, survive electoral cycles, and renew themselves from the ground up. As Zambia […]