Government has pledged support towards the establishment of a cassava processing plant in Chief Chibwika’s Chiefdom in Mwinilunga District of North-Western Province. The project is aimed at boosting rural industrialisation and creating employment opportunities. Speaking during a gala dinner organised by the Chief Chibwika Trustee Fundraising Committee, Special Assistant and Advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema for […]

The construction of the ultra-modern Soloboni Secondary School in Kafue District, being undertaken at a total cost of K19.6 Million is nearing completion. Kafue District Commissioner, Maurice Hikapulwe, who toured the construction site, expressed satisfaction with the progress made on the project. ZANIS reports that speaking during the tour, Mr Hikapulwe said once completed, the […]

Ministry of Local 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 leadership before the […]

By BARNABAS ZULU THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has directed Hot FM to immediately stop airing the political campaign song “BM8 na MZ8 Bengile” in its current form, on grounds that it allegedly contains inflammatory and unverified political content with the potential of causing tension in the country. Webster Malido, the IBA Director-General says […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…says unless disqualified by the court, explains that those independent parliamentary candidates who successfully filed their nominations cannot withdraw and will therefore be on the ballot rendering claims of unopposed MPs unattainable, null and void THERE are no parliamentary or local government candidates who have gone unopposed because those claiming that they have withdrawn […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…as jealous former husband’s axe lands on his former 24, year-old wife instead of the targeted ex-spouse in a bush rendezvous. By NATION REPORTER A 24-YEAR-OLD woman of Chasefu District in Eastern Province died instantly after she was allegedly struck on the head with an axe by her ex-husband who had […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ZAMBIA launched a $600 million debt-for-energy conversion initiative, backed by a concessional loan from the African Development Bank. The government said it opened a tender offer to repurchase $1.36 billion in Fixed Rate Step-Up Amortizing Notes due in 2053. The move marks a step forward after Zambia completed its sovereign debt restructuring in 2024. According […]

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the pump price of petrol but reduced prices for diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 for June 2026. ERB announced the revised national uniform pump prices Sunday, effective at midnight May 31, 2026, until the next review. Petrol stays at K27.15 per liter. Diesel drops K1.88 to K32.11 per […]

I’m not bitter, Mathew Mohan rebuts social media claims RENOWNED Kabwe-based businessman Mathew Mohan has dismissed allegations that he is bitter after being left out by the UPND and has since shifted to support the opposition. The claims, circulating on social media, allege that Mohan turned against the ruling party after being overlooked in the […]

Mundubile promises to create 300, 000 jobs in agric sector within two years NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has promised that if elected President on August 13, he will within two years, create 300, 000 jobs in the agriculture sector, alone. And Mundubile has been quoted by the News Diggers as having accused the UPND […]