Businesses struggle to cope with K500 banknote
Retailers and other business operators across the […]
News
BoZ purchases only $25m of gold out of over $187m produced in Q1 2026
Illegal gold mining and trading in Zambia […]
CHINA’S ZERO-TARIFF POLICY TO IMPROVE TRADE
Zambia’s Ambassador to China, Ivan Zyuulu says Beijing’s zero-tariff policy will help African countries expand exports to China, improve Zambia’s trade balance, and support its economic growth and job creation through stronger economic engagement. CGTN reports that with effect from May 1st, this year to April 30, 2028 China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form […]
Miles Sampa withdraws from parliamentary contest.
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction president Miles Sampa has withdrawn from contesting the parliamentary election. Mr Sampa said the decision follows a High Court ruling and came after wider consultations with stakeholders. He cited a ruling by High Court judges C.C. Zulu and Mwila Kombe, delivered three weeks ago, three hours before the close of nominations, […]
Ex-Spy boss revealed to the public, Intelligence data he obtained while he was in charge of shushus, says Police
Ex-Spy boss revealed to the public, Intelligence data he obtained while he was in charge of shushus, says Police POLICE in Lusaka have recorded a Warn and Caution Statement from former intelligence chief Xavier Chungu for allegedly communicating classified information contrary to the State Security Act. According to a statement issued by Zambia Police Service […]
Drama king Miles Sampa withdraws as independent parliamentary candidate for Lima constituency
BRIEFING | Miles Sampa Pulls Out, PF Turns Focus to Presidential Race Patriotic Front faction leader Miles Sampa has formally withdrawn his candidacy for the newly created Lima Constituency, deepening uncertainty around the former ruling party’s participation in the 2026 General Election. In a statement issued Friday, Sampa confirmed that he had withdrawn from […]
“Trust Was Broken Repeatedly” — Makebi Zulu
“Trust Was Broken Repeatedly” — Makebi Zulu ….as Zambian Government legal team abandons central argument in the Supreme Court…. South Africa. 29 May 2026 The legal battle over the burial of former President Edgar Lungu has laid bare deep mistrust between the family and the Zambian government, with family spokesperson Makebi Zulu saying repeated breaches […]
“Where ubuntu applies, the interests of the grieving family in how they wish to bury their loved one must be given primary consideration” – South African Supreme Court of Appeal.
Ubuntu Protects Family Wishes, Not Government Control South Africa. 29 May 2026 The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa delivered one of the sharpest moments of today’s proceedings when it pushed back against the Zambian Government’s argument that the public standing of the deceased should override the burial wishes of the family. During submissions, […]
Govt proposed that President Hichilema was to be in the same room with Edgar Lungu’s body, for 40 minutes, Lungu family lawyer tells the South African Supreme Court of Appeal.
The Supreme Court today in South Africa heard how Mr Hakainde Hichilema wanted to spend 40 minutes with the b0dy of Edgar Chagwa Lungu without his family at the airport for a private mass with 4 of his people…The Edgar Lungu Family lawyer expressed concerns regarding Mr HH and the UPND government breeching the initial […]
BANGWE CALLS FOR CLASSROOM BLOCK AT KATOTA IN SERENJE’S MWESHE WARD
Citizens First (CF) parliamentary candidate for Nkundalila Constituency in Serenje, Bangwe Naviley Chisenga, has stressed the urgent need for the construction of a one-by-five classroom block in Katota area of Mweshe Ward to accommodate secondary school learners. Speaking when he addressed voters in the area, Bangwe explained this is because Katota is geographically marginalised, with […]
