By RABECCA LUNGU DAKA THE Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Cross Border Traders Association says inequality and weak support for small businesses in Zambia are driving tension between local traders and foreign operators. ‎Executive Director Jacob Makambwe noted that many Zambian SMEs are struggling to compete because they lack the scale and organisational […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By RABECCA LUNGU DAKA ‎THE Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has urged political parties and candidates to shift toward issue-based campaigns ahead of the August 13, 2026 general elections. ‎ICOZ President Bishop David Masupa says the country needs a new approach to electioneering that prioritizes developmental issues and meaningful national dialogue. ‎He notes that […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE A ZIMBABWEAN student who worked as a part-time lecturer has pleaded guilty to engaging in work in Zambia without a work permit. Before Magistrate Nthandose Chabala was Tonderai Takunda Mutya, 26, a student, who was charged with one count of engaging in work when he worked as a part-time lecturer at […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema condemned the attempted disruption of former MP Gary Nkombo’s nomination filing and ordered law enforcement to arrest those responsible. Hichilema said Wednesday that scenes of individuals trying to prevent the lawful filing of nominations were “unacceptable, undemocratic, and a direct violation of the rule of law.” “I therefore expect law enforcement agencies […]

VIOLENCE erupted Wednesday at Mumbwa Town Council as two UPND candidates sought to file nominations for Mumbwa Central. Witnesses said Hamatala, one of two UPND candidates issued adoption certificates, attempted to enter Mumbwa Civic Centre to file his papers while Clarence Chisuku was already inside filing for the same seat. The Electoral Commission of Zambia […]

FORMER Mazabuka Central MP Garry Nkombo filed nomination papers Wednesday as an independent candidate and condemned an attack on him at Mazabuka Civic Centre. Nkombo said a man wearing UPND regalia attacked him and tore his shirt as he entered the centre to file. He said other men, some with covered faces, also assaulted him […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | ECZ Extends Nominations After Candidates Report Lost Voter’s Cards The Electoral Commission of Zambia has extended the nomination period for aspiring parliamentary and mayoral candidates in a late adjustment that reflects the growing administrative pressures surrounding Zambia’s fast-approaching August 13 general elections. In a statement issued last evening, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer […]

 EDITORIAL | Grief Cannot Become a Manifesto The official entry of Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu into the presidential race should have marked a turning point for the opposition. For months, many within the broader opposition space argued that fragmentation was weakening their ability to mount a serious challenge against the ruling United Party […]

BREAKING NEWS KAMBWILI MAKES A RETURN TO ROAN CONSTITUENCY Scheduled to file in his nominations tomorrow under the CF party… Politics have reached climax as former Roan member of Parliament Hon Chishimba kambwili decides to return to his constituency and hopes to represent the people of Roan. Yesterday during his press conference held in Lusaka […]

No police officer will stop us, we’ll campaign in every corner of Zambia, declares Makebi NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress —NRPUP presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile’s running mate, Makebi Zulu says he and president shall go to every corner of Zambia and campaign vowing that no Police officer will be abused to stop them. […]