MAKENI CONSTITUENCY REJECTS MARK SIMUUWE’S CANDIDACY The recent primary elections in Makeni Constituency have revealed a stark divergence in electoral preference, with Robinson Kambeu emerging as the clear victor over Mark Simuuwe and Evans Kaliko. Results show that Simuuwe failed to capture the imagination or mobilize the electorate effectively, even falling behind his fellow contender, […]

Elections: Why Mundubile And Kalaba Merge Is Unlikely …….Kalaba came third behind late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu of the Patriotic Front. Can Kalaba agree to be running mate to Mundubile?…….. At this point, political parties with considerably size of following (supporters) are likely not willing to join any alliance at the moment. For instance, Brian […]

THE LAMP IS BM8 AND TONSE SYMBOL! The BM8/ECL Movement wishes to reaffirm to the people of Zambia that our mission to rescue this Country from economic hardship, broken promises and growing suffering remains firmly on course. The decision to stand on the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) as the new Special […]

🇿🇲 MORNING WIRE | Electoral Timelines Shift as Economy Stabilises and Opposition Realigns Zambia opens the weekend with movement across three critical fronts shaping the 2026 election environment: electoral administration, opposition realignment, and economic credibility. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has adjusted key nomination timelines just days before formal candidate filings begin, while opposition […]

“My Children Hated School Totally Until I Used This Strategy That Changed Their Attitude. ” Namwala Parent Shares My name is Margaret, a parent from Namwala, Zambia, and I want to share my story to encourage parents struggling with stubborn children who completely refuse school. For a long time, my children hated going to school. […]

Chile One MrZambia’s manager, Liswani Jay, has expressed concern that Zambia’s entertainment industry is still largely centered in Lusaka, but believes the future of music growth lies in reaching audiences beyond the capital. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Liswani noted that most opportunities such as sponsorships, media coverage, interviews, and major events are […]

Zambian rapper Rachel Mwewa, popularly known as Xaven, has highlighted that she will not involve herself in the Kanina Kandalama and Brisky rap beef, stating that her focus is beyond local competition and now aimed at the international stage. Speaking during an interview on the Kenny T One on One Podcast, Xaven addressed the ongoing […]

Zambia’s amended 2026 Annual Borrowing Plan (ABP) has introduced new instruments and altered risk profiles within the domestic debt portfolio. This has sparked concerns among analysts over inflationary pressures and private sector growth. Economist Alinaswe Simfukwe warned that government’s increased reliance on domestic borrowing to finance the K34.5 billion fiscal framework could heighten inflation risks. […]

The Zambia Chamber of Mines has commended Mopani Copper Mines PLC and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) for securing four out of the available 21 trophies at the just ended 14th International Mines Rescue Competition (IMRC) 2026 Zambia. Mopani’s Mufulira Mine Rescue team won the second overall best award after Coal India Limited who were the overall winners of the IMRC 2026 Zambia, while Canada’s Glencore Kidd Mine secured […]

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has clarified that the increase in polling stations for the 2026 General Election does not mean new voting centres have been created through delimitation. Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the rise from 12,152 polling stations in 2021 to 13,529 for 2026 is due to more voters being assigned […]