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Top High-Paying Profession in Zambia in 2026: Why Cybersecurity Experts Are in High Demand

Top High-Paying Profession in Zambia in 2026: Why Cybersecurity Experts Are in High Demand

As Zambia continues to embrace digital transformation in banking, government services, mobile money, e-commerce, and telecommunications, one profession has rapidly risen to the top as one of the most in-demand and high-paying careers in 2026 — Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity professionals are now among the most sought-after experts in Zambia, with both public and private institutions urgently […]

UPPZ President Charles Chanda Reacts to ECZ Disqualification: “I’m Not Bankrupt, How Can Someone Worth K5 Billion Be Bankrupt?”

UPPZ President Charles Chanda Reacts to ECZ Disqualification: “I’m Not Bankrupt, How Can Someone Worth K5 Billion Be Bankrupt?”

United Party for Prosperous Zambia (UPPZ) President Charles Chanda has strongly reacted to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) decision to disqualify him from contesting in the August 13, 2026 General Election, insisting that he is not bankrupt. Speaking in response to the development, Chanda dismissed claims linked to his alleged financial status, questioning how […]

Love on Payroll: When Girlfriend allowances turn relationships transactional.

Love on Payroll: When Girlfriend allowances turn relationships transactional.

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 […]

ZAMBIA DETECTS LOCALISED VHF, PATIENT STABLE

ZAMBIA DETECTS LOCALISED VHF, PATIENT STABLE

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 LAUNCHES UNODC PROJECT

ATTORNEY GENERAL LAUNCHES UNODC PROJECT

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 […]