By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka Zambia has launched a major 15-year plan to improve its electricity system. The main goal is to make power more reliable, reduce blackouts, and expand electricity access across the country. But what makes this project special is how it is being funded. Turning Debt Savings into Electricity Investment Zambia previously owed […]

Organized People’s Party (OPP) President Dr. Brian Mushimba has claimed that the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) is in “panic mode” as Zambia heads towards the 2026 General Elections. Speaking during an interview on KBN TV on Friday morning, Dr. Mushimba argued that President Hakainde Hichilema and senior UPND officials would not be […]

Your kidneys work around the clock to remove waste, balance fluids, regulate blood pressure, and keep your body functioning properly. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly damage these vital organs through everyday habits that seem harmless. Kidney disease often develops silently, with symptoms appearing only after significant damage has already occurred. The good news is that making […]

Former Defence Minister and businessman Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that he has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Elections. In a public statement released on Friday morning, GBM clarified that he has not made any recent political pronouncements or endorsed any presidential candidate, […]

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has reminded all broadcasting stations in Zambia to verify information before airing it, following the circulation of false reports regarding the alleged death of Alex Mulyokela. In a press statement issued on Friday, June 19, 2026, the Authority expressed concern that some broadcasters aired inaccurate reports without first confirming the […]

LUSAKA – Poor People’s Party (PPP) President Alex Mulyokela has laughed off false reports that circulated on social media on Thursday afternoon claiming that he had died. The rumours quickly spread across several social media platforms, prompting concern among members of the public and political supporters before they were dismissed as false. In a video […]

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE THIRTEEN suspects have been arraigned before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on various allegations including assault on a police officer, theft and criminal trespass in relation to the incidents of June 5, 2026 following a memorial service in honour of the late former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu in Chawama Township. The suspects […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

STATE House says it is becoming difficult to engage in productive policy debate with opposition political groupings due to shifting positions and unclear messages. Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said in a press statement issued Thursday that some pronouncements come from individuals who held senior positions in the previous administration but failed to implement similar […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, says it will introduce an official campaign timetable for all presidential candidates to bring order to campaigns ahead of the Aug 13, 2026, general election. Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said in a statement Thursday the commission was concerned about a lack of order in how candidates are conducting […]

Analysis By Professor Lubinda Haabazoka Foreign exchange reserves (often called forex reserves) are one of the most important indicators of a country’s financial strength and external stability. They represent the stock of foreign currency assets held by a country’s central bank to support its currency and meet international payment obligations. For Zambia, recent reports indicate […]