🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Hichilema Confirms Death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV President Hakainde Hichilema has confirmed the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, ending hours of speculation following widespread reports that the veteran traditional leader had died at the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) in Lusaka. Until the President’s statement, there had been no official confirmation […]

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Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that a candidate in an election cannot withdraw after the close of nominations. In a statement on Saturday, Mwanza explained that withdrawal is only possible between the filing of the nomination and before the close of nominations. He said Section 31(2) of the Electoral Process Act is very clear […]

The Ngoni speaking people’s traditional leader Paramount Chief Mpezeni has died, bringing to a close a reign that spanned more than four decades having ascended into power in 1982. Several reports within the Ngoni royal establishment confirmed that the traditional leader passed away at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka at approximately 04:00 hours this …

Government has applauded Simba New Materials Technology Company Limited of Jiangsu Province in China for donating solar mini-grid equipment worth US$350, 000 to Kaumbwe Constituency of Petauke district in Eastern province. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Ephraim Munshifwa noted that the donation marks an important milestone in complementing government efforts to enhance access to clean, […]

The Ministry of Health in Nakonde District of Muchinga Province has intensified surveillance and preventive measures at the border entry point to guard against the risk of Ebola, even as Zambia remains free of any confirmed case. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting at the District Health Office today, Nakonde District Director of Health Services, Philip […]

…as he attempted to buy 2 litres of petrol in Chipata but an alert fuel attendant spotted the counterfeit cash, as police in the region round up suspected cattle rustlers. By NATION REPORTER A 24-year-old man of Gash Township in Chipata, Eastern Province has been arrested for allegedly attempting to […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ZAMBIA’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) intercepted a public service bus on the Great North Road and arrested five people allegedly trafficking cannabis and codeine, the agency said Saturday. DEC Deputy Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere said officers acting on intelligence stopped the bus, registration AJF 503ZM, near Kasanda Police Station in Kabwe. The bus had […]

ZAMBIA’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has ordered Hot FM to stop airing the political campaign song “BM8 na MZ8 Bengile” in its current form, citing compliance concerns ahead of the 2026 general election. IBA Director-General Webster Malido said Thursday the authority reviewed the song under the IBA Act, Election Coverage Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. […]