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OVER 100 ZAMBIANS LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA WANT TO RETRUN HOME More than 100 Zambian nationals living in South Africa have expressed interest in returning home, amid attacks targeting some foreign nationals, prompting government to intensify efforts to facilitate their voluntary repatriation. Permanent Secretary for International Relations and Cooperation, Etambuyu Gundersen, says the repatriation programme […]

Don’t underestimate how undemocratic UPND is – Aka By Mubanga Mubanga Veteran politician Akashambatwa Mbekusita Lewanika says nobody should underestimate how undemocratic the UPND regime is. In an interview with Daily Revelation on Saturday, regarding the decision by the Zambia Police to stop the Tonse Pamodzi alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile from holding his rally […]

Five senior specialists from the 26th Chinese Medical Aid Team to Zambia have been awarded Outstanding Physician Certificates by the Ministry of Health, after a year of clinical service that government officials say has permanently closed critical gaps in the country’s health system. Health Permanent Secretary Kennedy Lishimpi presented the certificates on Tuesday to team […]

Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Kelvin Mambwe says Government is encouraged by the progress being recorded under the Catch-Up Programme, which is helping learners in schools acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Dr Mambwe notes that Zambia has drawn valuable lessons from India’s education system, particularly the Catch-Up programme which has contributed to improving learning […]

Supreme Court of Appeal to Deliver Judgment in Edgar Lungu Burial Dispute By Fredrick Banda The Supreme Court of Appeal is tomorrow, 23 June 2026, expected to deliver its long-awaited judgment in the matter concerning the burial of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The case arises from a dispute between the Government of Zambia and […]

Zambia News and Information Services ZANIS has pledged continued media support to the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in efforts aimed at combating drug and substance abuse through public education and awareness. ZANIS Director Loyce Saili made the commitment when she visited the DEC exhibition stand during the Africa Public Service Day commemorations at East Park […]

By BARNABAS ZULU THE UPND Alliance’s 2026 manifesto provides a clear roadmap for transforming the country from economic stability to prosperity through job creation, skills development and private sector growth, Leonard Hikaumba has said. Mr Hikaumba, the vice president of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), a member of the UPND Alliance says the […]

ECONOMIC Front president Wynter Kabimba says he believes the United Party for National Development (UPND) will emerge victorious in the August 13 general election because of its well-known development agenda. And Mr Kabimba says Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance leader Brian Mundubile, who is standing on the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity ticket, is the reincarnation […]

An Advocate for persons with special needs is calling on government to build dedicated learning centres so persons with special needs are not left out. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Milimo Habulembe said, since the introduction of the free education policy, more than 13 thousand pupils with special needs have returned to school. […]

By Patricia Mbewe A 36-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a fight with his estranged wife at mthilamsembe compound in Chipata District. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba says the incident occurred on Friday, 20th june, 2026 and was reported to Chipata Central Police station yesterday by the victim’s friend Johannes Tembo, who […]