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President-elect Hakainde Hichilema is set to be sworn in as President of Zambia on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following the expiry of the constitutional period for filing a petition challenging the presidential election results. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has confirmed that the presidential inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema will proceed after the seven-day period […]

Zambian economist Kelvin Chisanga has called on Government to strengthen its monitoring of local content policies in the mining sector, warning that mining expansion must translate into genuine opportunities for Zambian businesses rather than concentrating major contracts among a small number of established companies. In an analysis titled “Government Should Strongly Monitor Closely on Local […]

Legendary Zambian musician DaNNY Kaya has celebrated his daughter Niza as she turned 21, reflecting on the journey of fatherhood and thanking God for the blessing of her life. DaNNY Kaya shared the heartfelt birthday message on his social media, revealing that 21 years ago, God blessed him and his wife with a baby girl […]

A newborn’s first cry is often one of the most anticipated moments after delivery, but not crying immediately does not always mean something is wrong. Some babies begin breathing quietly or need a little time and assistance to adjust to life outside the womb. Immediately after birth, medical staff assess the baby’s breathing, heart rate, […]

Caritas Zambia has indicated that the abrupt […]

A coalition of youth-led civil society organizations have raised concerns over the temporary closure of Zambia’s superior courts during ongoing security operations, warning that the move could undermine access to justice following the 2026 General Election. In a joint statement, Fight Inequality Alliance Zambia National Coordinator, Mr. Mputa Ngalande said the nationwide suspension of court […]

Zambian musician Mumba Yachi has called for greater efforts to preserve traditional music saying the country’s cultural sounds are an important part of its identity and uniqueness. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka star Yachi says traditional music should remain visible in the modern entertainment industry through the use of local languages, traditional instruments and […]

CHINA WARNS US AGAINST INTERFERING IN IRAN COOPERATION China has issued a strong warning to the United States, urging Washington not to interfere in Beijing’s cooperation with Iran. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China’s cooperation with Tehran is conducted strictly “within the framework of international law.” He warned that any attempt to interfere […]

Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Military Cargo in Port of Yuzhny 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces struck two cargo vessels carrying military supplies to Ukraine at the port of Yuzhny, along with four warehouses containing military equipment belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the ministry, the strikes targeted facilities and shipments […]

79 Cyber crime suspects targeted to attack government systems including ECZ – DEC Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) investigations into 79 people recently apprehended in Lusaka, has revealed that suspects operated a clandestine digital laboratory to compromise the security, integrity and availability of strategic Government information systems. The systems targeted include those linked to the Electoral […]