Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia says as the country prepares for the August 2026 general elections next month, journalists have an important responsibility to provide citizens with accurate, timely and impartial information to enable them make informed…
The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has expressed concern over what it describes as an increasing promotion of homosexuality among young people, saying the practice is contrary to Zambia’s cultural values and Christian beliefs. Speaking in an interview with to the media…
Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, says there has been a great improvement of the media landscape under President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration. Mr Kawana has attributed this to the peaceful environment created by President Hichilema in the…
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has pledged to increase investment in Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) to create jobs and boost fertiliser production if elected into government. Speaking during a campaign…
Government has declared a five-day period of national mourning in honor of former Vice-President, Guy Scott, who passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the age of 82. President Hakainde Hichilema has granted the late Dr Scott a state funeral in recognition of his…
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening evidence-based planning through the generation and use of reliable, localised demographic, social and economic data. Ministry of Finance and National Planning Permanent Secretary for Planning and Administration, Prudence…
UPND Chairperson for Elections Likando Mufalali says it is misplaced to suggest that President Hakainde Hichilema wants to extend presidential limits. Recently Political Analyst Dr Neo Simutanyi cautioned Zambians not fall into Zimbabwe’s trap of extending presidential terms from
SUNDAY Chanda says he did not intend to campaign for the Patriotic Front during President Hakainde Hichilema’s rally on Tuesday in Kanchibiya, arguing that his reference to PF was a “slip of the tongue”. Chanda, who is UPND Kanchibiya aspiring candidate, said his statement should
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu says the church should not use the pulpit to support aspiring candidates in the upcoming elections. Recently, Catholic Priest Fr Henry Kabuswe said people should denounce President Hakainde Hichilema when he tells “lies” that people from Sout
THE High Education Authority (HEA) says there is need to strengthen the verification of academic credentials to reduce the number of fake professors. And the Authority says during the second quarter of 2026, surveillance activities uncovered that institutions are operating outsid
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