By BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) Currency Directives that took effect on December 26, 2025 have reinforced the role of the Kwacha as the country’s principal medium of exchange by requiring all domestic transactions to be settled in local currency, according to the latest edition of Zambanker magazine. The publication, issued by […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

DAKAR – Senegal’s political debate over debt restructuring has taken a new turn after ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko signalled a softer position on the issue, ahead of renewed talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week. Sonko, who now serves as speaker of the National Assembly after his dismissal and a subsequent parliamentary […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

POLICE are searching for 29 inmates who escaped from Kapiri Mposhi Police Station in Central Province on June 13, 2026. Zambia Police Service spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said 33 inmates broke out of lawful custody. Four have since been recaptured. An immediate investigation has been launched to establish how the escape occurred. A dedicated intra-agency task […]

POLICE in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman for allegedly sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy with whom she cohabited for seven months. Southern Province Police Commissioner Moono Namalongo said the case was reported on June 16, 2026, by the boy’s 54-year-old father from Lukupa Village, Chief Mapanza. Namalongo said investigations show that between Nov 30, […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has arrived Choma, Southern Province, today ahead of a meeting with UPND adopted candidates and party officials. Speaking to residents, Hichilema thanked the people of Choma for their warm reception. He appealed for support ahead of the Aug 13, 2026, general elections as the UPND continues its focus on peace, unity and […]

GOVERNMENT has dismissed claims circulating on social media that certain musicians have been barred from performing at state functions. At a joint briefing in Lusaka, Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe and Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said no instruction had been issued to stop any musicians from attending […]

Economy broke down, Hichilema worked hard to rebuild it, says Nevers NEW Nation Party president and UPND Alliance partner president Nevers Mumba says the ruling alliance has a strong record to present to Zambians, arguing that the government inherited an economy that had been severely damaged and has worked steadily to restore it. Speaking in […]

Some may think he has been subdued by the rising popularity ofTonse PF-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate BrianMundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu, but he says no. Citizens First CF and Orange Alliance presidential candidateHarry Kalaba says he is in this election to win it. “I think so far you have not seen me have […]

The ruling party, United Party for National Development (UPND)has slapped 13 members with suspensions in Mazabuka Districtfor rallying behind independent candidate Gary Nkombo. According to the governing party’s Southern ProvinceChairperson Billard Makwembo these suspensions will run for aperiod of seven days. He says at the expiry of suspensions, the party will decidetheir fate, or even […]

Hichilema, don’t be afraid my dear elder brother, I’ll take good care of you when you’re former President – Mundubile NATIONAL Reconciliation Party of Unity and Progress (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has urged UPND members to remain calm and not sell their belongings or prepare to flee the Country if he wins the August […]