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MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Nicholas Phiri, says he is hopeful that the succession process within the Mpezeni Royal Establishment would provide a positive example of an orderly transition of traditional leadership. Mr Phiri notes that there are currently more than 56 succession disputes involving traditional […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ZAMBIA’S economy recorded encouraging progress in May, with key economic indicators pointing to improved stability and resilience, Kelvin Chisanga has said. Mr Chisanga, an economist, says inflation declined to 6.6 percent during the month, largely driven by increased food supplies from the ongoing harvest season. The development has helped ease pressure on household budgets […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

WARREN MWAMBAZI DEFENDS HIS UPND ADOPTION AS PARTY PETITIONS IN COURT By Justina Matandiko Former Bwana Mkubwa Independent Member of Parliament Warren Mwambazi has defended his decision to contest the 2026 general elections on the UPND ticket, saying the move is aimed at accelerating development in the constituency. Mr. Mwambazi explains that serving as an […]

🇿🇲 EXPLAINER | Why Zambia Wants to Buy Back US$1.36 Billion of Its Debt Zambia is attempting something few countries emerging from a debt crisis are able to do so quickly: buy back part of its debt before it falls due. Last week, the Ministry of Finance and National Planning announced plans to repurchase more […]

MUNDUBILE’S FIRST ACT OF BETRAYAL? Makebi Zulu and his supporters left out in the cold By Patrick Mukosha Brian Mundubile’s newly unveiled presidential campaign team has raised serious questions about his commitment to unity within the Tonse Alliance. A closer look at the appointments reveals a glaring omission: the apparent sidelining of Makebi Zulu and […]

Independents Withdrawing Will Remain on the Ballot-Isaac Mwanza Withdrawal only possible before close of nominations-Mwanza … Governance activist says candidates remain in race after nominations close By EMV Reporter Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that candidates in an election cannot withdraw from the race after the close of nominations. In a statement issued on […]

Why is Isaac Mwanza Querrying Dolika Banda’s Qualifications, here is What the Constitutional Court Stated; Grade 12 Certificate and its Equivalent The Constitutional Court ruled that a full Grade 12 School Certificate (or its direct academic equivalent) is a mandatory, non-negotiable minimum requirement to run for public offices like Member of Parliament or President The […]

How I Made My Husband Leave His Side Chic and Return to Our Family For nearly one year, my marriage was falling apart. My husband had become distant, secretive, and emotionally unavailable. He no longer spent quality time with me and our children, and he always seemed distracted. At first, I thought he was dealing […]

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging that it has banned political campaign songs from playing on broadcasting stations. In a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today, IBA Director General, Webster Malido, stated that the authority has no jurisdiction to ban songs in the country. Mr Malido indicated that […]

Chama, Zambia – May 31, 2026 – A 35-year-old farmer from Chama District in Eastern Province has died after suffering a snake bite while guarding his rice field in a Game Management Area, police have confirmed. The deceased has been identified as Dickson Sinyinza of Ng’anjo Chiwato Village in Chief Kambombo’s chiefdom. According to Eastern […]