Catholic Bishops in Zambia Disapprove Revised Bill on Constitutional Amendment, Call for “genuinely inclusive process”

They explain that the approach “mirrors past failed attempts such as the Mung’omba Commission and the National Constitutional Conference, where executive dominance and lack of inclusivity led to rejection.” Additionally, the Bishops say that the...

Zambia reaffirms support towards digital transformation in insurance sector

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the insurance sector as a way of enhancing efficiency, transparency and financial inclusion. Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says...

I can be President of Zambia before you win a council seat- Tayali mocks Sangwa

125 Views Chilufya Tayali Economic and Equity Party leader Chilufya Tayali says prominent lawyer John Sangwa cannot make a good politician, calling him naive. Responding to Sangwa’s letter indicating his readiness to serve the nation, Tayali says...

PUMA Energy launches Lusaka Deport Storage Capacity Expansion Project

Government has commended Puma Energy Zambia for being a leading marketer in the petroleum sub sector. Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Finance and Economy, Siazongo Siakalenge, says Puma has demonstrated a true partner by investing in the...

ENERGY MINISTER PRESENTS 2026 BUDGET PLAN TO THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE

This afternoon, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote presented a K2.5 billion policy statement to the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Water, chaired by Nkana MP Binwell Mpundu, outlining achievements from 2025 and priorities for 2026. In 2025, the...

I’m Ready to  be president of zambia-John Sangwa SC

I’m Ready to Serve-John Sangwa SC A Call to National Reflection Fellow Zambians, In recent months, many within and outside Zambia have urged me to enter politics and consider offering myself for public office. I am humbled by this confidence. But...

Children more vulnerable to online abuse, Lusaka DC

Lusaka District Commissioner, Rosa Kayuni says children are the most vulnerable members of the society that are exposed to online abuse. The District Commissioner cited cyber bullying, harmful content and even exploitation as some of the online...

Mposha reiterates Government’s commitment to safe mining activities

Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that all mining activities in Zambia strictly adhere to environmental laws and regulations to protect communities and natural resources...

Putting up roads across the country will help to boost the economy of Zambia, Milupi

Minister of Infrastructure and Urban Development Charles Milupi says putting up roads across the country will help to boost the economy of the country. The Minister observes that with the good road network in place more sectors will open up for...

Zambian Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Company Over Toxic Spill, Seek $220 Million in Damages

Zambian workers constructing a new $300 million copper smelter in Chingola, Zambia, a short drive from the Congolese border on top of some of the richest copper deposits in the world, on Dec. 13, 2006. AP Photo/Joseph Schatz Dozens of Zambian...

WE BOOK ZAMBIAN ARTISTS FOR SHOWS BUT THEY DON’T BOOK US – MALAWIAN SINGER TAY GRIN CALLS FOR RECIPROCITY

WE BOOK ZAMBIAN ARTISTS FOR SHOWS BUT THEY DON’T BOOK US – MALAWIAN SINGER TAY GRIN CALLS FOR RECIPROCITY TOP Malawian singer Tay Grin took to his socials to voice out an injustice he has observed. The singer said that despite Malawians giving...

Exercise Blue Lugwasho Delivers for Zambia Amid Drought

The people of southern and eastern Zambia have been hit the hardest by a severe drought that began almost two years ago, so military aircraft delivering 50-kilogram bags of maize brought much-needed relief. Zambia declared a national emergency in...

Zambia’s 6.4 percent expected economic growth rate achievable – EAZ

The Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) says the expected economic growth of 6.4 percent for Zambia is achievable if the targeted funds are spent according to the budget and wasteful spending is eliminated. EAZ President, Oswald Mungule, says the...

Experts call for urgent action on illegal mining after Kasungu tragedy

A tragic mining accident that claimed eight lives in Kasungu District on Tuesday has reignited urgent calls for the Malawian government to regulate and formalize illegal mining operations nationwide. The disaster occurred when an open-pit gold...

Zambia will continue to depend on power imports – GreenCo

AFRICA GreenCo says Zambia will continue to be dependent on imports of power from other countries within the region. Speaking during a panel discussion at the PwC Budget Bulletin, Tuesday, Africa GreenCo Head of Business Chikoma Kazunga said...

Construction of Ming’omba, Zambia’s largest copper mine, starts next year – Kobold CEO

KOBOLD Metals Chief Executive Officer Dr Kurt House says he is confident that the Ming’omba mine, once constructed, will be Zambia’s largest copper mine by a large margin. And President Hakainde Hichilema says the country is getting closer to...

The age and sex dynamics of heterosexual HIV transmission in Zambia: an HPTN 071 (PopART) phylogenetic and modelling study

The widespread rollout of HIV testing, antiretroviral treatment (ART), and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in combination prevention programmes has resulted in considerable declines in both AIDS deaths and new HIV infections (UNAIDS...

EAZ WARNS 2026 NATIONAL BUDGET RISKS DERAILMENT WITHOUT ENERGY INCLUSION AND OVERSIGHT REFORMS

EAZ WARNS 2026 NATIONAL BUDGET RISKS DERAILMENT WITHOUT ENERGY INCLUSION AND OVERSIGHT REFORMS The Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has warned that the 2026 national budget, though commendable, risks falling short if urgent reforms are not...

CELEBRATING REVEREND PAUL BWEMBYA MUSHINDO: A BEACON OF FAITH, CULTURE AND INDEPENDENCE IN ZAMBIA

CELEBRATING REVEREND PAUL BWEMBYA MUSHINDO: A BEACON OF FAITH, CULTURE AND INDEPENDENCE IN ZAMBIA …conducted the first bible translation from English to Bemba… Written by Hon Francis Robert Kapyanga MP, Mpika Constituency Member of Parliament...

Zambia and World Bank Launch $30 million project for refugee integration

Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security (MoHAIS), has launched the Zambia Refugee and Host Communities Project (ZRHCP) According to a statement issued to media by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security...