Ballot Papers Arrive in Mansa Ahead of Lwingishi by-Election
Ballot papers have arrived in Mansa ahead of Thursday’s, November 5, by-election, with stakeholders verifying...
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Court Orders Binwell Mpundus Sureties to Appear before It
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered that an incarcerated surety for former Nkana Member of...
K5m is lost as the tourism ministry fails to register mortgages
According to official government reports, the Ministry
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HH’s action on AG’s corruption findings should speak louder than words – ADEG
Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation (ADEG) has
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Crime & Courts
Court Orders Binwell Mpundu’s Sureties to Appear before It
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered that an incarcerated surety for former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu be brought before court tomorrow to explain the accused’s continued absence. Magistrate Webster Milumbe made the order after the court was informed that Mr. Fube, one of…
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Crime & Courts
PF Secretary-General, Nakacinda, has case to answer —Court
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found Patriotic Front (PF) faction Secretary-General, Raphael Nakacinda, with a case to answer in a matter in which he is accused of making claims that the Government was committing genocide by importing maize and mealie-meal allegedly contaminated with aflatoxins. ZNBC…
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Lifestyle
35 officers above 60 years fail to retire, pocket K3m in salaries – AG
According to official Government data contained in
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Agriculture
How much of K34 billion lent to the agric sector in 5 years went to Small-holder farmers?-Dr Kayula
Agriculture expert Dr. Frank Kayula has questioned
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Politics
Vice president Nalumango calls for stronger global collaboration to strengthen child nutrition
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called for stronger global partnerships, increased investment in research and innovation, and sustainable financing to strengthen school meal programmes and improve child nutrition. Nalumango, who represented President Hakainde Hichilema at the official opening of the 2026 Global Child Nutrition Forum…
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Crime & Courts
Nakacinda Found with Case to Answer in Sedition Case
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found Patriotic Front Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda with a case to answer in a charge of seditious practices over remarks he allegedly made about contaminated maize and mealie-meal. Mr. Nakacinda is accused of making the remarks during a broadcast on…
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Politics
Ballot Papers Arrive in Mansa Ahead of Lwingishi by-Election
Ballot papers have arrived in Mansa ahead of Thursday’s, November 5, by-election, with stakeholders verifying the ballots received. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says all is set for the by-election, with the deployment of poll staff to the ten polling stations expected to take…
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Business
Lobito Rail Project to Drive Industrialisation, Job Creation – Hh
President Hakainde Hichilema says the Zambia-Lobito Rail Project is a visionary initiative that will unlock trade, promote industrialisation and strengthen economic integration across Africa. Speaking during a courtesy call by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) President and Chief Executive Officer Samaila Zubairu at State House, President…
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Business
Moody’s Upgrades Zambia’s Credit Rating
Zambia’s international credit standing has received a boost following an upgrade by Moody’s Ratings, which has moved the country’s sovereign credit rating from Caa2 to Caa1, with a positive outlook. The upgrade, announced on 30 October 2026, reflects improvements in the country’s government debt trajectory…
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Politics
Chief Justice Opens Training Ahead of Digital Court System Rollout
Chief Justice Mumba Malila has officially opened a Training of Trainers Workshop for the Judiciary’s Electronic Case Management System, as the institution moves to replace paper-based court administration with digital operations. The nationwide system is expected to improve access to justice by reducing delays, preventing…
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Zambia
Zambian govt vows to protect people with albinism
Government will not tolerate any form of violence, abduction, trafficking, mutilation or killing of persons with albinism, Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Beauty Undi-Phiri has warned. Undi-Phiri said beliefs that body parts of persons with albinism could bring wealth, power or good fortune were false, inhumane…
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Business
E-mobility company reportedly secures grant for EV charging hubs
Donmac e-Mobility Zambia, says it has secured a €268,500 grant to establish 42 electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across Zambia’s major transport corridors. It is claimed that the project would be matched by an equal contribution from the company, bringing the total investment to €537,000…
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Business
Kwacha loses 3.4 percent in October as pressure mounts
The Kwacha depreciated by 3.4 percent against the United States dollar in October, closing the month at K20.37, with Access Bank Group warning that the local currency could weaken further to K21 in November. The bank attributed the depreciation to reduced foreign exchange supply, increased…
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ECZ Urges Poll Staff to Uphold Professionalism Ahead of Mbeta Ward by-Election
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged poll staff for the Mbeta Ward local...
Kalaba Agrees with Nalumango, Says Opposition May Lose 2031 Elections
Citizens First President Harry Kalaba has agreed with Vice-President Mutale Nalumango’s statement in Parliament that...
Zambia goes global on green agenda
PRISCILLA MWILA Lusaka ZAMBIA has secured two key leadership positions in the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), having been elected vice-president of the assembly and vice-chairperson of the council for the 2027–2028 term. The appointments give Zambia a greater role in shaping the strategic direction…
Zambia moves up credit rating ladder after default
Zambia’s sovereign credit rating has been upgraded by Moody’s Ratings from Caa2 to Caa1, reflecting improvements in the country’s debt position following its 2020 default. The ratings agency has also maintained a positive outlook, signalling the possibility of further upgrades if Government sustains its fiscal…
Aipac Wants 2027 Budget to Drive Production
Think tank calls for increased investment in agriculture, manufacturing, energy security and climate resilience to...
Government courts private sector investment in power sector
CONRAD MWANGO Lusaka GOVERNMENT is counting on private sector investment to help Zambia achieve its target of generating 10,000 megawatts of electricity by 2031, Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati has said. Mr Mutati urged investors to engage Government whenever they encounter obstacles that…
Zambian Football Legend Fred Mwila Dies Aged 80
Zambian football legend Fred Mwila has died at the age of 80, leaving behind a...
Zambian Football Legend Fred Mwila Dies Aged 80
Zambian football legend Fred Mwila has died at the age of 80, leaving behind a rich legacy in the country’s football history. A family source has told Diamond Sports that Mwila died at Maina Soko Military Hospital in Lusaka on Monday morning, after suffering a…
FAZ Fines POWER DYNAMOS and NKANA K200,000
The Football Association of Zambia –FAZ- has fined POWER DYNAMOS and NKANA...
Sampa The Great – Canary Official Visualizer
Sampa The Great is giving fans more reasons to revisit her latest album, “Nu Zamrock,” with the arrival of the visualizer for “Canary.” The release extends the album’s rollout, bringing additional visual attention to a project that celebrates Zambia’s musical identity through Sampa’s contemporary artistic…
Neo – Deceiver Video
The King of Hearts, Neo Slayer, is back with a new music video for his latest release, “Deceiver,” a deeply emotional record about giving love another chance only to experience an even more painful betrayal. The song captures the disappointment of someone who believed they…
Chester Mp – Wa Wrong Video
Multi-award-winning Zambian artist Chester has released a new music video for his latest single, “Wa Wrong,” a record that explores the complicated side of falling in love with someone who may not be good for you. The song touches on how emotions can sometimes overpower…