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Politics
Hichilema pledges to use UN Human Rights Council seat to strengthen rights at home
President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to use Zambia’s seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights at home, bring the Council closer to citizens and amplify the voices of developing countries. Zambia was elected to…
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Lifestyle
For Orthodox Jews, Shabbat is Shabbat. From sunset on Friday until nightfall on Saturday, we refrain from the 39 categories of prohibited labour- Yehudah Ben David
BA SDA GATHER HERE 🤩: SABBATH IS SABBATH! Good morning, Zambia! You drive your car. You switch on the microwave. You speak into a microphone. You switch lights on and off, operate electronic devices, and still say you are observing the Sabbath. Well, perhaps that…
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Alick Bandas Trial to Start November 3
The State has confirmed before Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Mwandu Nakazwe that...
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Business
Expert calls for Ministry of Lands overhaul like ZAMMSA
LAND researcher Dr Priscilla Nsama has called
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Business
Housing Can Unlock Jobs, Investment
Affordable finance, local manufacturing and private capital seen as key to expanding homeownership and driving...
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Business
Zambia warned against unsustainable borrowing under new IMF programme
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has warned Government against accumulating unsustainable debt under the proposed US$1.5 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, urging authorities to direct any new borrowing towards productive investments. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CTPD Head of Advocacy…
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Business
IRH, ZCCM-IH renew commitment to scaling up performance at Mopani Copper Mines
International Resources Holding (IRH) and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) have reaffirmed their commitment to Mopani Copper Mines, with IRH maintaining its US$1.1 billion investment pledge to support the mine’s operations and development. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the two shareholders said they would…
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Technology
Techbytes: Google opens AI content detector to public
Google has made its SynthID Detector available globally, giving users a new way to check whether images, videos and audio files contain digital watermarks indicating they were generated using artificial intelligence (AI). The wider rollout, announced on October 7, 2026, expands access to the tool…
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Sport
Copper Queens beat Uganda 5-3 aggregate to reach Olympic third round
The Copper Queens revived their chances of making a third consecutive Olympic appearance after beating Uganda 4-1 in Ndola to advance to the third round of the qualifiers with a 5-3 aggregate victory. The victory sends the Copper Queens into the third round, where they…
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Zambia
Inomyalgia Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Relief
Inomyalgia refers to persistent muscle pain that lasts longer than typical post-activity soreness and may occur without a clear injury. Unlike temporary muscle aches that resolve within a few days, inomyalgia involves ongoing discomfort that can persist for weeks or months. It is not formally…
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Africa & World
Zimbabwe’s Mining Revenue Nears Us$10 Billion in Just Nine Months as Gold, Lithium and Platinum Drive a Massive Surge — the Country’s Mineral Wealth is Growing!
Reported a major increase in mineral revenue, generating approximately US$9.93 billion between January and September 2026, compared with around US$5 billion during the same period in 2025,
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Africa & World
Renaldo Gouws Blasts Ramaphosa over Reported Plan to Give 2.5 Million Hectares of State-Owned Land to Black Farmers — “Why are Farmers from Other Races Not Being Given the Same Opportunity?”
Africa’s land reform debate has come into the spotlight after a post by Renaldo Gouws criticised a reported government plan to allocate 2.5
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Health
Pope Leo Xiv Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful thoracic surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with doctors confirming...
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Politics
President Hichilema Thanks UN Members for Electing Zambia to Human Rights Council
President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN...
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Zambia
Zambia Gains International Padel Federation Recognition
Zambia has been officially admitted as a Class C member of the International Padel Federation...
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Politics
HH Thanks UN Member States For Electing Zambia To The United Nations Human Rights Council
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has thanked United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN...
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Zambia
KMB Set for Upgrade
Construction Works to upgrade Kitwe Main Bus Station have started. The World...
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Africa & World
Pope Leo Xiv Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful thoracic surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, with doctors confirming a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma following examination of tissue removed during the operation. According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, surgeons removed the lower lobe of…
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Politics
President Hichilema Thanks UN Members for Electing Zambia to Human Rights Council
President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN Human Rights Council, securing the highest number of votes among all candidates in this year’s election. Zambia received 177 votes out of 181 valid ballots cast during the UN General…
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Zambia
Ngambela Retires
Barotse Royal Establishment Ngambela, MUKELA MANYANDO, has retired from his position as...
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Business
ZCCM-IH share price shoots up by nearly 6%
According to the official Stockbrokers report for
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Sport
Copper Queens Through to Third Olympic Qualifying Round
Zambia’s Copper Queens have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic...
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Health
Health Ministry Begins Staff Realignment
The Ministry of Health says it has commenced a comprehensive institutional clean-up and operational realignment...
