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Health
Nacala corridor, Japan’s strategic gateway into Southern Africa and what Zambia should demand, by Peter Chisabuka
Japan is increasingly turning its attention to the Nacala Corridor as a strategic economic gateway into Southern Africa, combining infrastructure development with access to minerals, agricultural markets, energy resources and regional trade. The corridor links the Mozambican port of Nacala on the Indian Ocean with…
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Sport
Chisi Mbewe To Coach U23 Chipolopolo
FAZ has appointed Red Arrows Coach, CHISI MBEWE as Zambia Under-23 men’s football Coach, as...
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Zambia
Zambia Commissions First Electronic Blasting System Plant and Reactivity Lab
Government has commissioned the country’s first Electronic Blasting System Assembling plant and...
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Technology
Zambia needs to invest in cyber security to combat cyber threats – expert
As Zambia increasingly shifts towards digital services
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Lifestyle
5 million tourist target not attainable under current conditions – Former Minister
Former Tourism Minister Jean Kapata has warned
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Business
Kwacha set for weekly loss as dollar demand outweighs supply
The Zambian Kwacha is on course for a weekly loss after weakening for a fourth consecutive trading session, as robust demand for United States dollars from corporates and importers continued to outstrip foreign exchange supply. According to Access Bank market commentary, the local currency depreciated…
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Business
High citizenship cost could fuel illegal immigration—expert warn
The reported increase in the cost of
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Business
Property owners now struggling to find tenants after USAID funding cut
Over a year since the cancellation of
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Business
GreenCo raises $21.5 million to expand regional power trading
Africa GreenCo says it has raised US$21.5 million in its latest funding round, including US$11.5 million from existing shareholders, strengthening the company’s capacity to trade electricity and support renewable power projects across Southern Africa. The third-close fundraising includes additional investment from the Private Infrastructure Development…
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Crime & Courts
Chipangali Ward Councillor Arrested for Forgery of a G12 Certificate
A 29-year-old Chipangali ward Councillor under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP has been detained by police in Chipata over allegations of forgery and uttering a false document in a case linked to the August 2026 general elections. Innocent Daka, of Nkoto…
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Crime & Courts
43 Nrpup Members Released after High Court Ruling
Forty-three people detained at Chelston Police Station since August 14th are now free after the Lusaka High Court ruled that their continued detention was not justified. Among those released is National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity-NRPUP official Joseph Kaseya, who was picked up together…
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Crime & Courts
Businessman Kasolo jailed seven years for trafficking 73.9kg cannabis
Businessman Henry Kasolo, who had been on the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) wanted list, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment with hard labour for trafficking 73.9 kilogrammes of cannabis. Kasolo, who was convicted on three counts, was sentenced on Thursday after the State failed…
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Health
Suspected Anthrax Outbreak Kills 40 Animals, Affects 11 People in Muchinga
The National Disaster Risk Management Division-DRMD has warned of suspected anthrax cases and environmental pollution reported in Muchinga Province. National Disaster Risk Management Division Senior Communications Officer Mathews Musukwa says suspected cases have been reported in Mpika, Lavushimanda and Shiwang’andu Districts, where about 40 animals…
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Crime & Courts
Drug Trafficker Kasolo Sentenced to 7 Years Imprisonment
The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has sentenced drug trafficker Henry Kasolo to seven years imprisonment with hard labour on each of three counts involving cannabis trafficking, unlawful importation of drugs and corrupt practices. Kasolo was convicted of trafficking 173.9 kilogrammes of cannabis, unlawfully importing 73.9 kilogrammes…
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Business
JCTR Warns High Cost of Living Could Worsen as El Niño Looms
The cost of living in Lusaka has continued to rise, with the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection—JCTR—reporting that its Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket increased to 12,000.94 Kwacha in August from 11,698.42 Kwacha in July, representing an increase of 302.52 Kwacha. The JCTR says the…
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Politics
ECZ Begins Process to Allocate 40 Proportional Representation Seats
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has begun the process of allocating the 40 new Proportional Representation seats in the National Assembly. The Commission yesterday held an orientation meeting with the two qualifying political parties, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity and the United…
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Crime & Courts
Nrpup Official Joseph Kaseya, and 42 Others Sue Attorney General over Detention
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity – NRPUP official Joseph Kaseya and 42 others have taken the Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha, to the Lusaka High Court, seeking their release from what they describe as unlawful detention at Chelston Police Station. Mr. Kaseya says his…
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Crime & Courts
10 Suspects Warned and Cautioned in Murder of Chaminuka CEO
A total of 10 suspects have been arrested and warned and cautioned in connection with the alleged murder of Chaminuka Lodge CEO, Stelios Sardanis. Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says significant progress has been made in the investigations, which are now at an…
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Crime & Courts
Mukandila challenges cancellation of NRC, passport in court
Detained Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestin Mukandila has filed a judicial review challenging the cancellation of his National Registration Card (NRC) and Zambian passport, arguing that the decision was unlawful and that he is a Zambian citizen by descent. Mukandila, who was born in Lubumbashi…
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Politics
Commander Tilo withdraws from UNZASU presidential race
The University of Zambia Students’ Union (UNZASU) presidential aspiring candidate Titus Chisha, popularly known as “Commander Tilo,” has withdrawn from the UNZASU presidential race. In a statement, Chisha said the decision was not made lightly and was due to circumstances beyond his control. “I understand…
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Business
Copper tipped to reach $15,000 per tonne this week
Report shows copper prices could break through US$15,000 for the first time as soon as this week, analysts say according to Reuters. This is as a result of investors positioning themselves for another round of US economic data and President Donald Trump keeps the market…
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Crime & Courts
Court Upholds FourYear Sentence for Former Infrastructure PS Mushota
Former Ministry of Infrastructure Permanent Secretary CHARLES MUSHOTA has lost the contest...
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Agriculture
As tons of tomatoes go to waste – Why is IDCs Kalene Fruit Processing Plant processing water instead of tomatoes & other fruits?
Kalene Hills Fruit Company Limited has revealed
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Zambia
5 Million Tourist Bet
Marketing consultant Lungu says Zambia must take ownership of its tourism story and turn the...
