Times of Zambia

Dolly Parton dies at 80 after cancer battle

Parton leaves behind a career spanning more than six decades and a catalogue of enduring hits including Jolene, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You and Coat of Many Colors.

Chief justice speaks

The Judiciary says the documents, described as “the people’s presidential petition,” were received through the Chief Justice’s private email and have not been formally filed with the court.

Zambia scales up twice-yearly PrEP injections

Zambia has expanded the rollout of long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir to 106 public health clinics in 13 high-burden districts, offering an alternative to daily oral PrEP and targeting barriers such as pill fatigue and stigma.

‘Bally Awina’ buzzing

Celebratory beats and introspective lyrics dominate Zambia's airwaves as artists mark the political moment while one star prepares for his most personal project yet.

New Lora App to help manage loans

The Lora App will allow lenders to check borrowers’ existing loans in real time, while helping borrowers manage their loan obligations more efficiently.

State House says President Hakainde Hichilema did not order closure of courts

Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said President Hichilema believed in good governance, the rule of law and the separation of powers, stressing that the Judiciary was an independent arm of the State. Mr Hamasaka said the President had neither the constitutional authority nor the power…

Preps for inauguration at Heroes Stadium on course

Government says preparations for the presidential inauguration at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka are on course, with renovation works expected to be completed by Friday and measures being taken to protect the stadium’s turf during the event.

Cyber network busted

Seventy-nine people have been apprehended in Lusaka after a joint security operation uncovered a suspected cybercrime network at Evana Estates in New Kasama, with authorities seizing computers, mobile phones, Starlink kits, passports and cash.

Govt shuts down key public offices over security concerns

Courts and selected Government premises across Zambia have been closed and cordoned off as police and other security agencies conduct nationwide security risk assessments, with the closure drawing concern on access to justice and over its timing.

State to pay Pittcon K20 million interest

The Zambian government has agreed to pay Pittcon Zambia Limited over K20 million in accrued interest following a consent judgment entered into with the Lusaka High Court. This resolves a dispute over late payments for road maintenance contracts executed between 2017 and 2021 under the…

FRA Committees Streamline Maize Marketing

Community-led committees at FRA depots on the Copperbelt are helping to reduce congestion and speed up payments by scheduling farmer visits, the agency's executive director has said.

Police oppose Findlay’s bail

The Zambia Police Service has urged the Lusaka High Court not to grant bail to Lusaka business executive Harry Findlay, arguing that the offence of Prohibition of Terrorism under which he is charged is non bailable. Police submitted that all necessary procedures in apprehending and…

King Mswati, others congratulate President Hichilema

President Hakainde Hichilema receives a wave of congratulatory messages from international leaders, traditional rulers, and local organisations following his re-election, as the House of Chiefs urges all Zambians to accept the poll results and safeguard the nation's peace.

NRPUP ditches Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance

The party that sponsored defeated presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says it has left the main opposition alliance, citing a need to realign with its own vision and long-term objectives.

Watch: Inside ZESCO’s Kariba Control Room During Peak Load-Shedding

Our cameras gained rare access to Kariba North Bank's control room as engineers managed Zambia's worst power deficit in years. See how water levels dictate daily schedules affecting millions of households nationwide.

ATI Implementation Historic

Signed into law by President Hakainde Hichilema on December 22, 2023, and officially commenced on June 25, the Act shifts power from State bureaucracy to the citizens. For decades, governance was shielded by a culture of secrecy that bred suspicion and choked development. Today, information…

No Election Is Worth Dying For—Peace Must Prevail

THE Government’s warning that no election is worth killing or dying for is both timely and necessary. Elections should be a peaceful contest of ideas, policies and leadership, not a struggle in which political opponents are treated as enemies. Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo…

Preserve Dignity Beyond the Ballot

Exporting unprocessed copper leaves Zambia vulnerable to commodity price swings and forfeits thousands of skilled jobs. Government should tie mining licences to beneficiation milestones and reliable power for smelters.

First Lady Mutinta Hichilema

The Midnight Terror: Malawi’s 2002 Vampire Scare

When a catastrophic famine gripped Malawi and the government's grain reserves mysteriously vanished, a terrifying rumour spread that the state was trading human blood for food. The panic that followed was not about vampires. It was the desperate cry of a betrayed people, a stark…