Lusaka

Crime & Courts

Ex-minister Katele Kalumba in court over seditious charges

Former Finance Minister Katele Kalumba, 74, appears in the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court on seditious practices charges, but his plea is not taken as the State awaits consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Politics

Work smart – HH

CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called for unity, discipline and “smart” hard work among Zambians, saying these values will be essential to building a better future and ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reach citizens across the country. And Finance and National…

Opinion

From clearance to control

The Lusaka City Council has moved more than 8,000 vendors from the Central Business District under Phase One of Operation Clear Path, reopening walkways and easing congestion. As Phase Two begins, the Council faces its toughest test yet — keeping the city centre clear for…

Crime & Courts

Law has no borders

Zambians committing offences abroad will eventually face prosecution, warns DPP CHOMBA MUSIKA, MARY LEMBA Lusaka DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri says Zambians who commit offences from abroad are not immune from prosecution, warning that their day of reckoning will come. And some stakeholders…

Politics

Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason

Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason Police in Lusaka today charged the 11 individuals found with Hon. Brian Mundubile during a militry raid to his house on 14th August 2026. Leading candidate, Brian Mundubile had just arrived at his home located…

Politics

More congratulate Hichilema

MARY LEMBA Lusaka MORE world leaders and prominent Zambians have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the outcome of the August 13 general election as a demonstration of Zambia’s democratic maturity, political stability and commitment to peace. Angolan President João Lourenço has congratulated…

Business

Experts call for stronger lending rules.

Credit analysts and public finance experts have called for stronger lending controls to stop loan defaults, warning non‑performing loans have weakened revenue, investment, and growth. In an interview with Lusaka Star, Credit Analyst Stella Chilumba said that policies implemented through the Credit…

Business

Treasury releases K14.6bn

Govt prioritises debt servicing, social protection, public service delivery CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka GOVERNMENT says it will maintain fiscal discipline as it prepares the 2027 national budget, with spending commitments focused on delivering tangible improvements in citizens’ welfare. And the Treasury released K14.6 billion in September…

Politics

HH lays out vision

Govt to do “strange, but legal things” to unlock economic opportunities CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has set an ambitious target of doubling Zambia’s economy over the next five years, identifying agriculture, energy, mining, tourism and manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth under…

Politics

HH dates Parley tomorrow

MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka AS PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema prepares to address Parliament tomorrow, the Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called for a comprehensive focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing women and girls in Zambia. In a statement yesterday, NGOCC chairperson Beauty Katebe…

Africa & World

REA, UNHCR rekindle electricity partnership

DOREEN NAWA Lusaka RURAL Electrification Authority (REA) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have renewed their partnership to expand electricity access to refugee settlements and surrounding host communities across Zambia. The two organisations signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing…

Business

Copper to benefit all – HH

President calls for actualisation of Local Content Law CHOMBA MUSIKA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has underscored the need for mining companies to give full effect to Local Content Law so that more Zambians can benefit from the sector. The law requires mining and…

Zambia

Zambia beacon of democracy – EU

Both sides agree to forge deeper economic cooperation CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka THE European Union (EU) has described Zambia as a beacon of democracy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening relations with the country while encouraging continued respect for the rule of law. European Commissioner for International…

Business

Govt wants gold deposits traced

PRISCILLA MWILA Lusaka AS PART of efforts to curb illegal gold mining, Government is in the process of engaging an institution to help develop a clear traceability system that will enable it to establish which areas of the country have gold deposits. Ministry of Mines…

Opinion

Man for the job

Musokotwane bounces back to steer growth agenda after stabilising economy ZIPPORAH MUSHALA Lusaka IN a clear demonstration of confidence, President Hakainde Hichilema has reappointed Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning. The appointment underscores the President’s trust in Dr Musokotwane to drive the…

Zambia

Stakeholders elated by Situmbeko retain

PHILIP CHISALU, MARY LEMBA, MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka STAKEHOLDERS have welcomed the reappointment of Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning, saying his return will provide policy continuity, fiscal stability and sustained commitment to structural economic reforms. Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) executive…

Politics

HH swears in first 4

Sets ground rules for Cabinet ministers MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday swore in the first four members of his Cabinet, with a caution that he will not entertain non performing public officers who violate the ‘rules of engagement’. The head of State is…