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Politics
Govt Demands UN Special Rapporteur Correct ‘Factual Errors’ on Zambia
The Zambian Government has hit back at a statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, accusing the mandate holder of factual errors, prejudicial characterisations and overstepping the limits of the mandate. Government says the…
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Africa & World
15 UNICEF purchased ambulances to be rolled out coutrywide
The Government is set to roll out 150 ambulances procured through United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) support to health facilities across the country. Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Lishimpi said the new fleet would soon be distributed to strengthen emergency response and improve…
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Politics
Mundubile, Makebi Linked to Zimbabwean Militia Group as Zimeye Raises Alarm with UN.
A Zimbabwean investigative journalist has alerted the United Nations headquarters over allegations that individuals linked to a dangerous militia group are being sheltered at the UN office in Lusaka. The journalist, who runs the ZimEye platform, is understood to have contacted the
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Politics
UN Dispels Fake Reportsof Electoral Observations Mission in Zambia
August 23, 2026 The United Nations (UN) in Zambia has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that it deployed an electoral observation mission for Zambia’s August 13, 2026 General Election. The UN says it did not deploy election observers and has no electoral observation…
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Africa & World
Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions deepen amid fears of renewed conflict
Eritrea has asked the United Nations to take “deterrent measures” against what it describes as Ethiopia’s declaration of war, as tensions between the two neighbours escalate over the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. In a letter to the UN, Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh warned…
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Politics
Zambia intensifies campaign for UN Human Rights Council seat
Zambia has intensified its campaign for election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to advancing and safeguarding human rights at the global level. The Head of State was speaking in a video address to…
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Business
What Zambia must do with its minerals, wastes —UNECA
Zambia must move beyond exporting raw materials and invest in processing, recycling and other higher-value activities to strengthen domestic manufacturing and accelerate green industrialisation, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said on Monday. UNECA Director for the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, Eunice…
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Africa & World
Ngomat urges African states to domesticate arms trade treaty at Geneva Conference
Chairperson of the African Peace and Security Union (APSU), Roll Stéphane Ngomat, has called on African countries to sign, ratify and domesticate the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty during the 12th Conference of States Parties in Geneva. The Arms Trade Treaty regulates international trade in…
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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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Africa & World
Zambia elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029 term
Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, in a development the government says marks a significant milestone in the country’s multilateral diplomacy. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, announced that the election took…
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Africa & World
Zambia Elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029 Term
Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, in a development expected to strengthen the country’s role in promoting and protecting human rights globally. The election was held today Tuesday, 13th October 2026, during the ongoing 81st…
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Africa & World
Zambia won’t allow internal political disputes degenerate into armed conflicts —Haimbe
Zambia is not at war and remains peaceful, stable and democratic following its recent general election, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Delivering Zambia’s General Debate Statement at the 81st Session of the UN General…
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Africa & World
UNGA81 key platform to advance Zambia’s health priorities, says Chilengi
Health Minister Professor, Roma Chilengi, says the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) provides Zambia with a key platform to mobilise partnerships and resources to advance the country’s health priorities. Chilengi said Zambia would use the high-level week in New York to engage international stakeholders…
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Africa & World
UN Special Rapporteur urges Zambia to end post-election crackdown, free detainees
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Assembly and of Association, Gina Romero, has urged the Zambian government to immediately end its post-election crackdown and release all political detainees. Romero expressed grave concern over what she described as a deteriorating…
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Lifestyle
Church Clarifies UN Role in Mundubile, Makebi Zulu Handover, Rules Out Political Deal
The Eight Church Mother Bodies have moved to clarify their role in the recent handover of opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, following their stay at the United Nations premises in Lusaka. Speaking on behalf of the Eight Church Mother Bodies, Evangelical Fellowship of…
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Health
Zambian authorities quiz self-acclaimed winner of presidential poll, Mundubile, running mate, Zulu
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, and his running mate Makebi Zulu are being interrogated by police after being handed over by the United Nations, which had been providing them protection in Lusaka. Police spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, confirmed the…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance seeks AU intervention over Zambia post-election crisis
The Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance has written to African Union Chairperson President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, seeking urgent intervention in Zambia’s post-election situation, citing the killing of an opposition leader, the refuge of presidential candidates at United Nations premises, and an expiring constitutional remedy. In a letter dated August…
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Politics
Zambia thanks outgoing UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali
GOVERNMENT has commended outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali for her “dedicated service and invaluable contribution” to the country’s development during her four-year tenure. Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale-Nalumango said the government and people of Zambia expressed “profound appreciation” for Ms. Mutali’s partnership, commitment…
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Business
ECA Calls on SADC to turn mineral, agricultural wealth into industrial prosperity
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka THE United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate the transformation of the region’s vast mineral and agricultural wealth into industrial production and regional value chains. Addressing Heads of State…
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Lifestyle
UN agency warns 20 girls married every minute, as child marriage threatens futures
At least 20 girls are married every minute worldwide, equivalent to one girl every three seconds, with far-reaching consequences for their health, education and national economies, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned. UNFPA Executive Director, Diene Keita, said another 40 girls would be…
