Vice President
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Politics
President Hichilema set to be sworn-in today for his second term
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango are set to take their oaths of office today, with thousands expected at National Heroes Stadium as Zambia marks the start of the Government’s second five-year term.
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Politics
Zambia first
Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango has urged MPs to put national interests first and work across political lines to deliver development and improve the lives of Zambians.
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Politics
Veep assures Zambians
Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango has pledged to serve all Zambians and work to deliver development and better livelihoods after the New Dawn Government secured a renewed five-year mandate.
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Politics
Katele remarks, threats despicable – Kavindele
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka FORMER Vice-President Enoch Kavindele has described Katele Kalumba’s remarks and threats against President Hakainde Hichilema as despicable, especially coming from a former Cabinet minister. Mr Kavindele said that regardless of any disagreements, the office of the President commands respect at all costs…
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Politics
Nevers Mumba quits active politics after 29 years
Veteran Zambian politician, Nevers Mumba, has stepped down from active partisan politics after 29 years and resigned as president of the New Nation Party, saying he would now focus on national unity, reconciliation and mediation. Mumba, who served as vice president under former President Levy…
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Politics
Hichilema, Nalumango sworn in for second term, pledge integrity, tangible development
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were on Tuesday officially sworn in for a second term running from 2026 to 2031, pledging to lead with integrity and accountability. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, President Hichilema extended a…
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Health
Veep challenges youths to tap into green tech
Vice-President Mutale-Nalumango has urged Zambian youths to seize opportunities in agriculture, technology and renewable energy, saying they should become entrepreneurs and job creators as the country pursues economic transformation.
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Politics
Renewed mandate, heavy duty!
The inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice-President WK Mutale Nalumango yesterday is not merely a ceremonial spectacle. It is a solemn reaffirmation of Zambia’s democratic credentials, a continuation of the constitutional order, and a reminder of the heavy responsibilities that accompany a second term…
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Politics
Kalaba Appoints New Citizens First Leadership
Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba has appointed Ambassador Mary Zambezi as Vice President for Politics, in a leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening the party’s political coordination and organisational structures. Mr Kalaba has also appointed Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament, as National Chairperson, while Stanley…
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Education
UNZA swears In 2027 student union executive
The University of Zambia (UNZA) has sworn in its 58th University of Zambia Student Union (UNZASU) Executive for 2027, led by newly elected president Amos Mwale and Vice President Lisa Phiri. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Dean of Students and Commissioner of Oaths, John Munkombwe…
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Politics
Zambia declares September 1 public holiday for presidential swearing-in ceremony
The Government has declared Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a public holiday to allow Zambians to witness the Swearing-in Ceremony of the President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, and the Vice President-elect, Mutale Nalumango. Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced the declaration in a statement issued to…
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Politics
Transparency International Zambia calls for stronger anti-corruption pus
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) says the fight against corruption appears to have lost prominence in the UPND’s second-term agenda despite President Hakainde Hichilema’s pledge to intensify the campaign against the vice. In a statement issued on Friday, TI-Z Executive Director, Maurice Nyambe, said the President’s…
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Politics
UN demands end to political crackdown, gender-based violence spikes, as govt cancels Bemba traditional event
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were on Tuesday officially sworn in for a second term running from 2026 to 2031, pledging to lead with integrity and accountability.
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Politics
National Day of Prayer, Christian Heritage Day Merged
Zambia will, from this year, commemorate a merged National Day of Prayer and Christian Heritage day on December 29. The decision follows consultations between the government and the Church Mother Bodies on the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. Vice President W.K. Mutale…
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Business
Water treatment chemicals get zero-rated tax
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka TO SHOW commitment to developing the water and sanitation sector in Zambia, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says Government has zero-rated tax on water treatment chemicals. Mrs Nalumango said this has reduced costs for water supply and sanitation companies and ensured more affordable access…
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Politics
More Civil Servants to be Retired in National Interest – Veep
Vice President Mutale Nalumango says civil servants should be prepared for changes as various government institutions undergo realignment. Responding to a question from Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo on why government has gone back on its earlier assurance that no civil servant would be…
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Business
Machungwa: Bankable PPPs key to closing Africa’s energy infrastructure gap
Nkandu Machungwa, Vice President for Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate Finance at Stanbic Bank, has called for well-structured public-private partnerships (PPPs) to attract private capital into energy and infrastructure projects across Africa. Machungwa said bankable PPPs required clearly identifiable revenue streams, appropriate risk allocation and…
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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
Zambia calls on investors to seize momentum in country’s rising power generation capacity
Zambia has urged private investors and development partners to increase investment in electricity transmission and distribution, warning that inadequate infrastructure could undermine the country’s growing power generation capacity. Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, said Zambia had made significant progress in expanding generation capacity but needed to…
