Latest Zambia news and breaking headlines covering national affairs, local developments, business, public services, and major stories.
Latest Zambia news and breaking headlines covering national affairs, local developments, business, public services, and major stories.
DID THEY PAY THE PETITION FEE? By the way, under the Constitutional Court Rules, a document that is required to be filed will not be accepted by the Registry unless the prescribed fee has been paid. For an ordinary petition you pay K168.00, while a Presidential Petition costs K834.00. This might look simple or amount […]
LAWYER SEEKS CLARITY ON 7-DAY DEADLINE FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION By Elesani Phiri Lusaka Lawyer Tresford Chali has raised questions over how the seven-day deadline for filing a presidential election petition should be calculated. Mr. Chali says the key issue is whether the deadline should be counted in hours from the time President Hakainde Hichilema […]
HISTORIAN SAYS ZAMBIA MAY NO LONGER HOLD STRONG INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRATIC STANDING AFTER 2026 POLLS By Josphat Mbewe Historian Dr. Euston Chiputa says Zambia may no longer hold its position among countries with a strong international democratic standing following events surrounding the 2026 general election. Dr. Chiputa has cited a series of events surrounding the election, […]
A TIME TO STEP BACK: WITHDRAWING FROM ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POLITICS After considerable reflection, I have decided to withdraw from active social media politics, stop posting political content, and temporarily close my Facebook account. This decision is not born out of frustration, anger, disappointment or defeat. Quite the opposite. I step back with a deep […]
JERE CALLS FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION AFTER ELECTIONS ….saying moving forward should not mean forgetting the grievances and questions that have emerged from the electoral period Livingstone… Wednesday August 26, 2026 (SMART EAGLES) Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Southern Province Presidential Campaign Coordinator Ronnie Jere has called for truth, justice and reconciliation in the aftermath of […]
Medvedev: Russia’s Territorial Ambitions ‘Far From Over’ Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has vowed that Russia will continue pursuing territories it considers historically Russian, while praising the country’s military advances. Medvedev said the conflict remains unfinished and suggested that Moscow’s territorial ambitions extend beyond its current gains. « “The story is far from over.”» His […]
#WATCH #LIVE #the newsroom, we are LIVE at the Official Press Briefing & Launch of the Build Zambia Conference and Expo 2026. The event brings together key stakeholders ahead of the Build Zambia Conference and Expo 2026, highlighting opportunities, innovation and growth within Zambia’s construction and built-environment sectors. To register, visit: https://buildzambia.ncc.org.zm/home Let us know where
JUST IN: Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu remain under strict United Nations protection, as the international body has expressed concern for their safety amid alleged state threats.
President-elect Hakainde Hichilema is set to be sworn in as President of Zambia on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following the expiry of the constitutional period for filing a petition challenging the presidential election results. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has confirmed that the presidential inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema will proceed after the seven-day period […]
Zambian economist Kelvin Chisanga has called on Government to strengthen its monitoring of local content policies in the mining sector, warning that mining expansion must translate into genuine opportunities for Zambian businesses rather than concentrating major contracts among a small number of established companies. In an analysis titled “Government Should Strongly Monitor Closely on Local […]
