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Latest Zambia news and breaking headlines covering national affairs, local developments, business, public services, and major stories.

News

Latest Zambia news and breaking headlines covering national affairs, local developments, business, public services, and major stories.

ECZ: Ballots still valid if not marked with a cross, as long as voter intent is clear. News

ECZ: Ballots still valid if not marked with a cross, as long as voter intent is clear.

  • Breaking News Zambia

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) on Aug. 10, 2026, maintained that ballot papers will be considered valid even if they are not marked with a cross, provided the voter’s choice is clear. In a press statement, Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the Commission noted "misleading statements" by some stakeholders, including political party leaders,

We promised, we’ve delivered on CDF – HH News

We promised, we’ve delivered on CDF – HH

  • Breaking News Zambia

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government has fulfilled its promise to increase the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and take national resources closer to communities. And President Hichilema has urged Zambians to vote for the UPND in Thursday’s general election so that his government can further increase CDF and complete ongoing development projects. Speaking to News […]

CDF funds over 75 development projects in Chililabombwe News

CDF funds over 75 development projects in Chililabombwe

  • Breaking News Zambia

MORE than 75 development projects have been implemented in Chililabombwe District using Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources, officials have disclosed. According to a statement by the council’s Assistant Public Relations Manager, Nambela Kyombela, the update was given on Monday, 28th July 2026, during a one-hour radio programme on Konkola Radio. Speaking on the programme, Director […]

Kwacha holds steady but remains under pressure ahead of August 13 election News

Kwacha holds steady but remains under pressure ahead of August 13 election

  • Breaking News Zambia

57 Views The Zambian kwacha has stayed relatively stable in the run-up to Thursday’s general election, though traders say caution is keeping the currency under pressure. On Thursday commercial banks quoted the kwacha at 19.25 per US dollar, compared to 18.95 a week earlier. That represents a week-on-week weakening of about 1.6 percent. Market commentary […]