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A high-level Brazilian delegation representing expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, clinical research and health innovation has expressed interest in investing in Zambia’s health sector. Ecosystem Solutions for Health in Africa (ESHA) Chief Executive Officer, Paulo Pan said the delegation was exploring trade and investment opportunities tailored to Zambia’s needs. Mr Pan noted that […]

The announcement, on September 25, of a US$250 million financing deal to fund accelerated power infrastructure development in Africa has excited the global energy market and raised the pertinent question of what this could mean for industrial expansion, especially mining, cross-border infrastructure, and electricity access in the region. Zambia – the entry point […]

LUMEZI SOUTH PETITION: NGOMA SEEKS VOTE RECOUNT OR NULLIFICATION OF ELECTION Losing United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate for Lumezi South, Lufeyo Ngoma, has asked the Chipata High Court to order a recount of votes or nullify the election in which Oliver Mwale of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) was […]

KAVINDELE BLASTS KATELE KALUMBA’S ‘DESPICABLE’ ATTACKS ON HH. .ex Veep says vitriolic social media video is a slap in the face to the presidency By DAVID KANDUZA IN a stinging rebuke, former Vice-President Enoch Kavindele has fiercely condemned Katele Kalumba’s viral, threat-laden tirade against President Hakainde Hichilema, branding the behavior as utterly “despicable” for a […]

United Party for National Development (UPND) Serenje Constituency MP Bishop Friday Katombi (PhD) says he is taking steps to ensure that the Local Content Act, which came into effect on 1 January 2026, starts benefiting the people of Serenje. In a media statement today, Dr Katombi thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for his visionary leadership, saying […]

🇿🇲 INSIGHT | Archbishop Banda: When the Pulpit Meets Politics and the Law Monday placed three powerful Zambian institutions in the same story: the Catholic Church, the criminal justice system and politics. Archbishop Alick Banda began the day surrounded by the faithful at a solidarity Mass. He later appeared before the Drug Enforcement Commission, was […]

GOVT YET TO RECEIVE LEGAL BILLS OVER EDGAR LUNGU BURIAL CASE By Nelson Zulu The Zambian government says it has not yet received any legal bills, more than three months after the 23rd June 2026 judgement by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal over the burial of sixth President Edgar Lungu. Attorney General Mulilo […]

EMMANUEL MWAMBA SEEK TO TURN CATHOLICS AGAINST HICHILEMA. Former Zambian Ambassador to Ethiopia Emmanuel Mwamba is coordinating efforts aimed at turning sections of the Catholic Church against President Hakainde Hichilema, according to sources familiar with the alleged activities. Information made available to Zambian Watch News alleges that Mwamba believes the Catholic Church has significant influence […]