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.
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has sponsored former Chipolopolo Interim Coach Moses Sichone to undergo CAF A Licence training in Tanzania as part of efforts to empower local coaches. FAZ Secretary General, Charles Chakatazya, says the sponsorship is aimed at widening the pool of qualified Zambian coaches eligible to manage national teams. Chakatazya disclosed […]
Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has sworn-in all the 40 non-constituency-based Members of Parliament (MPs) under the Mixed Member Proportional Representation (PR) system. The 40 comprise 20 women, 15 youths and five persons with disability. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the National Assembly Chamber in Lusaka today, Ms Mutti congratulated the parliamentarians […]
For the Motherland, we say No: The Drumbeat We Have Heard Before I hear the drums again, beating low, The same old song from years ago, A third-time echo, a borrowed crown, But Zambians know - we tear it down. Not in my Zambia, not in our name, We are not children of the same old game. We learned from Chiluba's fallen hand, That power bows to the People's stand. From Zambezi banks to Copperbelt dust, Our Constitution is our sacred trust. Two terms you serve, then you go home, You do not make…
FOOTBALL Analyst Yotham Mwanza has called on the Zambia National Football Team to adopt a strong defensive approach and secure a positive result when they face Algeria in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Friday, September 25, 2026 Mwanza said the Chipolopolo should target at least four points from their two upcoming […]
A seven-year-old boy of Chipana Village in Chieftainess Mwanjabanthu’s Chiefdom in Petauke district has drowned after falling into a well while attempting to drink water. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the sad development that occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Mr Mweemba disclosed that the deceased fell into a three-metre well while […]
THE upgrade of the Chipata–Chadiza road to bituminous standard has brought significant relief to the delivery of healthcare services in Chadiza District. Chadiza District Health Director Bless Shimuunza said the previous poor state of the road presented challenges in health service delivery. He said the district, which only has one hospital, struggled to transport critically […]
A 54‑year‑old Deputy Head Teacher at Harmony Primary School in Choma has been found dead in his house. Southern Province commanding officer Moono Namalongo identified the deceased as Amon Mushakabantu. Mr Namalongo disclosed that Choma Central Police Station on September 19, 2026, around 10:45 hours received a report from Fred Munkobwe, Chairperson for the Parents […]
SOUTHERN Province has recorded 257 anthrax‑positive cases from more than 33,000 cattle tested in camps throughout the region. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Director Charles Maseka has directed livestock farmers and traders to obtain valid stock movement permits to help prevent further spread of the disease. Dr Maseka was speaking when he paid a courtesy […]
The Zambian government is targeting to reach […]
