Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Three African wild dogs have set a new record after travelling 4,126 kilometres across Southern Africa in an eight-month journey, the longest recorded dispersal by any African mammal. The findings, published in the journal Ecology, provide new evidence that wildlife corridors…
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe will represent President Hakainde Hichilema at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York. There he will deliver Zambia’s national statement and seek support for the Grow…
President Hakainde Hichilema will officially open the First Session of the 14th National Assembly on Friday, October 9, when he will set out the Government’s policy direction and priorities for 2026–2027. Clerk of the National Assembly Loveness Mayaka said the ceremonial…
ZAMBIA has already welcomed 1.5 million international tourists this year. This is against an annual target of 2.5 million visitors. This is encouraging progress. The 2.5 million target for this year, though lofty, is already in sight. Meeting it will place the country firmly on…
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Zambia’s post-election situation and the killing of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya following a debate in Strasbourg. The resolution, titled “Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya,” was…
Two newly elected Members of Parliament in Mufulira district have officially taken their oath of office as members of the Mufulira Municipal Council during a swearing-in ceremony conducted by Magistrate Mercy Chabu. Those sworn in during the ceremony were United Party for…
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Kanyanta Manga II has commended the Zambia Army for contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. Speaking during the official handover of a 15-metre crocodile statue at Chikumanino Roundabout in Kasama, the Mwinelubemba said the…
Nsama District Administration has welcomed the implementation of a project aimed at conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable land management and enhancing water security in communities along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Land…
The Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) Project has unveiled plans to restore the degraded Nyimbili water spring ecosystem in Nakonde District, Muchinga Province. TRALARD II Provincial Operations Officer Catherine Sakala said the plans follow a…
Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Hapenga Kabeta has revealed that the government is working on an entity which will be responsible for buying gold for export out of the country. Dr Kabeta says the development of the body known as the “Zambia Gold…
