Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Political stakeholders and observers monitoring the printing of ballot papers for the August 13 general election in Dubai have described the process as transparent, inclusive and credible, with representatives from nearly a dozen political parties, civil society organisations and…
Tonse Alliance president Brian Mundubile has accused the Local Government Commission of attempting to manipulate the August 13 general election, alleging the body has been holding unnecessary meetings with council secretaries across the country at taxpayers’ expense. Speaking…
President Hakainde Hichilema has concluded a two-day campaign tour of Eastern Province, telling residents across nine districts that a vote for the United Party for National Development on August 13 will guarantee continued free education, expanded farmer support and completed…
President Hakainde Hichilema says the government will continue building the Lutwazi, Mumbi and other dams in Petauke district to enhance the farming activities. President Hichilema noted that the government acknowledges that the district’s main activity is farming, hence the need
Government has intensified collaboration with the private sector to increase beef exports, create jobs and improve incomes for livestock farmers through the establishment of Local Participation Centres (LPCs). Speaking during an interview facilitated by the Public Private Dialogu
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Smart Zambia Institute, has rolled out electronic council services in local authorities as part of efforts to enhance efficiency, accountability and transparency in public service delivery. Solwezi Municipal Council Finance Director
Lungu to be buried if Mundubile wins August polls, reveals Mundubile NRPUP Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has revealed that he and running mate Makebi Zulu, have agreed to only lay to rest, President Edgar Lungu if the pair wins August 13 polls. Speaking during a rally in Chinsali of Muchinga Province this afternoon, Mundubile told […]
WE PROCEED RO PRINT BALLOT PAPERS EVEN AFTER CANDIDATE WITHDRAWALS The Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- says it has not received any official communication from the Democratic Union party presidential candidate withdrawing from the August 13, 2026 General Election. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer BROWN KASARO says the law is clear that even where a presidential […]
Iran, Oman move forward with Hormuz fee plan despite US objections – NYT Iran and US-allied Oman are moving forward with plans to collect payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite public US objections, The New York Times reported, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats familiar with the matter. According to the […]
Iran to receive $3 billion in frozen assets – Al Arabiya Iran will receive $3 billion of its frozen assets by the end of the week, while US and Iranian delegations are set to hold indirect talks in Qatar on Wednesday, Al Arabiya reported citing unnamed sources. According to the report, Wednesday’s talks will be […]
