Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
The Government of Zambia has stepped up promotion of livestock insurance as a key tool to protect farmers from climate‑related losses and drive modern sustainable farming. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary Dr. Max Choombe said the scheme is designed to help farmers safeguard animals and investments against rising climate threats. “Climate change does […]
BY SENIYA BANDA THE Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) has warned that with the strengthened enforcement of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply Act No. 29 of 2025, employers who fail to adhere to the law risk facing legal action. Recently, Government strengthened the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply Act […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
MILES SAMPA’S PF TIYENDE ALLIANCE BECOMES THE SHORTEST-LIVED POLITICAL ALLIANCE By: Sun Fm TV Reporter The PF TIYENDE Alliance launched by former Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa suffered a major setback after the Development Freedom Party (DFP) officially withdrew from the coalition just 12 days after its formation. The alliance, which was launched on […]
By Kalunga Mwape GOVERNANCE expert Charity Musamba has expressed concern over the manner in which political parties in Zambia are financed, warning that the current system is weakening internal democracy and accountability within political organisations. Dr. Musamba says political parties are ideally supposed to be financed by their members through subscriptions and contributions, a […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
TRANSIENCE OF POWER: THE SYSTEM IS NOW IN-CHARGE NOT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Hakainde Hichilema and his running mate, Mutale Nalumango, were duly nominated. The moment the nomination was declared valid, the administrative reins of government were effectively transferred to the governance system, with President Hichilema becoming a figurehead. This immediate […]
Tonse Alliance Collapse — Opposition Fails to File in Key Parliamentary and Ward Races NRPUP Tonse Alliance, led by Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, has failed to file nominations for parliamentary, council chairperson, and ward elections in several parts of the country. The alliance did not field parliamentary candidates in 75 constituencies out of Zambia’s […]
NIGERIAN PROPHET WHO HAD PROPHESIED LUNGU WOULD WIN IN 2021, NOW SAYS HICHILEMA HAS WON 2026 ELECTIONS Isaac Amata says Brian Mundubile has lost the August elections by picking Makebi Zulu aa running mate instead of Tasila Lungu. Supporters of the two Alliances had been calling for the duo – Mundubile and Makebi to work […]
BIG POLITICAL NEWS IN NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE! His Royal Highness Chief Nyamwana (Peter Fisher) has officially filed his nominations to contest the Ikeleng’i Constituency parliamentary seat as an Independent Candidate! Popularly known as Chindeli cha ka Lunda for his deep Lunda roots, cultural fluency, and long-standing connection to the community, the Chief’s entry into politics is […]
By Francis Chipalo Chilubi aspiring lawmaker Christabel Kalasa has urged capable women to consider running as independent candidates in elections when overlooked by political parties for reasons unrelated to merit or public support. Kalasa said she had twice been left out of party adoption processes despite having grassroots backing and a record of community service. […]
BRIEFING | Tonse Alliance Leaves Major Electoral Gaps Across Zambia The Tonse Alliance under Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu has failed to file candidates in significant parts of Zambia’s electoral map ahead of the August 13 general elections. Alliance figures show that Tonse did not field parliamentary candidates in 75 constituencies out of Zambia’s 226 […]
