Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has validated 40 nominated Members of Parliament under the new proportional representation system, reserving seats in the National Assembly for women, youths and persons with disabilities for the first time in the country’s history. The 40…
1. Vice-President: W.K. Mutale Nalumango – Even when this arrangement has proven troublesome for most African countries, she has survived the past 5 years and continues into the next term. Mutale can best be described as humble and loyal to the President, eager to implement the…
Youth Activist Michelo Kanchele has congratulated the youths that have been nominated to serve as Members of Parliament (MPs), urging them to work hard and deliver on the expectations of young people and the wider Zambian population. Mr Kanchele said the nomination of youths to…
An 80-year-old man of Lububa in Luampa District has emerged as a symbol of community-led conservation after securing more than 1,000 hectares of land for forest regeneration. Mr Mulele Masiye, working closely with traditional leaders has championed the protection of natural…
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has validated the candidature of 40 nominated members of Parliament to the National Assembly under the Proportional Representation system. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis, who was Returning Officer, also declared the 40 nominated…
President Hakainde Hichilema has praised the United Nations Zambia for its partnership and support to Zambia during a period of economic and social challenges. President Hichilema has highlighted the UN’s role in supporting Zambia through difficult times since 2022, including…
The Eastern Province Planning Unit has embarked on a risk management technical backstopping exercise in five districts to strengthen the implementation of risk management at district level. Speaking during a visit to Sinda District, Eastern Province Planning Unit Planner Andrew…
Government is constructing the first school in Mufulira’s Musakashi area in Mufulira Central Constituency at a cost of K3 million through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Newly elected Mufulira Central Member of Parliament Elijah Biyete disclosed this when he inspected…
The Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) has forecast isolated rainfall over Northwestern, Southern, Western and Copperbelt Provinces, including the northern parts of Luapula and Northern Provinces. According to a weather alert issued by the ZMD, the forecast covers the…
Permanent Secretary for Administration in the Office of the Vice President, Lillian Kapusana has called on stakeholders to work towards ensuring the Grow Zambia agenda is prioritized in the Food and Nutrition agenda. Mrs Kapusana, who is also Deputy Chairperson for the…
