Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
‘You’ll Pay Heavily’ — Muhabi Warns Government Over Opposition Detentions We Are One Zambia (WOZA) Secretary General Muhabi Lungu has warned that government will pay a heavy price for the continued detention of opposition leaders held at Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison on…
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 […]
Ten Years Is Enough: Zambia Should Not Swap Its Term Limit for a Promise of Development A whisper is turning into a chorus. President Hichilema won a second term on August 13, and under the Constitution it is his last, ending in 2031. Yet a UPND MP has already argued that women…
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 […]
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KAOMA Town Council Secretary Kate Mukonde has appealed to Constituency Development Fund (CDF) loan applicants to only accept amounts that align with their business proposals, warning that taking less than requested is contributing to loan defaults. Ms Mukonde said the Council has observed a trend where beneficiaries accept funds far below what they applied for, […]
