Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
African Studies Association Statement on the Cancellation of Passports of Government Critics in Zambia The African Studies Association (ASA), founded in 1957 in the United States, is the largest membership organization of scholars of Africa. The Association is deeply concerned by reports that Zambian authorities have cancelled the passports of at least six prominent government […]
United Party for National Development Serenje Constituency MP Bishop Friday Katombi has said President Hakainde Hichilema should be awarded internationally for introducing the 24-hour economy. In a media statement today, Dr Katombi said the policy is a bold and transformative step for Zambia and Serenje. He noted that the 24-hour economy will shift Serenje from […]
THE United States has commended Zambia for holding successful and peaceful elections on Aug. 13. Executive Director to the Deputy Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force for International Affairs Eugene Park said the United States is proud of the peaceful polls. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Defence, Park
THE Ministry of Education has officially announced the completion and release of the 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination results. Acting Minister of Education Gilbert Siame announced that of the candidates who wrote the exam, 112,640 passed, with a pass rate of 85.63 percent, compared to the 85.70 percent in 2025, while 18,226 candidates […]
Newly appointed Interim National Head Coach Sydney Ackim Mushipi says his appointment is a moment of great honour and humility and a call to serve the nation. Reacting to his appointment by Zambia Athletics at its Executive meeting on 12th September, Mushipi said he receives…
Zambia’s maize reserves hit record 3.1 million tonnes The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is holding a record 3.1 million tonnes of maize in national strategic reserves. Executive director Justin Chuunka says this puts Zambia “beyond secure” on food for the first time in the…
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…
Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says the Government will use its second term to turn the promises of its first five years into higher production, more exports and new jobs under the Grow Zambia Agenda. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday,…
Former Vice-President Enock Kavindele says Dr Nevers Mumba left partisan politics because it was the only way to keep his government benefits. Dr Mumba’s exit comes as the opposition regroups after the elections and the NRPUP defends its list for the new…
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…
