Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Lusaka, 17th September 2026 – Nine Zambian youths aged between 14 and 21 have been returned to Zambia by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after allegedly attempting to enter the country through undesignated bush paths. The youths were received by the Department of Immigration at the Sakania Border Control on Wednesday, 16th […]
By Muzamba Siandizya Growing up with a phone was once a big deal. Back in the day, it was rare to see a child walking around with their own phone. If a young person had one, chances were they came from a well-to-do family. Phones were mostly for adults. And when a child was seen […]
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Zambia’s post-election situation and the killing of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya following a debate in Strasbourg. The resolution, titled “Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya,” was…
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia will on Friday unveil the 40 members of Parliament elected under the proportional representation system. The commission said it has completed the distribution of seats to qualifying political parties following the enactment of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2025, which introduced 40 proportional representation seats in
Cabinet has approved the Budget Policy Concept Paper, which will guide the formulation of the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Budget Plan and the 2027 Annual Budget. The policy is aimed at supporting national development and improving the welfare of Zambians by growing the economy under…
Former Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Henry Tukombe has been arrested and charged by the Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC- over alleged breaches of public procurement guidelines involving a loan obligation of more than US$401 million. ACC Head of Corporate…
SOUTHERN Province Acting Permanent Secretary Gift Monde says healthy livestock development will play a key role in helping Zambia achieve its one billion United States dollars beef export target under the Grow Zambia Agenda. Mr Monde disclosed that achieving the target would require healthy animals and investment in infrastructure, including dip tanks, to prevent livestock […]
The Ceremonial Opening of the First Session of the Fourteenth National Assembly will take place on October 9, 2026, at Parliament Buildings in Lusaka. Clerk of the National Assembly, LOVENESS MAYAKA says President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is expected to deliver an address outlining the…
NSAMA District Administration has welcomed the implementation of a project aimed at conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable land management and enhancing water security in communities along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Land Management and Enhanced Water Security in the Lake Tanganyika Basin in Zambia project is being implemented in Kalomo and Chibwensolo […]
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…
