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Village People at Play: Sunday Chanda Proves a Crocodile Will Always Be a Crocodile Politics has a remarkable way of exposing those who believe they have successfully reinvented themselves. A politician may change parties, exchange campaign colours, adopt new slogans and stand…

WYNTER Kabimba has described the running mates withdrawing from the August elections as “political scavengers” whose conduct is like that of “stray dogs” moving around looking for what to eat. And Kabimba has urged parties to vet members before admitting them. In the last two wee

GOVERNMENT has launched a new Food and Nutrition Security Policy 2026 and National Stunting Reduction Strategy aimed at reducing stunting from the current 32 percent to 15 percent by 2030. Zambia’s current stunting levels stand at 32 percent, down from 35 percent in 2018, represe

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia deserves commendation for the improved transparency in the ballot paper printing process in Dubai where an increased number of political parties, civil society organisations and the media have been involved. From accounts given by those who trav

THE Copper Princesses have been drawn in Group D alongside Japan, France and Venezuela for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. And FAZ has urged the technical bench to begin preparations immediately. The tournament lineup was completed with Zambia placed in a competitive group

  Lusaka, Zambia | 15 July 2026 – Yango Zambia, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with Micro Finance Zambia (MFZ) to introduce a motorcycle financing programme that will help Yango partner couriers transition from renting motorcycles to owning the assets

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people—including many in Zambia. One of the biggest dangers of diabetes is that it can develop gradually, with symptoms that are easy to ignore. Many people only discover they have diabetes after experiencing serious complications such as vision problems, kidney disease or nerve […]

Facebook remains one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, but it has also become a major target for cybercriminals. Every day, thousands of users lose access to their accounts after hackers steal passwords, change recovery information or lock them out completely. The good news is that if you act quickly, there’s a strong […]

Ten Ethiopian nationals are feared to have drowned after a canoe they were using to illegally cross the Zambezi River into Botswana capsized near Mwaanga Village in Chief Sekute’s Chiefdom of Kazungula District. According to a joint statement by the Zambia Police Service and…

Former diplomat and politician Dr. Vernon Mwaanga says his assessment of Zambia’s political landscape suggests that President Hakainde Hichilema is on course to win the August 13, 2026, presidential election. In a statement issued to the media, Dr. Mwaanga said his assessment…