Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
By BARNABAS ZULU THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has directed Hot FM to immediately stop airing the political campaign song “BM8 na MZ8 Bengile” in its current form, on grounds that it allegedly contains inflammatory and unverified political content with the potential of causing tension in the country. Webster Malido, the IBA Director-General says […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
…says unless disqualified by the court, explains that those independent parliamentary candidates who successfully filed their nominations cannot withdraw and will therefore be on the ballot rendering claims of unopposed MPs unattainable, null and void THERE are no parliamentary or local government candidates who have gone unopposed because those claiming that they have withdrawn […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
…as jealous former husband’s axe lands on his former 24, year-old wife instead of the targeted ex-spouse in a bush rendezvous. By NATION REPORTER A 24-YEAR-OLD woman of Chasefu District in Eastern Province died instantly after she was allegedly struck on the head with an axe by her ex-husband who had […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
ZAMBIA launched a $600 million debt-for-energy conversion initiative, backed by a concessional loan from the African Development Bank. The government said it opened a tender offer to repurchase $1.36 billion in Fixed Rate Step-Up Amortizing Notes due in 2053. The move marks a step forward after Zambia completed its sovereign debt restructuring in 2024. According […]
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the pump price of petrol but reduced prices for diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 for June 2026. ERB announced the revised national uniform pump prices Sunday, effective at midnight May 31, 2026, until the next review. Petrol stays at K27.15 per liter. Diesel drops K1.88 to K32.11 per […]
I’m not bitter, Mathew Mohan rebuts social media claims RENOWNED Kabwe-based businessman Mathew Mohan has dismissed allegations that he is bitter after being left out by the UPND and has since shifted to support the opposition. The claims, circulating on social media, allege that Mohan turned against the ruling party after being overlooked in the […]
Mundubile promises to create 300, 000 jobs in agric sector within two years NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has promised that if elected President on August 13, he will within two years, create 300, 000 jobs in the agriculture sector, alone. And Mundubile has been quoted by the News Diggers as having accused the UPND […]
Police release Kalenga and Elson after earlier arrest following interview with Xavier Chungu Police has released Kalenga Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe, who had been detained in police custody since Thursday, May 28 following an interview with the former director general of the Zambia State Intelligence Services, last week. According to a statement issued by Zambia […]
I HAVE WITHDRAWN FROM CONTESTING AS MP SO THAT I SAVE PF – MILES SAMPA MILES Sampa says contesting as an independent candidate for Lima constituency would have jeopardised his legality as PF president. “I’ll be removed as PF president if I stand as an independent MP” He says he had to withdraw from the […]
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it has banned political campaign songs ahead of the 2026 general elections. IBA Director General Webster Malido said the authority has no legal mandate to ban songs in Zambia. He clarified that the IBA’s role is to regulate broadcasting services and guide […]
