Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
HH HEADED FOR COMFORTABLE VICTORY — HIGHVIE HAMUDUDU By: Thomas Afroman Mwale Party for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) President Highvie Hamududu says President Hakainde Hichilema is headed for a comfortable victory in the August 13 General Elections. Mr. Hamududu said President Hichilema remains the most experienced candidate among the 14 presidential candidates cleared by […]
INVESTIGATE WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES, AN ACT OF CORRUPTION -MWAMBA Thursday, 27th May 2026 Former Ambassador to Ethiopia Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba has called on the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to immediately investigate candidates withdrawing from the electoral races. Mr. Mwamba said this action amounted to corruption as the sudden withdrawal of the candidates’ participation after paying taxes […]
POLICE PICK UP CHUNGU The Zambia Police Service has confirmed that former Intelligence Chief Xavier Chungu was taken in for questioning this morning in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the development to Byta FM Radio. Chilabi said further updates will be provided in due course. For more details, tune in […]
Resolute Party parliamentary candidate for Munali, Chrispin Chiinda, says he has intensified campaigning in Mtendere and is prioritizing the repair of poor road infrastructure funded under the Constituency Development Fund. Addressing supporters in Mtendere A section, his birthplace, Chiinda urged residents to back a local candidate who understands the constituency’s challenges. He said voters should […]
Citizens First (CF) Parliamentaey Candidate for Nkundalila Constituency in Serenje District, Bangwe Naviley Chisenga, has called for greater investment in sustainable WASH facilities to address absenteeism caused by period poverty. In a statement to observe the commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, Bangwe observed that many girls in Serenje continue to miss school because most institutions […]
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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema on Wednesday voiced concern over what he called a growing trend of judges using social media to address serious matters. Speaking at the swearing-in of 40 judges to the Supreme Court, Constitutional Court, High Court and as Clerk of the National Assembly — the largest cohort appointed since independence — Hichilema said […]
A 37-year-old man had his left hand amputated after an object he picked up exploded in Kitwe’s Ndeke Township. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi said the incident occurred around 7 a.m. at Revealed Treasure Trust School. Yuyi identified the victim as Alfonso Chikotwe, who police believe suffers from mental illness. He said Chikotwe […]
ZAMBIA’s former Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has been named Africa’s Finance Minister of the Year by African Banker magazine. Musokotwane received the award during the 2026 African Banker Awards ceremony in Brazzaville, held alongside the African Development Bank Annual Meetings. African Development Bank President Sidi Ould Tah presented the award. The magazine […]
POLICE said on Thursday that Xavier Chungu,former Director General of Intelligence, was brought in for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said further updates would be provided in due course. No additional details were released.
