Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
A 20-year-old grade eight pupil at Nyamphande Primary School in Lusangazi District of Eastern Province has allegedly committed suicide. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, which is believed to have occurred between 22:00 hours on May 21 and 05:00 hours on May 22, 2026, at Nyamphande Village in Chief Nyamphande’s area. […]
Nelson Banda regret joining the ruling United Party for National Development as he apologies to his supporters PRESS STATEMENT AN APOLOGY AND DECLARATION To the People of Msanzala, Lusangazi, and All Well-Wishers, I, Nelson Banda, wish to humbly address the nation, my community, and all those who have stood by me, regarding a decision I […]
AN ANALYSIS BY NKONKOMALIMBA KAPUMPE 2026 Provincial Outlook – Preliminary Analysis Presidential and General Elections Lusaka Province Rural constituencies are likely to lean UPND, while urban centers will be contested. Projected split: UPND 40% | Opposition 60%. Urban voter dissatisfaction in Lusaka City and surrounding districts is the main driver. Copperbelt ProvinceSimilar to Lusaka. UPND […]
DON’T LOSE FOCUS AND HOPE, MUNIR ZULU HAS URGED TONSE ALLIANCE MEMBERS. He says freedom is coming. “To all members of the Tonse Alliance and its associate members, kindly keep calm! It takes immense resilience to navigate that level of state pressure, especially when forced into a last-minute identity shift just to keep the movement […]
🇿🇲 BRIEFING | From Presidential Ambition to Independent MP: Chitalu’s Political Descent Captured in One Frame By the time Dr. Chitalu Chilufya emerged before cameras yesterday after filing his nomination papers for the newly created Mansa West Constituency, the symbolism was already impossible to ignore. White powder covered his face, suit, and glasses after supporters […]
PF WILL NEVER RETURN, SAYS FORMER MP KAMPAMBA MULENGA Former Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament and current UPND parliamentary candidate for Kalulushi, Kampamba Mulenga, has declared that the former ruling party is finished and will not make a political comeback. Speaking during a political engagement, Mulenga said she remained loyal to PF until the […]
By Francis Chipalo Young people graduating from a climate resilience and skills development programme at the Interior Skills Youth Training Centre have been challenged to become champions of sustainable development, responsible leadership, and positive social transformation in their communities. Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, Director […]
MY POLITICAL CAREER WAS SAFE AFTER USING RINGS OF POWER TO HAVE NUMBERS. Politics is always a career that only a few people can manage to pursue. I was a member of parliament and at times I felt my people did not give me so much attention that I deserved. Each place I went people […]
Munali aspiring UPND Member of Parliament Thomas Sipalo has defended his decision to join the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), saying Zambia is making significant developmental progress under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema. In a strongly worded statement shared online, Sipalo stated that while he made rapid progress as an independent figure, […]
By Joseph Kaputula The Emoluments Commission of Zambia has clarified that upgrading academic qualifications does not automatically qualify civil servants for salary increments. Responding to concerns that some teachers remain in the same salary bracket even after upgrading their academics, Commission Director of Research and Remuneration Rilla Hansaali explains that emoluments are paid based on […]
