Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
SIPALO DEFENDS UPND MOVE, SAYS DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT Munali Constituency aspiring Member of Parliament Thomas Sipalo, popularly known as ‘Komboni President,’ has defended his decision to join the ruling UPND, saying meaningful development can only be achieved through cooperation with the government of the day. Speaking in a statement, Mr. Sipalo argued that […]
Built to Last: How the UPND’s 2026 Adoption Process Engineered a Party for the Next 100 Years By George N. Mtonga, MBA Great political parties are not sustained by charisma alone. They are built on systems — institutional structures that outlast individual leaders, survive electoral cycles, and renew themselves from the ground up. As Zambia […]
FORMER Lusaka Central MP Mulambo Haimbe said he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming elections, pulling out of the race for the United Party for National Development ticket. Haimbe announced the decision in a social media statement and later addressed supporters in Kabulonga Ward 19, where he confirmed he was stepping aside and endorsed […]
UPPZ PRESIDENT DISQUALIFIED FROM CONTESTING IN AUGUST 13 ELECTION By Victoria Kayeye Yambani/ Darius Choonya United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia Party President Charles Chanda, has been disqualified from contesting in the August 13, 2026 General Election after the Returning Officer, Mwangala Zaloumis, rejected his presidential nomination. Delivering the determination, Zaloumis cited two key reasons for […]
FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE WITHDRAWS FROM 2026 MAYORAL RACE By James Jordan Ng’uni Former Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe has announced her withdrawal from the race for the Lusaka Mayoral seat in the 2026 general elections. In her statement, Nanyangwe said the decision followed deep reflection, wide consultations, and careful consideration. She noted […]
A 33-year-old man of Chadiza District in Eastern Province has been left in deep emotional distress after his 22-year-old wife allegedly gave birth in secret and buried the infant in a maize field. According to information shared by Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba, the suspect has been identified as Mwanipata Banda, a Mozambican […]
Using a mobile phone in the toilet has become a common habit for many people in Zambia and around the world. Some scroll through social media, watch videos, respond to messages, or even make phone calls while using the bathroom. However, health experts and hygiene professionals warn that this habit may come with serious health […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has issued a strong warning against public officials accepting so-called “tokens of appreciation”, stating that such acts can easily amount to corruption under Zambian law. The warning follows remarks attributed to former Minister of Health Alex Katakwe, who reportedly suggested that it is acceptable for public officials to receive tokens of […]
The Bank of Zambia – BoZ Governor […]
