Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
A fire at New Soweto Market destroyed three makeshift restaurants and one electronic shop in the early hours of Thursday, police say. The Zambia Police Service said the blaze broke out around 03:00 hours at the market opposite Namununga School. Police public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi explained that security personnel on duty spotted smoke and […]
Communities in Chipata have paid tribute to Moses Moyo for constructing Makwe school. Moyo who is outgoing Deputy Speaker, served five years as an independent MP and is now recontesting the Luangeni seat on the UPND ticket. One resident of Makwe area, Joseph Mushanga, explained that funding began with Moyo personally, later supplemented by the […]
Aspiring candidate for Monze Central, Elvis Mainza, says he has confidence in the electoral process of the UPND as the party conducts primary elections to adopt leaders at different levels. Mainza said under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, transparency remains key. He said in Monze Central Constituency on Tuesday, after attending the funeral of […]
By Francis Chipalo Ministry of Information and Media today received a courtesy call from Multichoice Zambia Limited, led by newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Averess Chela Ndhlovu. Permanent secretary Thabo Kawana said the purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the partnership between the Government and the digital satellite television provider, with a focus on […]
Cabinet held its final meeting of the current term this afternoon, ahead of the general elections scheduled for 13 August 2026. President Hakainde Hichilema thanked Ministers for their service to the people of Zambia, saying the administration had worked to stabilise the economy, restore institutions, and lay the foundation for future growth. “Together we have […]
There has been tension online between B FLOW, ZAM, and The Olios camp—but why and what caused it? Here is the timeline of events. ■ 20th April 2026 – Yo Maps released “Budget ft. Dizmo, Frank Ro & KingTec” and its music video as the lead single for his “VIBES ON VIBES” album. ■ 22nd …
NEO SLAYER is under public scrutiny after his ex-wife MAINESS MUMBA called him out for neglecting their child and complained that K8,000 child support in 3 months is not enough and that he should treat his first-born son like he treats his other children. ■ However, the singer has dismissed these claims on his socials; …
MACKY 2 backs YO MAPS, saying he’s the most genuine soul in this generation who has sponsored people’s college, bought and built his parents cars and houses, and helped upcoming artists for free; to say he’s reckless and continue to vilify him is heartbreaking. The rapper said that YO MAPS makes mistakes and questionable decisions; …
NEZ LONG says he first met XAVEN at a hotel they were both staying at when they were booked for an event, and not a lodge like his partner said when she featured on the Kenny T 1 on 1 podcast. “She actually lied; it wasn’t a lodge! It was a hotel! Smh…” said Nez …
XAVEN said she doesn’t have a flop song, her music is banging, and says it’s unfair that she and fellow female artists aren’t given opportunities to headline events when she featured on the Kenny T 1 on 1 podcast. “Ba Kenny, nshya kwatapo flop song. What do I need to headline something? They should leave …
