Stories gaining reader attention across Zambia, including viral debates, entertainment, music, sports, and local updates.
Stories gaining reader attention across Zambia, including viral debates, entertainment, music, sports, and local updates.
THE North-Western Province Small-Scale Mining Association has commended Government for its efforts to formalise artisanal mining operations in Mufumbwe District. Association Strategic Planning and Implementation Consultant Mukumbi Kafuta said the recent commitment by ZCCM-IH to invest more than 2.2 million United States dollars in the development of Kikonge Gold Mine would go a long way […]
THE Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) has forecast isolated rainfall over North Western, Southern, Western and Copperbelt Provinces, including the northern parts of Luapula and Northern Provinces. According to a weather alert issued by the ZMD, the forecast covers the period from September 20 to October 1, 2026. The Department said the anticipated rainfall will be […]
The Ministry of Health says menopause should no longer be treated as a private matter that women have to endure in silence. The Ministry’s Assistant Director for Reproductive Health, Angel Mwiche says in order to bridge the gap, the ministry will integrate the Midlife and Menopause Society of Zambia (MIMESOZA)’s women’s health strategic plan for 2026-2028 […]
THREE African wild dogs have set a new record after travelling 4,126 kilometres across Southern Africa in an eight-month journey, the longest recorded dispersal by any African mammal. The findings, published in the journal Ecology, provide new evidence that wildlife corridors connecting protected areas remain functional despite increasing human activity and habitat fragmentation. The study […]
THE Chisamba Magistrates’ Court has sentenced two fishermen to one-month imprisonment with hard labour for criminal trespass. Resident Magistrate, Susan Magalashi has however, suspended the sentence for twelve months. The convicts are 34-year-old Emmanuel Tendani and 31-year-old Andrew Sakala, both of Lupiya village in Chief Chamuka’s area. The court heard that on September 4, 2026, […]
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 33 licence applications, three construction permits and various amendments to licences in the petroleum, renewable energy and electricity subsectors. The approvals represent a total investment commitment of K1 billion, equivalent to approximately US$50.9 million. ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the approvals by the ERB Licensing Committee […]
ZAMBIA Railways Limited (ZRL) Managing Director Cuthbert Malindi has left the company following a mutual separation agreement with the Board of Directors. According to a statement issued by ZRL Board of Directors, the separation took effect on September 17, 2026. The Board has appointed Company Secretary Mwendabai Bulaya as Acting Managing Director. The Board further […]
Binwell Mpundu warns of turbulent economic times ahead FORMER Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu has warned Zambians to brace themselves for what he describes as difficult and turbulent economic times, urging citizens to tighten their belts and avoid reckless spending. Mpundu says Zambia could face serious economic challenges in the coming months, including difficulties […]
Opposition President Enock Roosevelt Tonga is out of detention after over a month at Kabwata Police cells. He was Detained at Mulungushi Conference Center when as an Opposition NRPUP Election observer he QUERIED Electoral Commission of Zambian ECZ over unverified results. He was assaulted by UPND Carders on camera. The Lusaka High Court ordered against […]
HON. BRUCE KANEMA WITHDRAWS ELECTION PETITION FOR SOLWEZI CENTRAL I, Hon. Bruce Kanema, Provincial Youth Chairman for Northwestern Province, wish to formally announce that I have withdrawn my election petition for Solwezi Central Constituency. I want to take this opportunity to sincerely appreciate the great people of Solwezi Central who campaigned for me and voted […]
