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.
Government has declared a five-day period of national mourning in honor of former Vice-President, Guy Scott, who passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the age of 82. President Hakainde Hichilema has granted the late Dr Scott a state funeral in recognition of his…
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening evidence-based planning through the generation and use of reliable, localised demographic, social and economic data. Ministry of Finance and National Planning Permanent Secretary for Planning and Administration, Prudence…
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has sent a message of condolences to the Scott family on the death of the former Vice President Guy Scott, who died today, 15th July 2026. FAZ President Keith Mweemba says Dr Scott was a lifelong friend of sports with his notable role as…
93 Views LUSAKA- Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has called for increased foreign election monitoring ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Elections, saying broader international observation is critical to building public confidence in the vote. Mundubile made the remarks on Thursday after meeting with the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), which is currently in […]
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU ACCESS Bank has been named Best SME Bank for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards 2026. The award, presented by The Digital Banker, recognises the bank’s programmes targeting women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises across its African operations. In Zambia, the bank operates initiatives such as the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By BARNABAS ZULU POLITICAL activist Michael Zephaniah Phiri has cautioned against underestimating the Zambian electorate, saying voters will make their decision in the August 13 general election based on government performance rather than political rhetoric. Mr Phiri said President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent remarks describing Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
ZAMBIA’S sporting fraternity celebrated a remarkable mid-year haul of 155 medals, with Judo Association of Zambia leading all sport codes with an impressive 56 medals. The ceremony, held at NASDEC in Lusaka yesterday, brought together key stakeholders including Ministry of Youth,
By CHIKUMBI KATEBE THE Constitutional Court has been asked to determine the legal consequences of presidential candidates or vice-presidential running mates who withdraw from elections after the close of nominations. Zambia Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) chairperson Isaac Mwanza has petitioned the court seeking a declaration that the Constitution does not allow a presidential candidate […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By MUBITA KATETE THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has denied allegations circulating on social media claiming that its Director General Nason Banda ordered the arrest and detention of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for political reasons. In a statement, DEC described the allegations as “false, malicious and misleading,” […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
