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The 2026 Africa Decentralisation Day has been set for October 15th in Mumbwa District, Central Province, under the theme: “Empowered local governments for sustainable water and sanitation: advancing resilient, inclusive and sustainable territories towards…

Florence Mwewa, mother of newly installed Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa, has called on Lusaka residents to pray for and encourage her son as he begins leading the capital city.

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has adopted former independent parliamentary candidate Adrian Banda to contest the Mandevu Constituency by-election scheduled for November 5.

Newly installed Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa says the Lusaka City Council Police need to be better equipped to help restore order and cleanliness in the capital.

The Zambia Police Service has opened investigations into the death of a newborn baby boy who was allegedly abandoned at Chilenje Level One Hospital.

UPND Member of Parliament Judith Kabemba has urged female lawmakers to use their increased representation in Parliament to champion legislation and policies that support the Grow Zambia Agenda.

Government has challenged Zambian businesses to organise themselves and take full advantage of market opportunities created under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The contest over Zambia’s presidential term limit has opened along a sharp new line.

Chipolopolo forward Gamphani Lungu will be seeking his first silverware with South African giants Orlando Pirates when they face Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 final this Saturday.

Zambia’s installed electricity generation capacity has climbed to 4,722.3 megawatts, up from 3,777MW in 2024 and now nearly twice the country’s peak demand.

Zambia Research Foundation director Dr Mbita Chitala declared the August 13 general election not credible, warning that the vote has left the country fractured.

Socialist Party president Dr Fred M’membe rejected the UPND administration’s US$1.5 billion health compact with the United States, saying the removal of contested clauses on biological specimen sharing and data exploitation does not free Zambia from forei…

LUSAKA, Zambia: A K1 bet has paid out K634,053.60 for a farmer in Kalomo District, after all 14 of his selections came in on Win Bonus then added K224,986.76, a 55% increase on his winnings.

School attendance at Lundazi’s Romase Primary School has significantly increased following the government’s initiative of introducing milk to the school feeding programme for the early child learners.

ZCCM-Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has approved a 498 million United States Dollar Tailings Leach Plant at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)’s Nchanga operation in Chingola.

Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe, has called for investment in rain and underground water harvesting to mitigate the impact of climate change on the livestock sector.

Lusangazi Central Member of Parliament, Douglas Lungu, has urged residents to form clubs and cooperatives to improve their chances of accessing grants and loans under the 2027 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment programmes.

Ministry of Finance and National Planning Assistant Director for Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Desmond Banda, says Output-Based Budgeting (OBB) is critical in shifting public-sector budgeting from inputs and activities towards measurable results.

Mandevu: five days in UPND, straight to the ticket, genius or political insult?

Isoka Gender Sub-Committee Vice Chairperson Exilda Muuka has called for stronger collaboration and increased sensitisation to protect vulnerable groups from Technology-Facilitated Violence (TFV) Ms Muuka says people living in remote areas and young people…

President Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that Zambia’s installed power generation capacity has risen from 3,777 megawatts in 2024 to 4,722.3 megawatts currently.

Chilanga South Constituency Member of Parliament Ngenda Situmbeko says the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has directed three mobile network operators to improve network coverage in the constituency.

The Lusaka Magistrate Court has adjourned a matter in which a Zambia Police Officer is accused of stealing over K600, 000 belonging to the Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) Civic Centre branch.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has trained 16 Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) ahead of the November 5 parliamentary by-election in Lumezi North Constituency, with emphasis on reducing the number of rejected ballot papers.

A-94-year-old resident of Chinsali District, Mukuka Chifwamba, has expressed delight with the developmental transformation the district has undergone since the country attained Independence.

Chipata Central Member of Parliament, George Mwanza says his focus is to accelerate infrastructure development, job creation and economic empowerment in the constituency through strategic partnerships and Government support.

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has called for strengthened compliance practices among broadcasters, in order to promote professionalism, accountability and responsible media operations.

he Second High-Level Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting closed yesterday in Lusaka, with Zambia, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, development partners and private-sector stakeholders focusing on the remaining gaps that must be addressed to make…

Chinsali Member of Parliament, Chanda Mwansa has denied all allegations of violence, vote buying and electoral malpractice during the August 13, 2026, General Election.

The opposition Tonse Pamodzi Alliance will contest every by-election set for 5 November, and has chosen Ms Jean Kapata as its candidate for the Mandevu parliamentary seat.

Chongwe District Health Office has attributed the high number of cholera cases recorded in Ngwerere area to inadequate supply of clean water and poor sanitation practices.

All government employees, including Internal Auditors across the Civil Service, will going forward undergo mandatory training and certification through the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), in line with government policy.

Mbala District Electoral Officer, Laura Munkanta has commended political parties in the district for their cooperation ahead of filling in nominations for the Mayoral seat tomorrow.

Mansa Municipal Council has raised concern over the increasing number of underage persons patronising alcohol outlets in the District.

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) in Mbala District has called on voter education facilitators to intensify the voter education activities ahead of the forthcoming Mayoral by-election.

Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe has urged civic leaders to stamp out corruption and other illegalities in local authorities to contribute to the Grow Zambia Agenda.

Up to 120 players will descend on the Nchanga Golf Course this weekend for the two-day Innovate General Insurance-PGAZ Pro-Am tournament on the Copperbelt Province.

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The Government directed its institutions and co-operating partners to turn months of El Niño warnings into immediate action.

The Government said no directive has been issued to suspend church meetings, overnight prayers, crusades or other public gatherings.

The Lusaka High Court dismissed an application by Kabwata Member of Parliament Mr Danny Yenga to have the petition against his election thrown out.

Back Grow Zambia Or Leave The Public Service, Civil Servants Told Civil servants who cannot support the policies of the New Dawn administration should resign rather than frustrate national development programmes, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Dev…

Zambia and the United States will on Thursday sign a five-year health financing agreement worth more than US$3.6 billion.

President Hakainde Hichilema is facing calls to use Friday’s official opening of the Fourteenth National Assembly to state plainly where he stands on removing presidential term limits.

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Copper Queens players have predicted a tough match against Uganda in Thursday’s 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier in Kampala.

Zambia is among the Sub-Saharan African countries whose economic growth prospects have been upgraded by the World Bank.

Citizens First President Harry Kalaba has commended Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa for removing street vendors from undesignated areas in Lusaka’s Central Business District.

Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, has urged the media to uphold accuracy and truthfulness, and to verify information before reporting, as they cover the upcoming by-elections scheduled for November 5th, 2026.

The Ministry of Health has called for heightened cancer screening and awareness as Zambia continues to record numbers of cancer cases and deaths annually.