Zambia Receives Mobile Labs To Assist With Infectious Disease Response

Still contending with several significant infectious diseases, including cholera, Ebola and mpox, Southern Africa recently received a “game-changer” in the fight to prevent and contain outbreaks. As part of a civil-military partnership, Zambia’s...

WHEN ECONOMY GROWS OTHER THINGS WILL FALL IN PLACE – PRESIDENT HH

WHEN ECONOMY GROWS OTHER THINGS WILL FALL IN PLACE – PRESIDENT HH. PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia must now focus on driving economic growth, as other aspects of national development will naturally fall into place once the economy is...

Fears that DR Congo's cobalt quotas could deepen corruption

On the cracked ribbon of tarmac that snakes from the open pits of the Copperbelt to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) frontier with Zambia, trucks groan under bulk bags of cobalt hydroxide, a key ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries that...

Kwacha appreciation has enhanced our economic outlook – LuSE

THE Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says the recent appreciation of the Kwacha has enhanced the country’s economic outlook. The USD/ZMW exchange rate fell to 22.0 on October 24, 2025, down 0.09 percent from the previous session. Over the past...

ZAMBIA AMONG TOP FIVE AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH STRONGEST CURRENCIES BUT KWACHA GAINS WON’T EASE COST OF LIVING IMMEDIATELY

ZAMBIA AMONG TOP FIVE AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH STRONGEST CURRENCIES BUT KWACHA GAINS WON’T EASE COST OF LIVING IMMEDIATELY By: Thomas Afroman Mwale Economist Yusuf Dodia has revealed that Zambia is currently ranked among the top five African...

Zambia, China deepen cooperation

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU ZAMBIA and China have reinforced their partnership on global development governance through the ongoing Think Tank Talent Exchange Seminar taking place in China. A four-member delegation from the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and...

ZAMBIA POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE CASE AFTER MWALA MOOTO’S SOCIAL MEDIA POST

Zambia Police Investigate Alleged S£xual Abuse Case After Mwala Mooto’s Social Media PostIn light of social media reports, the Zambia Police Service has verified that its members are investigating an alleged s£xual abuse of a minor in Western...

Zambian energy team visits NPA to study petroleum product ma...

Zambian petroleum regulators have visited the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to study the Petroleum Product Marking Scheme (PPMS) being implemented by the Authority to check diversion and adulteration of subsidized fuel on the market. The...

ZAMBIA’S NEW AMBASSADOR TO ANGOLA DR. ELIAS MUNSHYA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS

ZAMBIA’S NEW AMBASSADOR TO ANGOLA DR. ELIAS MUNSHYA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS Zambia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Angola, His Excellency Rev. Dr. Elias Munshya, has officially presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency President João...

Inadequate financial support to education sector irks NAQEZ

THE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says it is concerned about the inadequate financial support to the education sector. And NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa says the new curriculum is ambitious and costly, warning...

Zambians react as Patson Daka’s ex says she won’t look at riches to marry someone

460 Views Renowned Zambian footballer Patson Daka’s ex Grace Chilufya says she will never settle with a man just because he is rich. In a video trending on social media, Chilufya said though she appreciates good life, she values financial freedom...

Zimbabwe’s southern corridor highway overhaul to boost trade and tourism. Here’s what you need to know

Under a public-private partnership model, the reconfiguration of the transport routes will restructure the country’s transport infrastructure to the gain of tourism, mining, logistics, and trade. UPGRADES to infrastructure in Zimbabwe are expected...

Kenya among countries exposed to increased cyber-attacks

ISACA vice president George Kisaka during the annual Governors, Risk and Compliance conference in Naivasha. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Kenya has been ranked as among one of the countries in Africa that face an acute shortage of cyber-security risk...

Zambia sheltering Rwandan renegade sanctioned for terrorism and terrorism financing

Rwanda has identified Zambia as one of the countries in southern Africa that is hosting individuals that have been sanctioned by Rwanda’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC for terrorism and terrorism financing. In a new sanctions list released by...

Ghana leads the way in building resilient financial ecosystems through inclusive insurance

Ghana is positioning itself as a continental leader in climate and financial resilience through the institutionalisation of inclusive insurance, a national strategy designed to protect vulnerable populations from climate and economic shocks. The...

Zambia’s first PGA pro golfer helps airmen hit fairways as Air Force spouse in Japan

PGA golfer and Air Force spouse Vincent Kabaso tees off at Tama Hills, an Air Force-operated course in western Tokyo, Oct. 21, 2025. (Marc Castaneda/Stars and Stripes) YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — It’s been an unlikely journey for professional golfer...

Zambian International Actress Chadzanso JUVI Mwenda Expands into Film Distribution!

Zambian international actress Chadzanso JUVI Mwenda, recently honored as Best MVAA Inspirational Woman Southern & East Africa 2025 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, is now taking bold steps into film distribution. With a career...

Licence fees review timely

Mthuli Ncube FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube has announced a raft of reforms for the wholesale and retail sectors which has culminated in the slashing of fees. The reforms come barely two months after...

Nigeria Hails Zambia As She Celebrates 61st Independence Anniversary 

1 Stella Omona The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended Nigeria’s warm congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of...

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION TO MARK ZAMBIA’S 61ST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

LUSAKA, Thursday, October 23, 2025* -As Zambia commemorates her 61st Independence Anniversary, we join all citizens in celebrating this historic day that stands as the most significant on our national calendar. Independence Day symbolises our...