Socialist Party lawyer praises Hichilema over Tanzania trip

Socialist Party lawyer praises Hichilema over Tanzania trip SOCIALIST Party lawyer and one of President Hakainde Hichilema’s strongest critics Simon Mwila has praised the Head of State for attending Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s inauguration,...

Famous Brands reports positive results across key financial metrics

JSE-listed food services franchisor Famous Brands has reported that its financial performance for the six months ended August 31 demonstrated strong momentum, with positive results across key financial metrics. In its unaudited condensed...

Zambia Launches National Hand Hygiene Roadmap to Promote Universal Handwashing

Today, the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) partnered with the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, alongside other stakeholders, to commemorate Global Handwashing Day under the theme “Be a Handwashing Hero.” This...

Zambia remains beacon for peace, unity-Kangwa

Government says it remains committed to upholding Zambia’s enduring reputation as a beacon of peace, unity and coexistence among all races and nationalities. Speaking during the Lusaka International School’s 61st Pre-Independence celebration...

UNDER HH ZAMBIA’S ECONOMY IS NOW STABLE AND PERFORMING WELL – HAABAZOKA

UNDER HH ZAMBIA’S ECONOMY IS NOW STABLE AND PERFORMING WELL – HAABAZOKA By Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka Since President Hakainde Hichilema took office in August 2021, Zambia’s economy has undergone major reforms aimed at restoring stability and...

Uganda lines up tourism roadshow in Lusaka

By GIDEON NYENDWA THE Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam has announced that the Ugandan Tourism Roadshow will be held at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, marking a significant step toward enhancing tourism and trade collaboration between...

IMF says Zimbabwe has the best performing economy in SADC

Zimbabwe has the best performing economy in the Southern African region this year beating regional giants South Africa and oil-rich Angola by far. Its growth is estimated at 6% tallying with that of Tanzania which has been one of the fastest...

Zambia needs a leader with no corruption allegations around their necks, implies ZWW president

42 Views Kapembwa Simbao The Zambia We Want (ZWW) President Kapembwa Simbao has implied that the country needs a leader without corruption allegations hanging around their necks. He says over the years he has worked in senior government positions...

China’s BRI Revealed as Economic, Environmental Threat

Jingjing Zhang is a lawyer and environmental activist who has fought Chinese companies that pollute for decades. Her work has brought her to many countries, where she says her native China is using a hazardous development model: Pollute now, get...

IMF Ranks Zimbabwe as Southern Africa’s Best-Performing Economy for 2025

HARARE – Zimbabwe has been projected to be Southern Africa’s best-performing economy in 2025, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting an impressive six percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth — a significant rebound as the...

Zambia Launches Beef Exports to the DRC

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia has officially begun exporting beef to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a key milestone in the country’s agricultural trade ambitions. The first shipment, valued at US$62,635,...

Zambia Renews Call for Private Investment to Transform Agriculture into Regional Powerhouse

Zambia has intensified its campaign for greater private sector investment in agriculture, positioning the country to become a major food hub for Southern Africa. The call was made by Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, Engineer Peter Kapala,...

“Maize is Food”: Zambia’s Journey with Climate-Resilient Seeds

In southern Africa, maize is a cultural and economic staple, as well as a daily necessity for many households. The saying, “maize is food; food is maize,” particularly holds in Zambia, where most meals are often incomplete without nshima, a thick...

THE EEducational Association for Quality Assurance in Zambia (EAQAZ) has called on educators, administrators, policymakers, industry partners and stakeholders to unite in strengthening the country’s education sector.

EAQAZ President Dr. Chilao Mutesa said the association is committed to enhancing the quality of education through collaboration and capacity building across all levels of the system. Dr. Mutesa explained that EAQAZ seeks to complement the work of...

Zambian president urges faster completion of power projects to ease energy crisis

LUSAKA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday urged all companies involved in electricity projects to accelerate their work in order to help resolve the country's ongoing power crisis. Speaking at the official opening...

Police arrest businessperson Shadreck Kasanda for allegedly obtaining US$275,000 under false pretences

161 Views Police have arrested and charged Businessman, Shadreck Kapasa Kasanda, 36, of Ibex Hill, for allegedly obtaining USD 275,500 from Africa Tango Limited under false pretences involving a fake gold supply deal. Godfrey Chilabi Deputy Public...

Zambia can raise $15 billion without borrowing a dime – PF aspiring candidate Joseph Mudolo

Zambia can raise $15 billion without borrowing a dime – PF aspiring candidate Mudolo PATRIOTIC Front (PF) presidential aspiring candidate Joseph Mudolo says Zambia does not need to kneel before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or other...

Cedi Gains Cool Business Costs as Ghana Leads Regional Inflation Slowdown

Currency appreciation across sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ghana, is helping ease business costs and inflationary pressures, with September 2025 marking the weakest price pressures since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to S&P Global’s...

Zambia, four other countries to benefit from EIB Global financing

The European Investment Bank’s Development arm (EIB Global) says it is committing US$110 Million to strengthen agricultural development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Zambia, alongside Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Benin are countries set to benefit...

Zimbabwe, Zambia seek innovative solutions to harness Zambezi

Zambia and Zimbabwe have agreed to shift from their long-standing reliance on the Kariba Dam and the Zambezi River for power generation, pledging to explore new energy sources as drought-driven water shortages threaten regional power security. The...