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Climate Migration Doesn’t Always Arrive on a Boat
“Climate migration is already happening. And it is not just about movement; it is about who gets to thrive in a changing world, and who gets left behind,” writes Emelie Y. Jimenez, Outreach Specialist on federal housing initiatives in Washington,...
Zambia’s Socialist Party Leader Fred M’membe Criticises President Hichilema’s Trip to Scotland
Zambia’s Socialist Party president Dr. Fred M’membe has questioned the purpose of President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent trip to Scotland, raising concerns over the timing of the visit and its possible links to events in the United Kingdom. In a...

Kenya and Zambia battle mpox spikes as African countries manage multiple health threats
Though some of Africa’s biggest mpox hot spots continue to see downward trends, fresh spikes are occurring in other countries such as Kenya and Zambia. Meanwhile, local spread is now suspected in Senegal, following an earlier detection of an...
Zambia to host 2025 Digital Government Africa Summit
The third annual Digital Government Summit is set to kick off in Lusaka on Tuesday, October 7, with government leaders, tech giants and investors from across Africa and beyond gathering to discuss the future of digital governance on the continent....
HH IS THE ONLY ZAMBIAN PRESIDENT TO HAVE BEEN INVITED BY BRITISH ROYALTY TWICE IN ONE TERM
Fellow Citizens, As part of our working visit at Dumfries House, we had the privilege to participate in a high-level roundtable discussion hosted by the King’s Foundation. We are sincerely grateful to His Majesty for sharing the inspiring work...

Zambia reaffirms support towards digital transformation in insurance sector
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the insurance sector as a way of enhancing efficiency, transparency and financial inclusion. Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says...

Zayed Sustainability Prize names 33 finalists focused on helping millions
Global projects that aim to solve sustainability challenges including the delivery of clean energy, safe water and quality health care to millions have been named as finalists in the Zayed Sustainability Prize. The 33 finalists were selected from...
Children more vulnerable to online abuse, Lusaka DC
Lusaka District Commissioner, Rosa Kayuni says children are the most vulnerable members of the society that are exposed to online abuse. The District Commissioner cited cyber bullying, harmful content and even exploitation as some of the online...
ALLEGATIONS RISE AS ZAMBIAN BUSINESS MOGUL JAMES NDAMBO IS ACCUSED OF EYEING UPND PRESIDENCY
ALLEGATIONS RISE AS ZAMBIAN BUSINESS MOGUL JAMES NDAMBO IS ACCUSED OF EYEING UPND PRESIDENCY By Chanoda Ngwira F Gossip and rumour mongering have surfaced again this time alleging that James Ndambo, a prominent Zambian businessman based in South...

Zambian Farmers Sue Chinese Mining Company Over Toxic Spill, Seek $220 Million in Damages
Zambian workers constructing a new $300 million copper smelter in Chingola, Zambia, a short drive from the Congolese border on top of some of the richest copper deposits in the world, on Dec. 13, 2006. AP Photo/Joseph Schatz Dozens of Zambian...
The age and sex dynamics of heterosexual HIV transmission in Zambia: an HPTN 071 (PopART) phylogenetic and modelling study
The widespread rollout of HIV testing, antiretroviral treatment (ART), and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in combination prevention programmes has resulted in considerable declines in both AIDS deaths and new HIV infections (UNAIDS...

Zambia and World Bank Launch $30 million project for refugee integration
Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security (MoHAIS), has launched the Zambia Refugee and Host Communities Project (ZRHCP) According to a statement issued to media by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security...

Zambia is being praised worldwide because of UPND’s energy reforms – Musokotwane
Zambia is being praised worldwide because of UPND’s energy reforms – Musokotwane FINANCE and National Planning minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says despite experiencing load shedding, Zambia is being recognised across the world as one of the...

Airtel Africa Foundation to Drive Financial Empowerment, Education, Environmental Protection
Funmi Ogundare Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has announced its plan to directly improve the lives of 10 million people across the continent by 2030 through initiatives focused on education financial...

Campaign for Female Education in Zambia gets commendation from Government
Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) Zambia, has hosted the 2025 Tertiary Students’ Fair in Lusaka, bringing together young women that benefit from its transformative education support programme. Speaking at the event, Ministry of Education...
President Hichilema visits King’s Foundation
94 Views President Hakainde Hichilema who is the United Kingdom on a state visit had time to tour the Dumfries House, where he had the privilege to participate in a high-level roundtable discussion hosted by the King’s Foundation. Posting on his...
Zambians don’t want to choose between “red” and “green.” …..They want a leadership that transcends toxic partisan politics – SABOI
Zambians don’t want to choose between “red” and “green.” …..They want a leadership that transcends toxic partisan politics – SABOI LUSAKA, September 29, 2025 – It has now become increasingly clear that our country has reached a critical juncture...

Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining company over toxic spill
Dozens of Zambian farmers have filed a lawsuit against Chinese company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), alleging that a massive toxic spill from its mining waste dam has contaminated their land and water, posing severe health risks and demanding millions...
ZAMBIANS NOT GULLIBLE, THEY KNOW LOAD-SHEDDING IS DUE TO POWER EXPORTS – MUNDUBILE
ZAMBIANS NOT GULLIBLE, THEY KNOW LOAD-SHEDDING IS DUE TO POWER EXPORTS – MUNDUBILE MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says it is surprising that Vice-President Mutale Nalumango thinks citizens are so gullible that they believe the load shedding being...

Zambia boosts regional ties with SADC members
Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Lieutenant General Dennis Alibuzwi (Rtd), has concluded a series of strategic diplomatic engagements with fellow Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ambassadors, aimed at strengthening regional solidarity...