THE United States has announced a sharp $50 million cut in health sector aid to Zambia, citing what it calls the government’s failure to stop the widespread theft of donated medicines, despite repeated warnings. US ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales…
HUNDREDS of Zambians took to the streets of Lusaka on Thursday in protest against a string of horrifying child rape cases that have rocked the country in recent weeks. Civil society groups, activists, musicians, and concerned citizens marched in unison,…
ZAMBIA’S President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to cabinet ministers who have been caught dozing off during official meetings, calling the behaviour a serious lapse in judgement and discipline. According to a report by the BBC, the president linked the issue…
A CATASTROPHIC acid spill at a Chinese-owned copper mine in northern Zambia has polluted the Kafue River, threatening the livelihoods and water supply of millions of people. Authorities and environmental groups warn the long-term impact of the toxic leak could…
ZAMBIA is taking a major step towards enhancing its tourism sector by waiving visa requirements for 53 additional countries starting January 1, 2025. This move builds on the success of the country’s 2022 visa liberalisation initiative, which removed restrictions for…
IN a bizarre New Year’s Eve incident, a drunken Zambian police officer freed 13 detainees from custody in Lusaka before fleeing the scene himself, officials confirmed. Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, reportedly intoxicated, seized keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard…
IN a bizarre twist to Zambia’s political landscape, two men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to use witchcraft to harm President Hakainde Hichilema. The police in Lusaka confirmed the arrests of Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri, both accused…
ZAMBIA’S Constitutional Court has definitively ruled that former president Edgar Lungu is barred from seeking another term in office, closing the door on his planned political comeback. Lungu, who served as president from 2015 to 2021, announced his return to…
ZAMBIA is on edge as the Constitutional Court prepares to rule on whether former president Edgar Lungu can contest the 2026 presidential election. The impending judgement, due on Tuesday, has gripped the Southern African nation, sparking political and social tensions…
IN a significant legal turn, Zambia’s former first lady Esther Lungu was arrested on Wednesday by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), facing serious charges tied to suspected money laundering and possession of assets thought to be proceeds of crime. The…
