Power and Politics
Zambia marks Labour Day with President Hichilema reaffirming commitment to dialogue, economic growth
President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to open dialogue, engaging all Zambians — including political parties — on matters of national ...
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Sampa endorses Lungu for 2026 presidency, confirms Zambia Monitor’s reports on moves to unite PF factions
The Edgar Lungu-led Patriotic Front (PF) and the faction previously aligned with Matero lawmaker, Miles Sampa have officially reconciled, with Sampa endorsing former ...
Power and Politics
Govt urges journalists to use AI responsibly to safeguard press freedom
The Zambian government has urged journalists to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly, warning that misuse could spread misinformation and foster surveillance environments that ...
Power and Politics
Caritas Zambia calls for just, equitable labour environment ahead of Workers Day
Caritas Zambia has called on government, employers, workers’ unions, and civil society to collaborate in building a just and equitable labour environment in ...
Power and Politics
Sampa surrenders PF party leadership to ex-president Lungu after legal battles? What we know so far
In what appears to be a surrender of party leadership back to Edgar Lungu, Patriotic Front (PF) faction leader Miles Sampa has appointed ...
Power and Politics
Opposition parties, government trade tackles over alleged dictatorial tendencies
Several opposition political parties, notably the Socialist Party, New Heritage Party, and Golden Party of Zambia, have accused the ruling United Party for ...
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Developing Story: Ex-Lumezi MP, Zulu, in deeper mess; to be convicted on Friday for seditious practices
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found former Lumezi Member of Parliament, Munir Zulu, guilty of seditious practices. Delivering the verdict, Senior Resident Magistrate ...
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Electoral commission sets June 26 date for Lumezi parliamentary by-election, as incumbent Zulu is jailed
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set June 26, 2025, as the date for the Lumezi parliamentary by-election, following the conviction and ...
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UNHCR, Zambia launch landmark survey on refugees, host communities
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in partnership with the Zambian government, has reportedly launched a Forced Displacement Survey (FDS) to ...
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DPP seeks forfeiture of trucks, trailers, Mopani logs as Congolese businessman describes company as innocent third party
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, has applied to the Economic and Financial Crimes Court for a non-conviction-based forfeiture of 76 Mopani ...
