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6 April 2026BUSINESS
President Hakainde Hichilema has set an ambitious target for Zambia's economic future, declaring that his administration aims to more than double the nation's economy post the August 13, 2026 general elections. Speaking at the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) national delivery day held at the Mulung...
POLITICS
6 Apr 2026 · BBC News
A senior Zambian government official, Mainga Kabika, head of the gender division in the president's office, has revealed that some political parties are demanding sexual favours from prospective femal...
BUSINESS
6 Apr 2026 · Mwebantu
The Zambian government has moved swiftly to address a looming fuel crisis, declaring the current supply situation an emergency and implementing critical tax suspensions. In a decisive move following a...
POLITICS
6 Apr 2026 · Lusaka Times
The Zambian People's Pulse is deeply concerned by the protracted and politically charged standoff surrounding the burial arrangements for former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. Ten months after his pass...
SPORTS
6 Apr 2026 · News Diggers
Zambia's national football team, the Chipolopolo, has experienced a one-place drop in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking, now sitting at 92nd globally. This decline follows a significant 5-...
REGIONAL
6 Apr 2026 · Lusaka Times
A tragic industrial accident at Yellow Stripes, a scrap metal company in Chambishi, Kalulushi District, has left eight workers severely injured and claimed the lives of two Indian ...
POLITICS
6 Apr 2026 · Lusaka Times
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced April 15, 2026, as the commencement date for the payment of presidential nomination fees, a critical step in the nation's ele...
HEALTH
5 Apr 2026 · Al Jazeera English
The article discusses concerns that US health funding agreements in Africa, including Zambia, represent a new form of "biomedical imperialism" or "extractivism." It highlights how ...
SPORTS
5 Apr 2026 · BBC News
Zambia-born swimmer Jane Asher, 95, has broken five more world records, adding to her impressive career tally of over 100 Masters swimming records. Her remarkable journey has seen ...
SPORTS
5 Apr 2026 · BBC News
Inverness Caledonian Thistle striker Chanka Zimba recently made his international debut for Zambia, coming off the bench in a friendly match against Argentina. This call-up follows...
POLITICS
5 Apr 2026 · Al Jazeera English
Zambia, alongside Zimbabwe, is pushing back against what it perceives as 'lopsided' agreements with the United States, which reportedly seeks health data and minerals in exchange f...
SPORTS
5 Apr 2026 · Sky Sports
Patson Daka returned from international duty to score two goals, securing a crucial point for Leicester in their battle against relegation. The striker's efforts led to a 2-2 draw ...
POLITICS
5 Apr 2026 · The Times of India
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-proposed resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, affirming open transit passage, and authorizing defensive measures ...
INSTITUTIONS
5 Apr 2026 · Globalsecurity.org
The African Land Forces Summit 2026, hosted by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) in Rome, brought together land force commanders from nearly 40 African nati...
HEALTH
5 Apr 2026 · Nature.com
This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among adults living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Zambia. While ART has s...
OPINION
· Editorial
As Zambia navigates the complexities of economic recovery, policymakers and stakeholders are charting an ambitious course for 2026. With strategic investments in the copper sector,...