USA based Zambian in trouble over derogatory comments against the President

183 Views A Zambian woman based in the United States of America (USA) who allegedly made derogatory remarks against various people, including President Hakainde Hichilema, has been arrested and charged. Ethel Chisomo Edwards, 42, became an...

MALAWI ELECTIONS: Latest updates from MEC

170 Views The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja says the elections management body will give an update on vote tallying at 2pm this afternoon. As the country awaits official update from MEC, reports coming through...

Tanzania Airports’ body decorated for innovation, environmental safety

LUSAKA: THE Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) has been awarded two accolades, presented to Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for innovation and sustainable environmental...

MTN Zambia Celebrates 20 Years with Grand Prize Draw in ‘Thank U Zambia’ Promotion

MTN Zambia has marked a major milestone in its journey with a grand celebration, culminating in the final prize draw of its ‘Thank U Zambia’ promotion. The event, held in Lusaka, highlighted the company’s commitment to giving back to its customers...

IT MAY BE A RISK TO ENTRUST YOUNG LEADERS IN 2026 – LUNGU !

It may be a risk to entrust youOpposition Zambia We Want Secretary General, Muhabi Lungu, has cautioned against the idea of prioritizing only young leaders in the 2026 general elections, stressing that experience remains critical in running the...

Smart Applications International Named Superbrand, Cementing Leadership in African Healthcare Technology

NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 17 – Smart Applications International Limited (Smart), a leader in healthcare information technology, has been officially recognized as a Superbrand, affirming its position as one of Africa’s most trusted and innovative...

Today in History: First edition of The New York Times published

Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2025. There are 104 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 18, 1851, the first edition of The New York Times – then the New-York Daily Times – was published. Also on this date: In 1793,...

Memphis Christian Church leads mission trip to Zambia, through partnership with Wonder Valley Christian Camp

MEMPHIS — A team of 10 missionaries from Memphis Christian Church traveled to Zambia from Aug. 18–25, leading a youth camp that reached 1,715 children and young adults with worship, teaching, and fellowship. The trip was the result of years of...

Ranking Shame for Bulgaria as National Football Team Falls Behind Zambia and Curacao

The Bulgarian national football team has fallen further in the latest FIFA world rankings for September, slipping to 86th position. The drop comes after two heavy defeats earlier this month in the World Cup qualifiers - a 0:3 loss to Spain,...

Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2025

The Forbes Sustainability Leaders List highlights global leaders including entrepreneurs, investors, activists and scientists who are working to combat the climate crisis. Record-shattering heat, billion-dollar storms and rising seas are unfolding...

Kenya Drops In Latest FIFA Rankings Despite CHAN Heroics

Kenya has dropped once again in the latest FIFA rankings despite a commendable performance at the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN). The Harambee Stars dropped two spots from their July 2025 ranking of 109 to 111 in the most recent rankings,...

Zambia launches inaugural Bible festival

133 Views Zambia launches first ever Bible Festival to promote unity and moral renewal in the country. The nationwide festival is scheduled for 18th October, 2025. This will span across the country’s 10 provinces. It is believed the Bible Festival...

OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MR. Hakainde Hichilema

OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MR. Hakainde Hichilema Celestin Mambula Mukandila_Esq Lusaka District Lusaka Province Zambia 18th September, 2025 His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia...

I Am Zambian. I Know No Tribe – Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma

I Am Zambian. I Know No Tribe. By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma I am Zambian. Before anything else, before tribe, before region, before language, I am Zambian. My identity is not confined to the accident of where I was born or what mother tongue I speak....

Tribalism in Zambia: A Systemic Problem Beyond One Individual

Tribalism in Zambia: A Systemic Problem Beyond One Individual By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma Calls for President Hakainde Hichilema to show leadership on the matter of the alleged tribal remarks linked to RTSA Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Amon Mweemba,...

Zambian farmers sue Chinese-linked mining firms for ecological catastrophe

New Delhi: Farmers in Zambia, in Central Africa, have filed an $80bn lawsuit against two Chinese-linked firms, blaming them for an "ecological catastrophe" after a dam that stored waste from copper mining collapsed in February. Millions of liters...

Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia jails 2 men for witchcraft plot to kill president using chameleon

A Lusaka court sentenced two men to prison after ruling they plotted to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through unusual means The convicts, including a traditional leader, were found with charms and a live creature said to be central to their...

We want to increase investments and trade in Zambia – Czech envoy

CZECH Republic’s Ambassador to Zambia Jiří Kyrian says his country wants to boost investments and trade with Zambia. Speaking when he was featured on Hot FM, Tuesday, Kyrian said there was a lot of potential in Zambia that the Czech Republic...

Chinese mining firm ‘covered up toxic spill’ in Zambia

Farmers in Zambia are suing a Chinese-owned mining company they claim was responsible for one of the world’s worst environmental disasters. The government in Lusaka, which is renegotiating a $5.6 billion debt with Chinese lenders, has insisted...

Zambian court jails two men for attempting to ‘bewitch’ president

Published on September 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM by Edgar Naitha 183 words • approx. 1 min read A Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. Leonard Phiri, a Zambian,...