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The nation has been plunged into mourning following the announcement of the passing of the Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The somber news was confirmed by the Lungu family and has since drawn heartfelt condolences from across the country. In an official statement, President Hakainde Hichilema […]

A Call for Unity in Mourning: Leadership Beyond Politics By Emmanuel Mwamba Even in deep sorrow and hard times like these, the bad times must be put in the past. It is disheartening that not a single statement,however brief, has been issued by the Republican President in his capacity as leader of the nation, beyond

Zambia is in mourning following the death of its Sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who passed away earlier today. The news has sent shockwaves across the nation, with political figures, supporters, and citizens alike expressing deep sorrow at the loss of a former Head of State who led the country through a pivotal

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged the international community to address the historical injustices regarding Africa’s underrepresentation on the United Nations Security Council. He noted that more than 60 percent of matters before the Security Council concern Africa, hence legitimising the demand for equal representation. President […]

Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, says government has prioritised health care as a key pillar of national development. Dr Muchima says the government is investing in infrastructure, training, equipment, and service delivery across the country to ensure no one is left behind. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of a new wing at CFB Medical

In early 2025, 1xBet relaunched its 10-month social campaign Safety on the Road with a bold message: Pedestrians are not vulnerable bystanders. They are equal participants in traffic. From urban highways to rural gravel paths, Zambia’s roads remain a daily risk faced by millions, especially those who walk. That’s why the first topic of this

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has carefully reviewed the provisions of the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, which was published in the Government Gazette on 23rd May 2025. The Government has signaled its intention to introduce this Bill on the floor of the National Assembly as part of efforts to reform the

President Hakainde Hichilema is keen to win the support of members of parliament through inducement, as their votes will determine the fate of his proposed changes to Zambia’s constitution By Sishuwa Sishuwa Theme 2. Legalising the use of public resources for election campaigns The second benefit that President Hichilema seeks to achieve through […]

By Edward Chisanga The ignored, yet perhaps most deciding factor After reading comments about Zambia’s failed attempt to install its citizen, Samuel Maimbo into the post of African Development Bank President (AfDB), allow me to offer a dissenting view that seems to be overwhelmingly absent in the other assessments. The beginning is that although […]

On June 2, 2025, the Nelson Mandela Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, buzzed with anticipation as Bill Gates, Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered a powerful address marking the foundation’s 25th anniversary of work in Africa. Streamed live by Africa.com, the event drew over 12,000 attendees, including government officials, […]