March 14, 2026

A five-year-old girl drowned in a well under unclear circumstances in Luwingu District, Northern Province, prompting police to caution parents against allowing young children to fetch water unaccompanied.The child, daughter of 38-year-old Ireen Musonda, went missing on March 13, 2026, around 13:00 hours, according to Northern Province Commanding Officer Simunji Mulonda.Her mother began searching for…

The Zambia Police Service recorded 44 road traffic accidents across the country during the Youth Day holiday on March 12, 2026, with Lusaka Province recording the highest number, police said.Police spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued in Lusaka on Friday.Of the total accidents, eight were fatal, resulting in eight deaths. Seven…

Zambia is seeking to strengthen economic ties with Luxembourg, with Ambassador Mary Chirwa signalling readiness to finalise a development cooperation agreement aimed at boosting investment and long-term growth.Chirwa made the remarks on Saturday after presenting her letters of credence to His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg.She said in…

ZCCM-IH earns US$110.6 million in royalties from KansanshiBolabet Zambia Launches BolaXpress POS Voucher System to Make Deposits Easier for CustomersTreasury releases K14.5 billion to sustain public services and support social programmes.MTN Zambia Achieves First in Africa by Completing Starlink Direct to Cell TestingIMF Staff Concludes Visit to ZambiaEx-convicted robber arrested, but dies during investigations, police…

The Federation of Small-Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has called on the government to adopt a comprehensive national strategy to support small-scale miners, arguing that the sector holds significant potential to drive economic diversification, job creation and equitable wealth distribution.FSSMAZ president, Joseph Mwansa, said the small-scale mining sector remained largely overlooked despite its contribution…

ZCCM-IH earns US$110.6 million in royalties from KansanshiBolabet Zambia Launches BolaXpress POS Voucher System to Make Deposits Easier for CustomersTreasury releases K14.5 billion to sustain public services and support social programmes.MTN Zambia Achieves First in Africa by Completing Starlink Direct to Cell TestingIMF Staff Concludes Visit to ZambiaEx-convicted robber arrested, but dies during investigations, police…

Bolabet Zambia Launches BolaXpress POS Voucher System to Make Deposits Easier for CustomersTreasury releases K14.5 billion to sustain public services and support social programmes.MTN Zambia Achieves First in Africa by Completing Starlink Direct to Cell TestingIMF Staff Concludes Visit to ZambiaMTN MoMo Partners with Zanaco on POS Payments and ATM Cash Out Ex-convicted robber arrested, but…

Economist Kelvin Chisanga says Zambia must adopt a more aggressive policy approach to unlock domestic direct investment as a key driver of economic growth.In a statement issued on Friday, Chisanga noted that while foreign direct investment remained important, mobilising local capital is critical for sustainable and inclusive development.He said Zambia possessed significant domestic resources through…

No products in the cart.By GIDEON NYENDWA PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has said there is nothing like having “no time” to serve in government because leaders have a responsibility to continue working for the people until the very last day of their mandate. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed ministers at State House, Mr…

No products in the cart.‎By MILLENNIUM REPORTER‎FORMER Ndola Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Mulenga on Thursday staged a political resurrection and drew huge and euphoric crowds in Ndola as he called for unity ahead of the 2026 general election. ‎‎Mr Mulenga led hundreds of youths during the Youth Day commemorations, describing the gathering as a…