2026

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has continued to record major breakthroughs under Operation Kufeza, a nationwide initiative aimed at eradicating the cultivation, production, trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs through coordinated, intelligence-led operations.In Lusaka Province, DEC officers working jointly with their Southern Province counterparts mounted an intelligence-driven controlled delivery operation that originated from…

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and electric utility company, Anzana Electric Group, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop new hydropower generation projects in northern Zambia.The partnership plans for Anzana to provide up to 50 MW of reliable baseload power by 2030 to support FQM’s mining operations in the North-Western Province.According to a joint press release,…

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has outlined a comprehensive, multisectoral approach to tackling poverty, saying the challenge went beyond low income and required coordinated action across agriculture, infrastructure, finance, education and social protection.In a statement on Saturday, Musokotwane said he addressed the matter in the National Assembly of Zambia on Friday while responding…

NAPSA Stars Football Club has parted ways with Head Coach Sipho Mumbi following a mutual agreement between the parties.Club Media and Public Relations Officer, Faith Kaira Sunzu, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the decision was part of a broader restructuring of the team’s technical bench.Sunzu further disclosed that the…

Mopani operations at Nkana, Mufulira suspended over safety breachesWhy Zambia Verifies Qualifications: Understanding ZAQA’s MandateZRA seizes US$145,000 in Gatbro raidACC challenges CPI report on corruption fightRTSA reduces bus fares by K1Police arrest five over alleged harassment, defamation on journalist abduction claims.Zambians mourn 12-year-old shot dead in Canada school shootingWoman charged with child stealing after DNA…

The Zambian government has suspended all livestock imports from South Africa following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in that country.In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, through the Department of Veterinary Services, said the suspension took effect immediately and applied to all existing livestock import permits.The measures…

Police have confirmed the arrest and detention of former Mike Manda, 45, in connection with an alleged cyber-harassment offence.The arrest comes after days of public speculation following reports of offensive material circulating on a Facebook page bearing his name.According to Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi, the former district commissioner has been detained…

Mopani operations at Nkana, Mufulira suspended over safety breachesWhy Zambia Verifies Qualifications: Understanding ZAQA’s MandateZRA seizes US$145,000 in Gatbro raidACC challenges CPI report on corruption fightRTSA reduces bus fares by K1Police arrest five over alleged harassment, defamation on journalist abduction claims.Zambians mourn 12-year-old shot dead in Canada school shootingWoman charged with child stealing after DNA…