In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.1. President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Solwezi East Member of Parliament, Alex Katakwe, as the new Minister of Health and Mfuwe Member of Parliament, Mufunelo Malama, as the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development. Read more…2. The Given Lubinda-led faction of…

Ministers from across Southern Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and economic integration following the conclusion of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers meeting held in Pretoria, South Africa.The two-day meeting, chaired by Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, reviewed progress on key regional programmes…

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…