WHEN THE PRESIDENCY BECOMES THE JUDGE: WHO PROTECTS ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY?- Sensio Banda

WHEN THE PRESIDENCY BECOMES THE JUDGE: WHO PROTECTS ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY? When President Hakainde Hichilema took office, his anti-corruption agenda inspired renewed faith in Zambia’s democracy. The “New Dawn” administration promised integrity,...

Zambia Affirms Strong Support for African Development Bank (AfDB) President Ould Tah’s vision for New African Financial Architecture

Dr Ould Tah thanked President Hichilema and the Zambian people for hosting the ADF-17 replenishment meeting, a key milestone in mobilising concessional resources for Africa’s most vulnerable countries LUSAKA, Zambia, October 13, 2025/ — Zambia has...

Zambia Presents Agri-Investment Strategy at UN Forum in Rome

A high-level Zambian delegation has arrived in Rome to participate in the World Food Forum and the United Nations Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, scheduled from October 14 to 17 at the FAO Headquarters. The global forum, which coincides with the...

Zambia, Ethiopia working towards expanding honey industry cooperation

Government says it is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Ethiopia in the green economy sector, with a particular focus on expanding the honey industry as a key driver of rural livelihoods, environmental conservation, and...

ABSA trains women for climate resilience, calls for inclusive leadership

By NATION REPORTER ABSA Bank Zambia says it has trained over 800 women to build financial and climate resilience in response to climate change. ABSA Chief Risk Officer, Sarah Lloyd says the masterclasses covered topics such as sustainability and...

CGA ends Sports eqUIP workshop for Zambia

By BENEDICT TEMBO THE Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (CGA Zambia) concluded the Commonwealth Sport eqUIP Workshop, which ended on October 10, 2025 after five impactful days of learning, collaboration and networking. According to the...

UNFPA warns of possible population decline

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Zambia has officially launched the 2025 State of the World Population report in Lusaka with the Zambian government pledging continued efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable groups and address...

Chinese firms reaffirm commitment to Zambia’s copper growth By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

THE Chinese Mining Enterprises Association in Zambia has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting the country’s goal of producing three million tonnes of copper annually by 2031, pledging sustained investment, technological innovation,...

Zambia’s Critical Minerals Boom: Can We Escape the Resource Curse?- Part II

In our last Monday Opinion, we discussed the opportunities and challenges of Zambia’s critical minerals boom. The global demand for cobalt, nickel, and manganese presents an opportunity for economic diversification, but this rapid expansion is...

LUSAKA TO HOST HISTORIC LAUNCH OF LEAGUE OF AFRICAN AMBASSADORS

*LUSAKA TO HOST HISTORIC LAUNCH OF LEAGUE OF AFRICAN AMBASSADORS* By Lydia Makina The League of African Ambassadors (LAA) is set to make its official debut on October 14, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, marking a significant milestone in African...

High food prices in east and southern Africa: four steps to boost production and make markets work better

Countries in east and southern Africa have continued to experience high and volatile food prices despite good harvests in 2025. This is especially alarming as climate-related weather shocks will be deeper and more frequent. Yet the region does not...

Govt. calls for multi-sectoral approach in addressing public health challenges

The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has called for a multi-sectoral approach among stakeholders in addressing public health challenges that affect the environment, animal health, and human beings in Chisamba district. Acting...

DumaTau Ranked Among World’s Top Resorts

Wilderness DumaTau in Botswana’s Linyanti Wildlife Reserve has been ranked second among the world’s best resorts in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, spotlighting Botswana’s growing influence in global conservation tourism...

Zambia launches Legal Hub to strengthen wildlife conservation and food security

Government officials, development partners and community representatives attend the launch of Zambia’s Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme Legal Hub in Lusaka. Photo by CIFOR-ICRAF. Zambia takes a bold step for people and nature with...

Zambia Launches Innovative Legal Hub to Strengthen Wildlife Conservation and Food Security

The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Tourism, has officially launched the publicly-accessible online, the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme Legal Hub. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with the Food and...

United Capital Fertiliser investments elate President Hichilema

President Hakainde Hichilema has witnessed the signing of a US$1.4 billion financing contract for phase two of the urea fertiliser project at United Capital Fertiliser (UCF) in Chilanga district. The commissioning of phase two of the urea plant...

BAGATTINI: Why Businesses need predictable environment

Woolworths Holdings Group CEO Roy Bagattini at the firm’s new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, Nairobi/ MARTIN MWITA South African retail brand Woolworths last Thursday launched a new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, the first outside South...

Government commends Peace Parks Fund for improving wildlife staff accommodation

Government has expressed gratitude to the German government through Peace Parks Fund and Kazumba Investment Limited for their unwavering support in the provision and improvement of accommodation to wildlife staff in game management areas. Minister...

Zambia Commemorates World Mental Health Day

Zambia joined the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day under the theme “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” The event, held on 10 October, emphasized the importance of expanding mental health...

Zambia Airways, Kenya Airways Fined as COMESA Cracks Down on Airline Passenger Abuse

The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has fined Zambia Airways Limited 2 percent of its total annual turnover for unfair treatment of passengers. This marks a major consumer protection action with direct implications for Zambia’s aviation...