International
1,500 escape Mozambique prison as post-election unrests persist
More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police ...
Sports
CAF fines FAZ $10,000 for crowd trouble at levy
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has been fined US$10,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for breach of security standards and ...
Economy
Zambia chamber of commerce highlights business challenges in 2024, calls for swift govt action
The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has painted a sobering picture of the challenges facing the nation’s private sector while urging ...
Economy
Zambia’s debt portfolio hits over $14 billion, says Finance Minister, Musokotwane
Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has revealed that Zambia’s current debt portfolio has hit over US$14 billion. Speaking during the “Let ...
Metro
Lusaka woman sentenced to three months imprisonment for stealing three-month-old baby
In a rare and emotional court session, Lusaka Magistrate, Mutinta Mwenya, sentenced 22-year-old Grace Banda to three months’ simple imprisonment for stealing a ...
Power and Politics
President Hichilema pardons 759 inmates, as Zambian correctional centres hold 28,451 prisoners
President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 759 inmates as part of Christmas Day celebrations, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, announced. The ...
International
Mozambique’s top court upholds ruling party’s win amid rigging allegations
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has upheld the ruling party, Frelimo’s victory in the contentious October elections, a decision that has ignited widespread protests from ...
Editor's Pick
DEC declares ex-president Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, wanted over money laundering allegations
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has placed former president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila Lungu on the wanted list in connection with money laundering ...
Metro
Zambia Police reacts to allegations of high-handedness, vows to uphold civil liberties, rule of law
The Zambia Police Service has reiterated its commitment to upholding civil liberties while maintaining law and order in line with democratic principles, transparency, ...
Metro
Two deny witchcraft charges in alleged plot against President Hichilema
Two men accused of plotting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through witchcraft have denied the charges in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, admitting only ...
