Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Swedish Embassy Accused of Fueling Division in Zambian Media Sector

The Media Liaison Committee (MLC) has accused the Swedish Embassy of sponsoring confusion within the Zambian media landscape during this year’s World Press Freedom...

UPND Faces Uphill Battle Ahead of 2026 as Analyst Warns Against Overreliance on Lungu’s Legal Disqualification

UPND Faces Uphill Battle Ahead of 2026 as Analyst Warns Against Overreliance on Lungu’s Legal Disqualification As Zambia moves steadily toward the 2026 general elections,...

Local First: HH Prioritizes Homegrown Contractors and Rural Development

President Hakainde Hichilema has directed Local Authorities across Zambia to prioritize local contractors for infrastructure projects such as the construction of clinics, schools, and...

Munir Zulu Sentenced to 18 Months with Hard Labour for Seditious Remarks Against President

Former Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu, long considered one of the country’s most controversial and defiant political figures, was sentenced to 18 months...

Opposition To Field One Candidate In Lumezi

…as they condemn UPND for undermining democracy over Munir Zulu case A coalition of opposition leaders and the civil society has accused the UPND government...

Munir Zulu Awaits Sentencing After Seditious Speech Conviction

Munir Zulu Awaits Sentencing After Seditious Speech Conviction; Case Adjourned for Mitigation Political activist Munir Zulu will learn his fate this Friday after being convicted...

Clean Energy Boost: Chisamba Solar Power Plant to Add 100MW to Zambia’s Grid

Chisamba Solar Power Plant Nears Completion, Offering New Energy Hope for Zambia In the heart of Central Zambia, a major step toward energy independence is...

Zambia Emerges as a Key Player in Israel–Africa–U.S. Relations

At AJC Global Forum 2025, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema delivered a powerful message that placed Zambia at the center of a growing trilateral alliance...