Tag: Zambia
Zambia Launches Plan For HealthCare Delivery
Zambia, on Friday, launched a strategic plan to steer the provision of quality health care services to citizens in the…
Opposition Leader Denies Treason Charge
Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, a longtime rival of President Edgar Lungu, denied plotting to overthrow the government when he…
Zambia Opposition Leader, Arrested On Live Tv
Police in Zambia on Thursday arrested an opposition leader while he was being interviewed on a private television station.
World Bank Provides Zambia $600m For Development Projects
The World Bank has provided 600 million dollars to Zambia to invest in various sectors of the economy as well…
Zimbabwe beat Zambia in the final to lift 2017 Cosafa Cup
Zimbabwe overpowered their northern neighbours Zambia 3-1 to win the 2017 Cosafa Castle Cup on Sunday and take a record…
Court Jails Zambian Woman For Indecent Exposure
Shila Hamukale, a United Party for National Development (UPND) cadre, has been jailed for 21 days and fined Twelve Kwacha…
Zambia intensifies surveillance after Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Health authorities in Zambia have intensified surveillance in areas bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following an outbreak of…
4 Opposition Supporters Arrested
Police have arrested four people in connection with a spate of fires to public buildings that hit some parts of…
Arrest Of Opposition Leader, Zambian Govt Warns Protesters
The Zambian Government on Thursday warned that it would not allow lawlessness in the country following the arrest and charging…
Zambia energy regulator receives submissions on electricity tariff hike
Zambia’s energy regulator on Wednesday said it had started receiving submissions from stakeholders on the intention of the country’s power…
Zambia wins Africa Under-20 Nations Cup
Hosts Zambia turned on the style to lift the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 2-0 in the…
Zambia Qualify For U20 AFCON Final
Zambia, the host of the U-20 Afrcia Cup of Nations reached the final for the first time after beating South…
Zambian Authorities Nabs Women Who Stole Hippo Meat
Wildlife authorities in western Zambia confirm arrest of four women and three men with 412 kgms of hippo meat.
Pastor anoints church members soap to entice men
Controversial and flamboyant Zambian clergyman, Prophet Anointed Benard, popularly known as Commander 1, last week asked his church female members…
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23 teachers dismissed in Zambia for impregnating pupils
Zambia News and Information Service (ZANIS) on Saturday said no fewer than 23 teachers were dismissed in Zambia for sexually…
Zambia bans police officers from marrying foreigners
Police authorities in Zambia on Monday said they had banned officers from marrying foreigners. The Head of the Zambia Police,…
Zambia cuts fuel prices
Zambian energy regulator says retail fuel prices will fall from midnight on Tuesday due to subdued oil prices and a…
Zambia probes ex-minister over corruption
Zambia’s corruption watchdog on Monday confirmed that it was investigating a former minister, who was recently fired, for alleged corruption.…
Nigeria fans back Super Eagles to beat Zambia
Nigeria may not have shone in their first—and to date only—match under Rohr, but they eventually overcame Tanzania 1-0 in…
Zambia’s President Lungu re-elected as rival cries foul
Zambia’s incumbent President Edgar Lungu was on Monday declared the winner of a closely-fought election in the southern African country,…
Poll: Zambian president in slim lead over main rival
Zambian President Edgar Lungu maintained a slim lead over his main rival on Sunday with nearly half of votes counted…
No results yet in Zambia, but monitors say vote was transparent
Officials in Zambia say the country’s electoral commission has begun certifying results from Thursday’s general election and referendum. Voting continued…
World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Zambia in Group B
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Friday placed alongside Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia in Group B for the Africa…
Xenophobic riots erupt in Zambia
Residents of the Zambian capital Lusaka on Monday looted shops belonging to foreigners, accusing them of involvement in ritual killings,…
Woman gives birth to Brazilian hair
A 26-year old woman in Zambia’s Luwingu district has given birth to pure hair, according to the Luwingu District Medical…
Zambia slashes controversial mining levy by 50%
Zambia on Monday slashed by more than half a controversial mineral royalty tax after investors threatened to pull out of…
Xenophobia: Zambian radio station stops playing S/African music
A radio station in Zambia on Friday black out the playing of South African music in protest against xenophobic attacks…
All Africa Games: It’s Over For Siasia’s Eagles, Zambia Coach Boasts
Zambia U-23 team coach Fighton Simukonda has declared that Nigeria will not qualify for the All African Games football event…
Zambian president discharged from hospital
Zambian President Edgar Lungu was discharged from hospital on Saturday after undergoing a medical procedure in South Africa following his…