Tag: Zambia
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…