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23 die in Easter Holiday road accidents

News Diggers · April 22, 2025

THE Zambia Police have disclosed that during this year’s Easter Holiday, a total of 326 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, and of these, 21 were fatal, resulting in the loss of 23 lives. In a statement, Tuesday, Assistant Police...

Stella Artois celebrates stylish sporting weekend

Zambia Daily Mail · July 12, 2025

Polocross weekend blended fast-paced action, shared moments, community flair MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka YELLOWSTRIPE Resources lifted the trophy after edging Toyota in a thrilling final held when Stella Artois hosted six teams for an exciting...

6 of the best cruise ships that you must travel on in your lifetime

The Independent · April 24, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

I never believed my child would one day have a birth certificate – Binga villager says in salute to ongoing remote registration blitz

New Zimbabwe · July 15, 2025

By Leopold Munhende recently in Binga WITH his wife seated on the carrier and their one-year-old son on her back, Honest Mudenda (28) cycled 10 kilometres on a perry bike to register a birth certificate last Wednesday, a two-hour ride through...

Call for Proposals

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) ·

Introduction The EU-funded Zambia for Agroforestry, Biodiversity, and Climate (Z4ABC) project has launched a Call for Proposals for Financial Matching Grants to support private sector actors, cooperatives, NGOs, and other non-public entities in...

These 500 Hotels Were Voted Best in the World by Travel + Leisure Readers

Travel + Leisure ·

An extraordinary setting. Design that feels both unexpected and of-the-moment. Service that goes above and beyond. When a hotel feels truly exceptional, our readers are slow to forget. In the T+L 500, we present the highest-scoring hotels from our...

Indian Man Nabbed in Zambia with Rs 19 Crore Cash & Gold

Pragativadi · April 20, 2025

A 27-year-old Indian man’s journey to Dubai took an unexpected turn when authorities at Zambia’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport intercepted him with Rs 19.32 crore in cash (around $2.32 million) and gold worth Rs 4.15 crore (about $500,000)...

Government denies James Ndambo entry to Zambia

Zambian Eye · April 12, 2025

James Ndambo It has been announced that James Ndambo’s scheduled trip to Zambia has been canceled “due to denied access and system apprehension”. Mr Ndambo was scheduled to travel to Zambia to witness the music festival in Choma, Southern Province...

Haryana: Delegates from 13 nations visit tourist spots in Kurukshetra

Hindustan Times · April 21, 2025

A group of over 27 delegates from 13 countries participating in the 36th International Training Programme in Legislative Drafting explored historical and spiritual landmarks in Kurukshetra’s on Sunday as part of a cultural immersion experience....

ZAMBIA TO REPORT DRC TO SADC ON THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF TRUCK DRIVERS

Zambian Observer · March 4, 2025

ZAMBIA TO REPORT DRC TO SADC ON THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF TRUCK DRIVERS Various government officials, led by Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali, have recommended escalating the security and safety challenges facing truck drivers in...

Tourism booms in 2024

The Nation Malawi · March 6, 2025

The tourism sector added 70 000 new jobs in 2024 following rising investment, which reached K62.7 billion as operators continue with post Covid-19 recovery. The data from the Ministry of Tourism, quoted in the 2025 Government Annual Economic...

MINISTER DEFENDS ZAMBIA’S SECURITY LAWS AND SAFETY REPUTATION

Zambian Observer · April 18, 2025

MINISTER DEFENDS ZAMBIA’S SECURITY LAWS AND SAFETY REPUTATION Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, described as unfortunate any suggestions that Zambia was not a safe destination following the newly amended and assented...

UPND Confirms Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway Will Boost Road Safety and Cut Travel Time

Zambia Reports · April 17, 2025

United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Director, Mark Simuuwe, has highlighted the benefits of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project, stating that it will help reduce road accidents and significantly shorten travel time for...

LUSAKA BUSINESSMAN SUES LICEF SCHOOL FOR EXPELLING DAUGHTER OVER LATE REPORTING

Zambian Observer · March 3, 2025

LUSAKA BUSINESSMAN SUES LICEF SCHOOL FOR EXPELLING DAUGHTER OVER LATE REPORTING By Darius Choonya A Lusaka businessman, Ashraf Lulat, has sued Licef School for expelling his 15-year-old daughter, Uzma, after she reported six days late following...

Emails, Texts, And Calls Now Monitored In Zambia Under New Cyber Act

iHarare News · April 17, 2025

Email, Texts and Calls Now Monitored by Govt in Zambia All emails, texts, phone calls, and even streamed content are now subject to government surveillance in Zambia, following the passing of a controversial new law – the Cyber Security Act. The...

Abuses continue at Tanzanian national park, US human rights group says

Mongabay · July 15, 2025

The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) continues to prevent villagers from farming or herding cattle in an area marked for expansion of a national park, the U.S.-based Oakland Institute said in a report released July 1. Ruaha National Park...

World's most expensive places to take tourist pictures revealed - with popular UK attraction making top five

Daily Mail · April 17, 2025

By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 06:42 EDT, 17 April 2025 | Updated: 06:42 EDT, 17 April 2025 Have you even been on holiday if you didn't post about it on Instagram? Many tourists snap photos without even thinking about it, but there are a few...

A pass-out to remember …over 500 Zambia Army officers commissioned at memorable event

Lusaka Times · April 17, 2025

By Benedict Tembo KABWE came to a virtual standstill last Friday as more than half a thousand Zambia Army officers passed out during a ceremony that left lasting memories on relatives and onlookers. Kabwe’s economy is largely dependent on commerce...

Malawi’s cannabis industry gains international recognition as Zambia National Service delegation visits

The Maravi Post · April 16, 2025

By Jones Gadama Malawi’s industrial cannabis sector has taken a significant step forward with a high-profile visit from a delegation of the Zambia National Service. Led by Major General Reuben Mweba, Deputy Commander of the Zambia National...

Moody’s has revised Zambia’s economic outlook from stable to positive,What does this mean?- Dr Lubinda Haabazoka

Zambian Observer · April 17, 2025

By Dr Lubinda Haabazoka Credit rating agency, Moody’s has revised Zambia’s economic outlook from stable to positive, citing debt reduction and economic growth. In a statement, Moody’s has cited a sustained decline in Zambia’s government debt...