By Mark Ziligone Zambia has recorded a measles outbreak, with 119 laboratory‑confirmed cases out of 700 suspected cases reported between January and June this year. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi said Western Province has recorded the highest number of suspected cases, followed by Lusaka, North‑Western, and Southern provinces. Dr.
CSO Alliance launches election activities, urges voters to reject apathy and demand clear manifestos By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — The Civil Society Alliance on Legal Reforms has launched its 2026 election activities, calling for increased voter participation, informed decision-making, and greater accountability from political parties ahead of the August 13 General Election. Speaking
By Ellen Hambuba Copper prices have continued their upward climb on the international market, providing fresh encouragement for Zambia's mining sector. According to the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (ZEITI) Mineral Commodity Prices Dashboard, copper closed trading this week at 13,326 U.S. dollars per tonne, up from 13,270 dollars recorded a week earlier — a
By Anne Mulenga and Wilson Mulinda The Football Association of Zambia -FAZ- and Konkola Copper Mines KCM have signed a 10.8 million Kwacha sponsorship deal for the Zambian Football cup, the first cup competition for women's football. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Konkola Copper Mines Acting Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Mewett said the partnership will
United Party for National Development (UPND) member Charles Longwe has filed a complaint with the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC), accusing seven Constitutional Court judges of incompetence over their decision declaring President Hakainde Hichilema eligible to contest this year's general election. The complaint follows the Constitutional Court's 19th June 2026 judgment dismissing Longwe's challenge to President
The Civil Society Alliance on Legal Reforms (CSALR) has challenged political parties contesting the 13 August 2026 General Election to abandon empty campaign rhetoric and present practical, measurable manifestos that address citizens' real needs. Speaking at the launch of the alliance's election activities in Lusaka on Friday, Alliance Chairperson Dr Caroline Katotobwe said voters should
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in Zambia that has claimed four lives, with Western Province emerging as the epicentre after recording the highest number of suspected cases. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Lishimpi said the country recorded 700 suspected measles