Kenneth Kaunda, the former president of Zambia, who has died in hospital in the capital, Lusaka, at the age of 97, was the last of the giants of 20th century African nationalism. He was also one of the few to depart with his reputation still intact. But perhaps more than any of his contemporaries, the […]
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Zambia’s charismatic state founder was respected worldwide. But his people suffered from corruption, poverty and an authoritarian one-party regime. The authorities declared three weeks of mourning. When Zambia’s new green-red-black-orange flag was raised for the first time over the capital, Lusaka, on October 24, 1964, it also marked the rise to prominence of Kenneth Kaunda. […]
Cape Town — Zambia’s former president Kenneth Kaunda has died. “We have learned with deep sorrow, of the death of Zambia’s first President and our founding father, Dr Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda. He passed away peacefully in Lusaka today, after a short illness. “We express our deepest condolences to the Kaunda family during their bereavement […]
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $1.4 million grant from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program to reduce malnutrition among the Southern African nation’s most vulnerable households. The Mitigating Impacts of Covid-19 on Household Food Security Project will create about 150 permanent skilled or semi-skilled positions and 40 […]
Lusaka — Zambia’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda has been admitted to a military hospital in the capital, Lusaka, his office announced in a statement Monday. “The office and family of the First President wish to inform the general public that Dr Kenneth Kaunda has been unwell and was admitted to Maina Soko Medical Centre,” said […]
Cape Town — Zambia’s former president Kenneth Kaunda is receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness at a military hospital in the capital Lusaka, his office has said in a statement. His administrative assistant Rodrick Ngolo said Kaunda, 97, had been feeling unwell and had been admitted to the Maina Soko Medical Centre in Lusaka. “The […]
Zambia President Edgar Lungu collapsed in the capital, Lusaka, during a national defence day event on Sunday, local media reported. Shortly after, Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr Simon Miti, issued a statement to reporters and the State TV, assuring the local public and the international community that President Lungu “is well and has continued to […]
There is a thin line between religion and politics and this is so simply because of the numbers of people that both deal with. Politics is a game of numbers and a politician who gets more numbers gets to rule and it is no wonder politicians run to churches especially when heading into an election. […]
A water point attendant in Zambia’s capital Lusaka has a new role beyond filling up containers for residents at the community tap. John Nyambe spreads the word about the novel coronavirus – its dangers, and what residents can do to protect themselves. The role comes with a new title too – “coronavirus prevention ambassador.” Nyambe, […]
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Zambia: Boxers Leave for Zambia
Top boxers Moroke Mokhotho and Arena Pakela left the country yesterday for Zambia where they will be in a training for six weeks. The duo is preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, which are running from 23 July to 8 August 2021. The boxers will be in Zambia along with their coach, Hopolang Mabele. Lesotho […]
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Zambia: Edgar Lungu Seeks Re-Election
Lusaka — Zambian President Edgar Lungu filed his nomination Monday seeking re-election after a court petition to block him failed. His critics still argued he was not eligible to contest the election as that would amount to a “third term.” The country’s Constitutional Court earlier ruled that he was eligible to run for president again. […]
Zambia has continued to be recognised as a tourist destination to consider for the holiday travels. The country has a lot to offer tourists, and apart from the famed Victoria Falls, Zambia is home to other majestic falls such as the Lumangwe in the Northern part of the country and the mighty Zambezi River. National […]
Shop customers are threatening migrant traders with violence come the national elections in August, amid a rise in xenophobia that appears to correlate with election periods in Africa. Rwandan traders in Zambia are fearful because certain elements have said they will attack shop owners during the 12 August presidential and national assembly elections. “Some people […]
In June 2015, the African Union (AU) heads of State summit held in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa was significant for many reasons. Chief among those was the recognition of Zambia and its President Edgar Lungu, for the critical and heartwarming drive to end Gender Based Violence (GBV), early marriages and teenage pregnancies. Not only did […]
Senior Sports Reporter OLYMPIC hopeful, Ngoni Makusha, says he is hoping for the best when he competes in the All Comers athletics meet, set for today and tomorrow, in Lusaka, Zambia. It’s a busy weekend for athletes, chasing qualification to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Long distance runners are in Italy where they will participate […]
The plane’s nonappearance took its original destination in Zambia by surprise. As the pilot informed air traffic control that he was about to land, they told him: “We can’t see you.” An Ethiopian Airlines plane landed at an airport that is still under construction in Zambia, “by mistake,” a government official and the carrier announced […]
WE hail President Edgar Lungu for imploring the Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) to ensure that aspiring candidates who produce forged Grade-12 School certificates are prosecuted for adulterating education standards. We share the views with the president who has acutely noted that the education system should be cleansed so that people get benefits such as […]
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Zambia: Ecz Pledges Credible Polls
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it is on track to hold a credible 2021 general election and has extended an invitation to observers from all spheres including the international community to monitor the polls. And ECZ chairperson Esau Chulu has thanked the European Union (EU) for the confidence exhibited in the commission’s track […]