The latest reporting and analysis from The Zambian Economist, across every beat we cover.
Zambia and Suriname have identified trade, agriculture, energy, mining, investment and education as areas for deeper cooperation following Ambassador Sitali Alibuzwi's accreditation.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, expressing confidence in Zambia's continued peace, stability and development.
Lusaka City Council has announced a temporary closure of Great East Road's town-bound carriageway between Puma Filling Station near Chelstone Tank and Hybrid Roundabout from 25 August to…
Clarence Chisuku says discussions have begun with Sinomine Kitumba over local jobs and community investment, while farmers at three FRA depots report shortages of empty maize bags.
Copper output reached 890,346 tonnes in 2025. Reaching three million by 2031 will require Zambia's power, water, transport, skills and safeguards to grow with its mines.
Zambia Police says security checks at selected government premises are intelligence-led and preventive, following closures at courts and other public offices on 24 August 2026.
High Court and Constitutional Court premises were closed across Zambia on the final day Brian Mundubile was expected to challenge the 2026 presidential election result. The Judiciary cited…
Government expects final preparations at National Heroes Stadium to be completed by Friday, 28 August, ahead of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration.
