Politics
Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir, Dies
Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died. Mr Ameir died on Monday, September 7, 2026, while receiving treatment in Zanzibar. His…
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Agriculture & Mining
Grow Zambia Targets Offer Real Opportunities, Says Haabazoka
Economist Lubinda Haabazoka says the Grow Zambia Agenda's production targets give businesses and investors concrete benchmarks to plan investment around, from maize and copper to electricity and regional…
Leadership & Governance
EC’s Mbula urges supplier ownership checks to prevent corruption
Emoluments Commission Director General Chembo F. Mbula urges Integrity Committees to check supplier ownership and act on conflicts of interest.
Leadership & Governance
ZNBC Confirms Retirement of Veteran Broadcasters Innocent Kalaluka and Franklin Tembo Jnr
ZNBC says veteran broadcasters Innocent Kalaluka and Franklin Tembo Jnr retired on 31 August after more than 30 years of service, following early retirement applications lodged voluntarily in…
Election 2026 Economics
Sunday Chanda Withdraws Kanchibiya Election Petition, Cites Doubled CDF From Delimitation
Former Kanchibiya MP Sunday Chanda has withdrawn his election petition, saying the constituency's split into two seats under Bill 7 delimitation could nearly double its CDF allocation.
Business & Economy
Strong Grounds for Take-Off: Zambia Is Entering a Sweet Spot of Economic Positivity
Zambia has earned macroeconomic stability. Whether it becomes jobs, exports and rising household incomes now depends on the 2027 Budget and the 2027-2031 MTRS.
Leadership & Governance
Dr Edna Kabala Litana elected EAZ President after tight Livingstone vote
The Copperbelt University economist beat Mr Yenda Shamabobo by just seven votes out of 298 cast at the elective Annual General Meeting in Livingstone, according to results published…
Business & Economy
EAZ 2026: The Continuity Question Facing Zambia’s Economists at the Ballot Today
The EAZ's 2026 council elections come down to one question: does an association in mid-stride renew its mandate or restart? International evidence offers a clear test.