Business & Economy
Buseko Market Fire Destroys Traders’ Property in Lusaka
A late-night fire damaged timber stalls and traders' property at Buseko Market in Lusaka. Police say losses remain unquantified and the cause is still under investigation.
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Election 2026 Economics
Six Parliamentary Seats Challenged Before the Lusaka High Court
Former ministers Paul Kabuswe and Sylvia Masebo are among six losing candidates petitioning their 13 August parliamentary results at the Lusaka High Court. Four petitions come from UPND…
Agriculture & Mining
Chitambo Chairperson-Elect Mourns Nshimba Mine Deaths, Pledges Safety First
Chitambo District's incoming council chairperson, Chembe Kunda, mourns the Nshimba Mines deaths in Lusenga Ward and pledges that residents' safety will lead the new council's agenda.
Leadership & Governance
Hichilema’s Second Inauguration: Zambia Now Waits for the Cabinet That Will Define His Final Term
As Hakainde Hichilema prepares to take the oath for a second term, attention turns from Tuesday’s ceremony to the cabinet that must tackle debt, energy, mining, jobs and…
Leadership & Governance
Zambia Declares Tuesday, 1 September a Public Holiday for Hichilema’s Inauguration
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 has been declared a public holiday for the swearing-in of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema and the Vice-President-elect at National Heroes Stadium.
Zambia Tax 2026
Zambia to Launch 2027–2031 Revenue Strategy Consultations on Thursday
Government will launch consultations on Zambia’s 2027–2031 Medium-Term Revenue Strategy on 3 September, opening debate on tax predictability, compliance and development financing.
Opinion
Why Zambia Must Speak Swahili, French, Arabic and Mandarin?
Zambia’s geography offers a major trade advantage, but economist and researcher Dr Kelvin Kamayoyo argues that the country must invest in multilingual skills to unlock it.
Leadership & Governance
Defence Chiefs Say HH Inauguration Preparations Are on Course
Defence and security chiefs say preparations at National Heroes Stadium are progressing well ahead of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s second-term inauguration on 1 September 2026.