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Zambia AG Seeks Court Order to Block Lungu’s SA Burial

South Africa – Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha has instituted legal proceedings in the Gauteng Division of the High Court seeking an interim order to halt the burial of former president Edgar Lungu until disputes over his final resting place are resolved. The

June 24, 2025

Featured·Politics·South Africa·Zambia

Zambia’s Former President Lungu to Be Buried in South Africa

LUSAKA- Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu will be laid to rest in South Africa following a disagreement between his family and the Zambian government over his funeral arrangements. Lungu, 68, died earlier this month in a South African hospital after a prolonged

June 20, 2025

America·Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa’s Tariff Suspension Screams ‘Double Standards’

HARARE- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently announced the suspension of all tariffs on US imports, aiming to improve trade relations between the two countries. However, this move comes in stark contrast to his recent statements accusing the United States of consolidating military

April 7, 2025

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe and Zambia hit by major power outage after grid failure

Zimbabwe and Zambia were plunged into darkness on Sunday night after a major power failure affected both countries’ national grids. The blackout, which began on 24 November, was caused by what authorities described as a “system disturbance” on the shared regional power

November 25, 2024

Breaking News·Zambia

Shoprite Truck Implicated in Zambia Immigration Bust

ZAMBIA | The Luangwa Immigration Office caught 50 undocumented Ethiopians aged between 14 and 35 for illegally entering and staying in the country. Additionally, they apprehended two Zambians, Blessing Tembo (28) from Lusaka’s Garden House and Benson Mfula (32) from Petauke District,

April 22, 2024

General Economy And Kwacha Banknotes As Zambia Seeks To Reverse Worlds Worst Currency Performance

Business·Zambia·Zimbabwe

Zambia’s Kwacha Leads in Africa Amid Tight Policy and Investment Drive

LUSAKA, Zambia – Zambia’s kwacha is Africa’s best performing currency against the U.S. dollar so far this year after the central bank sharply tightened monetary policy, but analysts said it would strengthen sustainably only if the country attracts more foreign investment. The

February 23, 2024

Zimbabwe

Former Zambian President Calls for Early Election, Accuses Successor of Economic Mismanagement

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has called on citizens to demand an early election, alleging that his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, popularly known as HH, has failed to effectively manage the country’s economy and address the ongoing cholera outbreak. Speaking at an

February 1, 2024

Breaking News·Zimbabwe

Kariba Dam electricity crisis prompts private talks between Zambia and Zimbabwe leaders

Lusaka, Zambia – Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has announced plans to hold private talks with his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa, over the management and use of the hydro plant at the Kariba Dam. The dam, which is jointly managed by the governments

January 10, 2023

Africa

Popular Zambian radio station bans South African music

A popular radio station in Zambia has stated it will no longer play South African music in protest against the xenophobic attacks that have been taking place in South Africa. “Hot FM will cease to play music by South African artists on

September 5, 2019

Africa

Zambia warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious amid attacks on foreigners

Zambia’s high commission in Pretoria has cautioned its citizens in South Africa to take extra precautionary measures for their safety in the face of widespread attacks and looting targeting mainly the businesses of foreign nationals. “Trouble spots or towns should be avoided

September 3, 2019

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