The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday that discussions with Zambia regarding a new loan program could commence in April, though any agreement is not expected until after the country’s general elections in August. Zambia’s previous IMF program, a $1.7 billion facility agreed in 2022, concluded in January. The…
Zambia’s political landscape was jolted on Tuesday after Mambwe Zimba, Secretary General of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), was arrested in Lusaka over a digitally altered image posted on Facebook. The Controversial Image The image, shared on a page called “Zambia for all 2026”, depicted President Hakainde Hichilema lying in…
The relatives of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have rejected allegations that he was poisoned, as South African authorities continue inquiries that have delayed his burial for months. Ongoing Investigation Lungu, who governed Zambia from 2015 until 2021, died in June 2025 at the age of 68 while receiving treatment…
Cape Town, South Africa – The annual Mining Indaba conference opened on Tuesday under the theme “Stronger Together”, bringing together leaders from government and industry to shape the priorities of Africa’s vital mining sector. Keynote Address by Zambia’s President Delivering the keynote, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the importance of…
Lusaka, Zambia – Ghana and Zambia have agreed to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, marking a significant step toward closer regional integration and easier cross-border movement. The announcement was confirmed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to Zambia. The…
Lusaka, Zambia – Eight months after the death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, the question of where he will be buried remains unresolved, despite clear court rulings and mounting public interest. Lungu, who served as Zambia’s leader from 2015 to 2021, died of an undisclosed illness in a South…
Lusaka, Zambia – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the sixth and final review of Zambia’s lending program, unlocking $190 million for the Southern African nation. The decision marks the conclusion of a multi-year credit facility designed to stabilize Zambia’s economy and support its recovery from debt distress. Background…
Former Interior and Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has revealed that a personal encounter with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema inspired his political vision and decision to vie for Kenya’s presidency in 2027. Speaking on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the SDA Church in Lavington, Nairobi, during an Adventist Men Organisation…