News

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 05/02/2026 > zambia-angola-commit-to-curb-border-crimes

Zambia: Zambia-Angola commit to curb border crimes

4+ hour, 4+ min ago  (371+ words) Zambia and Angola have committed to curb transnational crimes along their shared border lines. This was disclosed at the opening of the 34th Session of the Angola-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security being held in Luanda, Angola from 1st to…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/22/2026 > zambia-advance-in-u17-world-cup-race

Zambia: Zambia advance in U17 World Cup race

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (181+ words) The Copper Princesses have advanced to the second round of the Morocco 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign after eliminating Rwanda 4-1 on aggregate. Zambia will now face DR. Congo in the second round after Djibouti withdrew from the qualifying…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/30/2026 > zambia-currently-has-87-groundwater-monitoring-stations-warma

Zambia: Zambia currently has 87 groundwater monitoring stations - WARMA

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (314+ words) The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) says Zambia currently has 87 groundwater monitoring stations, with efforts underway to expand coverage. Speaking in Kafue District today'during a presentation on water resource monitoring, WARMA Kafue Catchment Manager, Chizya Mvula, says the stations installed…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/25/2026 > kk-remembered-for-his-patriotism-and-pan-african-vision

Zambia: KK remembered for his patriotism and Pan-African vision

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (307+ words) Former Inspector General of Police Martin Malama has described Zambia's founding President Kenneth Kaunda as a deeply patriotic leader and committed Pan-Africanist who believed the country's independence was inseparable from that of its neighbours. Speaking in an exclusive interview with…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/28/2026 > german-embassy-pledges-funding-towards-sanitation

Zambia: German Embassy pledges funding towards sanitation

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (502+ words) German Embassy Lead Cooperating Partner, Andreas Pletziver has revealed that a total of one billion kwacha will be disbursed towards water and sanitation projects in the Country as support from cooperating partners. Mr Pletziver has revealed that a cumulative total…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/30/2026 > mingomba-mine-launch-resets-zambias-copper-expansion-strategy

Zambia: Mingomba Mine Launch Resets Zambia's Copper Expansion Strategy

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (531+ words) The commissioning of the Mingomba Copper Mine signals a structural shift in Zambia's mining direction, marking a move away from recovery of distressed assets toward the development of new, large-scale production capacity. Zambia's mining sector has, in recent years, been…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/26/2026 > zambia-to-host-rightscon-2026-summit

Zambia: Zambia to Host Rights Con 2026 summit

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (259+ words) Zambia in partnership with Access Now, will host the Rights Con 2026 Summit, a leading global platform on digital rights, governance, and innovation. In a statement made available to the media by Ministry of Technology and Science Principal Public Relations Officer,…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/25/2026 > parliament-reforms-to-boost-inclusion-ahead-of-13th-national-assembly-dissolution

Zambia: Parliament reforms to boost inclusion ahead of 13th national assembly dissolution

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (480+ words) Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti says Zambia's Parliament is undergoing constitutional reforms that will make the legislature more inclusive and reflective of the nation's diversity. Addressing the second commemoration of Parliament Day at the National Assembly, Dr Mutti…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 04/16/2026 > farmers-urged-to-prioritise-household-food-security

Zambia: Farmers urged to Prioritise Household Food Security

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (228+ words) Northwestern Province Minister Robert Lihefu has advised farmers not to rush into selling their maize to briefcase buyers but instead wait for the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to announce the official market price. Mr Lihefu said with the anticipated bumper…...

@lusakatimes
lusakatimes. com > 03/14/2026 > govt-warns-against-defective-products-and-services

Zambia: Govt. warns against defective products and services

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (406+ words) Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga has called on business entities, traders and service providers to adhere to the standards and regulations that safeguard the interests of consumers. Mr Mulenga says the government will not entertain defective products…...