Archive: 29 May 2026

29 May 2026 | Elizabeth Mabenga

Next Parliament will not be dominated by one party – Mpankata

FORMER Lupososhi PF MP Emmanuel Mpankata says the next Parliament will include MPs from all participating political parties and many independents, and will not be dominated by any single party. And Mpankata says he will... […]

29 May 2026 | Diggers Editor

Dear unopposed MPs, how do you celebrate representing people who never voted for you?

THE unprecedented number of Members of Parliament going unopposed in this election should worry every citizen who still believes in democracy. So far, a reported number of about eight parliamentary candidates have secured seats without... […]

29 May 2026 | Elijah Munkombwe

Hundreds will withdraw, our MPs will go unopposed, brags UPND

UPND Chairperson for Elections Likando Mufalali says many ruling party candidates are likely to go unopposed because most independent candidates withdrawing from the race are UPND members who initially made decisions out of anger. And... […]

29 May 2026 | Ulande Nkomesha

Inflation drops further to 6.6% as mealie meal prices reduce

THE annual inflation rate for May 2026 has dropped by 0.2 percentage points, from 6.8 percent recorded in April to 6.6 percent. The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) has also disclosed that the national average price... […]

29 May 2026 | Elijah Munkombwe

US Embassy warns its citizens of potential civil unrest ahead of Zambia’s Aug polls

THE U.S Embassy in Lusaka says political activity ahead of Zambia’s August 13 elections could lead to civil unrest, with demonstrations that may escalate into violence. According to an alert to its citizens dated May... […]

29 May 2026 | Edwin Mbulo

Police nab Mazabuka step-mother for assaulting 8-year-old

POLICE in Mazabuka have detained a 23-year-old woman for allegedly assaulting her eight-year-old stepdaughter on several occasions with a cooking stick. It is alleged that the woman, whose identity has been withheld for the child’s... […]

29 May 2026 | Ulande Nkomesha

Musokotwane scoops African Finance Minister of the Year

DR Situmbeko Musokotwane has scooped the Minister of Finance of the Year award at the 20th edition of the African Banker Awards held in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. In his acceptance speech, Dr Musokotwane said... […]

29 May 2026 | Taonga Tembo

I fought for HH when he was arrested, but if he stopped liking me over Bill 7, it’s fine – Gary

GARY Nkombo has lamented how he helped President Hakainde Hichilema during the opposition days but lost favour with him after voting for Bill 7, stating that it’s okay if the President no longer likes him.... […]

29 May 2026 | Shadreck Jere

Govt cautions political parties over “defamatory” campaign songs

MINISTRY of Information Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana has urged political players to avoid defamatory campaign messages. According to Kawana, some recent campaign songs have accused individuals of satanism, adding that such claims represent a dangerous... […]

29 May 2026 | Elizabeth Mabenga

Councils to go digital, as LCC becomes first on ZamPortal

THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says it has launched Lusaka City Council (LCC) on the ZamPortal, a 24-hour government digital operational platform that allows citizens to access council services online. According to... […]