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Mundubile, Makebi Zulu Wait On Tuesday Ruling After 70 Days In Mukobeko
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Mundubile, Makebi Zulu Wait On Tuesday Ruling After 70 Days In Mukobeko

Mundubile Bail Fate Rests On Tuesday Ruling As Tonse Condemns 70-Day Detention The High Court will rule on Tuesday, 10 November, on whether Brian Mundubile and 17 others can proceed with their bid for constitutional bail. The State has asked the court to throw out the application on a technicality, arguing that it was filed […]

Lusaka Times
Nov 7, 2026
Here Is Who Pays More Under Zambia’s 2027 Budget Tax Measures
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Here Is Who Pays More Under Zambia’s 2027 Budget Tax Measures

High earners, small companies, mobile money users and mining shareholders face a heavier tax load from January 2027. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has proposed a package of revenue measures expected to raise an extra K10.8 billion. The package raises Value Added Tax (VAT) to 16.5 per cent from 16 per cent […]

Lusaka Times
Nov 7, 2026
It’s K285 billion
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It’s K285 billion

Govt moves towards self-reliance NKOMBO KACHEMBA, TRYNESS TEMBO Lusaka MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane yesterday presented a K284.8 billion 2027 national budget, with 82.1 per cent of the expenditure expected to be financed through domestic revenue. The proposed budget, representing 28.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), will see K41.9 billion […]

Zambia Daily Mail
Nov 7, 2026
Maize means money: Why 10m tonnes will feed, fund and employ Zambia
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Maize means money: Why 10m tonnes will feed, fund and employ Zambia

From food security to industrialisation – President HH’s Grow Zambia harvest begins What is Grow Zambia? UNVEILED by President Hakainde Hichilema at his second-term inauguration on September 1, 2026, Grow Zambia represents eight production targets for 2031, popularly captured as 10·10·5·3·3·1·1·1: 10 million tonnes of maize annually, 10,000MW generation capacity, 5 million tourist arrivals, 3 [...

Zambia Daily Mail
Nov 6, 2026
Thank you Zambia!
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Thank you Zambia!

HH assures Mandevu Govt will address constituency’s challenges MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has used a public rally in Mandevu Constituency in Lusaka to thank Zambians for re-electing him and the United Party for National Development (UPND) on August 13. In his first such engagement after the general election, Mr Hichilema also assured residents […]

Zambia Daily Mail
Nov 6, 2026
More stand for democracy
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More stand for democracy

Defend credibility of 2026 general elections FANNY KALONDA, MARY LEMBA, PRISCILLA MWILA Lusaka STAKEHOLDERS have defended Zambia’s democratic processes and the credibility of the 2026 general elections, arguing that concerns raised in the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) final report should be examined objectively and within the context of the country’s democratic institutio...

Zambia Daily Mail
Nov 5, 2026
Govt challenges EU report
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Govt challenges EU report

Says findings lack sufficient historical, institutional, security context GRACE CHAILE, MARY LEMBA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has challenged aspects of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM)’s final report on the 2026 general elections, arguing that some findings lack sufficient historical, institutional and security context. Yesterday, European Union Election Observation Mission (EU E...

Zambia Daily Mail
Nov 4, 2026
Moody’s upgrades Zambia
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Moody’s upgrades Zambia

 Caa1 rating reflects progress in debt restructuring, fiscal consolidation – Govt CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka GOVERNMENT says Moody’s Ratings’ upgrade of the country’s sovereign credit rating from Caa2 to Caa1 is another step in the country’s recovery from the debt distress that culminated in its 2020 default. The Ministry of Finance and National Planning said the […]

Zambia Daily Mail
Nov 3, 2026
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Accuses UPND of Inducing Candidates to Quit,
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Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Accuses UPND of Inducing Candidates to Quit,

Alliance says its own candidate withdrew under threats and an offer of incentives, with polling less than a week away The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has asked the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to cancel the Mandevu parliamentary by-election after three candidates pulled out of the race. It alleges that its own candidate withdrew after intimidation, […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 30, 2026
No plan, no plot
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No plan, no plot

HH directs minister to ensure councils stop allocating plots without basic infrastructure CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed Minister of Housing Christopher Kalila to find lasting solutions to unplanned settlements and ensure local authorities stop allocating plots without basic infrastructure. The President has also tasked Minister of Transport and Logistics Charles...

Zambia Daily Mail
Oct 30, 2026
UPND’s Adrian Banda wins Mandevu unopposed as all three rivals pull out
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UPND’s Adrian Banda wins Mandevu unopposed as all three rivals pull out

Banda set to take Mandevu unopposed as three rivals pull out UPND candidate Adrian Banda is set to become the sole contender in the Mandevu Constituency parliamentary by-election after all three of his rivals withdrew from the race ahead of the November 5 poll. Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) candidate Daniel Chisenga, independent candidate […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 30, 2026
Hichilema swears in 24 Cabinet ministers as Laura Miti and opposition leaders question 30-ministry government
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Hichilema swears in 24 Cabinet ministers as Laura Miti and opposition leaders question 30-ministry government

7Hichilema swears in 24 Cabinet ministers as Laura Miti and opposition leaders question 30-ministry government President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed and sworn in 24 Cabinet ministers and ten provincial ministers at State House in Lusaka, putting most of his second-term government in place a day after the National Assembly approved his plan to raise the […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 28, 2026