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Zambian President Hichilema pelted with stones

What began as a community engagement visit quickly turned chaotic yesterday when Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was pelted with stones and booed by a furi

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

UN General Assembly Vote exposes deep cracks in SADC unity

The UN General Assembly's (UNGA) resounding vote on 12 September 2025 to endorse the historic "New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution" should have been …

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 16:38hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Lungu's family to appeal decision to give Edgar's corpse to HH

The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have filed papers for leave to appeal Friday's High Court judgement.Earlier on Friday, Gauteng Judge Presiden

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 18:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Edgar Lungu: untidy facts surrounding his burial place?

The death of former President of Zambia, Advocate Lungu is opening a can of worms. How did he get a Zimbabwean diplomatic green passport from Zimbabwe. This question must be asked by Zimbabweans too, how did got it? Surely, from the govern…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:17hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

The death of an African President: Advocate Edgar Lungu!

The philosophy of Ubuntu will not allow me to talk about former President Edgar Lungu using outdoor language. Africa is rid of a ruler that destroyed the image of the African continent; we are yet to recover from the mess Lungu left behind…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 09:48hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe and Zambia Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties Amid Shifting Global Dynamics

Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe - In a bid to fortify economic cooperation, Zimbabwe and Zambia have outlined clear strategies to enhance their bilateral trade, emphasizing collaboration and mutual growth in light of shifting global geopolitical and …

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 18:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Edgar Lungu, the Tonse Coalition, and Zambia's political landscape: A clash of visions ahead of the 2026 elections

As Zambia gears up for the 2026 elections, the country's political scene is increasingly defined by the emerging rivalry between former President Edgar Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema, with the Tonse Coalition adding another…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Hichilema's nightmare

Zambia's former President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has returned as the presidential candidate for an eight-party opposition coalition, TONSE ("All of Us"), turning into reality a long-dreaded nightmare for Hakainde Hichilema. Ever since defeat…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:35hrs | | by Dereck Goto

Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption

When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Zambian politics in the era of multiparty…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 16:08hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Hichilema showing his true colours

The BBC, yesterday, reported on the recent dismissal of three Zambian judges by that country's President Hakainde Hichilema in an attempt to retain and consolidate power by instilling fear and forcing allegiance from the country's judges.T…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:42hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections

On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a report on the progress made in the applicat…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:55hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Hichilema gears up to change Zambia's constitution

As President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia made his annual address to parliament on 13 September, he shocked many observers as he made a series of revealing off-the-cuff remarks on the topic of constitutional reform."The country has failed …

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 12:36hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Asking Hichilema to honour campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia

This is Jason Mwanza (see image attached), a 28-year-old unemployed youth activist in Zambia. He has been in police detention without charge for almost two weeks now. His offence? Conducting a peaceful lone protest against acute unemployme…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 16:02hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

Hichilema: Absolute power corrupts absolutely

I could not believe what I was hearing. I tried to reassure myself that I was only dreaming. For the third time, I played the video and listened gravely. Again, the words fell like stones into the room filled with reporters, selected cabin…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 10:38hrs | | by Dr. Field Ruwe

Zambia's 'Kenyan-style' cancellation of legal international hunting tender denounced as communities hope uninterrupted internat

Zambia's 'Kenyan-style' moment-of-madness-cancellation of legal international hunting tender was recently denounced ruled as illegal by the country's high court

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:51hrs | | by Emmanuel Koro

Zambia is on the verge of being a one-party state

Zambia's former ruling parties have typically fared poorly after losing power. The United National Independence Party (UNIP) ruled for 27 years but gradually collapsed following its defeat in 1991. The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MM…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 21:11hrs | | by Sishuwa Sishuwa

The rift between Zimbabwe and Zambia: â€¦the making of Joseph Kalimbwe

In recent years, the relationship between Zimbabwe and Zambia has taken a turn for the worse, marked by growing tensions and diplomatic strain. While various factors have contributed to this rift, the role of Zambian citizen Joseph Kalimbw…

Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 07:04hrs | | by Grace Chekai

Nevers Mumba making a spirited attempt to take the regime change agenda from where Mwanawasa left it

"For those who don't know the late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, let me fill you in about him. During his tenure of office as Zambian President, he became the darling of Western countries and, cheered on by these sanctions-imposing cou…

Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 20:06hrs | | by Patrick Chinamasa ZANU-PF Treasure

Hichilema's previous known political association with Chamisa creates unwholesome perceptions

Reverend Dr. Nevers Sikwila Mumba. Who is this man? People who don't know him were caught completely by surprise by his pronouncements as Head of SEOM (SADC Electoral Observation Mission), purportedly on behalf of the SADC team. So unilate…

Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 17:45hrs | | by ZanuPF Treasurer General. @Chinamasa_PA

SADC also fed up with Zanu-PF roguery

For decades, SADC countries have been playing their usual big brother role to successive Zanu-PF governments, shielding them from international condemnation for oppressive rule and corruption and always rubber-stamping Zimbabwean shoddy ge…

Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 18:33hrs | | by Simbarashe Jingo

Nevers Mumba's report on Zimbabwe election is invalid

SADC REPORT THAT FAILS TO DENOUNCE THE ILLEGAL SANCTIONS' IMPACT ON ELECTIONS IS INVALID.We acknowledge the SADC report concerning irregularities in the harmonized Zimbabwean elections.We also take note that the report was overseen by a Za…

Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 22:04hrs | | by Rutendo Matinyarare

Zambia recovers its stolen helicopter from Zimbabwe

The Zambian national broadcaster Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) reports that the country's airforce pilots have been in Zimbabwe to bring back a stolen helicopter.According to the report, the helicopter was stolen by the f…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 18:26hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Government is right on not adopting American dollar as major currency

Calls on government to do away with our own currency, the Zimbabwe dollar/bond, should be ignored by the ED led government.Taking a look back at our neighbours, notably Zambia and Mozambique, they never discarded their currencies , the for…

Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 09:27hrs | | by AT Kadada

The lessons from Zambia

I have just celebrated my 77th birthday and have settled on two proud new titles. I have now added a new title to my repertoire. I was given the title of mukoma at the Manica Post. Governor Josiah Hungwe gave me the title of Rukuvhute rweS…

Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:03hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

Why a Zambia is impossible in Zimbabwe

THE problem with Zimbabwean opposition politics is that it takes the term "opposition" to mean antagonism against the government of the day and as a result any attempts to bridge the ideological gap between Zanu-PF and MDC becomes impossib…

Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 05:43hrs | | by Vashe King

Too early to use Zambia as an indicator of Zimbabwe's future

I wIll choose to be controversial a bit and analyse critical issues around the Zambian election, its outcome and implications to the region this time around. I will seek to zero in on the incoming President of Zambia, Hakainde Hachilema an…

Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 05:36hrs | | by Sapien Sapien

Zambian economy outplayed Lungu

The misconception that a replication of Edgar Lungu's political dilemma will befall Zimbabwe come 2023 will remain a mirage, not only for Nelson Chamisa who rushed to ululate at the then opposition party's victory, but to his kinsmen and s…

Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 06:47hrs | | by Daphine Zulu

Zimbabwe Youths to kickout Zanu-PF

If Zambian youths did it so can Zimbabwean youths, they went in their numbers to vote for change and reshape the future of their beloved country in the recently ended Presidential elections.  Opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema the …

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:11hrs | 41 | by Prince Njagu

Will the Zambian winds blow in Zimbabwe?

IF the opposition in Zambia wins the elections this year, then the Zimbabwean opposition will win the elections in 2023. The Zambian opposition won the elections. Therefore, the Zimbabwean opposition will win in 2023 when the country holds…

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:10hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni

HH finally president after five losses, Chamisa will rise to become the next president of Zimbabwe

The victory of Hakainde Hichilema, or HH as he is popularly known among his fellow countrymen, as the seventh president of Zambia, our sister republic across the Zambezi, has been variously viewed by different political observers.They incl…

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:07hrs | | by Geoffrey Nyarota

When Zambia had a Tsvangirai moment

Phew! What an eventful week it was, from the fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the fall of Edgar "Chagwa" Lungu to Hakainde Hichilema in Zambia.And we also had new Malawian President Dr Lazarus Chakwera, who has just become SADC chair, deli…

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 06:47hrs | | by Bishop Lazi

Hichilema is not Chamisa, Zambia is not Zimbabwe

The electoral victory of the Zambian President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema has excited the MDC Alliance, particularly its leader, Nelson Chamisa who already perceives the triumph as a glimmer of hope that will also turn his political fortune…

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 06:08hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Zimbabwe - What lessons can be drawn from the Zambian elections

The Zambian election has come and gone and Zimbabweans what lessons can be drawn from it. Well, to begin with Zambia got its independence in 1964 from the United Kingdom, with Kenneth Kaunda as its first president under the political party…

Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 08:28hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa

The day Nelson Chamisa 'won' Zambian elections

Yesterday the world woke up to the news of the confirmation of Zambia's 12, August 2021 elections results. Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) leader, Hakainde Hichilema had beaten the ruling party, the Patriotic Front …

Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 06:15hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga

Zimbabwe vs Zambia to be streamed Live on Sand Sport Live

Rugby fans across the world will have a chance to watch live and stream, for free, the Battle of Zambezi, an epic clash between Zimbabwe and Zambia in both team

Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 18:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Rugby Union announces women's national team to face Zambia

Zimbabwe Rugby Union has announced the squad for the Women's national team that will face Zambia Women tomorrow at the Machinery exchange Stadium at Harare Spor

Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Sables call-up 8 debutants ahead of Zambia

Zimbabwe Sables have announced eight debutants in their squad for the â€&tilde;Battle of Zambezi' against Zambia at the Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare Sport

Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 20:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Opposition forces in Africa lacks strategic intelligence to wrestle power from the incumbents

Case study - Zimbabwe and Zambia situationGetting into State House is not about numbers of figures, but it is about strategic intelligence. Winning elections is another factor and going to State House is another issue. If you see ruling Go…

Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 23:11hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

'Law Association of Zambia has got a committee of lawyers which is not independent':- Advocate Mushipe

Advocate Martha Mushipe of Zambia and lead Counsel in Zambia's election petition of 2016 has claimed that the Law Association of Zambia has a committee of lawyers which is not independent."I am going through a very difficult time. They cla…

Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 10:58hrs | | by Walter Nyabadza

Deportation of Biti low, low point for Zambian regime

From 1953 to 1963, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe were one country. Except for someone who has a real problem in their heads, even now that they are separate sovereigns, in fact their people are one. President Kenneth Kaunda's mother and fath…

Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 05:47hrs | | by Michelo Hansungule

Deportation of Tendai Biti low, low point for Zambian regime

From 1953 to 1963, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe were one country. Except for someone who has a real problem in their heads, even now that they are separate sovereigns, in fact their people are one. President Kaunda's mother and father haile…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 06:42hrs | | by Prof. Michelo Hansungule

Biti fled prosecution, not persecution

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa and his Government went out of their way to deliver credible, free, fair and transparent harmonised elections in the hope that all contestants would be magnanimous enough to put the national interest above transient, pa…

Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Editorial - The Herald

Retracing Mnangagwa's Zambian connection

President Mnangagwa is an interesting character with a fascinating history. His story reads like a Hollywood script where the main actor should not die for the continuity of the film.As the main actor in Zimbabwe's political soap opera, Pr…

Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:08hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe

Lungu does a Mugabe, as Zambia follows Zimbabwe's disastrous path

Zambia and Zimbabwe used to be pretty much one 'country'; Rhodesia. Separated by a natural barrier, the Zambezi, one was Northern Rhodesia, one was Southern Rhodesia. Political history determined otherwise, but recent occurrences seem to i…

Published: 14 Jun 2017 at 19:11hrs | | by Maynard Manyowa

President Lungu must reject attempts by rogue bishops to set him on a feud with Prophet Bushiri

For nearly a month now, Prophet Bushiri and his Enlightened Christian Gathering Church have been the recipients of attack after attack from an orgy of Bishops in Zambia, who first called a whole press conference and then made false claims …

Published: 25 May 2017 at 14:05hrs | | by Maynard Manyowa (News24)

Worship and Honour revisited: Kneeling-down in the presence of an anointed Man of God

Today's Christians of all-levels have avoided informed familiarity with the sctiptures! They have taken to scriptural quick-fixes! Over-sped, and, in the process, overtaken the real scriptures, and, therefore misfire on Spiritual Dictates …

Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 06:55hrs | | by Evangelist Reginald Thabani Gola

Lungu now using repressive state apparatus like Mugabe

The PDP condemns the recent arrest of United Party for National Development Hakainde Hichilema who has charged with treason for allegedly obstructing the motorcade of President Edgar Lungu; we view the arrest as an act of persecution.Polic…

Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 09:38hrs | | by Willias Madzimure

It's time for young people to get political

Zambia's youngest mayor urges youth to get active in politics For many young people in Africa, a university degree opens the door to a decent job and a comfortable life. At university, however, not every student will focus on their studies…

Published: 24 Mar 2017 at 19:32hrs | | by Mwika Simbeye

Hyper hypocrite Mugabe rushes to Lungu inauguration

RG Mugabe has just returned from Zambia where he had gone to to witness the swearing in of Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front. Currently, with a usurped mandate, he is at the United Nations, misrepresenting Zimbabweans. The Patriotic Front…

Published: 20 Sep 2016 at 12:45hrs | | by Zanda Shumba

Zambia goes to the polls amid democratic backsliding

Zambia, the former British colony, ruled by Kenneth Kaunda from 1964 until 1991 goes to the polls today amid democratic backsliding and economic turmoil. The frontrunners are Hakainde Hichilema of the opposition United Party for National D…

Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 08:50hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira

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Traffic snarls between Kadoma and Kwekwe after truck collision

Kadoma Road Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives

Stanbic Bank increases CAZ annual donation to US$25,000

ZANU-PF condemns 'looting' of party donations amid Christmas drive

Zanu-PF plans 2030 mass endorsement rally

Police launch manhunt after Chitungwiza murder

Matatu's elevation sparks murmurs among some former Zanla commanders

Villager dies after homestead fight

Zimbabwe trials locally-produced hard wheat

Highlanders' costly 'No' to Chivayo and Benjani

Zimbabwe airports upgrade boosts investor, airline confidence

Mutapa pumps US$100m into State firms in turnaround drive

Mighty Warriors miss out on 3-nation title

Warriors camp in turmoil as Afcon countdown begins

Parirenyatwa Hospital strained as cancer cases rise

Bosso turns to foreign coach as Chivayo-Benjani deal collapses

Relief for barred O-Level candidates

Tsholotsho woman jailed 18 years for sexual abuse of two boys

Zanu-PF praise singer entangled in mining dispute

Gold Mafia shadow haunts Zimbabwe main airport

Zimbabwe's 'bumper maize harvest' that never was

SA flagged as key driver of new HIV infections in Matebeleland

National Sports Stadium nears completion

Day-old chick shortage hits Bulawayo

Simba Bhora part ways with Joel Luphahla

Insiza North MP Delani Donates US$1000 to Siyazama Primary, Offers US$8000 Roofing Support

Minister condemns blocking of learners over hairstyles as rights violation

Masiyiwa is right: genuine wealth is not carried in wads of cash

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

'Zimbabwe banking sector safe, sound, well capitalised'

Mnangagwa promotes Emmanuel Matatu to full general

Zimbabwe gold reserves reach US$ 1 billion mark

Storm severely damages Khami Prison perimeter fence

Man jailed for raping mother-in-law

Geo Pomona boosts Harare clean-up with new fleet

Econet set to host major tech exhibition

'Chamisa not backing Madlela'

Chivayo purchases Mnangagwa's scarf for $600,000 at charity gala

Ex-Zanu-PF activist denied bail

Prophet faces court over $20,700 'spiritual' scam

Zimbabwe projects historic single-digit inflation by early 2026

66 Zanu-PF councilors reinstated as teachers

ZIFA CEO to step down

Walter Tapfumaneyi appointed Commander of ZNA

Zimbabwe govt workers stampede for early retirement

Woman faces court over ammunition found at Harare airport

Zimbabwe's power generation surge 76.8%

Chiefs deny demands for exorbitant Gukurahundi hearing benefits

ZRP confirms insider involvement in Ecobank US$4m robbery

Zimbabwe diaspora remittances reach US$2,1 billion

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

Matatu's elevation sparks murmurs among some former Zanla commanders

Villager dies after homestead fight

Geza: Chiwenga's VP Position at Mnangagwa's Discretion

Zimbabwe to roll out high-quality ZiG banknotes in 2026

Kadoma Road Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives

Highlanders' costly 'No' to Chivayo and Benjani

Police launch manhunt after Chitungwiza murder

Masiyiwa is right: genuine wealth is not carried in wads of cash

Zanu-PF plans 2030 mass endorsement rally

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