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Officers from the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) have entered a property belonging to the estate of the late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu in Lusaka's Libala area, as part of ongoing efforts to recover assets declared tainted by the courts. openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

Four individuals have been arrested in Mkushi, Central Province, in connection with an alleged corruption scheme involving K100,000 in payments linked to a government contract worth over K1 million. openzambia.com/lifestyle/2026…

First Capital Bank Zambia has been named the Fastest Growing SME Bank in Zambia for 2026 by Global Banking & Finance Review, one of the world's leading financial intelligence and awards platforms openzambia.com/economics/2026…

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged two more officials from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries as part of its widening investigation into the alleged looting of the Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure Management Project openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that Zambia has made substantial progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, and said preliminary discussions on a successor lending arrangement could begin as early as April. openzambia.com/economics/2026…

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has received a K1 million sponsorship from the Wonderful Group of Companies to support the hosting of the Invest Zambia International Conference. openzambia.com/economics/2026…

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has called on manufacturers to seize the opportunities presented by Zambia's 2026 tax reforms, encouraging businesses to expand production, utilise new incentives, and strengthen local value chains. openzambia.com/economics/2026…

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has been pushed back from March to July, the Confederation of African Football confirmed on Thursday, a decision that comes just twelve days before the tournament had been due to begin. openzambia.com/sports/2026/3/…

Lusaka is preparing to welcome 6,000 runners for the 2026 Kenneth Kaunda Marathon, set to take place on April 28th in a celebration of sport, health, and national heritage. openzambia.com/lifestyle/2026…

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government's unwavering commitment to protecting the economic stability Zambia has worked hard to achieve, while pledging to accelerate growth and expand employment opportunities across the country. openzambia.com/economics/2026…

President Hakainde Hichilema has emerged the clear winner of an online poll run by one of his most outspoken critics — a result that has drawn widespread attention across Zambia's political social media landscape. openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

Zambia's National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has recorded a landmark rise in contributions and sponsorship, with figures surging to K10.4 billion in 2025, up from K8.6 billion in 2024, representing a substantial year-on-year increase. openzambia.com/lifestyle/2026…

Zambia's Electoral Commission (ECZ) has confirmed that 70 newly created constituencies will come into effect on May 15, 2026, coinciding with the next dissolution of Parliament. openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

The Israeli Ambassador to Zambia, Ofra Farhii, has confirmed that Zambian students currently in Israel on an agricultural exchange programme are safe, describing them as being in a secure desert area and fully briefed on emergency procedures. openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

President Hakainde Hichilema has directed Local Government Minister Gift Sialubalo to reduce council rates, arguing that excessive charges are the primary reason residents are failing to pay. openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

The Kasumbalesa border crossing — the main transit route for copper, cobalt and other mineral exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Zambia — has resumed operations following emergency repairs after heavy rains washed out a section of road openzambia.com/lifestyle/2026…

The President also described a “sea change” in how African countries negotiate with mining investors. With global demand for copper surging — driven by the energy transition, defence and infrastructure — Zambia is no longer negotiating from desperation openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an urgent travel and security advisory for all Zambians residing in or visiting the Gulf region, as a devastating military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran sends shockwaves across the Middle East. openzambia.com/politics/2026/…

Zambia’s inflation drops to 7.5% in February from 9.4% in January this year, representing a near-halving of inflationary pressure since the March 2025 peak of 16.8%. This is the most significant month-on-month decline in recent memory openzambia.com/economics/2026…

Municipal councils in Northern Province are delivering on President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive that no child should sit on the floor during lessons, with Kasama and Mbala districts together procuring nearly 20,000 desks through the CDF openzambia.com/lifestyle/2026…