Lakatips
For Zambian newsrooms
Your reporting, credited and linked back
Join the newsrooms whose work reaches readers through Lakatips — your name on every story, and a route straight back to you.
Zambia’s hopes of progressing at the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup ended after a 1-0 defeat to France in their final Group D match played on Sunday. Carol Kanyemba’s side finished bottom of the group without a point after losing all three of their…
ZTA, Lusaka Mayor seek global partnerships and investment to boost tourism growth by 2031 By...
Socialist Party (SP) president, Dr Fred M’membe, has condemned the prolonged detention of opposition figures and government critics, warning that the practice threatens Zambia’s constitutional democracy and respect for human rights. M’membe said Zambia could not genuinely claim to be peaceful when constitutionalism, due process…
Lakatips
The morning briefing
Zambia’s news, before your first meeting
One email each morning with the headlines that matter, from every newsroom we follow. Free, and one click to stop.
President Hakainde Hichilema has re-appointed seven members of his Presidential Advisory Team to continue serving...
Four civil society organisations have challenged State House to explain the legal procedures followed in...
Popular Zambian music artist Edward Chanda, known as Chanda has been arrested in Lusaka for...
Eleven suspected Ethiopian nationals have been injured in a serious road traffic accident in Shiwang’andu...
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Mufumbwe District for allegedly abducting a nine-year-old girl...
Zambian creative eyes Nigerian music collaborations, acting roles and possible 2027 diaspora awards appearance By...
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has seized merchandise from street vendors trading illegally at the...
Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, who was arrested and charged with dangerous driving following...
Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving following...
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Zambia’s Auditor General has flagged outstanding health sector obligations of K3.56 billion, unaccounted-for confiscated Mukula logs and revenue collection weaknesses in government institutions, warning that persistent financial management gaps are…
Two Zambian women who were allegedly exploited in India have been successfully repatriated home, the Department of Immigration has said. The two women travelled to India in July 2026 for employment but reportedly found themselves performing work different from what had been agreed upon. In…
The Movement for Change and Equality (M4CE) has rejected unaccountable nationalisation and unchecked foreign dominance in the mining sector, saying Zambia needs a new model anchored on genuine indigenous ownership. M4CE president, Kaluba Simuyemba, said historical attempts at nationalisation, particularly under the MMD regime, demonstrated…
Inspector General of Police, Graphael Musamba, has warned against lawlessness and political violence ahead of the Mandevu Constituency parliamentary by-election scheduled for November 5, 2026. Musamba said police would not tolerate political violence, unlawful assemblies or any conduct that threatened public peace and security, warning…
The government is stepping up its game with promises of quicker procurement, faster project execution,...
Lakatips
For Zambian newsrooms
Your reporting, credited and linked back
Join the newsrooms whose work reaches readers through Lakatips — your name on every story, and a route straight back to you.
Veep says no loadshedding, isolated power outages due to routine maintenance PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka GOVERNMENT has assured the nation that Zambia has sufficient electricity to avoid a return to load-shedding. Vice-President Mutale Nalumango gave the assurance during Vice-President’s Question Time in National Assembly yesterday, dismissing…
About 1.25 million people, representing seven per cent of the analysed population across 93 districts, could face acute food insecurity between August 2026 and March 2027, according to the 2026 Zambia Vulnerability and Needs Assessment Report. Vice President Mutale Nalumango told Parliament on Friday that…
System. You think Bally nikantemba. Bo charles KAKULA is currently detained at Julius Nyere police station in TZ waiting to be brought
The Ministry of Agriculture has urged agro-dealers across the country to maintain adequate stocks of farming inputs to ensure farmers redeeming e-vouchers under the 2026/2027 Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) are served without delays. Ministry of Agriculture Principal Public Relations Officer, Balewa Zyuulu, said sufficient…
The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has urged young people to embrace entrepreneurship and called for inclusive economic development as the country commemorates its 62nd Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued on October 24, 2026, CCZ General Secretary Rev. Canon James Phiri said young…
The Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development plans to expand the Mining and Investment Indaba in the coming years to attract greater stakeholder participation and strengthen its role as a platform for mining investment and regional cooperation. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Zambia…
Football analyst Augustine Mwanza has observed that
Declan Rice scored a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich played out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League in a game where Bukayo Saka limped off with injury. Saka went down after just 10 minutes with a suspected thigh…
Galatasaray claimed their first points of the Champions League campaign as they came from behind to beat Lille in northern France. Striker Victor Osimhen was on target against his former club, sealing the success with his first goal in the competition since February. Aiming to…
Apa Ili So Entertainment signed rapper Y Cool has released a new music video for his latest single, “Zaulendo,” featuring fellow Zambian artist Kayz Adams. The song reflects on the challenges encountered along the journey to success, capturing the experiences of someone who has been…
Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Engineer Joe Kalusa has called for greater efforts to preserve Zambia’s cultural heritage and promote national unity. Speaking during the Independence Carnival, Mr. Kalusa said cultural activities went beyond entertainment, serving as platforms for promoting cultural awareness, educating young people and…
Zambian rapper Drifta Trek has teamed up with Chile Breezy on “Nshaye,” a heartfelt record in which he turns to God, asking for blessings and a breakthrough in life. The song captures the struggles of someone who has been working hard to improve their circumstances…
One email, every weekday morning — the Zambian stories that matter, from across the network. Free, and you can leave whenever you like.
We use your address for the briefing and nothing else — see our privacy policy.
