Author name: Lusaka Times

The National Assembly has taken the unprecedented step of suspending 17 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition parties for a period of 30 days. The suspension, effective immediately, follows an alleged incident of misconduct that took place last week during a parliamentary session. Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, announced the suspension, which […]

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) is mourning following the sad news of the passing of its former president, Mr. Tom Mtine. Mr. Mtine, a prominent figure in Zambian football, held the role of FAZ president on three occasions and presided over the National Football League until its dissolution. He was also honored with membership

Between October and December each year, a remarkable natural phenomenon takes place as thousands of African straw-coloured fruit bats descend into a tiny patch of evergreen swamp forest within Kasanka National Park. These bats, known for their impressive wingspans of up to a meter and adult weights of up to 350g, flock to the area

By Isaac Mwanza Zambia’s Republican President Hakainde Hichilema, on assumption of office of President, made a public commitment to govern the nation in strict accordance with the principles of the rule of law. This commitment made President Hichilema garner both international and local recognition and praise. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/08/endorsing-lawlessness/

Former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo has claimed that a known business man with close links to President Hichilema with interest in shopping malls is finding Matero MP Miles Sampa to cause confusion in the PF. Mr Lusambo who did not disclose the full details of the businessman claimed that Mr. Sampa has been receiving

A fifteen year old Grade five pupil at Lusandwa Primary School in Lusangazi District of Eastern Province, who had temporarily quit school to be initiated into a Nyau Dancer, has returned to school. Nyau Dancers are a group of men who are responsible for initiating boys into adulthood and are best known for performing the

The first black African to run the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) after independence Tom Mtine has died in Ndola at the age of 97. His eldest son Hastings Mtine has told Radio Icengelo News that Mtine died on Tuesday morning at his home in Northrise, Ndola after an illness. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/07/tom-mtine-dies-at-97/

In a move to enhance the gemstone mining sector in Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema held a meeting at State House with a delegation led by Mr. Sean Gilbertson, the CEO of Gemfields Group, and Kagem Mining. The discussions revolved around key aspects of gemstone mining, including the formalization of artisanal miners and strengthening partnerships to

Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana has dismissed social media reports that Cornelius Mulenga also known as Chellah Tukuta has been appointed Deputy Editor in Charge of Photography” and “Chief Photographer” at the Zambia Daily Mail. Mr. Kawana says no such position exists at the Zambia Daily Mail. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/07/kawana-dismisses-chellah-tukuta-claims/