Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has called for the total lifting of economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.

Speaking at the Bi-national Commission in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Friday, Hichilema argued that the sanctions on Zimbabwe are limiting the interregional trade.

The Ministry of Health in Zambia has announced the registration of a long-acting injectable antiretroviral for HIV prevention, known as Lenacapavir.

Two more people have died of cholera in Zambia, while 21 remain admitted to hospital as the disease has continued to spread to other parts of the country.

This brings the total number of deaths to five since the disease broke out in August.

Namibia will host a three-day inaugural Aviation Week Africa next year. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Zambia, which is the birthplace of the concept, aims to promote sustainable growth and celebrate Africa's aviation sector.

Zambia, in partnership with UNICEF, launched the first-ever malaria vaccine, making it one of the first countries to roll out this particular immunisation programme.

The Lungu family says it is ready to bury the late Edgar Lungu if President Hakainde Hichilema steps aside.

The President of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, has offered Zambia natural gas to help the country resolve its energy crisis following low water levels at its hydro source.

Zambia on Friday celebrated its 61st independence in style.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, with his special guest Daniel Chapo, presided over the celebrations in Lusaka.

Zambia is celebrating its 61st Independence Day anniversary today, having gained independence from Britain in 1964.

Zambia has confirmed five new cases of Mpox in the last week, bringing the total cumulative cases to 1,733 since the disease outbreak began in October last year. Despite the high number of cases, the Zambia National Public Health Institute reports that the death toll remains at three.