A total of 34 people, including nine juveniles, have appeared before the Chingola Magistrate’s Court in Zambia on charges of alleged riotous behaviour and damage to property after reportedly attempting to stone President Hakainde Hichilema last month.
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.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said the abrupt cut in health support by donors is painful but long overdue.
Hichilema, however, said his government will enhance its partnership with the church that has been running mission hospitals on the continent.
The presidents of Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, Lazarus Chakwera, Hakainde Hichilema, and Daniel Chapo, witnessed the Kulamba Traditional ceremony of the Chewa people in the three countries, which takes place annually on the last Saturday in August.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has bestowed honours as officers of the Order of the Eagle of Zambia on WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus and Africa's CDC Head Jean Kaseya.
The President of Zambia has recognised their dedication to diligently reforming the health sector.
President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia and Namibia have signed progressive agreements that will change the lives of people in the entire region.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah returned from her introductory visits to Botswana and Zambia on Friday evening.
The President's visits were aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Namibia and the two neighboring countries.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the need for landlocked countries like Zambia to gain access to essential commodities, particularly oil, through efficient transport routes.
