The Zambian government has intensified efforts to help citizens wishing to return home following anti-immigration protests reported in parts of South Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that, so far, no Zambian has been reported injured in connection with the anti-immigration protests.
The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld the plea that was made to it by the family of Zambia's late former President Edgar Lungu, overturning the August 25 High Court judgement which initially favoured the Zambian government.
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal is expected to deliver its judgement tomorrow in the case concerning the repatriation of former President Edgar Lungu's remains to Zambia.
The court reserved judgement after hearing submissions on May 29, 2026.
Political players have intensified campaigns in readiness for the August 13 general elections to elect a president, members of Parliament, mayors and council chairpersons and local government councillors.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to reject divisive tendencies such as tribalism, regionalism and discrimination in order to build a unified and inclusive society.
The president says countless men and women sacrificed their lives to attain national freedom and independence.
The Ovambanderu community and other members of the public converged on Okahandja last weekend to mark the 130th anniversary of the execution of erstwhile Ovambanderu leader Kahimemua Nguvauva.
Nguvauva was executed by firing squad on June 12, 1896, in Okahandja.
Speaking at the same event, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says most traditional leadership wrangles are fueled by educated people.
Sankwasa emphasised that the government is resolute in changing the narrative.
The directorate of education in |Khomas Region has commenced the school placement process for 2027.
Regional Director Paulus Nghikembua says parents seeking school placement for pre-primary, grade one and eight for next year have up to 1st July 2026 to do so.
The former Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) director-general has been charged and arrested for multiple offences.
Xavier Chungu has been arrested and charged with seven counts of communication of certain information, contrary to Section 4(1) of the State Security Act.
The Zambian government has started distributing feature phones to pensioners who are the elderly beneficiaries of financial support under the Social Cash Transfer.
