African media outlets have initiated a boycott of events in Lusaka, Zambia, following a significant diplomatic and civic crisis that emerged from the continent's largest digital rights summit, RightsCon.

Zambia's government has stated its opposition to a US attempt to link health funding with access to critical minerals, explaining why negotiations over two proposed agreements have stalled.

A human rights summit scheduled to take place in Zambia was canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists. The cancellation highlights diplomatic tensions surrounding Taiwan's international participation.

A House Committee has found that Zambia assisted a Chinese mining company in covering up a pollution disaster.

Zambian journalist Lilian Chipeso has called for enhanced African unity and increased intra-continental trade. She advocated for a "borderless" Africa to foster greater cooperation and economic integration across the continent.

Zambia, a nation founded on pan-African principles, is facing scrutiny over allegations of racism, with some black Zambians reporting feelings of being second-class citizens in their own country.

A bitter political feud has resulted in a former Zambian president remaining unburied for ten months following his death, highlighting deep divisions.

Zambia's government has confirmed it has custody of the body of a former president, amidst an ongoing dispute with his family regarding his burial arrangements.

Ghana is advancing towards securing visa-free travel access for its citizens to the Maldives, Zambia, and Antigua, expanding its diplomatic and travel relations.

Ghana and Zambia are taking significant steps to deepen their technological partnership, marked by a high-level delegation visit from Zambia's Minister for Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, to Accra for a two-day engagement. The visit aims to foster collaboration in the tech sector.

A complex story unfolds involving a Sh171 million gold scandal, a deported Zambian national, and a contentious battle for the custody of his lover's child.

Zambia is making tourism education a key pillar of its economic strategy, with President Hichilema supporting the country's hosting of the Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit in 2026.

Local dancers in Zambia celebrated Bihar Diwas by performing to the Bhojpuri song 'Lollipop Lagelu,' setting the stage on fire with their energetic act.

Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against 'lopsided' agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.

A Chinese automaker is expanding its presence in Zambia, marking a significant step in its international growth strategy within the African market.

Zambia is actively encouraging Ghanaian traders and producers to export products like shea butter and fugu, positioning itself as a gateway to the Southern African market.

A senior Zambian government official has revealed that some political parties are asking prospective female candidates for sexual favors in exchange for selection ahead of the upcoming general election.

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

A draft State Department memo reveals that the Trump administration is considering using HIV aid as leverage against Zambia, potentially ending health support on a massive scale to pressure the African country for mineral access.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and the UNHCR have reached an agreement to resume the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees.

A Zambian scientist is on a quest to prevent brain drain from Africa so he's established a state-of-the-art drug discovery lab in South Africa.

The mineral bargain: Why Zambia, Zim said no to US conditional health packages  NewsDay Zimbabwe

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 4 - Premier Giorgia Meloni said Wednesday that Italy's Mattei Plan for African development to stem emigration towards Europe will see four new members joining the 14 existing ones this year. "The Matte Plan has involved 14 countries, and in 2026, we will extend it to another 4: Congo, Rwanda, Gabon, and Zambia," said Meloni, speaking at the conference "Laying the groundwork for jobs in Africa" ;;at the Bank of Italy. The Mattei Plan is a strategic Italian initiative launche...

Zambia and Zimbabwe have reportedly declined financial aid offers from the United States.

The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a significant $1.2 billion health agreement, aiming to bolster health initiatives in the African nation.

African nations Zimbabwe and Zambia have rejected hundreds of millions of dollars in US healthcare support, with Zimbabwe citing sovereignty concerns over data disclosure requirements.

The United States is facing accusations of 'shameless exploitation' regarding a proposed $1 billion health financing agreement with Zambia, which reportedly includes mandatory targets and access to mining concessions.

Locals in Zambia's Copperbelt are experiencing unchecked pollution and contamination as mining companies extract metals for sustainable energy.

Zambia's finance minister is requesting that domestic debt be included in major indices, highlighting the influence of benchmark providers and strong foreign investor demand.

A young woman in Zambia was sent to a maximum-security prison after she was denied a legal abortion

Zambia is reportedly delaying deals with the U.S., citing concerns over demands related to minerals and data, as the government emphasizes a preference for partnership over aid to maintain strategic autonomy.

Zambia has canceled a major human rights and technology summit just days before its scheduled start, a decision activists have called an act of censorship and part of a broader pattern of suppressing legitimate debate.

Zambia has cancelled RightsCon 2026, the world's largest conference on human rights and technology, just days before its scheduled start, citing a lack of alignment with national values.

Zambia is under pressure to decide by April 30 whether to grant American businesses preferential access to its mineral resources.

Ghanaian content creator Goshers has expressed optimism about the economic opportunities between Ghana and Zambia, particularly in agriculture and trade, emphasizing their 'endless' prospects.

International funders have pledged $1.3 billion towards the development of a critical-minerals railway project in Zambia.

A South African court has ruled that Zambian authorities must return the body of a former president, amid an ongoing dispute with his family over the burial location.

Tanzania, Zambia exemplify Africa’s energy and mineral transition  thecitizen.co.tz

Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is preparing to host a 30-member delegation from Zambia to foster bilateral cooperation in FinTech and cybersecurity.

A Greek restaurant named "ONOMA" in Zambia, owned by George Ioannidis and Popi Kesanidis, transformed the Easter celebration into an authentic Greek experience, complete with traditional food and customs. The couple brought Greek Easter traditions to the heart of Zambia.

Slovenian medical students and young doctors are gaining invaluable professional and personal experience through quarterly humanitarian medical expeditions to Africa, with a focus on Zambia.

The European Union's flagship Lobito Corridor rail project, connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola, is under fire due to its financial ties with Chinese state-owned firms.

A Zambian scientist, passionate about chemistry, is leading a highly acclaimed lab in South Africa that is making significant strides in the hunt for new drugs.

A proposed Tobacco Bill in Zambia has ignited controversy, with business leaders condemning it for potentially harming the tobacco industry and impacting jobs, while public health advocates support its aims.

The Trump administration has reportedly threatened to withhold HIV medication from Zambia unless certain demands are met. Zambia has received over $6 billion in HIV/AIDS aid from the US over the past two decades.

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism.

The political standoff and rivalry between Lungu and Hichilema in Zambia are described as continuing even 'down to the grave', highlighting the deep-seated nature of their conflict.

For 1,400 days, a wildlife film crew lived and worked in Zambia’s Nsefu sector, documenting the lives of lions, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs in one of the most socially complex predator landscapes…

Zambia and Zimbabwe have reportedly declined financial assistance from the United States, as reported by Seneweb.

Globeleq has confirmed the acquisition of a majority stake in Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company, a significant development for Zambia's energy sector.

Country’s president says continent’s resource-rich countries are in strong negotiating positions with investors

The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a significant $1.2 billion health deal with the United States, while Zambia and Zimbabwe have reportedly withdrawn from the agreement.

Zambia's government has stated it pushed back on a health funding deal with the United States to protect its national interests.

Zambia's inflation rate has decreased to within the target band more quickly than anticipated, signaling positive economic developments.

Zambia and Mozambique launch fibre-optic interconnector at Chanida–Cassacatiza border  CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

Lawyers for the family of Zambia's former President Lungu have denied allegations of poisoning, amidst an ongoing dispute over his body which remains in a South African morgue.

A human rights summit scheduled to take place in Zambia has been canceled following pressure from China to exclude Taiwanese activists.

A firm supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has commenced operations at a prominent copper mine in Zambia, signaling new investment in the region's mining sector.

Zambia's once-robust HIV treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble a year after U.S. cuts to H.I.V. assistance.

A power struggle has emerged in Zambia concerning the remains of former president Edgar Lungu.

The Zambian government seized the body of a former president following a bitter family dispute over his burial arrangements. A court has since ordered the return of the body to the family.

Police in Kumasi, Ghana, have arrested a 48-year-old businessman on suspicion of killing his girlfriend in what authorities are investigating as a domestic violence case.

Ghana's Cabinet has approved new visa waiver agreements with Zambia, Maldives, and Antigua and Barbuda. This move aims to expand travel opportunities and strengthen diplomatic ties, as announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

A Sh171 million gold scandal in Kenya has come to light, reportedly involving a deported Zambian national and a complex dispute over a child's custody.

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held meetings in Rabat with the envoys from Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi to discuss bilateral relations.

Zambia's Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Albert Chifita Mateyo, urged Ghanaian CEOs to strategically utilize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to develop globally competitive African businesses.

A sewage truck overturned on a ramp connecting Wał Miedzeszyński to the S2 route in Warsaw, Poland, necessitating the transfer of its contents to another tanker.

Ugandan investors have successfully secured land in Zambia, as reported by the Daily Monitor.

Argentina's national football team is scheduled to play friendly matches against Mauritania and Zambia in March.

Four cargo vessels to boost trade with DRC, Zambia and Burundi  thecitizen.co.tz

Zambia is encouraging Ghanaian traders and producers to capitalize on the growing demand for local products in Southern Africa, positioning itself as a strategic gateway to the wider regional market.

UNHCR has welcomed strengthened commitments towards the voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees from Zambia.

While tailings dams are meant to last for ever, extreme weather events are making many unstable – with devastating consequences for nature and humans As soon as the barrier broke, a flood of poison brought death to the river. Gushing through the fragile wall built to hold back mining waste in Zambia’s copper belt in February 2025, more than 50m cubic litres of acid and heavy metals poured into the Chambishi stream – a tributary of the Kafue River, the country’s longest waterway. Thousands of ...

Organizations are providing support to households in flood-affected Zambia to address the critical issue of access to clean water amidst the crisis.

Zimbabwe and Zambia have rejected a health funding deal from the United States, citing concerns over data privacy and control.

A report showcases the global reach of Serbian construction firms, detailing their work on projects such as dams in Zambia, towers in Kuwait, and the Olympic Village in Sochi.

Zambia and Zimbabwe have reportedly declined financial assistance from the United States.

Yango and Flutterwave have announced a partnership to introduce digital payment tax services and food delivery options in Zambia.

A Zambian engineering student living in India has gained attention for sharing her humorous and insightful cultural experiences on Instagram, including decoding the iconic head wobble and embracing the ubiquity of tea.

A macabre dispute has kept the body of Zambia’s former president unburied for months  AP News

Zambia’s state mining company is considering establishing its own metals trading unit, potentially impacting global metals markets.