When the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) was first completed in 1975, it stood as a bold symbol of South–South cooperation, a physical and political bridge linking landlocked Zambia to the world through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Built with Chinese support at a time when many African countries faced isolation and geopolitical pressure, TAZARA became more than a railway. It became a story of solidarity, resilience, and shared purpose. A History Rooted in Liberation TAZARA was born out of…

Lusaka – Chinese Premier Li Qiang has concluded a landmark visit to Zambia, highlighted by the official launch of the revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) line, a signature infrastructure project symbolising decades of friendship among Zambia, Tanzania, and China. Premier Li joined President Hakainde Hichilema and Tanzania’s Vice President Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi in Lusaka, where the trio unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the start of rehabilitation works on the 1,860-kilometre railway. President Hichilema described the project…

Lusaka- China’s Premier of the State Council, Li Qiang, is scheduled to visit Zambia from 19th to 20th November 2025, at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema, in a mission poised to strengthen the decades-long partnership between the two nations. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the visit “reaffirms the continued strengthening of the historic and mutually beneficial relations between the two countries.” The Ministry further highlighted that the upcoming engagement follows…

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema will arrive in Harare on November 14, 2025, for a state visit at the invitation of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, marking a pivotal effort to repair bilateral relations that hit rock bottom after Zimbabwe’s contentious 2023 elections. According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, President Hichilema and President Mnangagwa will co-chair the inaugural session of the Zambia–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC). The BNC elevates the existing Joint Permanent…

President Hakainde Hichilema this morning officially welcomed Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, who arrived in Zambia for a two-day State Visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations. The Israeli leader was greeted with full military honors, including a 21-gun salute.The visit by President Herzog is a reciprocal engagement following President Hichilema’s State Visit to Israel in 2023. It marks another significant step in advancing Zambia–Israel diplomatic and economic relations, which have been steadily growing in…

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia Limited (NCZ) the country’s flagship fertilizer producer and the Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve the production, distribution, and marketing of fertilizers across Zambia. The agreement was signed at the NCZ factory in Kafue District. It establishes a framework for the two organizations to work together to deliver high-quality, locally produced fertilizers to farmers nationwide through ZCF’s cooperative network, which serves over 3 million farmers. NCZ Chief Executive…

President Hakainde Hichilema was yesterday forced to cut short his address in Chingola District on the Copperbelt Province after security concerns emerged when a riot broke out during his engagement with residents at Chiwempala Market. According to a statement issued by the Zambia Police Service, the incident occurred around 14:50 hours when a group of unruly individuals began looting and attacking shops as the Head of State was still addressing the public. Police officers moved in to restore order, but…

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has named former Chipolopolo defender and longtime assistant coach Moses Sichone as the new head coach of the senior national team. Sichone, a stalwart of Zambia’s defensive line during his playing career, steps up from his role as assistant under former boss Avram Grant. He will lead the Chipolopolo into the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and beyond. Joining Sichone on the technical bench is a star-studded group of Zambian football…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the squad to face Zambia in a friendly international next month. Broos has picked 36 players in the preliminary squad, which will be trimmed to 23 players in the coming days. Bafana Bafana will host Chipolopolo at a venue yet to be confirmed on 14 November, during the FIFA international break. Both teams will use the friendly as part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in…

The Zambian government has suspended financial support to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for the senior men’s national team, the Chipolopolo, due to poor performance in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The decision was announced by the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) following a directive from the Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis C. Nkandu. According to NSCZ Director and CEO Sombwa Musunsa, the government’s expenditure on the team has become difficult to justify given…