The Latest Breaking News from Zambia

Trump’s aid cuts leave countries across Africa running out of crucial contraception

Exclusive: At least three countries are already out of some contraceptive methods – with more set to follow suit – leaving women vulnerable to high risk pregnancies and unsafe abortions, writes Rachel Schraer

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

A Chinese mining company is accused of covering up the extent of a major toxic spill in Zambia

A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions rely on with cyanide and arsenic

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Zambian president’s feud with late rival continues over funeral plans

Family of Edgar Lungu trying to prevent repatriation of his body for state funeral presided over by his successor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025

Nigeria and Morocco book semi final berths at women's Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria and hosts Morocco moved into the semi-finals at the women's Africa Cup of Nations following victories on Friday night over Zambia and Mali respectively.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2025

Barbra Banda on Zambia’s progress at Wafcon: ‘We have a really good feeling’

The Orlando Pride forward is thriving while playing for her country after a sex eligibility row

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Big guns line up for shot at glory as women's Afcon enters knockout stages

The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2025

Zambia facing a democratic crossroads as it enters a fresh constitutional crisis

The election of Zambia’s president, Hakainde Hichilema, in 2021 was widely interpreted as a victory for democracy. Zambia had suffered rising repression under former leader Edgar Lungu, but Hichilema promised democratic accountability. However, there are now concerns that his government is promoting constitutional changes that would entrench ruling-party dominance.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

Chimps develop fashion trend by shoving grass in their ears — and in their butts

Chimpanzees are running around with grass in their ears and butts at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia. This is the second time a bizarre fad-like behavior has gripped the sanctuary's chimps, but wearing the grass accessories in their butts is a new twist.

LiveScience · Jul 8, 2025

British woman and New Zealander killed in elephant attack on Zambia safari

The victims were attacked by a female elephant protecting her calf in South Luangwa National Park

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

British tourist among two women killed by elephant while on safari in Zambian national park

The two women were charged by a female elephant and her calf during the incident

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025