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Africa · ZambiaPRESIDENT HICHILEMA ELECTED INTERIM INCOMING SADC CHAIRPERSON President Hakainde Hichilema has been elected Interim Incoming Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SADC Interim Chairperson and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced President Hichilema’s election during the closing ceremony of the SADC Virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government. The virtual summit […] The post PRESIDENT HIC…See the Story
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ELECTED INTERIM INCOMING SADC CHAIRPERSON

Terrorism · ChingolaSTATE SEEKS TO ADD TERRORISM CHARGE IN CHINGOLA RIOT CASE THE State has moved to add a sixth charge, terrorism against the 34 individuals appearing before the Chingola Magistrate Court in connection with the November 8, 2025 riot in Chiwempala Township. The accused are already facing five counts: riotous behaviour, damage to property, theft, and […] The post 34 people accused of stoning President Hichilema in Chingola have been charged with terr…See the Story
34 People Accused of Stoning President Hichilema in Chingola Have Been Charged with Terrorism, Among Other Charges

Lusaka · LusakaPRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO ASSENT TO CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL NO. 7 President Hakainde Hichilema is set to assent to the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025 on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Secretary to the Cabinet, Mr Patrick Kangwa, announced that the Presidential Assent Ceremony will be held at 10:00 hours in the Kenneth […] The post Bill 7 will be assented to by President HH at a major ceremony at the Mulungushi International…See the Story