Have You Ever Wondered Why Many Tonga Names Start with 'Ha'?
Many people have questioned why the Tonga tribe in Zambia is unique in having many names that begin with the letter 'H'. If you have ever pondered this, you are about to discover an intriguing story behind this linguistic phenomenon.
The Government of Zambia has received a significant boost to its school feeding program following the donation of yellow split peas worth €2.7 million from the French Government. The official handover ceremony was officiated by Minister of Education, Hon. Douglas Syakalima, in response to the ongoing drought crisis affecting over 6.6 million Zambians.
The Zambian government has initiated an independent investigation into the acid spillage in the Mwambashi and Kafue rivers, which occurred on 18 February 2025 in Copperbelt Province. The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment aims to assess the environmental and economic impact and identify measures to prevent future incidents.
Zambian authorities have issued a flood warning for several regions as a tropical low-pressure system continues to strengthen over the Mozambique Channel, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the southern half of the country.
A major water contamination incident has disrupted supply in Kitwe and Kalulushi. The pollution, traced to Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited, resulted from a breached tailings dam, releasing acidic effluent with heavy metals into the Mwambashi River.
Hon. Eng. Collins Nzovu, Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, confirmed that 75% of leach residue entered the river, affecting thousands of residents, damaging crops, and killing fish.
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has intensified its crackdown on illegal drug activities, leading to the dismantling of cannabis cultivation networks in North-Western and Northern Provinces.
In a series of operations, DEC officers uncovered substantial amounts of illegally cultivated cannabis, resulting in multiple arrests and drug seizures.
Mopani Copper Mines PLC has dismissed claims made by Kankoyo Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. Heartson Mabeta, regarding a meeting between his office and Mopani Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Charles Sakanya, over the Mufulira copper slag dump, also known as the Mufulira Black Mountain.
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has appointed Eng. Collins Mbulo as its new Director General, effective January 22, 2025. This strategic appointment is expected to drive the country’s digital transformation efforts forward.
Eng. Mbulo has an impressive track record with over 17 years of experience in the telecommunications and Information Technology (IT) sector. He has worked in various capacities, spearheading ICT initiatives and providing expert advice to both public and private sector organizations, both locally and internationally.
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Electoral Committee has released the list of successful candidates for the upcoming elections, with incumbent Andrew Kamanga standing unopposed for the presidency. The committee has also provided an appeal window for unsuccessful candidates, running from February 17 to February 22, 2025.
FAZ Electoral Committee chairperson Ronald Hatoongo announced the successful candidates, confirming that only two contenders will compete for the vice presidency: incumbent Justin Mumba and challenger Christopher Kasale.
Here are the top universities in Zambia, based on their performance in the 2023 QS World University Rankings:
