Events bring together diaspora members, community associations, and diplomatic partners under the national motto “One Zambia, One Nation”.
Sun 04 Oct 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Zambians living in the UK celebrate Independence Day through vibrant community galas, cultural showcases, live musical performances, and shared traditional meals held across major cities like London.
Decoding the 10-10-5-3-3-1-1-1 Formula: Zambia’s Quantifiable Economic Transformation
Sun 27 Sept 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The GROW ZAMBIA Agenda represents President Hakainde Hichilema’s strategic economic framework designed to transition the country from post-debt-restructuring macroeconomic stabilization toward rapid, production-led growth. Designed to translate national fiscal gains into visible, household-level economic improvements, the strategy sets out to double national GDP and triple the overall size of the Zambian economy over his second term. This shift moves public sector operations away from routine administration toward an output-oriented delivery model anchored in wealth creation, expanded formal employment, and export expansion across SADC, COMESA, and continental markets. Continue reading
In October 1964, Kenneth Kaunda ascended to the presidency of the newly independent Republic of Zambia, executing a transition of immense strategic complexity. Navigating the metamorphosis of the former British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia into a sovereign Republic required not merely administrative acumen, but the navigation of a post-colonial state inheriting a dualistic economy characterized by enclave mineral extraction and structural dependency. Kaunda emerged as a primary architect of the region’s decolonial architecture, a role that earned him the reverential titles of “Pan-Africanist” and the “Baobab of African politics”—symbolizing a towering, resilient figure whose influence provided the essential canopy for regional liberation. His core mission, as distilled from the regional collective memory, was the reclamation of an African destiny where the continent’s inhabitants could chart their own socio-economic trajectory, finally ending the era where natural resources were plundered while the populace remained in structural poverty. This mission was predicated on a governance model that sought to harmonize indigenous values with the requirements of a modern state. Continue reading
Thu Sep 10 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Brigadier General Laston Chabinga served as a flag officer in the Zambia Army, holding executive command of the 3 Infantry Brigade headquartered in Ndola, the administrative and industrial hub of the Copperbelt Province. As active Brigade Commander around March 2017, he directed the military’s strategic and operational envelope across critical regional defense and economic corridors. Continue reading
Inside Chakolwa Wa Nzeru: How Vinchenzo M’bale Built a Modern Cultural Movement
Thu Sep 10 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Vincent Daka, professionally known as Vinchenzo M’bale, is a prominent Zambian recording artist born on October 11, 1996. Raised across the Eastern Province and the industrial hub of Kitwe on the Copperbelt, he built a dual-regional perspective that deeply connects to his Chewa heritage. Despite being the son of a Reverend in the Reformed Church in Zambia, Daka adapted his early ecclesiastical choral arrangement training into secular music, using traditional call-and-response structures to address contemporary social conditions. Continue reading
June 21, 2023 /Conflict and War/ — The statement that Ukraine is a failed state like Sudan is a false and harmful generalization. It is important to remember that not all countries that are experiencing conflict or instability are failed states. In fact, Ukraine is a sovereign state with a democratically elected government. It has a functioning economy and a strong military. While the ongoing Russian invasion has caused significant damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure and economy, it is not accurate to say that Ukraine is a failed state. Continue reading
COP28 President-Delegate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, met H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, along with energy ministers and leaders from other African nations, at the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, where he emphasized the importance of making climate finance more available, accessible, and affordable to enable countries in the continent to achieve their clean energy potential. Continue reading
June 19, 2023 /Politics/ — The Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation was founded in 1989 by former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. The foundation’s mission is to “provide care, support, and education to children orphaned by or affected by HIV/AIDS.”
The foundation is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, and has offices in several other African countries. It operates a number of programs, including: Continue reading
June 15, 2023 /World/ — Zambia is a peaceful country with a diverse population of over 72 ethnic tribes. There are many reasons why Zambia has been able to maintain peace for so long, despite its diversity.
June 14, 2023 /Sports/ — The Zambia ladies’ football team, nicknamed the Copper Queens, have a chance to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. The team has been on a recent rise, winning the COSAFA Women’s Championship in 2019 and 2020, and the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. They are led by star striker Barbra Banda, who is the all-time leading scorer for the Zambian national team.
The USA is the defending World Cup champion and is considered the favorite to win again in 2023. However, the Copper Queens have shown that they can compete with the best teams in the world. They have a strong defense and a potent attack, and they are led by a talented group of players. Continue reading