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Zambia, Indonesia deepen tiesaAhead of diplomatic milestone

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Zambia and Indonesia have moved to strengthen bilateral relations, with both countries identifying mining, agriculture, manufacturing and renewable energy as key sectors for enhanced cooperation ahead of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The commitment was reaffirmed during the first-ever Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries, held as part of efforts to elevate political relations into stronger economic and development partnerships. Speaking during the consultations, Indonesian Ambassador to Zambia Arief Hidayat said Zambia and Indonesia share a rich history rooted in their struggles for independence and their common commitment to sovereignty, justice and equality. Mr. Hidayat described the inaugural consultations as a milestone in bilateral relations, saying they reflected the determination of both governments to deepen cooperation and unlock new opportunities for growth. He noted that trade between the two countries reached approximately US$11 million ...
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WMO pushes for robust early warning systems ahead of potential El Niño

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As climate experts from across Africa gather in Zambia to assess the continent's preparedness for a possible El Niño event, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has called for stronger early warning systems capable of turning climate information into life-saving action. Speaking at the 21st African Continental Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF-21), held alongside the Continental Working Group and User Interface Programme Workshop, WMO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Agnes Kijazi, said Africa must move beyond simply producing weather forecasts and ensure that climate information reaches communities in time to guide critical decisions. "WMO is committed to strengthening end-to-end early warning systems that connect data, forecasts, communication, information and action, ensuring that climate information leads to timely and life-saving decisions on the ground," Dr. Kijazi said. Her remarks come as climate projections point to a high probability of El Niño condition...
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Africa gathers in Zambia to strengthen El Niño readiness

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Zambia is hosting climate experts, policymakers and meteorological specialists from across Africa for a high-level forum aimed at strengthening the continent's preparedness for the anticipated El Niño 2026/2027 weather phenomenon. The Twenty-First African Continental Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF-21) and Continental Dialogue on Climate-Sector Nexus, taking place in Lusaka, have brought together representatives from Regional Economic Communities, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, Regional Climate Centres, disaster management agencies, humanitarian organisations and development partners. The meeting, organised by the African Union Commission (AUC), the Government of Zambia through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, and the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD), is being held under the theme "Preparing Africa for El Niño 2026/2027: Strengthening Readiness to Anticipate and Manage Climate Shocks." Opening the f...
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AI key to Africa's climate resilience, says ACMAD Chief

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Africa must urgently strengthen its climate monitoring systems, expand access to early warning services and embrace artificial intelligence if it is to withstand the growing impacts of climate change, African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD) Director General Dr. Ousmane Ndiaye has said. Speaking during the 21st African Continental Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF-21) in Lusaka, Dr. Ndiaye warned that rising temperatures and increasing climate variability are becoming a reality that African countries can no longer ignore. "We are pushing for more early warnings on heatwaves because we think climate change is here. It's going to be hotter and hotter, no doubt about it," Dr. Ndiaye said. He stressed that Africa's economies remain highly vulnerable to climate shocks because key sectors such as agriculture, water resources and public health are heavily dependent on weather and climate conditions. "As you know full well, in Africa, the ...
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HEA proposes mandatory recognition for Professors

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The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has disclosed that, as a measure to curb the proliferation of fake professors and safeguard the quality of higher education, the Authority intends to propose amendments to the Higher Education Act to introduce a mandatory recognition system for professors. HEA Director General, Professor Kazhila Chinsembu , says the idea is to establish a national register of HEA-accredited professors. Speaking at the official opening of the first Summer School on Media Training, Prof. Chins said the presence of a number of bogus and fake professors in Zambia, saying these individuals have neither conducted credible research nor published a single peer-reviewed journal article. “We have also observed the proliferation of fake professors whose publications are limited to predatory journals,” he said. Prof. Chinsembu explained that predatory journals are deceptive academic publications that masquerade as legitimate scholarly outlets but exist primarily to extract mone...
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Govt listens to public, retains By-Elections in Amended Bill

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United Party for National Development Katombola Member of Parliament   Clement Andeleki  has expressed gratitude to the Zambian people and their representatives in the National Assembly for the historic passage of National Assembly Bill Number 7 of 2025 . T he bill passed unanimously, with all 1 35 members who were in attendance voting in favor during the third reading . "I represent Katombola constituents, but yesterday, I represented the entire country,” he stated, pointing out that the bill achieved the required two-thirds majority as stipulated by Article 79 of the Constitution . Dr. Andeleki has congratulated the Zambian people, stating, "This is a victory for the people of Zambia. This is a historical amendment." The Lawmaker said the amendments addressed two previously controversial clauses, including one concerning by-elections . Responding to public concerns about the costs associated with by-elections, the government initially proposed their removal. However, ...
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LAZ member accuses president of acting without mandate

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A member of the Law Association of Zambia says the association’s presid ent acted improperly by engaging with the OASIS forum and making public statements on Bill 7 without first securing direction from the membership. Clement Andeleki said President Lungisani Zulu  had no mandate to represent the association in that way  and has call ed  the conduct unethical and professionally improper. Dr. Andeleki who is also UPND Katombola Member of Parliament has described the Law Association as a body of distinguished legal practitioners, including judges and lawyers, and said the president’s pronouncements urging people to take to the streets in pursuit of regime change were unacceptable. He said the correct procedure was for the president to seek a formal mandate from the general membership before taking such positions or pursuing costly litigation. Dr. Andeleki has noted that doing otherwise risks condemnation in court and endangers the association’s financial resources, wh...
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