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The Zambia Daily Mail is a Limited Company whose equity is wholly subscribed by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The Company is incorporated under the Companies Act, Cap 388 of the Laws of Zambia. The Company is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. It is one of the leading publishers of daily newspapers in Zambia. The history of Zambia Daily Mail Limited dates back to the 1950s when it used to be called African Mail the forerunner to the Central African Mail. The name later changed to Zambia Mail after independence in 1964. It was later bought by the Zambian Government from private owners. It became a daily Newspaper in 1970 and the name changed to Zambia Daily Mail. Sunday Mail and Financial Mail were introduced to widen the scope of coverage. The Financial Mail has since been phased out. After introducing the two additional publications, Zambia Daily Mail computerized its operations in 1994 and immediately introduced an online publication. Currently Zambia Daily Mail has invested in the modern printing equipment to enhance its colour printing. To keep in tandem with the latest technology in the newspaper industry, the company continues to update its equipment.

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Government advertises ZAMMSA jobs GOVERNMENT has advertised various positions at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Suppli...
12/10/2026

Government advertises ZAMMSA jobs

GOVERNMENT has advertised various positions at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) following the dismissal of all employees on October 2, 2026.

Earlier this month, Minister of Health Roma Chilengi said Government had separated all members of staff at the agency as part of a reset of the institution.

Professor Chilengi said the decision followed years of recurring problems at the agency, complaints from stakeholders and findings of a forensic audit commissioned by the Office of the Auditor General.

He said the audit had revealed serious and widespread weaknesses across the supply chain, including in procurement, warehousing and distribution.

In an advertisement published in the Zambia Daily Mail today, October 12, 2026, Government announced vacancies for various positions at the agency.

The advertised positions include Director of Human Resource and Administration, Director of Finance and Commercial Services, Director of Internal Controls, Director of Supply Planning, Director of Procurement, Executive Director – Office of the Director General and Board Secretary, and Director of Legal, Warehousing and Distribution.

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Pope Leo to be admitted to Gemelli Hospital tomorrow Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital...
12/10/2026

Pope Leo to be admitted to Gemelli Hospital tomorrow

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital “late in the morning” on Tuesday, October 13, for surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung.

The Pope announced the upcoming operation at Sunday’s Angelus, explaining that the “small, localized nodule” had been discovered during recent medical examinations.

Responding to journalists’ questions about the Pope’s health on Monday, Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, clarified that the examinations had been routine checks.

He also confirmed that the Pope’s hospital stay following surgery is expected to last approximately one week, as indicated on Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday morning where he will undergo surgery to remove a “small, localized lung nodule,” requiring changes to his scheduled events, according to the Director of the Holy See Press Office.

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital “late in the morning” on Tuesday, October 13, for surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung.

The Pope announced the upcoming operation at Sunday’s Angelus, explaining that the “small, localized nodule” had been discovered during recent medical examinations.

Responding to journalists’ questions about the Pope’s health on Monday, Matteo Bruni, Director of the Holy See Press Office, clarified that the examinations had been routine checks.

He also confirmed that the Pope’s hospital stay following surgery is expected to last approximately one week, as indicated on Sunday.

Pope Leo, who has received messages of support from Churches and political leaders across all five continents, held all his scheduled audiences on Monday morning.

However, he will not take part in the afternoon session of the meeting in the Paul VI Hall marking the tenth anniversary of the publication of Amoris laetitia.

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STUDENT leaders from higher learning institutions have pledged to support progressive legislation to be tabled in Parlia...
12/10/2026

STUDENT leaders from higher learning institutions have pledged to support progressive legislation to be tabled in Parliament, citing the benefits that minority groups have gained from Act No. 13, formerly Bill 7.

Copperbelt University (CBU) and Mulungushi University student leaders have commended President Hakainde Hichilema’s efforts to promote youth representation in national decision making, saying the inclusion of young people in Parliament will give them a greater role in shaping Zambia’s development agenda.

Speaking during a media briefing here yesterday following a solidarity walk from Ndola to Lusaka, CBU Students’ Union president Given Chipewo urged young people to prioritise national development under the Government’s Grow Zambia Agenda rather than engaging in political divisions.

Mr Chipewo said youths should contribute to discussions on job creation, energy production, agriculture and tourism, which he described as key sectors for economic growth.

“For the first time in the history of our nation, we have a President that does not only think five years, short term, he’s thinking medium-term, long-term,” he said.

And Copperbelt University School of Medicine president Bright Banda said the students undertook the journey to show appreciation to President Hichilema for championing Bill 7 and promoting youth participation in governance.

He said the inclusion of youths, women and persons with disabilities in leadership structures is an important step towards building an inclusive society in which different groups can contribute to national development.

Mr Banda said young people, who constitute a significant proportion of Zambia’s population, should actively participate in national development and decision-making to help shape policies and address challenges affecting their generation.

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MINISTER of Health Roma Chilengi says health planning for 2027 should take into account potential floods and droughts as...
12/10/2026

MINISTER of Health Roma Chilengi says health planning for 2027 should take into account potential floods and droughts associated with El Niño, which can disrupt service delivery.

Meanwhile, Minister of Green Economy and Environment Gilbert Siame says the World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed that El Niño is established and expected to intensify into a very strong event extending into next year.

Professor Chilengi said the country needs to strengthen its surveillance systems to provide early warnings based on climate indicators.

He also said Zambia, through the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), with support from the Global Fund, has begun linking climate data to health outcomes, using malaria as a model case.

“There are interesting findings coming out already. We can actually tell that depending on how much rainfall has fallen, we can directly relate it to the consumption of malaria drugs.

“We can also begin to relate cases of watery diarrhoea in children to climate variables so that we can prepare early,” Prof Chilengi said.

The minister said this in Lusaka yesterday during the Zambia Climate and Health Dialogue.

The dialogue was held ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31), scheduled for November 9 to 20, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye.

Government is developing a health-focused position for COP31 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, with a focus on early warning systems and climate-resilient health facilities.

Prof Chilengi outlined four priorities for Zambia: early warning systems, climate-resilient and green health infrastructure, climate-sensitive health programming, and sustainable financing.

He also urged planners to ensure that new health facilities incorporate green infrastructure, reliable water supplies, clean energy, infection prevention measures and proper waste management.

And Dr Siame said the anticipated El Niño requires coordinated preparedness involving climate services, disease surveillance, water and sanitation, and disaster management.

He said Zambia’s COP31 priorities will include adaptation, increased grant-based climate financing and recognition of health-related costs under loss and damage mechanisms.

World Health Organisation country representative Clement Lasuba said the Lusaka dialogue is part of continent-wide national consultations aimed at securing an expert dialogue on health at COP31 and building support for a lasting health mandate.

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the allocation of seats under the proportional representation (PR) system ...
12/10/2026

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says the allocation of seats under the proportional representation (PR) system was governed by law, which outlines the responsibilities of qualifying political parties.

Commission chief electoral officer Brown Kasaro said allegations by former diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba that it unlawfully allocated PR seats belonging to the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) to the United Party for National Development (UPND) are unfounded.

Mr Mwamba claims a political collusion or deliberate manipulation of the PR process.

However, Mr Kasaro said the allocation process adhered to the due process of the law.

“The commission wishes to indicate that Section 36C (1) of the Electoral Process (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2026 requires a qualifying political party to submit its party list within seven days following the distribution of PR seats,” he said.

Mr Kasaro said the responsibility for submitting the required names within the prescribed period rested with the qualifying political parties.

MORE than 500 young people are expected to converge in Lusaka next month for the inaugural Grow Zambia Agenda Summit to ...
12/10/2026

MORE than 500 young people are expected to converge in Lusaka next month for the inaugural Grow Zambia Agenda Summit to discuss how they can contribute to the country’s development and economic growth.

The summit, scheduled for November 28, will bring together young professionals, government representatives, private sector players, civil society organisations and international partners under the theme ‘ : Placing youth at the centre of Zambia’s growth’.

It has been organised by BeRelevant Afrika, a leadership development institution focused on nurturing a generation of African leaders capable of addressing the continent’s challenges.

Summit chairperson and convenor Mwila Bwanga said the meeting will provide a platform for young people to contribute to discussions on the Grow Zambia Agenda and ensure their voices are considered in development planning.

“The whole purpose of the summit is for us to bring young people into the conversation of the Grow Zambia Agenda.

“Oftentimes, when policies are being framed in the corridors of power, young people are not in that room,” Mr Bwanga said in an interview.

He said the gathering will give young people an opportunity to participate meaningfully in shaping Zambia’s growth agenda.

“For me, all I want is just to provide young people that platform for them to be able to be in the room, contribute to the growth agenda.”

Mr Bwanga, a former national youth delegate for Zambia to the Commonwealth Youth Council, said the meeting will encourage young people to critically assess their readiness to contribute to national development.

He said participants will discuss whether they have the skills needed to drive the country’s growth, how to address any skills gaps and the business opportunities available to them under the development agenda.

Mr Bwanga said the platform will also explore ways of ensuring that the Grow Zambia Agenda achieves its core objectives rather than becoming another development plan.

Copper Queens confident ahead of must-win tie against UgandaZAMBIA women football team players are confident of overturn...
12/10/2026

Copper Queens confident ahead of must-win tie against Uganda

ZAMBIA women football team players are confident of overturning the first-leg defeat to Uganda and keep their ambitions of qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The two sides meet in tomorrow’s second round return leg at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Zambia lost 2-1 in Kampala on Thursday and need to win by two unanswered goals to progress to the third round, where Ghana or Mauritius await.

Defender Rachael Nachula said they have settled in Ndola and are determined to correct the mistakes made in the first leg.

“The team has settled well in Ndola. We are all looking forward to the game on Tuesday. Yesterday (Saturday) we had our first training session and it went well. We are on the right track,” she said in an interview yesterday.

Nachula admitted that they did not play according to plan in Kampala and need to improve tomorrow.

“We did not play according to the way we had planned. Here in Ndola, we are going to work on our mistakes and we can assure the nation that we will turn the tables around and overcome Uganda,” she said.

Nachula appealed to fans to rally behind the team, saying their support will be crucial.

“My message to the fans is that we are your people. Do not get tired of supporting us. For this game, we need you more than ever,” she said.

Defender Saliya Mwanza said the mood in camp is positive with every player working hard to secure a place in the team and contribute to victory.

“The mood in camp is fine and we are all moving at the same pace. If the coach gives me a chance, I will make sure I utilise it so that I prove myself. Everyone is pushing hard in training to ensure we win Tuesday’s game,” Mwanza said.

Striker Blessings Zulu identified Uganda’s physical approach and pace as key threats but believes Zambia have what it takes to emerge victorious.

Zulu is determined to help the Copper Queens qualify for the Olympic Games.

“Their strength is physical play and some of their players have speed. I will do everything it takes to help the team qualify for the Olympics, especially because it will be my first time,” she said.

Zulu also urged fans to turn up in numbers and lift the team’s morale, insisting that the Copper Queens will not allow Uganda to leave Ndola with a victory.

And Uganda arrived in Ndola yesterday with the technical bench declining to take interviews from journalists.

THE Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZaMEA) says it intends to name President Hakainde Hichilema as the nat...
12/10/2026

THE Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZaMEA) says it intends to name President Hakainde Hichilema as the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) champion to promote accountability and results-based management in public service delivery.

ZaMEA president Raphael Chikwampu said the President’s emphasis on measurable deliverables, evidence generation and accountability presents an opportunity to strengthen monitoring and evaluation across all sectors.

In a statement yesterday, Mr Chikwampu said the association is ready to partner with Government and other stakeholders to advance the Grow Zambia Agenda through evidence based decision-making and effective monitoring of development programmes.

He said a robust M&E framework is essential to translating the country’s development ambitions into measurable results by establishing baselines, guiding decisions and tracking progress against set targets.

“As ZaMEA, we stand ready to provide the professional expertise needed to ensure that Zambia’s development journey to 2030 is evidence based, transparent and successful,” he said.

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