Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (front) attends a ceremony marking the 58th Independence Day anniversary in Lusaka, Zambia, Oct. 24, 2022. Zambia on Monday marked the 58th anniversary of its ...

This week, we’re looking at the birth of a new African nation – Zambia - in 1964, and find out how the country got its name. We also learn more about life after independence with our guest Dr ...

As part of the Africa Freedom Day commemorations, President Hakainde Hichilema led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the iconic Freedom ...

In the 1964 elections, based on universal adult suffrage, the United National Independence Party won a majority and Luanda became the prime minister. Zambia attained independence on October 24 ...

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Sunday renewed calls for Pan-African unity and inclusive development as the continent ...

In 1964, Zambia became a republic. It was the ninth African state to leave British colonial rule. Simon Kapwepwe was one of the leaders in the fight for independence, along with his childhood ...

This day honours Zambia’s first president, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. He was a key figure in the country’s independence and post-colonial leadership. It is a time of national reflection and remembrance.

In the early years of independence from Britain after 1964, Zambia produced more than a tenth of the world’s copper. After nationalising the industry in the 1970s in order to fund development ...