July 03

• Zambia: Suspected Foreign Troops Harassing Kaputa Villagers

  SUSPECTED Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) nationals in military attire have allegedly encroached on land in Kaputa District in Northern Province. Read more »

May 30

• Zambia: DRC Soldiers Nab Zambian

  DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo (DRC) soldiers are holding another Zambian captive for allegedly attempting to retrieve boats impounded last month by that country's marine... Read more »

May 26

• Zambia: Zambia, DRC Trade Increases - Katumbi

  TRADE between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has increased in the last six years from less than US$50 million to over $1 billion, Katanga Province Governor Moses... Read more »

May 24

• Zambia/Congo-Kinshasa: Katumbi Fires Salvo

  TP Mazembe proprietor Moses Katumbi has ticked off three 'influential' Zambian players in his team, saying he is disappointed with their dip in form. Read more »

• Zambia: Zambia, DRC Partner to Solve Border Problems

  ZAMBIA and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed that defence and security services must strengthen joint operations along the borders to address mutual security... Read more »

May 23

• Zambia: DRC Sets Free 8 Zambian Fishermen

  EIGHT fishermen that were among the 17 arrested on Lake Tanganyika on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) side have been released. Read more »

May 22

• Zambia: 'Zambia, DRC Should Fight Border Crime

  ZAMBIA and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should come up with a solution to smuggling and trans-border crime that are undermining peace and security of the two neighbouring... Read more »

May 17

• Zambia: DRC Soldiers Hold 16 Zambians

  CONGOLESE soldiers are holding 16 Zambian fishermen captive for allegedly straying into that country while on a fishing expedition. Read more »

February 02

• Zambia: 50 Zambian Fishermen Detained in DRC

  MORE than 50 Zambians have been detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after they were caught fishing illegally on Lake Mweru. Read more »

January 28

• Zambia: More DRC Refugees Enter Zambia

  THE influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued, prompting the Zambian Government to dispatch more officers to assess the situation. Read more »

January 22

• Zambia: Two Hundred DRC Refugees Enter Mwense

  MORE than 200 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have entered Zambia, this time through Mwense District in Luapula Province. Read more »

January 08

• Zambia: Speed Up Nation, DRC Trade

  Government should consider speeding up the formalising of trade between Zambia and Congo DR so that the business community of both countries can benefit. Read more »

January 07

• Zambia: Farmers Press Govt to Formalise Exports to DRC

  COMMERCIAL and small-scale farmers in the border town of Chililabombwe have appealed to the Government to put some measures in place to facilitate formal export trade between... Read more »

December 26, 2012

• Zambia: 718 DRC Refugees to Leave for Maheba Camp

  ABOUT 718 refugees who fled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into Zambia will today be ferried to Maheba refugee camp in North-Western Province. Read more »

December 10, 2012

• Zambia: More Refugees Flee DRC Fighting

  THE number of refugees entering Zambia from the Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) into Luapula Province has risen to more 900, Defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba has said. Read more »

December 06, 2012

• Zambia: MAZ Ready to Export 300,000 Tonnes of Mealie Meal to DRC

  THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has said its members are ready to export more than 300,000 tonnes of mealie meal to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) once the... Read more »

December 05, 2012

• Zambia: Kasumbalesa Shady Deals - Government to Crack Whip

  COPPERBELT Permanent Secretary Stanfold Msichili says Government will enhance security measures to curb rampant illegal activities at Kasumbalesa Border Post which threaten public... Read more »

November 29, 2012

• Zambia: Five Hundred and Eighty Congolese Refugees in the Country Now

  ABOUT 580 Congolese nationals, who include 409 children, have entered the country through Nchelenge in Luapula Province since last week. Read more »

November 26, 2012

• Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Ceasefire Feasible [analysis]

  THE renewed clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government forces and the M23 rebels are not only retrogressive, but also counterproductive in the vast African... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Will Address Influx of Congolese Refugees'

  ZAMBIA is on high alert to address the influx of refugees fleeing renewed clashes between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Government forces and the M23 rebels, Home Affairs... Read more »

• Central Africa: Stop War, Great Lakes Leaders Urge DRC Rebels

  LEADERS in the Great Lakes Region have directed March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo to withdraw from the city of Goma and stop all war activities. Read more »

November 24, 2012

• Southern Africa: Zambia Seeks Amicable DRC Peace Settlement

  ZAMBIA is hopeful that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels, led by Sultani Makenga, will consider using dialogue to resolve their differences. Read more »

November 23, 2012

• Zambia: JB Mpiana Dates Lusaka Tonight

  CONGOLESE Rhumba maestro JB Mpiana is tonight expected to perform at the Government complex in Lusaka. Read more »

November 13, 2012

• Zambia: Tshisenda Border Post to Reopen

  HOME Affairs Deputy Minister Steven Kapyongo has directed that Tshisenda Border Post which links Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Chingola be reopened. Read more »

October 24, 2012

• Zambia: State Condemns Shooting of Luapula Fisherman

  THE Government has condemned the shooting of a Zambian fisherman by Congolese marine officers on Luapula River in Mwense District. Read more »