The government of Zambia last week assured the diplomatic community that there will be business continuity before, during and after the general election.
These are African diplomats accredited to Zambia.
Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia Goms Menette was among them.
Both the Zambian cabinet and parliament were dissolved last Friday in line with the country's constitution in readiness for the August general election.
This is in accordance with the national constitution, which requires automatic dissolution 90 days prior to a general election.
The governments of Zambia and Israel have signed an amendment agreement relating to the restructuring of approximately $460 million in debt owed to the Middle Eastern country.
The hearing over the Pretoria High Court judgement on the repatriation of the former President Lungu's remains involving the family and Zambian government is set for May 29th.
The development has been confirmed by the family's spokesperson, Makebi Zulu.
The Pretoria High Court in South Africa has set aside its 22 April ruling on an urgent matter in which the Lungu family was granted custody of the body of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu.
Zambians celebrated Kenneth Kaunda Day, a public holiday honouring the Founding President, who would have turned 102 on Tuesday.
Various activities took place in the capital, Lusaka. The day began with a five-kilometre marathon, followed by a church service.
The Zambian government and the family of former President Edgar Lungu will appear before the Pretoria High Court tomorrow to determine custody of his remains.
China has announced plans to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with it, a move expected to boost trade and economic cooperation across the continent.
Honey Attorneys of South Africa, acting on behalf of the Zambian government, have taken possession of the late former President Edgar Lungu's body from Two Mountains Mortuary, where it has been held for over ten months.
Southern Zambia is grappling with a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak linked to illegal cattle movements from a neighbouring country. The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock’s Principal Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Charles Maseka, confirmed cases in seven districts.
