play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • cover play_arrow

    5FM Radio Good For Everyone

NEWS

Background
insert_link

News

CHIEF JUSTICE LAUNCHES ELECTRONIC CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING

Chief Justice Mumba Malila has officially launched the Training of Trainers and User Acceptance Training for the Electronic Case Management System, aimed at improving efficiency in the delivery of judicial services. The Chief Justice says the system is expected to enhance access to justice by speeding up court processes, promoting transparency and ensuring that cases can be effectively tracked. Dr. Malila says it is also expected to address challenges associated with delays and missing court files, while improving the efficiency […]

todayNovember 2, 2026 9

News

NTAZANA MUTUNGWA RESIGNS FROM LEADERSHIP MOVEMENT, ENDORSES ADRIAN BANDA

Leadership Movement Party parliamentary candidate for Mandevu Constituency Ntazana Musukuma Mutungwa has resigned from the party and endorsed United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Adrian Banda ahead of the November 5th parliamentary by-election. Mr. Mutungwa said his resignation takes immediate effect and includes stepping down from his position as the party’s National Mobilization Chairperson and withdrawing his candidature for the Mandevu seat. In a statement issued in Lusaka, Mr Mutungwa said his decision follows consultations with his family, community […]

todayOctober 30, 2026 6

News

THREE CANDIDATES WITHDRAW FROM MANDEVU BY-ELECTION, LEAVING UPND’S ADRIAN BANDA

Three candidates contesting the November 5th Mandevu Parliamentary by-election have withdrawn from the race, leaving United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Adrian Banda as the sole validly nominated candidate. The candidates who have withdrawn are Ntazana Musukuma Mutungwa of the Leadership Movement, Daniel Chisenga of the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), and independent candidate Daniel Daka. Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the three candidates resigned on Wednesday and officially communicated their decisions […]

todayOctober 30, 2026 10

News

ZAMBIA RECORDS 12,637 GBV CASES IN THIRD QUARTER OF 2026

The Zambia Police Service has recorded 12,637 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) countrywide during the third quarter of 2026, representing the period between July and September. Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said 7,972 of the cases were criminal, while 4,665 were non-criminal. Ms Kaitisha said women and girls continued to be disproportionately affected, accounting for 10,167 victims, representing 80.5 percent of the total, while men and boys accounted for 2,470 cases. She added 2,751 children were among the victims, […]

todayOctober 30, 2026 11

insert_link

News

ZAMBIAN CIVIL SOCIETY DELEGATION TO UNDERTAKE LEARNING EXCHANGE VISIT TO CHINA

The Consortium of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance and Constitutionalism is leading a delegation of Zambian civil society organizations on a learning exchange visit to China starting November 4th, 2026. Consortium Acting Spokesperson Clifftone Chifuwe says the visit, which is at the invitation of the Chinese Embassy in Lusaka, will bring together representatives of nine civil society organizations. Mr. Chifuwe says the exchange will take place in three Chinese cities, namely Beijing, Qingdao and Yantai, where the delegation will […]

todayOctober 30, 2026 9

insert_link 2

News

ZAMBIA SUGAR REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ITS INVESTOR COMMUNITY

Zambia Sugar has reaffirmed commitment to transparency and strengthening partnerships with its investor community through continued mutual engagements that foster improvement. Managing Director, Mr. Oswald Magwenzi, made the remarks during a recent annual Shareholder Day, with the company opening its gates to 453 shareholders to the Nakambala Estate in Mazabuka. The attendees who formed 11% of the company’s 4,059 shareholders, toured part of the 32 000-hectare estate and the factory, the largest single sugar cane mill in Africa. They were […]

todayOctober 29, 2026 11 2

Events

KATONGO CHALLENGES YOUTH TO LEAVE A LASTING MARK ON ZAMBIA’S HISTORY

Color Culture Arts Founder Musenga Katongo has urged young Zambians to reflect on their legacy and consider what they will be remembered for as a generation, following Zambia's 62nd independence celebration. Speaking in an exclusive interview to 5fm News, Mr Katongo posed a series of questions to the youth, asking whether they will be a generation that is skipped over in history or whether they will leave a lasting impact. "Will we be a generation that's skipped over? Will our […]

todayOctober 29, 2026 7 2

News

HRC RAISES CONCERN OVER BARRIERS TO POLICE BOND

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has raised concern over continued barriers to accessing police bond, citing onerous conditions such as the requirement for two sureties. Speaking during a press briefing on the outcome of the Commission’s third case review meeting held from October 27 to 28, 2026, Commission Chairperson Pamela Towela Sambo said some suspects struggle to meet bond conditions after being transferred from their homes and losing contact with relatives. Dr. Sambo said the Commission had intervened in some […]

todayOctober 29, 2026 17

insert_link

News

AFRICAN TRADITIONAL LEADERS RALLY FOR STRONGER WILDLIFE PROTECTION

African traditional leaders express concern over human -wildlife conflict as communities continue to face challenges living alongside wild animals. Zimbabwean traditional leader Chief Mvutu says the African Traditional Leaders Conservation Network summit in Lusaka provides a critical platform for sharing knowledge and experiences on human -animal conflicts affecting chiefdoms. The summit, running is ongoing and brings together traditional leaders from across Africa to strengthen wildlife conservation while protecting community livelihoods. The meeting also highlights the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s […]

todayOctober 28, 2026 6

  • admin@5fmradiozambia.com
  • +20955221515
Facebook Instagram Youtube

Copyright 5FM Radio 2026

THE 899 DRIVE

access_time9:30 pm - 12:00 am