Augustine Sichula
Stories bylined Augustine Sichula at Zambia Monitor, gathered on Lakatips with a link to each original.
346 stories
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Sport
Hull City hold Chelsea 2-2 at Stamford Bridge to go third
Hull City held free-scoring Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge to climb to third in the Premier League, as Liverpool were also frustrated in a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday. It was a familiar story for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso…
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Sport
Tottenham still goalless after frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton
Tottenham’s wait for a first Premier League goal of the season goes on after Roberto de Zerbi’s side were held to a 0-0 home draw by Everton. Spurs have now failed to score in any of their opening four league matches — over 400 minutes…
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Sport
Fulham earn first point in goalless draw at Liverpool
Fulham and boss Alvaro Arbeloa claimed their first Premier League point of the season after holding Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield. Less than 72 hours after Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Andoni Iraola’s side lacked the intensity they showed midweek…
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Crime & Courts
Police charge newly sworn-in lawmaker, Munthali, with possession of arms, conspiracy to commit felony
The Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District has arrested and charged Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament for Mafinga South, with two offences. Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police, Lubinda Mayamba said Munthali had been charged with Being Armed in Public contrary to Section 85 of the…
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Politics
More opposition voices lose Zambian citizenship, as army begs for restraint on public attacks. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Government has cancelled six Zambian passports with immediate effect for former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda and his former Nkana Constituency counterpart Binwell Mpundu, citing security…
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Zambia
Withdrawal of National IDs, plot to silence Mwamba, Mpundu, others
Amnesty International has condemned the Zambian government’s decision to cancel the passports of six prominent citizens, saying authorities were using administrative powers to silence critics. The six affected individuals are former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, Historian and Academic Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, former opposition lawmakers Binwell Mpundu…
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Business
Data show 1.2 million Zambians may face hunger as climatic disruptions predicted
Approximately 1.2 million people or 5percent of Zambia’s population are expected to face acute food insecurity between october this year and march 2027, new data from the Integrated Food security Phase Classification has shown. Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, said data from the 93…
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Politics
Hichilema govt cancels International Passports of more opposition voices; Mwamba, Mpundu, others affected
Government has cancelled six Zambian passports with immediate effect for former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda and his former Nkana Constituency counterpart Binwell Mpundu, citing security reasons in the interest of national security. This is according to Gazette Notice No. 1421…
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Entertainment
Zambia, Mozambique urged to strengthen joint fight against transnational crimes
Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary, Maambo Haamaundu, has called on Zambia and Mozambique to fight organized transnational crimes along their shared border. Haamaundu stated that poaching, irregular migration, terrorism, and cybercrimes have become prevalent in both countries and must be countered through concerted efforts. Speaking…
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Business
Govt temporarily suspends wheat import duty to ease supply pressures
The Zambia Revenue Authority has announced a temporary suspension of customs duty on specified wheat imports in a bid to cushion supply and stabilize prices. In a public notice issued on Friday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager, Oliver Nzala, said the measure was provided for under…
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Business
COMESA industry ministers adopt new instruments to boost regional investment, value addition
Ministers responsible for Industry and Investment from the COMESA region have endorsed new regional instruments aimed at strengthening investment, deepening value chains, and accelerating industrialisation across the bloc. The ministers also endorsed the revised COMESA Common Investment Area Agreement, the adoption of a new methodology…
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Business
Cost of living continues to rise in Lusaka as JCTR flags risks of climate disruptions
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has reported another increase in the cost of basic needs for Zambian households, with the Lusaka Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket rising to K12,000.94 in August. The basket for a family of five climbed from K11,698.42 in July…
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Crime & Courts
Police probe witchcraft accusation after elderly woman publicly named during cleansing ceremony
Police in Western Province have launched investigations into an incident where a 68-year-old woman was publicly accused of practicing witchcraft during a traditional healing ceremony in Kangongo Village, Namatindi Area of Kalabo District. The matter was officially reported to Kalabo Police Station on Wednesday, 9th…
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Crime & Courts
Five killed, eight injured in separate road accidents in Lusaka, Chongwe
Five people have died and eight others were injured in two separate fatal road traffic accidents recorded along the Great East Road in Lusaka and Chongwe districts on September 9, 2026, police have confirmed. Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, said the first accident occurred around 18:00…
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Business
Zambia seals deal with Kenyan company to export 540,000-tonne maize
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has signed a contract with Kenya’s Baita Trading Company Limited for the export of 540,000 metric tonnes of White Grade A non-GMO maize, as Zambia’s agricultural export earnings continue to rise. ️The country last year reportedly recorded a significant increase…
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Sport
Liverpool survive Atletico Madrid scare as team gets off to 2-1 win in Champions League start
Alexis Mac Allister struck the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday, handing Andoni Iraola a winning start to his Champions League tenure at Anfield. Mac Allister’s goal came just a day after the midfielder publicly expressed his frustration…
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Sport
Odegaard gives Arsenal winning Champions League start, as Napoli fall 0-1
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard’s sensational late strike broke stern Napoli resistance as the English champions began their bid for Champions League glory with a hard-fought 1-0 win in Naples on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side, who lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in last season’s final…
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Sport
Alonso takes responsibility after Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down to beat Leeds 6-3
Xabi Alonso admitted he had made it “hard” for his Chelsea players after watching his side recover from 2-0 down to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea progressed to the fourth round despite being booed off at half-time following…
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Crime & Courts
Infant dies in Solwezi house fire, woman murdered in Kalumbila
The Zambia Police Service has recorded two separate incidents in North-Western Province that left a six-month-old infant dead in a house fire and a 43-year-old woman murdered, according to a statement issued September 9, 2026. In Solwezi, the incident occurred in Kyawama Compound between the…
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Crime & Courts
Police seize counterfeit goods worth millions in lusaka backyard operations
The Zambia Police Service has seized large quantities of suspected counterfeit food, cosmetic and sugar products manufactured and repackaged under unhygienic conditions in Kabanana and Chipata Compounds. The Intellectual Property Unit under Lusaka Division conducted searches on Monday, September 8, following information received on September…
