Augustine Sichula
Stories bylined Augustine Sichula at Zambia Monitor, gathered on Lakatips with a link to each original.
346 stories
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Business
Govt urges Minerals Commission to anchor regulatory functions in law, protect investor confidence
Government has called on the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) to ensure that the execution of its regulatory functions is firmly anchored in the law while maintaining investor confidence in Zambia’s mining sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta said the…
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Zambia
Zambia Institute of Architects warns of housing crisis
The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) has raised alarm over the country’s housing sector, warning that most Zambians were constructing homes outside formal systems due to lack of finance and poor planning. In its August – September 2026 President’s Corner statement, ZIA said the situation…
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Business
Cotton sector in decline despite huge economic potential, Cotton Board official warns
Zambia’s cotton industry, once a major employer in rural areas and a key foreign exchange earner, is in a steady decline despite its potential to drive value addition, job creation and carbon sequestration due to low prices on the market. Industry data show production has…
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Politics
Institute urges return of deputy ministers, reinstatement of chiefs ministry
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has called on Parliament and government to reintroduce Deputy Ministers and to re-establish the Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, saying their absence had undermined governance and service delivery. AIPAC Executive Director, Solomon Ngoma said the institute…
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Africa & World
‘You’re not alone in the darkness,’ Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow, has urged citizens to remain calm over prolonged power cuts, saying the country was not alone in facing an electricity crisis that has affected several parts of West Africa. His comments follow protests on Monday night in the capital Banjul…
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Technology
Egypt’s 3C coding school raises $3m seed, sets sights on Riyadh
An Egyptian firm, 3C Coding School has closed a $3 million seed round led by MRG Economic Group, with investor Amr Saad and a group of angels joining. Two things get the money: a Saudi Arabia launch and an AI-powered personalised learning platform. Hossam Hosny…
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Crime & Courts
CLA decries Zambia’s post-election rule-of-law crisis, demands probe of Kafwaya’s murder by state agents
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has expressed deep concern over developments in Zambia following the August 13, 2026 general election, warning that recent events threaten access to justice, judicial independence and the safety of legal practitioners. In a statement released in Lusaka, the CLA said…
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Technology
Techbytes: Egypt’s Mylerz secures over USD 2 million to grow e-commerce logistics operations
Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz has raised more than USD 2 million in a combination of debt and equity to scale its fulfilment and last-mile delivery operations across Egypt. Lorax Capital Partners led the round, with participation from Egyptian fintech giant Fawry and a group of…
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Business
FRA claims maize purchase target exceeds 100 percent in Northern Province
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Northern Province has reportedly exceeded its maize purchase target for the 2026 Crop Marketing Season, having procured a total of 192,023.50 metric tonnes of white maize as of September 7, 2026, against the provincial target of 95,000 metric tonnes…
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Business
Civil Society groups urge stronger regulation as Zambia faces surge in critical minerals investment
Civil Society groups have warned that Zambia’s push to become a leading supplier of minerals for the global energy transition must be matched with stronger environmental regulation and public participation to avoid repeating mistakes seen elsewhere in the region. The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)…
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Business
Zambia’s revenue authority launches nationwide cost of tax compliance survey
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commenced a nationwide Cost of Tax Compliance Survey to establish the costs, challenges and practical experiences taxpayers encounter when meeting their tax obligations. The survey will run from 7 September to 31 October 2026 and forms part of ZRA’s…
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Zambia
Zambia army urges restraint, says it will not be drawn into politics
The Zambia Army has called for responsibility and restraint in public discourse, warning against attempts to drag the Defence Force into political debate. Zambia Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sydney Mwewa, said the Army had noted with concern the increasing tendency by some political commentators and social…
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Crime & Courts
Anti-corruption agency nabs Shiwang’andu health official over K50,000 conflict of interest
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Chinsali has arrested and charged a planner at the Shiwang’andu District Health Office for alleged corrupt practices involving K50,000. Nicodemus Kalasani, 46, of Teleni Village in Shiwang’andu District, faces one count of Conflict of Interest contrary to Section 19 (3)…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance demands resignations of ECZ boss, military chiefs over conduct of August polls
The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has called for the resignations of Electoral Commission of Zambia Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis, Zambia Army Commander, Geoffrey Zyeele, and Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba, for what it termed the inappropriate handling of the August, 13 General Elections. Addressing the media…
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Business
Association urges tighter market surveillance, as counterfeit products reportedly flood market
The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has expressed concern over the growing presence of suspected counterfeit and substandard cosmetic and personal-care products on the local market. The association said the products of concern include lotions, creams, perfumes and other items widely used by women and young…
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Business
Zambia spends K7.6 billion on debt service in August, as treasury releases K16.1 billion
The Zambian Government released K7.6 billion in August 2026 towards debt service and the dismantling of domestic arrears, making it the single largest component of the K16.1 billion total budget release for the month. Of the K7.6 billion, K6.5 billion was allocated to domestic debt…
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Sport
Maitland-Niles stunner earns Everton 2-2 draw against Man U
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a superb strike with virtually the last kick of the game to snatch a 2-2 draw for the Toffees against Manchester United. Maitland-Niles’s arrival from Lyon on the final day of the transfer window was overshadowed by Everton’s…
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Sport
Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1
Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea’s emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their rivals’ unbeaten start on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side trailed to Morgan Rogers’s second-minute goal in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium. But…
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Crime & Courts
Police warn illegal miners in Central Province to vacate or face crackdown
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Fred Hamaamba, has warned illegal miners operating in Central Province to immediately vacate mining areas or face intensified police operations. Hamaamba said the Police Command would not allow individuals to continue exploiting mineral resources without the required legal documentation and…
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Politics
Chanda withdraws Kanchibiya election petition
Former Kanchibiya Member of Parliament, Sunday Chanda, has announced the withdrawal of his election petition challenging the outcome of the 2026 Parliamentary election, saying the decision was made in the interest of peace, development and the people of Kanchibiya. In a lengthy statement issued on…
