Augustine Sichula
Stories bylined Augustine Sichula at Zambia Monitor, gathered on Lakatips with a link to each original.
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Politics
Congratulatory messages pour in for Hichilema, as Zelenskyy extends invitation to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited President Hakainde Hichilema to visit Ukraine and reaffirmed Kyiv’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Zambia in all areas of mutual interest. In a congratulatory message, Zelenskyy said he was confident that the support President Hichilema received from Zambian citizens…
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Africa & World
UN Special Rapporteur urges Zambia to end post-election crackdown, free detainees
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Assembly and of Association, Gina Romero, has urged the Zambian government to immediately end its post-election crackdown and release all political detainees. Romero expressed grave concern over what she described as a deteriorating…
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Business
Stakeholders react to Grow Zambia agenda
The Grow Zambia agenda presents an opportunity to deepen manufacturing linkages with agriculture, mining, energy and other sectors, the Zambia Association of Manufacturers has said. ZAM President Mohammed Umar said the next five years should focus on growth, expansion, opportunity and prosperity, underpinned by stronger…
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Opinion
Presidency says no post-election crisis in Zambia
Zambia is not facing an election crisis or breakdown of democratic order following the Aug. 13 general election, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has said, describing ongoing concerns as suspected criminal activity by some individuals. Hamasaka made the remarks in response to commentary…
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Zambia
AFREC flags capacity gap holding back Africa’s renewable energy projects
Africa’s renewable energy ambitions are being held back by a shortage of technical and institutional capacity needed to turn projects from plans into bankable investments, the African Energy Commission (AFREC) said on Tuesday. AFREC Head of Policy Planning and Strategy, Yagouba Traore, said African countries…
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Politics
Hichilema, Nalumango sworn in for second term, pledge integrity, tangible development
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were on Tuesday officially sworn in for a second term running from 2026 to 2031, pledging to lead with integrity and accountability. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, President Hichilema extended a…
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Lifestyle
‘End arbitrary arrests, respect due process,’ Southern Africa Anglican church tells Zambian govt
South African Anglican archbishop of Cape Town Archbishop, Thabo Makgoba, has said that the church was adding its voice to growing international calls for calm and respect for the rule of law following the polls. In a statement issued by the Office of the Anglican…
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Crime & Courts
Lusaka man convicted after K60,000 bribe attempt in drug trafficking case
A bid to buy his way into the heart of a drug trafficking investigation has ended with the conviction of Henry Shula Kasolo on three counts arising from a controlled delivery operation involving compressed cannabis and an alleged K60,000 bribe. The Lusaka Subordinate Court yesterday…
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Lifestyle
Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Former gang boss, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur – the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years. The jury found him guilty of one count of murder…
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Crime & Courts
Former council accountant jailed 3 years in Livingstone over K316,000 CDF fraud
An assistant accountant at Livingstone City Council has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour for diverting K316,000 in Constituency Development Fund grants meant for 11 cooperatives into his personal accounts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Court sitting in Livingstone on Monday convicted…
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Politics
Police warn against social media content targeting Hichilema, as inauguration holds
The Zambia Police Service has cautioned the public against the creation and circulation of social media content intended to incite violence, threaten peace and public order. Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said the service had observed a rise in online material that is both inflammatory and…
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Africa & World
Ngomat urges African states to domesticate arms trade treaty at Geneva Conference
Chairperson of the African Peace and Security Union (APSU), Roll Stéphane Ngomat, has called on African countries to sign, ratify and domesticate the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty during the 12th Conference of States Parties in Geneva. The Arms Trade Treaty regulates international trade in…
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Politics
‘No unity without justice,’ Kateka insists Zambia must confront alleged abuses during polls
New Heritage Party President Chishala Kateka has rejected calls for national unity following the August elections, arguing that reconciliation is impossible without first addressing alleged state violence, vote theft and constitutional breaches. Kateka said she had noted with some surprise the repeated appeals to unity…
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Sport
Saka strikes as flawless Arsenal punish troubled Villa
Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions’ 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday. Saka’s second-half strike at Villa Park wrapped up Arsenal’s second successive victory. Super Sport reports that in a statement of intent…
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Sport
Argentina great, Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him…
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Business
What Zambia must do with its minerals, wastes —UNECA
Zambia must move beyond exporting raw materials and invest in processing, recycling and other higher-value activities to strengthen domestic manufacturing and accelerate green industrialisation, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said on Monday. UNECA Director for the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, Eunice…
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Sport
Fernandes hat-trick fires Manchester United to 5-2 win over Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to comfortably beat Ipswich Town. The visitors, who beat Sunderland on their Premier League return last weekend, led when Leif Davis scored a fine half-volley after wonderful wing play by Abdul Fatawu. BBC reports…
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Sport
Fernandes hat-trick fires Manchester United to 5-1 win over Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to comfortably beat Ipswich Town. The visitors, who beat Sunderland on their Premier League return last weekend, led when Leif Davis scored a fine half-volley after wonderful wing play by Abdul Fatawu. BBC reports…
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Politics
Zambia declares September 1 public holiday for presidential swearing-in ceremony
The Government has declared Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a public holiday to allow Zambians to witness the Swearing-in Ceremony of the President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, and the Vice President-elect, Mutale Nalumango. Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced the declaration in a statement issued to…
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Sport
Leeds fight back to draw 1-1 with Brentford
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his first goal of the season as Leeds battled back to earn a draw against Brentford. The Bees completely dominated a first half in which the hosts failed to have a shot on target and deservedly led through Kevin Schade’s neat flick…
