Augustine Sichula
Stories bylined Augustine Sichula at Zambia Monitor, gathered on Lakatips with a link to each original.
346 stories
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Zambia
Kateka warns against term extension, says Zambia risks sliding into dictatorship
New Heritage Party president, Chishala Kateka, has warned Zambians against calls to extend or remove presidential term limits, saying the move would reverse the country’s democratic gains and take the nation back to dictatorship. Kateka said the warning was particularly targeted at young adults who…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia targets 10,000MW power capacity through solar, wind, hydro
The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding electricity access, diversifying energy sources and attracting investment to support national development and industrialisation. The commitment was reiterated during the launch of the 2026 Energy Week, which runs from October 12 to 16 under the theme…
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Zambia
BEAZ calls for protection of patient data in US health agreement
The Biomedical Engineering Association of Zambia (BEAZ) has called on the government to ensure that the revised five-year health cooperation agreement with the United States does not compromise national sovereignty or the confidentiality of citizens’ medical information. BEAZ president, Kenneth Mwandila, told Zambia Monitor that…
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Zambia
Africa GreenCo signs 200MW power deal with AXIAN for Zambia solar plant
Africa GreenCo, a regional renewable energy trader, has signed a 200-megawatt power purchase agreement with pan-African group AXIAN to buy electricity from a solar plant under development in Zambia, as Southern Africa seeks to expand power supply and strengthen cross-border electricity trade. The agreement, signed…
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Sport
City shrug off guilty verdict to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield
Manchester City shrugged off the threat of sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. Second half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and…
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Sport
Hull preserve unbeaten home record in entertaining 2-2 draw with Everton
Mohamed Belloumi scored a second-half leveller as Hull City and Everton continued their good starts to the season with an entertaining 2-2 draw at the MKM Stadium today. The result keeps Everton unbeaten in their opening six Premier League games for the first time since…
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Crime & Courts
ACC arrests accountant for allegedly diverting K44.6 million Social Cash Transfer funds
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a former Project Accountant at the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services for diverting K44,657,600 meant for the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Programme. The suspect has been identified as Casious Mweetwa, 47, of Plot No. A56, Meanwood, Lusaka…
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Lifestyle
UN agency warns 20 girls married every minute, as child marriage threatens futures
At least 20 girls are married every minute worldwide, equivalent to one girl every three seconds, with far-reaching consequences for their health, education and national economies, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned. UNFPA Executive Director, Diene Keita, said another 40 girls would be…
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Health
2 juveniles killed, 2 injured in Luangwa road accident
Two juvenile pedestrians have died following a road accident in Luangwa District, while two others remain admitted to hospital. The accident occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at around 18:00 hours in the Chitope area, off the D145 road in Luangwa District. In a statement…
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Sport
Henderson scores twice on home debut as Chelsea thump Bournemouth 5-1
Jordan Henderson scored his first Chelsea goals to help his new side to a dominant victory over Bournemouth. The 36-year-old midfielder, making his home debut, fired in off the post after just 68 seconds, before adding a second after the break, with Joao Pedro also…
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Sport
Guimaraes rescues Arsenal again as Gunners edge Leeds 2-1
For the second time in three Premier League matches, Bruno Guimaraes has come to Arsenal’s rescue. Having sparked their 2-0 win at Sunderland in September with the crucial first goal, the £75m summer signing came off the bench again to have a pivotal impact against…
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Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team. Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach…
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Zambia
Zambia recommits to rule of law at UN, seeks human rights council seat
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law at national and international levels, highlighting judicial reforms and efforts to improve access to justice. Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary for Legal Affairs Mwenya Kaela Bwalya delivered Zambia’s national statement before the Sixth Committee…
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Zambia
Zambia, other Sub-Saharan countries need $12bn to improve electricity access —IFC
The Mission 300 programme to improve electricity access requires investment close to US$12 billion as per the Energy Compact, with about $9.7 billion expected to come from the private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has said. Mission 300 is a joint initiative by the…
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Business
Zambia queues up for $1.47bn IMF loan, as Hichilema outlines ambitious 5-yr economic agenda. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed it. Here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia on a new 36-month, US$1.472 billion lending programme aimed at supporting balance of payments needs, budget financing and…
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Zambia
Repositioning Zambia Railways as a catalyst for the ‘Grow Zambia Agenda’, by Kelvin Kamayoyo
Zambia’s geographical position as a land-linked country offers immense potential to become a regional commercial and logistics hub, noted Dr. Kelvin Kamayoyo, Researcher and International Economics Expert. This article examines how Zambia can leverage railway development to drive economic growth, decongest urban roads, and enhance…
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Africa & World
24 vehicles torched, foreign shops looted as South Africa anti-migrant protests turn violent
At least 24 vehicles have been set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted in South Africa as anti-immigration protests descended into violence in two major cities, police say. Unrest broke out on Thursday in Soweto, a sprawling township outside Johannesburg, and Durban, a major port on…
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Health
Zambia, Zimbabwe move to fight off Ebola scare at borders
Zambia and Zimbabwe are strengthening joint preparedness and response measures against Ebola and other infectious diseases at the Victoria Falls border to reduce the risk of cross-border transmission. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kennedy Lishimpi, said points of entry were the first…
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Business
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on new $1.47 billion programme for Zambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia on a new 36-month, US$1.472 billion lending programme aimed at supporting balance of payments needs, budget financing and economic stability. The proposed arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), equivalent to 1.076 billion…
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Politics
‘My five years plan,’ Hichilema makes promises as 14th National Assembly declared open
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday outlined an ambitious five-year economic agenda, pledging to more than double the size of the economy, increase electricity generation to 10,000 megawatts and raise annual copper production to three million tonnes. Opening the First Session of the Fourteenth National…
