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Stories bylined Bumba Mulenga at Zambia Monitor, gathered on Lakatips with a link to each original.
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Business
ERB approves historic fuel price hike, Archbishop Banda’s travails continue. See our top 10 stories of the week.
In case you missed it. Here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda walked out of Lusaka Central Correctional Facility, popularly known as Chimbokaila, on Tuesday afternoon after completing his bail formalities, ending a night in custody following his…
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Business
Why Lobito Corridor is key to Zambia’s economy —Govt
Zambia’s plans to increase agricultural production and exports will require alternative trade routes, with the Lobito Corridor expected to provide a shorter link to international markets, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Albert Malama has said. Speaking during a courtesy…
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Africa & World
Ethiopia, Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as fighting escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations following a sharp deterioration in ties and renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, raising concerns over a wider regional conflict. Ethiopia announced on Thursday that it was closing its embassy in Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, and ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats…
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Africa & World
Work begins on Dangote’s $16bn Kenya refinery
Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote’s planned $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, has kicked off, marking a major milestone as work begins on what is expected to become the world’s largest single-train refinery. Honeywell Technologies announced on September 30 that Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE…
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Business
Zambia’s apex bank introduces 20-year govt bond to deepen domestic capital market
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has introduced a 20-year government bond as part of efforts to develop longer-dated financial instruments and deepen the domestic capital market. According to a public notice issued on Thursday, the new bond will form part of Zambia’s benchmark bonds and…
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Business
Optimism ahead, as banks reportedly set to cut lending rates
Commercial banks are expected to lower lending rates by about 250 basis points following the Bank of Zambia’s decision to cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 13.25 percent to 10.75 percent. The rate reduction, announced on Wednesday, is expected to reduce borrowing costs for…
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Africa & World
Pilot arrested after alleged bid to crash Flydubai plane
A pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel allegedly stabbed a fellow pilot and appeared to attempt to crash the aircraft before being overpowered by passengers and crew, the BBC has reported, citing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The aircraft, travelling from Dubai to…
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Crime & Courts
Musamba urges police to remain professional, impartial
Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba, has urged police officers to remain professional, impartial and disciplined following the 2026 General Elections, saying the Service’s responsibility to protect citizens continues beyond the electoral period. Musamba said the conclusion of the elections should allow the Zambia Police…
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Health
Govt declares cholera outbreak in Zambia after 304 cases, 11 deaths
Government has officially declared a cholera outbreak in Zambia after 304 cases and 11 deaths were recorded across seven districts in five provinces. Acting Minister of Health, Dr Gilbert Siame, announced the outbreak on Wednesday in a statement, saying authorities had intensified response measures to…
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Business
Zambia begins talks with IMF on new economic programme
Zambia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have opened discussions on a new programme aimed at maintaining economic stability while placing greater emphasis on investment, exports, economic diversification and job creation. An IMF mission led by Mission Chief Edward Gemayel is in Lusaka for talks…
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Health
Zambia approves male breast cancer awareness materials
Zambia’s Ministry of Health has approved the country’s first Social Behaviour Change (SBC) communication materials specifically targeting male breast cancer, in a move aimed at increasing awareness among men. The materials, developed by the Male Breast Cancer Foundation, are expected to support national awareness efforts…
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Lifestyle
Nigerian dancer attempts seven-day dance marathon
A 33-year-old Nigerian dancer is attempting to dance continuously for seven days in a bid to set a new world record for the longest individual dance marathon. Benjamin Daniel, popularly known as Ben Dancer, is targeting 168 hours of non-stop dancing at Freedom Park in…
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Business
Mopani strategic to Zambia’s chase for dominance in copper production —Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged International Resources Holding (IRH), co-owner of Mopani Copper Mines, to accelerate copper production while increasing the participation of Zambians in the mining sector. According to a post on his official Facebook page on Monday Sept. 28, Hichilema said Mopani had…
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Business
Investors favour medium-term bonds as Zambia yields fall
Government raised K5.83 billion from last week’s Treasury bond auction as investors maintained strong demand for government securities, particularly medium-term maturities. According to Access Bank market commentary, the September 25 auction attracted bids worth K8.63 billion, translating into an overall bid-to-cover ratio of 1.48 times…
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Politics
Mutti urges MPs to uphold Parliament’s dignity, prioritise service to citizens
National Assembly Speaker, Nelly Mutti, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to uphold the dignity of the House, remain open to learning and prioritise effective representation of citizens as they begin their work in the 14th Parliament. Speaking during the induction programme for members of…
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Lifestyle
Davido ignites Detty December mood in Lagos, set to mark 15 years musical career
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido is bringing his global career back to Lagos with a three-night residency at the National Theatre in December. The residency will celebrate the 34-year-old musician’s 15 years in the music industry, featuring songs from his latest album, Oriadé, alongside some of…
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Business
Hichilema heads to UAE on investment drive
President Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Sept. 29 to 30, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and attracting investment to Zambia. Acting Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, said the visit, at the invitation…
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Lifestyle
Zambian artistes to headline local line-up at music festival
Zambian music stars including Yo Maps, Mampi Queen Diva and Danny Kaya will join international music star Jason Derulo at the 2026 Stanbic Music Festival in Lusaka. The festival, scheduled for October 3 at Polo Field A, Lusaka Showgrounds, will also feature Mwila and the…
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Africa & World
27 killed in two South Africa shootings
At least 27 people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in two separate shootings in South African townships, according to police as reported by Aljazeera. The first attack occurred late Saturday at a tavern in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, where at least 17…
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Crime & Courts
Small-scale miners charged to improve safety, productivity as training completed
The government has urged artisanal and small-scale miners to apply knowledge gained from a three-week intensive training programme to improve safety, productivity and compliance with mining regulations as Zambia seeks to strengthen the sector’s contribution to economic growth. A total of 440 participants from 288…
