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Business
SADC urges investment in disaster resilience and financing mechanisms
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for increased investment in long-term disaster resilience and sustainable financing mechanisms to minimise losses, protect livelihoods and help countries recover more quickly from disasters. SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs, Dr Judith Kateera, said floods, droughts…
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Business
ZRA seizes goods worth K22.5 million, impounds three stolen vehicles
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and partner law enforcement agencies have seized assorted goods worth an estimated K22.5 million and impounded three vehicles confirmed to have been stolen outside Zambia during joint operations conducted from October 5 to 9. The operations were carried out across…
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Business
Zambia urged to strengthen waste controls over microplastic pollution risks
Environmental health advocate, Christopher Mtonga, has warned that microplastic pollution poses a threat to Zambia’s aquatic ecosystems and public health, calling for stronger waste management and pollution control measures. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, Mtonga said public discussions had largely focused on…
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Zambia
Zambia reaffirms regional cooperation at ICGLR meeting
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation and constructive engagement within the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), stressing the need for stronger partnerships among Member States to address shared challenges. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation…
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Business
ZRA turns to data sharing to strengthen tax compliance
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is strengthening collaboration with public institutions through integrated digital systems to improve taxpayer identification, information sharing and compliance monitoring, Commissioner-General Dingani Banda has said. Banda said the authority was pursuing a whole-of-government approach that would enable public institutions to share relevant…
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Crime & Courts
ACC arrest Chama district education official over K2.5 million school feeding corruption
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged Chama District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Titus Mbewe, with corruption-related offences involving more than K2 million in school feeding programme contracts. Mbewe, 56, of Chama District, is facing three counts of corruption-related offences. ACC Head of Corporate…
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Zambia
Carbon Projects Must Deliver
Government calls for carbon initiatives to improve community livelihoods and restore land as the Emissions...
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Politics
USA ZAMBIA VISA: ‘It’s Not a Ban — You Just Can’t Afford It’! …’all you need is K400,000 refundable if you don’t over-stay in USA, you er in’
Wrote on Sunday Lusaka, Zambia — 18| October 2026 “So asking a Zambian to deposit $20,000 for a certain category Visa to the
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Crime & Courts
Copperbelt police arrest suspect over alleged K5 million theft
Police in the Copperbelt have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the alleged theft of K5 million from a company bank account belonging to Coretech Supplies Limited in Kitwe. The matter was incidented at Kitwe Central Police Station by Similawo Simbuliani, 47, a director…
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Health
Chiefs Unite to Fight Cattle Diseases
Traditional leaders in Southern Province have convened in Maala, Namwala District, to develop strategies...
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Health
Breast Cancer Survivor Praises Improved Treatment Access
A 30-year-old breast cancer survivor has commended Government for improving access to cancer treatment services...
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Entertainment
JB Jones ft. Stepholic – Chimutunta Video
Off the stables of We Own It Records, Zambian artist JB Jones has released a new music video for his song “Chimutunta,” a motivational offering centred on hard work, discipline and the importance of valuing time. The track carries a message for anyone striving to…
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Technology
Techbytes: Tesla unveils Flying Roadster
Tesla has unveiled a redesigned Roadster capable of briefly lifting into the air, marking its latest push to redefine automotive technology through innovations developed in partnership with SpaceX. During an event held on Thursday, October 15, the electric vehicle maker showcased the new Roadster fitted…
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Business
Widows, Orphans Need More than Birthday Parties
Musanu urges businesses, investors and Zambians abroad to provide year-round support for vulnerable families and...
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Education
Abandoned Baby Reunited with Mother 3 Days After Birth
The three day old baby who was abandoned at Levy Mwanawasa University...
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Zambia
POLLEN Hails Progress on Kalomo Road
Government has expressed satisfaction with the progress made on the rehabilitation of the 27-kilometre...
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Sport
Red Arrows Shock Kaizer Chiefs
Red Arrows produced a major upset by defeating South African giants Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in...
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Agriculture
Authorities Impound 17 Cattle in Itezhi-Tezhi
Itezhi-Tezhi District Commissioner TOBIAS NAMANTEMBA has warned livestock owners against transporting cattle without the...
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Zambia
The King of Morocco chairs a Council of Ministers
His Majesty the King of Morocco Mohammed VI accompanied by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, presided, this Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a Council of Ministers dedicated to the examination and adoption of the general guidelines…
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Opinion
Blindbox Explained: Prices, Rarity and Secret Figures
A blindbox is sealed packaging that conceals a collectible from a defined series. The manufacturer generally displays the possible designs on the packaging or product listing, but buyers cannot select the exact figure inside a standard sealed box. Collections may feature designer toys, anime characters…
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Agriculture
New Cattle Centre Boosts Sesheke Farmers
Cattle farmers in Maondo Chiefdom of Sesheke District in Western...
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Crime & Courts
Fifteen Arrested in Wildlife Crime Crackdown
Fifteen people have been arrested in separate incidents involving wildlife crimes connected to a...
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Business
Y Celeb ft. Vocalist Zm – Dobo Video
Copperbelt rap heavyweight Y Celeb has released a new music video for his latest song, “Dobo,” a record that challenges the stereotypes society often attaches to people who smoke marijuana. The song questions the assumption that marijuana users cannot achieve success, highlighting how quick judgements…
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Zambia
948 Teenage Pregnancies Recorded in Chadiza
The Chadiza District health office has recorded 948 teenage pregnancies between January...
