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Business
Zambia woos Japanese investors for critical minerals, energy, TAZARA corridor
Zambia has invited Japanese companies to invest in critical minerals and mineral beneficiation, renewable energy, manufacturing and regional connectivity corridors as it seeks to translate longstanding diplomatic ties into investment, jobs and value addition. The investment pitch was made during the inaugural Zambia-Japan Policy Dialogue…
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Zambia
Trade union decries poor work conditions, as govt insists on compliance with labour laws
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has criticised poor conditions of service in some private-sector institutions, saying unfair treatment of workers continues to undermine national development. ZCTU Secretary General, Dr Joy Beene Beene, said employers and workers were partners in economic development and should…
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Education
10 Year Old Pupil Seeks K62 Million after Being Injured at School
Ten year old is seeking K62 million from the proprietors of Celines Academy in Lusaka West after suffering a serious injury to his dominant right hand while at school. The ten year old pupil, through his guardian and next friend Bruce Mulenga, has sued Fredrick…
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Zambia
Kalumbila-Kolwezi Power Connector Project in Final Stage
A 300-million United States Dollar project to connect Kalumbila in Zambia to Kolwezi in the...
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Agriculture
5,072 Farmers in Chinsali Access FISP Inputs
Five thousand and 72 farmers in Chinsali, Muchinga province, have accessed their inputs under the...
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Crime & Courts
Five Arrested for Illegal Fuel Vending
Five more suspects have been apprehended in the Eastern province in connection...
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Zambia
Zambia probes Thai ivory seizure
The Government says the reported Zambian origin of a consignment containing 446 elephant tusks and 56,000 kilograms of timber seized by authorities in Thailand and another country has not yet been established.
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Business
Zambia’s ties with U.S. no longer aid-driven but investment-led, Kanyama claims
Zambia is shifting its six-decade relationship with the United States from traditional aid and dependency towards a commercially driven investment partnership, Zambia’s Ambassador to the US Chibamba Kanyama has said. Kanyama said the approach was anchored in mutual respect, transparency and recognition of each country’s…
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Business
ZRA migrates historical tax records, calls for review
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged taxpayers to review their TaxOnline account statements following the migration of historical tax records, warning that some account balances and transaction references may appear different. In a statement issued on Thursday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager, Oliver Nzala, said…
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Business
Energy producers move to tackle reliability of power supplied to national grid
Businesses need to continuously adapt their strategies, invest in new solutions and embrace changing leadership approaches as the energy sector undergoes significant transformation, business executives have said. Brian Nalishuwa of Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) said the transition towards renewable energy was creating both opportunities and…
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Zambia
Stanbic anticipated energy crisis, shifted focus to client solutions – Lubamba
Stanbic Bank Zambia says its early focus on identifying solutions to the country’s emerging energy challenges helped it respond more effectively as the power crisis intensified. Stanbic Bank Zambia Head Corporate & Investment Banking, Helen Lubamba, said the bank began tracking developments in the energy…
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Africa & World
Zimbabwe’s Ultra-Rich Elite are Turning Heads Across Africa with Luxury Car Collections that Many Say Rival or Even Surpass Those Seen Anywhere Else on the Continent
FROM ROLLS-ROYCES TO BENTLEYS AND SUPERCARS: ZIMBABWE’S ULTRA-RICH ELITE ARE TURNING HEADS ACROSS AFRICA WITH LUXURY CAR COLLECTIONS THAT MANY SAY RIVAL OR EVEN SURPASS THOSE SEEN ANYWHERE ELSE ON THE CONTINENT Zimbabwe has become one of Africa’s most talked-about countries when it comes to…
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Business
Kwacha Music Awards 2026: Nominees Announced, Public Voting Opens
The nominees for the 8th Sun FM Kwacha Music Awards have officially been unveiled, setting the stage for another major celebration of Zambia’s music industry. The 2026 nominations bring together established music stars, emerging artists, producers, songs and projects across a wide range of categories…
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Politics
Harmonise energy policies
President Hakainde Hichilema has called for the harmonisation of regional energy policies and increased investment in transmission infrastructure to build reliable power systems, stressing that Zambia’s 10,000 megawatt generation target must serve as an enabler for economic growth under the Grow Zambia Agenda.
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Health
Chinsali hospital in historic brain surgery
MELODY MUPETA Kitwe CHINSALI General Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever brain surgery, saving the life of a 40-year-old man who sustained severe head injuries after being struck with a log. The landmark emergency procedure, known as a craniotomy, was conducted by a multidisciplinary team…
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Entertainment
Umusepela Crown Reveals Star-Studded “STAR WAKUMWESU” Album
Zambian rap heavyweight Umusepela Crown has officially announced the release date and impressive featured-artist lineup for his highly anticipated second studio album, “STAR WAKUMWESU,” taking an unconventional route to reveal the details. Rather than relying on a traditional album announcement, the rapper has delivered the…
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Zambia
Before You Sign, Show US the Deal
AIPAC urges government to publish revised US health MoU, saying citizens deserve to know the...
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Zambia
Mwewa installed as Lusaka mayor
MAZOMBWE BANDA, JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka, Luanshya NEWLY-INSTALLED Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa says keeping the country’s capital city clean is a shared responsibility rather than the duty of the council alone, pledging to place the interests of residents at the centre of his administration. Mr Mwewa…
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Politics
HH courts IMF on Grow Zambia Agenda
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka AS THE country seeks to further expand economically, President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support the Grow Zambia Agenda, which seeks to generate US$65 billion in annual monetary value. Mr Hichilema said a new programme with…
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Zambia
Stanbic’s Helen Lubamba wins Energy Finance Trailblazer Award
Stanbic Bank Zambia Head Corporate & Investment Banking, Helen Lubamba, has been awarded the Energy Finance Trailblazer Award in recognition of her leadership in energy finance and contribution to structuring and facilitating transformative investments in the energy sector. Lubamba received the award during the 2026…
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Politics
Mbala Electoral Officer Calls for Peace Ahead of Mayoral by-Election
The Mbala District Electoral Officer, Laura Munkanta, has called on political parties and candidates to...
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Technology
CCPC warns of Isuzu RG19 brake defect, urges affected owners to seek inspection
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted consumers to a voluntary safety recall affecting Isuzu RG19 motor vehicles supplied to the Zambian market over a potential brake defect. CCPC Senior Public Relations Officer, Florence Zaza, said the recall, initiated by Isuzu Motors South…
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Politics
Group urges Hichilema to operationalise Gender Equity Commission
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to announce the operationalisation and adequate resourcing of the long-overdue Gender Equity and Equality Commission in his address to Parliament on Friday. Hichilema is expected to outline the government’s policy direction and priorities…
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Business
Zambia to push for health facility functionality as climate adaptation measure at COP31
Zambia will push for health facility functionality to be recognised as a key measure of climate adaptation at the COP31 climate summit, with the country calling for stronger financing to ensure health systems remain operational during climate shocks. Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Dr…
