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Health
Govt Distributes 4000 Rabies Vaccines
Government will distribute over 4,000 rabies vaccines to 14 districts across the...
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Agriculture
CGIAR engages Zambian stakeholders on Demand Intelligence Portal to close agriculture scaling gap
CGIAR Centers under Scaling for Impact program
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Opinion
Shannon Reardon Swanick: Driving Positive Community Growth
Shannon Reardon Swanick is a visionary leader, mentor, and advocate renowned for her transformative impact on communities, education, and civic engagement. With a focus on empowerment, equity, and innovation, she develops programs that bridge social gaps, enhance mentorship opportunities, and foster digital inclusion. Her leadership…
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Zambia
Lusaka City Council Removes Street Vendors From 6 Major Roads
The Lusaka City Council has removed street vendors from six major roads...
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Entertainment
From Zambia to Hollywood
Dr Gershom Sikaala’s unusual journey of Faith, Innovation and Investment DR Gershom Sikaala’s journey from Zambia to Los Angeles has crossed some unlikely territories such as bamboo bicycles, Christian ministry, humanitarian work, entrepreneurship, investment and now Hollywood. His latest encounter with the entertainment industry came…
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Business
Small scale miners want ZEMA fees reviewed
The Federation of Small Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has called for a review of environmental fees affecting small-scale gemstone miners following the dissolution of the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) Board. In a statement issued on Saturday, FSSMAZ president, Joseph Mwansa, said the…
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Africa & World
DRC ebola death toll tops 4,000
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, making it the deadliest epidemic recorded in the country, according to government figures. The Health Ministry said on Friday as reported by Aljazeera that the death toll had reached 4,018, while confirmed…
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Health
Zambia healthcare group demands full disclosure of ZAMMSA audit findings
A Zambian healthcare advocacy group has called on the government to publicly disclose the findings of a forensic audit into the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), saying greater transparency was needed as authorities undertake a major restructuring of the agency. Medical for Quality…
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Crime & Courts
More organizations join solidarity for Archbishop Banda, call for justice
The Association of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACB-MAZAZI) has expressed sadness and concern following the legal proceedings, arrest and detention of Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda. Banda recently appeared before the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and subsequently in court after spending a…
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Sport
Chisi Mbewe Calls 45 Local Players Ahead Of 2026 Egypt U23 Afcon Qualifiers
The Zambia Under-23 Men’s National Team will begin preparations for the 2027 AFCON U23 qualifiers,...
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Sport
Copper Queens Set Up Preparation for Uganda
Copper Queens Interim Head Coach CHARLES HAALUBONO says the technical bench has...
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Business
Govt must accelerate infrastructure that unlocks production, jobs —Prof. Malama
Key infrastructure priorities that directly unlock production, investment, trade and economic activity must be accelerated to support industrialisation, private-sector growth, job creation and sustainable economic development under the Grow Zambia Agenda, authorities have said. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development…
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Business
Access Bank eyes broader partnership with Zambia Air Force
Access Bank Zambia says it is looking to deepen its partnership with the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) beyond its sponsorship of the Red Arrows Rugby Club (RARC). Access Bank Zambia Managing Director, Dr Iheanyi Nwogu, said the bank’s relationship with the Zambia Air Force extended…
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Zambia
ZUBID Elects New Leadership
The Zambia Union of Broadcasters and other Information Disseminators – ZUBID Lusaka...
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Sport
MTN Super League Kicks Off
The 2026-2027 MTN Super League kicks off this afternoon with seven fixtures...
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Crime & Courts
DEC Arrests 12 People in Drug Crackdown
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested 12 people in separate drug-related cases in Lusaka...
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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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Technology
Zamtel launches three new digital services
Zamtel has launched three digital services under the Zamtel Firsts initiative, namely Kongola Malaiti, an upgraded MyZamtel App and Create Your Own Bundle. Speaking during the launch, Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr.Brilliant Habeenzu said,the services demonstrated how locally developed digital solutions could…
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Politics
UPND backs Lusaka mayor over vendors
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party will not support street vendors masquerading as members, as it backs Lusaka City Council’s enforcement of by-laws to restore order and cleanliness in the Central Business District.
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Crime & Courts
Ex-minister Katele Kalumba in court over seditious charges
Former Finance Minister Katele Kalumba, 74, appears in the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court on seditious practices charges, but his plea is not taken as the State awaits consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Entertainment
Zamtel launches three new digital services.
Zamtel has launched three digital services under the Zamtel Firsts initiative, namely Kongola Malaiti, an upgraded MyZamtel App and Create Your Own Bundle. Speaking at the launch, Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu said the services demonstrated how locally developed digital…
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Politics
Enact laws which enhance unity and growth – HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged the 14th National Assembly to enact legislation that supports the Grow Zambia Agenda, creates jobs and expands economic opportunities for Zambians.
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Politics
Nelly Mutti returns unopposed as Speaker
Newly re-elected Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has pledged to uphold the Constitution and ensure equal treatment of all members of the 14th National Assembly regardless of political affiliation, region or party.
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Health
150 ZAMMSA staff fired!
A forensic audit has exposed inflated procurement prices, missing stock records and alleged diversion of medicines at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), leading to the separation of all 150 employees as Government moves to restructure the agency.
