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Entertainment
‘Bally Awina’ buzzing
Celebratory beats and introspective lyrics dominate Zambia's airwaves as artists mark the political moment while one star prepares for his most personal project yet.
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Politics
State House Rejects Claims Over Court Closure
State House says claims that President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA ordered the closure of...
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Politics
2026 is proving to be a defining year in geopolitics
521 ViewsNot since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq reshaped global security after 2001 or, more significantly, since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, has the international order undergone change on the scale we…
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Politics
HH didn’t order for closure of courts – State House
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Africa & World
Tanzania Vice-President Nchimbi resigns, retires from politics
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Entertainment
Camco Motors at the 16Th Lusaka Motor Show 2026
#WATCH #LIVE We are LIVE with Camco Motors, proud exhibitor at the upcoming 16th Lusaka Motor Show 2026! Zambia’s biggest mobility showcase is happening NEXT WEEKEND — 28th to 30th August at Lusaka Polo Club! Powered by Professional Insurance Official Partner: Sasol Techno Oil Grab…
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Politics
LITIGANTS URGED TO GAIN EVIDENCE…as military locks down Zambian courts
DAVID KANDUZAKITWE based legal expert Clement Tafeni has advised citizens to secure proof of State-enforced barriers to protect their legal rights amid unprecedented judiciary shutdowns. Mr Tafeni who is Managing Partner at Tafeni & Company Legal Practitioners urged litigants and legal practitioners caught up
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Business
THREE MILLION TONNES, BUT NOT YET ON TRACK Part One: The Production Gap Behind Zambia’s Copper Ambition
Introduction: National Three (3) Million Tonnes Copper Production Strategy By 2031c Zambia’s ambition to produce three million tonnes of copper annually by 2031 is bold and economically important. If achieved, it could strengthen exports, expand fiscal revenues, deepen local supply chains and support greater value…
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Politics
Presidency denies Hichilema ordered court closure, cites security assessments
State House has denied claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday to block opposition election petitions, saying the Judiciary was independent and that the President had no authority over court filings. On Monday, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba defended…
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Business
New Lora App to help manage loans
The Lora App will allow lenders to check borrowers’ existing loans in real time, while helping borrowers manage their loan obligations more efficiently.
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Agriculture
Nasfa, Agrovemi Team up to Restore Soils
Deal targets affordable organic fertilisers, soil conditioners and pesticides, with local production planned By Francis...
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Politics
Petition filed in Constitutional Court seeking to nullify election of Hicilema as president
Lawyer and human rights advocate, Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and the LCK Freedom Foundation have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the August 13 presidential election and declare President Hakainde Hichilema’s election invalid. The three petitioners have cited the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the…
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Crime & Courts
State House says President Hakainde Hichilema did not order closure of courts
Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said President Hichilema believed in good governance, the rule of law and the separation of powers, stressing that the Judiciary was an independent arm of the State. Mr Hamasaka said the President had neither the constitutional authority nor the power…
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Business
ZRA to install advanced cargo scanner at Livingstone border
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has signed a contract with United States-based Astrophysics Inc. for the supply and installation of an advanced drive-through X-ray cargo scanner at the Livingstone Border Post. The contract was signed on Monday at the United States Embassy in Lusaka by…
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Zambia
IBA renews 16 broadcasting licences
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board has renewed 16 broadcasting licences and approved changes to licence categories and station names for several broadcasters across the country. The decisions were made during the IBA’s 46th Ordinary Board Meeting after the affected broadcasters met statutory and regulatory…
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Business
Treasury bill auction under subscribed, as K1.73 billion subscribed against securities worth K2.2 billion
Last week’s Treasury bill auction was under-subscribed after the government attracted bids worth K1.73 billion against securities worth K2.2 billion offered to investors. According to Bank of Zambia (BoZ) results for Treasury Bill Tender Number 16/2026 held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the central bank…
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Politics
Mnangagwa Congratulates President Elect Hichilema
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ON RE-ELECTION His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, has extended his warm congratulations to President Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia. President Mnangagwa expressed full confidence that under President…
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Business
Construction of a dual carriageway Road in Solwezi by Kansanshi mine reaches 45%
The construction and upgrade of the Mushitala–Mitech-Boom
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Politics
Kasonde, 2 Others File Petition Challenging August 13 Presidential Election Results
950 Views Zambia’s August 13 presidential election has been taken to court after former Law Association of Zambia President Linda Kasonde and two other petitioners filed a challenge against the declaration of President Hakainde Hichilema as winner. The other petitioners are governance activist Brebner Changala…
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Politics
Hh Had No Power to Close Courts — State House
HOUSE Details in the Statement……. We have noted with concern claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of the courts on Monday, 24th August 2026 to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. This allegation is inconsistent with both the constitutional order and the…
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Politics
Preps for inauguration at Heroes Stadium on course
Government says preparations for the presidential inauguration at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka are on course, with renovation works expected to be completed by Friday and measures being taken to protect the stadium’s turf during the event.
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Politics
Filing Presidential Petition to Chief Justice’s Personal Email Invalid – Shalala
UPND consultant Oliver Shalala Sepiso has argued that a presidential election petition cannot be validly filed or served by sending it to the Chief Justice’s personal email address. Mr Shalala stated that presidential election petitions must be formally lodged through the Constitutional Court Registry
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Politics
Linda Kasonde Files Presidential Petition Electronically
BREAKING; LINDA KASONDE FILES PRESIDENTIAL PETITION ELECTRONICALLY. Former Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President Linda Kasonde has taken a significant legal step by attempting to electronically file a Presidential Petition following reported security concerns at the Judiciary. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice Mumba…
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Politics
President Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in next Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Hichilema set to embark on new mandate next week Tue! PRESIDENT-Elect Hakainde Hichilema is next week Tuesday, September 1, 2026, set to begin his second term in office following his declaration as winner of the August 13 general elections. President Hichilema polled over 2.9 million…
