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Politics
Mutti, Malungo Retain Positions as Muzungu Elected Second Deputy Speaker
Ms Nelly Mutti and Ms Attractor Malungo Chisangano have retained their positions as Speaker and First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, respectively, while Mr Nshamba Mulondwe Muzungu has been elected Second Deputy Speaker of the Fourteenth National Assembly. Ms Mutti and Ms Malungo Chisangano…
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Business
BOZ Introduces 20-Year Government Bond
The Bank of Zambia has introduced a 20-year Government bond, extending the range of maturities available in the Government securities market. The new bond will form part of the benchmark bonds and is aimed at facilitating the development and growth of longer-dated financial instruments in…
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Business
Sez Network Calls for Strategic Resource Allocation
Social Enterprise Zambia Network has called on Government Ministries, Provinces and Spending Agencies to strategically allocate resources towards implementing the Grow Zambia Agenda. SEZ Network Executive Director Metrinah Mumba says Government should focus resources on priority areas with the greatest potential to stimulate economic growth…
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Education
CISD SSO: Simplified Login for Teachers, Students & Staff
CISD SSO stands for the Single Sign-On portal of Conroe Independent School District, designed to provide a secure and unified access point to the district’s digital systems. It enables students, teachers, and staff to sign in once using a single username and password and gain…
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Business
Consumer Impact Must Guide Fuel Tax Changes — Cuts
Consumer Unit and Trust Society (CUTS) International Lusaka says consumers must be treated with care and protected from the effects of changes to fuel-related taxes, warning that higher fuel prices can put additional pressure on household incomes, transport costs, food prices and small businesses. In…
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Business
Govt, BHP partner to strengthen Zambia’s geological exploration capacity
Government has signed an agreement with global mining company BHP to strengthen Zambia’s geological exploration capacity, following its engagement at the 24th Africa Down Under Mining Conference in Perth, Australia. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr Hapenga Kabeta, said the agreement, which…
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Entertainment
Iamtheos ft. Cosign Black – Peace Of Mind Video
Zambian artist Iamtheos FKA Theodore has returned with a new music video for his latest love song titled “Peace Of Mind,” a heartfelt record centred on the comfort and tranquillity he finds through his significant other. The song explores the emotional impact of having someone…
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Politics
Nelly Mutti returns as speaker of Zambia’s National Assembly
Nelly Mutti has been re-elected as Speaker of the National Assembly for the Fourteenth National Assembly. The House also elected Attractor Chisangano as First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and newly elected Mufumbwe Member of Parliament Nshamba Muzungu as Second Deputy Speaker. Mutti was…
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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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Entertainment
Kanina Kandalama ft. Kayz Adams – Osawala Video
Zambian artist Kanina Kandalama has returned with a new music video for his latest release captioned “Osawala,” bringing another dancehall anthem to his growing catalogue. The title, “Osawala,” which means “don’t worry,” sets the tone for a song built around a reassuring message while maintaining…
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Politics
Mufumbwe Member Of Parliament Shamba Muzungu Has Been Duly Elected As The Second Deputy Speaker Of The National Assembly With 166 Votes While Vincent Mwake With 58 Votes Came Second
BRIEFING | Mutti retains Speaker post as Muzungu elected Second Deputy Speaker Nelly Mutti has retained her position as Speaker of the National Assembly, while Attractor Malungo Chisangano will continue as First Deputy Speaker of the Fourteenth National Assembly. Mutti and Chisangano were elected…
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Politics
I went to market Zambia-HH
President Hakainde Hichilema says his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates was aimed at promoting Zambia’s Grow Zambia Agenda, dismissing claims that he travelled abroad for medical treatment.
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Politics
Expect more investment inflows
President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia expects to secure more investment deals beyond the US$2.14 billion agreements reached during his two-day working visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with ongoing negotiations potentially pushing the total to US$3 billion or more.
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Business
Controversy trails govt’s claim on Kafue River pollution, as KCM demands evidence-based probe
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has rejected allegations linking it to the pollution of the Kafue River reported on September 28, 2026, calling for an evidence-based investigation to establish the source of the incident. In a statement issued in Chingola, KCM said it had taken note…
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Business
Dar es Salaam transit cargo rises 17% as corridor competition shifts
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania. Transit cargo through Dar es Salaam Port rose 17 percent to 14.61 million tonnes in the 2025/26 financial year, driven largely by stronger flows to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and Rwanda. The increase comes as investment at the port…
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Crime & Courts
Two Deny Possession of 75 Pangolin Scales
Two people have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for allegedly possessing...
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Crime & Courts
Two Chinese nationals in court over 75 pangolin scales
Seventy-five pangolin scales have landed two Chinese nationals in court after they were allegedly found in possession of trophies of a protected animal without lawful authority. Liu Rui, 31, and Wu Young’an, 45, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to a…
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Politics
Kamanga denies violence, bribery allegations in Chongwe East election petition
Independent Chongwe East Member of Parliament, Anita Kamanga, has denied allegations of violence, bribery and distributing handouts during the 2026 election campaign, telling the Lusaka High Court that residents voted for her because of her community work. Kamanga was testifying in a petition by former…
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Business
KCM Pipe Leak Pollutes Mushishima Stream and Kafue River
A pipe leak at Konkola Copper Mines-KCM has polluted the Mushishima Stream and Kafue River...
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Entertainment
Way Dee ft. Bobby East – Cut Video
Budding Zambian rapper Way Dee has returned with yet another street hip-hop anthem titled “Cut,” a record centred on the decision to remove fake people and friends from one’s life. The new release taps into the realities of navigating relationships and recognising when certain people…
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Crime & Courts
KCM Pipe Leak Pollutes Mushishima Stream and Kafue River
A pipe leak at Konkola Copper Mines-KCM has polluted the Mushishima Stream and Kafue River in Chingola. The pollution occurred on September 28, 2026, after KCM reported a leak at its Tailings Leach Plant and an overflow from the Pollution Control Dam. Government has since…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Unearths Suspected Counterfeit Fertiliser Plant
The Drug Enforcement Commission -DEC- has uncovered a plant allegedly involved in...
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Education
UNZA swears In 2027 student union executive
The University of Zambia (UNZA) has sworn in its 58th University of Zambia Student Union (UNZASU) Executive for 2027, led by newly elected president Amos Mwale and Vice President Lisa Phiri. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Dean of Students and Commissioner of Oaths, John Munkombwe…
