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Lifestyle
Catholic bishops fear Zambia in the grip of tribal politics, other societal ills; call for dialogue, reconciliation
The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has raised concern over the manipulation of ethnic identities and tribal sentiments for political purposes, warning that such tendencies risked creating divisions and mistrust among Zambians. In a pastoral statement on the state of the nation, the bishops…
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Business
Microfin firms crucial to SMEs
Microfinance institutions are stepping in to fill the funding gap for entrepreneurs, offering speed and accessibility that traditional banks often cannot match. However, high interest rates and mismatched loan terms threaten to undermine the very businesses they aim to support.
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Entertainment
T-Sean – Missing You Video
Off his newly released EP “Woke Up Missing You,” T-Sean has released the official music video for “Missing You,” a deeply personal tribute to his late wife, Sharai, who passed away on July 27, 2026. The song captures the raw emotions of grief, memory and…
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Business
BOZ Cuts Monetary Policy Rate by 2.5 Percent
Bank of Zambia Governor Dr. Denny Kalyalya has announced a 250-basis-point (2.5 %) reduction in...
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Crime & Courts
Celestine Mukandila Granted K20,000 Bail
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General and lawyer Celestine Mukandila has been granted K20,000 cash bail...
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Business
More investments in alternative energy needed ahead of El NiñoTOURISM
Zambia is accelerating private investment in solar and coal power to diversify its energy mix and avert an anticipated El Niño-induced drought, as the country races to meet a 1,000 MW solar target by late 2026.
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Sport
Power disturbance at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium lasted just 0.2 seconds, but the stadium’s floodlights require up to 20 minutes to return to full brightness after a power outage – ZESCO
ZESCO’S 0.2-SECOND POWER CUT: THE REAL STORY IS THE LIGHTING SYSTEM By Staff Reporter ZESCO says the power disturbance during the Zambia–Togo match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium lasted just 0.2 seconds. But that tiny interruption exposed a much bigger problem.According to ZESCO, the stadium’s floodlights…
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Opinion
DEC, Church partner to combat drug abuse
Zambia is ramping up its fight against rising drug and substance abuse by partnering with churches to educate communities, while a long-awaited K250m national rehabilitation centre is set to break ground.
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Crime & Courts
Musamba urges police to remain professional, impartial
Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba, has urged police officers to remain professional, impartial and disciplined following the 2026 General Elections, saying the Service’s responsibility to protect citizens continues beyond the electoral period. Musamba said the conclusion of the elections should allow the Zambia Police…
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Health
Govt declares cholera outbreak in Zambia after 304 cases, 11 deaths
Government has officially declared a cholera outbreak in Zambia after 304 cases and 11 deaths were recorded across seven districts in five provinces. Acting Minister of Health, Dr Gilbert Siame, announced the outbreak on Wednesday in a statement, saying authorities had intensified response measures to…
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Business
BOZ Cuts Monetary Policy Rate by 2.5 Percent
Bank of Zambia Governor Dr. Denny Kalyalya has announced a 250-basis-point (2.5 %) reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate to 10.75 percent from 13.25 percent in the previous quarter. Dr. Kalyalya has announced the decision during the second quarter Monetary Policy Rate announcement and press…
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Crime & Courts
Celestine Mukandila Granted K20,000 Bail
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General and lawyer Celestine Mukandila has been granted K20,000 cash bail by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court in a case he is facing four counts of forgery and uttering false documents. Mukandila pleaded not guilty to all four counts involving documents relating…
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Politics
President Hichilema holds UAE talks on digitalisation, fuel price stability
President Hakainde Hichilema has held a bilateral meeting with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates and met the chief executive of ADNOC Global Trading, with discussions focusing on digitalisation of Government services and ways of stabilising fuel prices.
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Business
Zambia Signs Us$2 Billion Medical City Mou as ZDA Partners with Uae Investor
Zambia has signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), worth...
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Business
Govt Starts Talks with IMF for Another Funding Programme
The government has started discussions with the International Monetary Fund—IMF—on a successor programme under the...
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Business
Zambia Signs Us$2 Billion Medical City Mou as ZDA Partners with Uae Investor
Zambia has signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), worth a total of US$2.14 billion, to support investment across various sectors of the economy. Among the agreements is a US$2 billion MoU between the Ministry of Health and DIHAD Sustainable…
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Business
Govt Starts Talks with IMF for Another Funding Programme
The government has started discussions with the International Monetary Fund—IMF—on a successor programme under the Extended Credit Facility. The discussions are aimed at building on macroeconomic stability achieved under the previous programme while supporting investment, exports, economic diversification, and job creation. IMF Mission Chief Edward…
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Sport
Finally a win!
Coach George Lwandamina says teamwork and character delivered a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Togo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola yesterday.
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Zambia
AD Ports Group Keen to Invest in Zambias Logistics and Fuel Sectors
Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has expressed interest in investing in Zambia’s...
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Politics
Zambia must use Digital Platforms to Cut Bureaucracy
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says Zambia must use digital platforms to cut bureaucracy,...
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Health
Veep challenges youths to tap into green tech
Vice-President Mutale-Nalumango has urged Zambian youths to seize opportunities in agriculture, technology and renewable energy, saying they should become entrepreneurs and job creators as the country pursues economic transformation.
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Agriculture
FRA maize purchases hit record K20bn
The Food Reserve Agency is expected to close the 2026 Crop Marketing Season today after recording a historic purchase of more than 2.7 million tonnes of maize, at an estimated cost of K20 billion.
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Business
Bank of Zambia cuts policy rate to 13.25% as inflation remains anchored within target band
The Bank of Zambia Monetary Policy Committee has adjusted the Monetary Policy Rate downwards to 13.25 percent, citing a favourable inflation outlook and the need to better align the policy stance with inflation at 6.1 percent. Bank of Zambia Governor, Dr. Denny Kalyalya, said projections…
