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Entertainment
T-Sean – Woke Up Missing You EP
Zambian singer, songwriter and producer T-Sean has released a deeply personal new project titled “Wake Up Missing You,” an EP dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Sharai, who passed away on July 27, 2026. Rather than presenting it as a polished or carefully…
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Africa & World
REA, UNHCR rekindle electricity partnership
DOREEN NAWA Lusaka RURAL Electrification Authority (REA) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have renewed their partnership to expand electricity access to refugee settlements and surrounding host communities across Zambia. The two organisations signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing…
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Lifestyle
Archbishop Alick Banda Spends Night in Prison
Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda has spent a night at Chimbokaila Correctional Facility despite being...
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Having Carnal Knowledge of Daughter
The Zambia Police Service has arrested a man in Lusaka for allegedly having carnal knowledge...
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Business
Mopani Key to Three Million Tonnes Copper Target
President Hakainde Hichilema says Mopani Copper Mines is key to Zambia’s target of increasing copper...
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Business
UK trade boss dates Zambia
UK Trade Commissioner for Africa Alastair Long is visiting Zambia this week for talks with Government, businesses and investors aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries.
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Politics
UPND alliance dismisses online constitutional amendments on extending President Hichilema’s tenure
United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Banda arrested, trial set for Nov 3
GRACE CHAILE MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka LUSAKA Archbishop Alick Banda will return to court on November 3 this year for trial after pleading not guilty to possessing a Toyota Hilux suspected to have been unlawfully obtained. The 62-year-old Catholic priest appeared yesterday before Lusaka magistrate Mwandu…
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Technology
Why do most Zambian tech startups struggle to scale up?
Zambia is seeing a growing number of
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Health
8,000 animals get anthrax vaccine
More than 8,000 animals have been vaccinated against anthrax in Muchinga Province, as authorities report another human case and five additional animal deaths in Mpika.
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Zambia
Street vending ultimatum expires today
Mayor says those who won’t return to their stands will loss them CHOMBA MUSIKA, FANNY KALONDA Lusaka TODAY marks the deadline for vendors to vacate undesignated trading areas and Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa says those who will not return to their stands will have their…
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Zambia
Elected officials must be responsive
IN A democratic society, elected officials must be responsive because the legitimacy of representative government depends on voted leaders remaining connected to the people who gave them their mandate. Winning an election is not the end of the relationship; it begins a period of continuing…
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Agriculture
Test your soil before you buy fertilizer & stop guessing – Agronomist urges farmers
Agronomist, Clever Munsunge has urged small-holder farmers
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Alick Banda Spends Night in Prison
Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda has spent a night at Chimbokaila Correctional Facility despite being granted bail by the Lusaka Magistrates Court on Monday, following delays in completing his release formalities. The delays reportedly arose from additional conditions introduced during the bail process, which could…
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Agriculture
ZASTA urges farmers to stop redeeming fertilizer only without seeds in E-voucher system
The Zambia Seed Trade Association (ZASTA) has
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Crime & Courts
Bishop Banda arrested, denies charge
Archbishop Alick Banda has been arrested and charged with possessing property suspected to be unlawfully obtained, but was granted K80,000 bail after appearing before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court.
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Zambia
Kawana tips governance, internal audit pros
CHISHALA MUSONDA Livingstone GOVERNMENT says governance and internal audit professionals can no longer operate in isolation, given the complex challenges institutions face that require integrated leadership, shared accountability, and co-ordinated action. Ministry of Information and Media permanent secretary Thabo Kawana said the two professions should…
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest Father for Alleged Incest with Daughter
Police in Lusaka have apprehended a man in connection with an alleged case of incest...
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Having Carnal Knowledge of Daughter
The Zambia Police Service has arrested a man in Lusaka for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his 18-year-old daughter on several occasions. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says the suspect is being investigated for alleged incest, contrary to Section 159 of the Penal Code…
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Business
Mopani Key to Three Million Tonnes Copper Target
President Hakainde Hichilema says Mopani Copper Mines is key to Zambia’s target of increasing copper production to three million tonnes a year. President Hichilema says increasing copper production is central to the Grow Zambia agenda, with government seeking to ensure that the country’s natural resources…
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Business
Mercuria, Exergy Energy Sign Us$250 Million Power Investment Deal
Energy and commodities group Mercuria and Africa-focused integrated energy company Exergy Energy have signed a US$250 million investment deal to finance power generation and transmission projects in Zambia and across Southern and Eastern Africa. The companies announced the deal in Lusaka on September 25, 2026…
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Banda Denies Unlawful Possession of ZRA Vehicle, Granted K80,000 Bail
Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda has pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained, in connection with a motor vehicle suspected to have been improperly disposed of by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). The Lusaka Magistrates…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance condemns death wishes against Hichilema, urges end to political mockery
Zambia’s Tonse Alliance has condemned the spread of unverified claims about President Hakainde Hichilema’s health , saying such conduct was unacceptable. Alliance Deputy Spokesperson, Anthony Chibuye, who is also spokesperson for the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), said the condemnation applied to everyone, including…
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Politics
Katele remarks, threats despicable – Kavindele
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka FORMER Vice-President Enoch Kavindele has described Katele Kalumba’s remarks and threats against President Hakainde Hichilema as despicable, especially coming from a former Cabinet minister. Mr Kavindele said that regardless of any disagreements, the office of the President commands respect at all costs…
