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Business
Should Zambia focus on increasing copper production to 3m or shift focus to value addition?
As Zambia targets to increasing mineral output,
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Politics
HH Arrives in the United Arab Emirates
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -UAE-...
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Crime & Courts
Court Convicts Avocado Mining for Attempted Smuggling
The Zambia Revenue Authority has secured the conviction of Avocado Mining Limited for attempted smuggling after the company pleaded guilty to ten counts involving the attempted export of copper concentrates falsely declared as Portland cement. The company, based in Kalulushi, was convicted by the Economic…
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Crime & Courts
Police, DEC Warn against Unlawful Gatherings as Archbishop Alick Banda Appears before DEC
The Zambia Police Service and the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) have urged members of the public to refrain from unlawful gatherings and processions as Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda is expected to appear before the DEC on Monday. In a joint statement, Zambia Police Service…
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Politics
President Hichilema to Visit Uae for Bilateral Talks
President Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates from September 29th to 30th, 2026, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks aimed at strengthening investment, trade and economic cooperation between Zambia and the UAE. In a statement by the…
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Crime & Courts
12-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Defiled in Mkushi
A 12-year-old girl in Mkushi District has allegedly been defiled after she was left in the company of a man who had offered to escort her to her grandparents’ home. Police say the incident happened on September 24 around 23:00 hours in Itala Compound. The…
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Crime & Courts
Motorbike Rider Dies after Alleged Robbery Attack in Chisamba
A 29-year-old motorbike rider has died in Chisamba District after he was allegedly attacked and robbed of his motorbike and mobile phone by a customer he had picked up. Central Province Commissioner of Police Lemekani Chirwa says the victim, identified as Trust Mwiinga of Ndailala…
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Business
Kariba Lake Level Continues to Drop
The Zambezi River Authority says water levels in Lake Kariba are continuing to drop gradually, as expected during this time of the year. As of September 21, 2026, the lake level stood at 481.15 metres, compared to 477.87 metres during the same period last year…
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Zambia
Haimbe Hails Zambias Peaceful Elections at UN
Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe has cited Zambia’s peaceful elections and democratic record as the...
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Lifestyle
Archbishop Banda Summoned by DEC
Archbishop of Lusaka, His Grace Most Reverend Dr. Alick Banda, has been summoned by the...
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Africa & World
Haimbe Hails Zambia’s Peaceful Elections at UN
Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe has cited Zambia’s peaceful elections and democratic record as the country seeks a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Mr Haimbe says Zambia remains a peaceful, stable and…
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Banda Summoned by DEC
Archbishop of Lusaka, His Grace Most Reverend Dr. Alick Banda, has been summoned by the Drug Enforcement Commission, with the Archdiocese of Lusaka calling on the faithful to stand in solidarity with their Local Shepherd. The Archdiocese says it is deeply concerned about the Archbishop’s…
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Politics
HH dates United Arab Emirates
President Hakainde Hichilema is in Abu Dhabi for high-level bilateral talks and a business forum, as Zambia seeks to deepen economic ties and attract investment from the Middle East.
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Technology
AI more than future tech: How Zambia can harness artificial intelligence for economic growth, by Kenneth Lutena
No matter how small or large an economy is, the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) is an inevitable tool for achieving key economic milestones. This calls for scalable and robust information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure to support the widespread roll-out…
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Politics
Zambia a bastion of peace – HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has told the United Nations General Assembly that Zambia remains peaceful, stable and open for partnerships and investment, urging the international community to support the country’s development agenda.
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Crime & Courts
High Court dismisses Chongwe East election petition
An election challenge by NRPUP candidate Geoffrey Chumbwe against the victory of Chongwe East MP Anita Kamanga has been dismissed after the Lusaka High Court found that the petition was filed outside the mandatory 14-day period. Chumbwe, who polled 3,185 votes against Kamanga’s 16,058, had…
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Politics
STOP USING ALTAR TO FIGHT POLITICAL WARS-Chilufya Tayali claims Archbishop Banda is leveraging Catholic Church to shield himself from a DEC probe into a gifted State vehicle
STOP USING ALTAR TO FIGHT POLITICAL WARS…activist Chilufya Tayali claims Archbishop Banda is leveraging Catholic Church to shield himself from a DEC probe into a gifted State vehicle. By DAVID KANDUZAPOLITICAL activist and leader of the Economic Equity Party (EEP), Chilufya Tayali, has strongly cautioned…
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Opinion
Zambia’s brighter energy outlook
ZAMBIA’S energy story has for too long been dominated by the question of whether the country has enough electricity to keep homes lit, businesses running and industries productive. The injection of 100 megawatts from the Maamba Solar PV Project into the national grid therefore represents…
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Business
Zambia Seeks Korean Investment in Infrastructure
Zambia has called on South Korean companies to explore investment and joint...
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Lifestyle
Archbishop BANDA Summoned Over Alleged Unlawful Property
Lusaka Catholic Archbishop ALICK BANDA has been summoned to appear before the...
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Entertainment
PopCultureChat: Reddit’s Hub for Celebrity and Culture
PopCultureChat is a subreddit on Reddit, the world’s most influential forum-based social media platform. With millions of active members, Reddit hosts thousands of niche communities, but PopCultureChat stands out as one of the most vibrant spaces dedicated to celebrity and entertainment discourse. At its core…
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Politics
HH Heads to UAE to Boost Investment
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA will undertake a working visit to the United Arab...
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Business
Zambia targets 7% average growth as budget plan shifts focus to expansion
Zambia is targeting average economic growth of about 7 percent between 2027 and 2029 as the government shifts its policy focus from macroeconomic stabilisation towards higher production, investment and exports to create jobs and raise household incomes. The target is contained in the 2027–2029 Medium…
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Crime & Courts
Authorities warn public ahead of Archbishop Banda questioning
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and the Zambia Police Service have warned members of the public against unlawful assemblies, processions or any conduct that may breach the peace as Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda appears for questioning over a vehicle suspected to have been unlawfully…
