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Politics
Youth Consortium Petitions National Assembly to Amend Presidential Term Eligibility Clause
The Zambia Youth Organisations Consortium has petitioned the National Assembly to move a Private Members’...
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Crime & Courts
Taxi Driver Shot Dead at UNZA
A 31-year-old taxi driver has been found dead with a gunshot wound to the head inside a Toyota Runx near the School of Law at the University of Zambia in Lusaka. The Zambia Police Service says the suspected murder is believed to have occurred between…
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Zambia
US Backs HHs New Mandate ,Pledges Deeper Cooperation
The United States has reaffirmed Zambia’s position as a key strategic partner and called for...
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest and Charge Dr. Katele Kalumba with Cyber Harassment of Hh
The Zambia Police Service in Kabwe District has formally arrested and charged former Finance Minister Dr. Katele Kalumba of Chienge District for the offence of harassment, contrary to Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025. In a statement issued by Zambia…
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Politics
Youth Consortium Petitions National Assembly to Amend Presidential Term Eligibility Clause
The Zambia Youth Organisations Consortium has petitioned the National Assembly to move a Private Members’ Motion seeking to amend Article 106(3) of the Constitution. Article 106(3) provides that a person who has twice held office as President is not eligible for election as President. The…
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Crime & Courts
Five escape custody at Chinsali hospital, three recaptured
Five people escaped from lawful custody while working at Chinsali General Hospital in Muchinga Province on Wednesday, with three later recaptured and two still on the run, police said. Muchinga Province Police Commissioner, Lubinda Mayamba, said the incident happened at around 1300 hours on Sept…
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Crime & Courts
16-year-old on the run after alleged defilement of two-year-old in Kawambwa
Police in Kawambwa District of Luapula Province have launched a manhunt for a 16-year-old boy who is alleged to have defiled a two-year-old girl. Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer, Lucky Munkhondya, said police received a report of defilement at Kawambwa Police Station on Sept. 21…
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Africa & World
Zambia selected for UN critical minerals support mechanism
Zambia has been selected as one of six countries to receive support under a new United Nations mechanism aimed at helping resource-rich developing countries capture more value from critical minerals used in the global energy transition. UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, announced the Country Support Mechanism…
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Crime & Courts
Police investigate death of taxi driver with gunshot wound in the head inside University of Zambia
Police in Lusaka have instituted investigations into the suspected murder of a 31-year-old taxi driver found dead inside a Toyota Runx near the School of Law at the University of Zambia. The victim has been identified as Able Mwape, 31, of Garden Chilulu in Lusaka…
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Business
Zambia seeks more British investments in carbon markets
Zambia has called on British investors to increase their participation in the country’s carbon credit markets, saying the sector could unlock climate finance for investment in key areas of the economy. Green Economy and Environment Minister, Gabriel Siame, said greater private-sector participation from Britain would…
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Sport
Chipolopolo Ready for Algeria Clash
Chipolopolo Interim Head Coach GEORGE LWANDAMINA says the team has adequately prepared...
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Zambia
Lusaka Mayoral Petition Ends in Withdrawal
The Local Government Election Tribunal has granted the application to withdraw the...
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Zambia
NAPSA Pays 7,000 InterestFree Advances
Over 7,000 interest‑free advances have been paid to retirees since the National...
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Crime & Courts
Five Inmates Escape from Lawful Custody in Chinsali District.
By Zambia Reports Reporter Five inmates escaped from lawful custody while on a working party at Chinsali General Hospital in Chinsali District, with three later recaptured and two still on the run. Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer Lubinda Mayamba says the five were among 25…
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Business
Iba Suspends Four Broadcasting Stations.
By Zambia Reporter The Independent Broadcasting Authority-IBA has suspended the broadcasting licences of four stations for 30 days over various regulatory breaches. The affected stations are 3FM Radio of Chipata, Mungu FM Radio of Mongu and Healing TV of Lusaka, which have been suspended for…
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Zambia
Grow Zambia from the Ground Up
Mutale says HH Mpaka 2031 Alliance will take its message to communities while pushing jobs,...
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Zambia
IBA applies the hammer on KBN TV, suspends license over election coverage breaches
Zambia’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has suspended KBN TV’s broadcasting licence for 30 days with immediate effect for breaching the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines and other broadcasting standards, the regulator said on Thursday. IBA Director General, Webster Malido, said the decision was made during the…
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Zambia
Kibombwe Agrees to Withdraw Lusaka Mayoral Petition
Losing Lusaka mayoral candidate Gabriel Kibombwe has agreed to withdraw his election petition challenging the...
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Zambia
Baby Dies in Chingola after Traditional Procedure Goes Wrong
An eight-month-old baby has died in Chingola after an alleged traditional procedure involving cutting of...
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Zambia
Three Illegal Miners Die in KCM Ob-19 Dumpsite Collapse
Three illegal miners have died after loose soil collapsed at the OB-19 KCM dumpsite along...
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Business
Chinese Firm Eyes Zambia Textile Investment
China’s SHANDONG LIUTUAN Home Textile Company has expressed interest in investing in...
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Business
Tobacco firms use covert tactics to influence policy in Africa, journalists told
Tobacco companies are increasingly using flavoured nicotine products, corporate social responsibility projects, conservation partnerships and rebranded non-profit organisations to build legitimacy and influence public policy in Africa, journalists were told on Thursday. The trends were highlighted during a two-day online training workshop for journalists from…
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Business
Zambia economy grows 5.4% in 2025, September inflation eases to 6.1%
Zambia’s economy grew by 5.4% in 2025, accelerating from 3.8% in 2024, while annual inflation eased slightly to 6.1% in September 2026, the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) said on Thursday. The final annual gross domestic product (GDP) estimates at constant 2010 prices represented a 1.6…
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Zambia
Labour ministry fines hotel K120,000 administrative penalty for breaches
Zambia’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security has imposed an administrative penalty of K120,000 on New Century Diamond Hotel for multiple breaches of labour laws, the ministry said on Thursday. Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer, Mwaka Ndawa, said an inspection at the hotel found that…
