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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…
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Politics
Kibombwe Agrees to Withdraw Lusaka Mayoral Petition
Losing Lusaka mayoral candidate Gabriel Kibombwe has agreed to withdraw his election petition challenging the election of Mayor-Elect Chitambala Mwewa. The development was disclosed before the Local Government Elections Tribunal after the parties entered into a consent agreement to discontinue the matter by mutual agreement…
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Crime & Courts
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 tissue beneath the tongue. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga says the incident happened on September 22, 2026, around 16:00 hours at Nchanga North General Hospital, and was reported to Chiwempala…
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Zambia
Labour Law Catches Zams, Food Bee
Muntengwa cites gaps in employment contracts, workplace policies, worker safety and employee management By Francis...
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Business
Zambia, Norway discuss carbon-credit deal to support stable IPP power tariffs
Zambia has started negotiations with Norway on a carbon-credit deal aimed at using proceeds from international carbon markets to buffer independent power producers (IPPs) and support stable tariffs for electricity sold to state utility ZESCO, the government said on Thursday. Minister of Green Economy and…
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Business
Three Die in Chingola Mining Collapse
Three illegal miners have died after the ground collapsed at the OB‑19...
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Agriculture
Residents Loot FISP Fertiliser After Truck Overturns
Some residents of Samfya, Luapula Province, have looted part of the Farmer Input Support...
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Business
Zambian Kwacha extends gains for fourth session on month-end dollar supply
The Zambian Kwacha extended gains against the U.S. dollar for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by increased foreign currency supply ahead of month-end, Access Bank Group said. The local currency appreciated 0.67% to close just below K19.5200 per dollar, according to Bloomberg data…
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Africa & World
11 killed in mass shooting at South Africa residential property
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a residential property in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. Police said gunmen stormed a house late Tuesday and opened fire on 14 people, killing 10 at the scene. Four others were taken…
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Crime & Courts
Two Women Arrested in Mazabuka for Possession of Counterfeit Kwacha Notes
Two women from Lusaka have been taken into custody in Mazabuka after being caught trying to pass off fake K100 banknotes at a local market. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo stated that the arrest took place late Tuesday night, September 22, 2026, around…
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Crime & Courts
Five Injured as Speeding Toyota Mark X Crashes into Mobile Boots and Truck in Chipata
Five people sustained injuries following a road traffic accident along the Umodzi Highway near the Collectors Shop in Chipata. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba stated that the incident occurred around 00:10 hours on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. A 26-year-old driver, Darius Banda, allegedly…
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Crime & Courts
LAZ Condemns Prolonged Detention of Suspects Without Court Appearance
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has expressed deep concern over reports of individuals remaining in police or state custody for extended periods without being brought before a court. In a statement issued on September 22, 2026, LAZ stressed that personal liberty is a fundamental…
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Politics
Local Gov. Elections Tribunal Orders ECZ to Produce Documents Sought by Kibombwe
The Local Government Elections Tribunal has ordered the Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ to produce documents...
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Zambia
Diamond Hotel Fined K120,000 for Abrogating Labour Laws
Ministry of Labour and Social Security has fined New Century Diamond Hotel K120,000 due to...
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Business
Three Illegal Miners Die in Chingola Mine Dumpsite Collapse
Three young men have lost their lives after a section of the ground collapsed at the OB-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite in Chingola, Copperbelt Province. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Rae Hamoonga confirmed the tragedy, which took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, around…
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Business
Zambia and EU Reaffirm Strong Partnership at Unga81
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela has praised Zambia as a beacon of democracy, encouraging both sides to look ahead while maintaining respect for the rule of law. The reaffirmation took place during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations…
