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Haimbe Dismisses Diaspora Protest Rumors at Unga81, Says Zambians Welcome Election Outcomes
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has dismissed social media rumors claiming that Zambians in the diaspora staged protests at the United Nations Headquarters, assuring that the country’s delegation was warmly received. Speaking on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United…
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Business
GDP Growth Slows to 7.2 Percent
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the second quarter of 2026 show...
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Business
KCM Restarts Chingola B Mine
Konkola Copper Mines -KCM- has restarted mining operations at its Chingola B...
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Business
Two Women Nabbed with Fake Kwacha
Two women have been apprehended in Mazabuka, Southern Province, for alleged possession of counterfeit...
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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 sought by NRPUP Lusaka mayoral candidate Gabriel Kibombwe in his challenge against Mwewa Chitambala’s election. The Tribunal has also directed the ECZ to make available a witness for cross-examination, despite…
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Crime & Courts
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 multiple contraventions of labour laws issues. In a statement, Ministry of labour and social security Principal Public Relations Officer Mwaka Ndawa says an inspection was conducted at the Hotel were…
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Crime & Courts
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 the Chingola-Solwezi Road in Chingola District. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the incident to Diamond News, saying it happened on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at around 18:20 hours…
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Politics
Chizobo Ward Election Nullified Days after Councillors Swearing-in
The election for Chizobo Ward councillor has been nullified by the tribunal sitting at the...
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Health
Zambia Beats HIV Treatment Target
Vice President MUTALE NALUMANGO says Zambia has exceeded the international target on...
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Politics
Chabinga Rejects Social Media Statement on Being Used
UPND member ROBERT CHABINGA has rejected statements circulating on social media and...
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Politics
HH Calls for Collective Responsibility Under Grow Zambia Agenda
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on Zambians to take collective responsibility to...
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Business
Three illegal miners die in Chingola KCM dumpsite collapse
Three illegal miners have died after loose soil collapsed at the Ore Body (OB)-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite along the Chingola-Solwezi Road in Chingola District, police said. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer, Rae Hamoonga, said the incident occurred on September 23, 2026, at about 18:20…
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Business
Wonderful investment to hit $1.5bn
MARY LEMBA Lusaka WONDERFUL Group of Companies will in the coming weeks break ground for the expansion of its ammonia and urea plants as it increases its planned investment in Zambia’s fertiliser industry from US$650 million to US$1.5 billion. The US$1.5bn expansion, expected to boost…
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Crime & Courts
Witnesses allege attack by Kamanga supporters in Masebo petition
Four witnesses on Wednesday told the Lusaka High Court that they were allegedly attacked by a group of men after Chongwe East MP, Anita Kamanga, handed a can of pepper spray to one of them and allegedly instructed him to use it against supporters of…
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Crime & Courts
Nsofwa challenges detention, cites ‘filthy’ Kabwata cells
Former Zambia Police Service Director of Investigations, Michel Nsofwa, has applied to the Lusaka High Court for a writ of habeas corpus, challenging his continued detention and alleging that he is being held in “filthy” and inhumane conditions at Kabwata Police Station. Nsofwa has cited…
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Entertainment
Pompi – House Of Three (EP)
Award-winning Zambian gospel artist and minister of the Word of God Pompi is back with a new body of work titled “House Of Three,” a three-track extended play driven by themes of faith and salvation. The project houses three songs — “Pillow,” “Again & Again”…
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Crime & Courts
Police detain two siblings over alleged murder of cousin in Lusaka
Police in Lusaka have detained two siblings, aged 18 and 15, in connection with the alleged murder of their 22-year-old cousin, Susan Zulu. The case follows a report of Conversion Not Amounting to Theft of a Motor Vehicle made at Kabwata Police Station on September…
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Politics
Zambia: From basket case to case study
PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance secretary to the Council of Presidents Ezra Ngulube says Zambia could become a case study in Africa over the next five to 10 years if the country sustains its economic transformation and prospects for increased…
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Politics
US Ambassador Says He Personally Presented a Plan to President Ramaphosa to Support Rural Farmers and Combat Rural Crime, Calling It a Top Priority for South Africa
United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell III says he personally met with President Cyril Ramaphosa and presented proposals aimed at supporting rural farmers and tackling rural
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Crime & Courts
Court hears Masebo’s electoral claims
Ex-lawmaker is challenging Anita Kamanga’s election victory GRACE CHAILE, GIDEON NYENDWA Ndola, Lusaka THE Lusaka High Court has heard testimony claiming that independent Chongwe East Member of Parliament (MP) Anita Kamanga supplied pepper spray to a group of men and instructed them to attack members…
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Zambia
Zambia beacon of democracy – EU
Both sides agree to forge deeper economic cooperation CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka THE European Union (EU) has described Zambia as a beacon of democracy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening relations with the country while encouraging continued respect for the rule of law. European Commissioner for International…
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Politics
Chizobo Ward Election Nullified Days after Councillors’ Swearing-in
The election for Chizobo Ward councillor has been nullified by the tribunal sitting at the Mazabuka Magistrate’s Court after it found substantial irregularities involving the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). In its judgment, the tribunal ruled that the election was not conducted in substantial conformity…
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Agriculture
Fertilizer Bags Looted after FISP Truck Overturns in Samfya
An unknown quantity of fertilizer has been looted after a truck carrying inputs under the...
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Crime & Courts
Two Siblings Arrested for Alleged Murder of Their Cousin
Police in Lusaka have detained two siblings , an 18-year-old male and his 15-year-old sister...
