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Zambia
Let’s move on — Catholic Vicar
Chipata Catholic Diocese Judicial Vicar Father Evans Miti has urged Zambians to accept the outcome of the August 13 general elections and move forward, calling for peace, unity, reconciliation and dialogue.
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Opinion
Artificial Zoo: A Complete Guide to Virtual Wildlife
An artificial zoo is a wildlife experience that represents animals, habitats, or animal behavior through artificial means rather than relying entirely on living specimens. Depending on the design, that can mean holographic projections, robotic animals, augmented reality, virtual reality, large physical models, or immersive digital…
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Sport
Red Arrows Edge Power to Lift Charity Shield
Red Arrows Football Club have beaten Power Dynamos by a goal to...
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Crime & Courts
Community Development Ministry Welcomes Arrests in SCT Misuse Case
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has welcomed the arrest...
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Zambia
Haimbe Leads Zambia Delegation to UNGA 81
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE is in New York,...
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Politics
Haimbe arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe is leading a Zambian delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he will represent President Hakainde Hichilema during the high-level debate.
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Entertainment
Local beats ignite Kwacha Music Awards hype
Zambia's Kwacha Music Awards has confirmed 27 November 2026 as the date for its highly anticipated ceremony, with organisers promising a transparent nomination process driven directly by nationwide radio airplay.
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Opinion
The black-cheeked lovebird: Zambia’s rare gem
The bird is found mainly in southwestern Zambia, where it depends on mopane woodland and reliable water sources. Habitat loss and drought pose a threat to its survival.
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Business
Zambia, other Southern Africa countries see new trade opportunities as AGOA extends to 2028
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 2028 will provide greater certainty for exporters and investors while creating opportunities to expand value-added trade with the United States. The United States had extended AGOA…
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Africa & World
UNGA81 key platform to advance Zambia’s health priorities, says Chilengi
Health Minister Professor, Roma Chilengi, says the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) provides Zambia with a key platform to mobilise partnerships and resources to advance the country’s health priorities. Chilengi said Zambia would use the high-level week in New York to engage international stakeholders…
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Entertainment
Xaven – Heaven Baby (Ayra Starr Cover)
Female heavyweight rapper Xaven is showing a different side of her artistry with her rendition of Ayra Starr’s “Heaven Baby,” stepping away from her trademark hard-hitting punchlines to deliver a soulful love rap that highlights her versatility and emotional range. On her take of “Heaven…
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Lifestyle
‘You don’t need to be perfect,’ Mampi reflects on music journey
Zambian musician, Mampi, has reflected on her journey in the entertainment industry, sharing a before-and-after photo collage that highlights her transformation over the years while encouraging fans to remain faithful through life’s challenges. The singer posted two side-by-side photographs on social media — one from…
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Health
Govt launches mass anthrax vaccination targeting 20,000 animals
The government's anthrax vaccination campaign targets 20,000 animals in Mpika, Shiwang'andu and Lavushimanda districts of Muchinga Province. Mpika has been identified as the epicentre of the outbreak.
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Zambia
Woman Loses 80kgs in Fight for her Life with BP
A Livingstone-based mother of four who nearly lost her life to complications...
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Health
Government Dispatches Anthrax Vaccines for Livestock
Government has dispatched 6,000 doses of anthrax vaccines to support...
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Zambia
LCC moves to decongest Lusaka
Lusaka's city council is introducing a series of measures to tackle worsening traffic congestion, as more than 480,000 vehicles put pressure on a road network designed for a much smaller population. The plan includes expanding roads, diverting heavy trucks and introducing dedicated bus lanes.
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Zambia
Health Minister urged to act decisively against corruption
Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has called on the new Minister of Health to take decisive action against corruption in the ministry and investigate credible allegations involving public officials. The group through Dr Quince Mwabu, said corruption undermined the effective use of public…
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Crime & Courts
Families raise concerns, appeal for release of 10 Ugandans detained in Zambia
Families of 10 Ugandan nationals detained in Zambia have appealed to the Ugandan government to intervene urgently, saying their relatives had been held at Kamwala Remand Prison in Lusaka since Aug. 6 without being charged or appearing in court. The appeal, written by Clinton Akandwanaho…
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Agriculture
Kasama Farmer Registers First Forage Seed Company
A small-scale farmer in Kasama District has registered a first-ever livestock forage seed...
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Education
Kapasa Makasa Students Sensitised on GBV, Empowerment
ZANIS-The Gender Division in Muchinga Province has conducted a one-day sensitisation programme for...
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Zambia
Govt says EU wrong on election crisis, as seven international legal bodies raise rule-of-law concerns. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Seven international legal organisations have raised concerns over the rule of law in Zambia following developments surrounding the Aug. 13 general election, citing alleged restrictions on access to justice, security-force…
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Agriculture
More eye Zambian maize
Zambia is attracting growing interest from regional and international buyers seeking to purchase its maize, with the Food Reserve Agency saying several countries have expressed interest in sourcing the grain.
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Sport
Football Association of Zambia, Nora Häuptle part ways
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and Copper Queens head coach, Nora Häuptle, have agreed to part ways by mutual consent, the football governing body said on Saturday. Häuptle, who was appointed on January 24, 2025 on a three-year contract, leaves the position after about…
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Agriculture
‘We’ve enough food’
Zambia has enough food reserves to cushion the impact of El Niño, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says, with Government preparing measures to support households that may face poor harvests and food shortages.