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Politics
Tribunal Dismisses Bid to Throw Out Kibombwe Petition
The Local Government Elections Tribunal has dismissed applications by Lusaka Mayor-Elect Chitambala Mwewa and the Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ seeking to have NRPUP mayoral candidate Gabriel Kibombwe’s election petition thrown out. The respondents had raised preliminary objections over the filing and service of the petition…
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Zambia
Two Die as Rda Vehicle Crashes into Parked Truck in Chinsali
Two people have died on the spot while two others have sustained serious injuries in a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday, 17th September 2026, at around 13:00 hours at Chipunga Village along the Great North Road in Chinsali, involving a Road Development…
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Business
Muchinga official urges community ownership of K3 million irrigation infrastructure
Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary, Dr Tuesday Bwalya, has urged communities benefiting from the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) Phase One and Two projects to take ownership of infrastructure financed under the programme. Bwalya made the call during a tour of TRALARD II sites…
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Crime & Courts
Nine Zambian Youths Returned from DRC after Attempted Illegal Entry
Nine Zambian youths aged between 14 and 21 have been returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo after allegedly attempting to enter the country illegally through undesignated bush paths. Department of Immigration Chief Public Relations Officer Namati H. Nshinka says the youths were received at…
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Politics
European Parliament Condemns Post-Election Repression in Zambia
The European Parliament has condemned the murder of Zambian opposition figure and former government minister Mutotwe Kafwaya and called for independent and impartial investigations into the killing. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Members of the European Parliament have also expressed concern over what they…
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Technology
Zvideo: Modern Video Streaming Platform for All
In the era of on-demand entertainment, audiences expect streaming platforms that deliver quality, convenience, and personalization. Zvideo has emerged as a modern video streaming platform designed to meet these evolving needs. By blending advanced technology with user-centric features, it caters to both casual viewers and…
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Business
Copper experiences continuous gain as Chinese demand offsets U.S. pressure
Copper prices are heading for an 11th weekly gain in the past 12 weeks, trading around $14,460 a tonne as stronger Chinese demand and signs of tightening supply offset pressure from a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve. According to Access Bank Group, the latest gains…
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Zambia
US says Zambia remains priority partner, backs modernisation of military
The United States has reaffirmed Zambia’s status as a priority partner and said it was ready to deepen defence and security cooperation, including support for the modernisation of the Zambian military. Executive Director to the Deputy Under Secretary of the United States Air Force for…
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Business
World Bank awaits Zambian govt’s nod for proposed $102 million forestry programme
The World Bank is ready to begin preparing a proposed $102 million programme to develop Zambia’s plantation forestry sector, subject to a formal request from the government, the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment said. The proposed Lobito Plantation Forest Economy Programme aims to promote…
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Business
KCM, China NERIN strike $498 million deal to build copper tailings leach plant
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has awarded China NERIN Engineering Company Ltd a US$498 million contract to build a 70,000-tonne-per-year tailings leach plant in Chingola, the mining company said on Wednesday. The plant will recover copper from existing tailings and is expected to support mine’s production…
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Zambia
Growing Zambia’s tourism together
ZAMBIA has already welcomed 1.5 million international tourists this year. This is against an annual target of 2.5 million visitors. This is encouraging progress. The 2.5 million target for this year, though lofty, is already in sight. Meeting it will place the country firmly on…
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Zambia
CONSISTENCY IS THE POWER OF HABIT Slow and steady wins the race.
It was 2018 and a group of us had just graduated with Bachelor’s Degrees in...
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Education
CONSISTENCY IS THE POWER OF HABIT – Slow and steady wins the race.
It was 2018 and a group of us had just graduated with Bachelor’s Degrees in Law – LLB – from the Zambia Open University. With long hours of mooting and endless sleepless nights, our study group turned into family. We were now brothers and sisters…
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Politics
HH set to open Parley on Oct 9
MARY LEMBA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will on October 9 this year officially open the First Session of the 14th National Assembly, where he is expected to outline Government’s policy direction and priorities for the 2026 2027 period. Clerk of the National Assembly Loveness Mayaka…
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Agriculture
Record maize stock
FRA hits 3.1 million tonnes in reserve for first time CHISHALA MUSONDA Kazungula AN UNPRECEDENTED 3.1 million tonnes of maize is now held in national strategic reserves, putting the country in a position of full food security, according to Food Reserve Agency (FRA) executive director…
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Politics
562 votes in favour, 1 against and 33 abstentions as European Parliament adopts Resolution on the Post-election repression in Zambia and the murder of Mutotwe Kafwaya
562 EU parliamentary delegates vote for Resolution against Zambia’s Hichilema Governmet, as Zambia gets named among 3 countries with worsening human Rights Situations – EU Parliament News 17/09/26 On Thursday today, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Hong Kong, Cuba and…
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Politics
HAIMBE to Represent President HICHILEMA at UNGA
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE will represent President HAKAINDE...
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Business
Zambia’s energy regulator approves licences, permits tied to K1 billion investment
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 33 licence applications, three construction permits and various licence amendments representing an investment commitment of about 1.0 billion Kwacha ($50.9 million), the regulator said on Wednesday. The approvals were granted at the ERB Licensing Committee meeting held on…
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Business
Zambia extends tax amnesty to boost compliance, revenue as ZRA pays K21.2bn in VAT refunds
Zambia has launched an extended tax amnesty offering eligible taxpayers relief from penalties and interest as the government seeks to improve compliance and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation. The Extended Voluntary Disclosure Programme, running from Sept. 17 to Dec. 31, 2026, allows eligible taxpayers to voluntarily…
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Crime & Courts
‘We are shocked,’ EU calls for speedy probe into Kafwaya shooting, transparency in Zambia treason trial
The European Union’s chief observer for Zambia’s 2026 elections has expressed shock over developments following the election, calling for a speedy and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of former cabinet minister, Mutotwe Kafwaya, and due process in treason proceedings against opposition figures. Michael McNamara…
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Business
Landlords Urged to Declare Rental Income to ZRA
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged landlords to declare their rental income and comply...
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Health
Mafinga South MP Fails to Attend Court, Remains Hospitalised
Newly elected Mafinga South Member of Parliament, Faith Munthali, has failed to attend court as...
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Zambia
Zambia Railways MD MALINDI Leaves By Mutual Consent
Zambia Railways Limited and its Managing Director, CUTHBERT MALINDI, have mutually agreed...
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Business
Landlords Urged to Declare Rental Income to ZRA
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged landlords to declare their rental income and comply with tax obligations. ZRA Commissioner General Dingani Banda says rental income remains highly under-declared, with a previous 2018 assessment showing that only five percent of rented properties were registered for…
