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Sport
FAZ appoints Col. Lungu as national teams general manager
FAZ has appointed Lt Col Kambani Ronald Lungu as General Manager for National Teams, effective immediately. FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said the appointment aims to strengthen coordination of national teams. Col. Lungu, currently Red Arrows CEO, has also served as Team Manager at the…
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Crime & Courts
Court hears how truck driver stole 200 litres of diesel, cash
A Tanzanian truck driver allegedly stole more than 200 litres of diesel and K13,000 cash, all valued at K25,000, from his employers."The truck drivers who were assisting said that the truck had no fuel," he said. Mr Muhammad told the court that when asked, the…
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Crime & Courts
Education PS narrates how a Ndola man forged her signature
The Lusaka High Court convicted a former permanent secretary of abuse of office and corrupt practices involving a K14 million road tender. The judgment is seen as a milestone in Zambia's anti-corruption drive under the Access to Information Act.
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Business
ECA Calls on SADC to turn mineral, agricultural wealth into industrial prosperity
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka THE United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate the transformation of the region’s vast mineral and agricultural wealth into industrial production and regional value chains. Addressing Heads of State…
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Entertainment
Yo Maps ft. JK – More Mp3
Zambian music heavyweights Yo Maps and JK have joined forces on a new song titled “More,” releasing the official audio as a musical celebration of President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election. The record serves as a message of support and optimism, with the two artists using their…
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Politics
Mundubile rejects poll results
BRIAN Mundubile has rejected the outcome of Zambia’s 2026 presidential election, saying the results do not reflect the true will of the people and would therefore pursue all the available legal avenues to challenge the results, including the possibility of a recount…
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Business
144 insolvency practitioners accredited by PACRA in 2025
According to the Patents and Companies Registration
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Business
33% of Zambia’s export earnings are recorded from Asia
According to the latest government data seen
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Entertainment
General Kanene – Stop Political Violence Video
Zambian veteran musician General Kanene is continuing to use his music as a platform for peace, unity and national togetherness with the release of his latest song, “Stop Political Violence.” The new record follows closely after his previous release, “Tisayambe Kumenyana (Say No To Political…
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Business
Increase manufacturing GDP to 36.12%, if vision 2030 goal is to be attained
According to the latest official government report,
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Africa & World
Front-line aid workers and health workers honoured on World Humanitarian day
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka FRONT-LINE aid workers and health workers, who often risk their lives while trying to safeguard women and their babies in the world’s most dangerous settings, have been honoured for their work. In a statement to mark World Humanitarian day, United Nations Population…
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Sport
Mopani postpones 2026 IRH-Mopani Challenge Cup
1,379 Views Mopani Copper Mines PLC has postponed the 2026 IRH–Mopani Challenge Cup, pushing back the two-legged fixture that was set for Saturday, 22nd August and Saturday, 29th August 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the mining firm said the decision was made after…
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Business
Should large-scale mines continue exporting acid amid a severe shortage for local small-scale miners?
Government insiders have attributed the recent 35
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Business
The US dollar listed REIZ dominates the price gain by 20% on LuSE.
The only US dollar listed Real Estate
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Business
Haabazoka projects 6% average growth in UPND’s second term
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Politics
Mbala Mayor-Elect Steward Simutenda dies six days after election
MBALA District is in mourning following the death of newly elected Mayor Steward Simutenda, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, 19th August 2026, just six days after winning the mayoral seat. Mr. Simutenda’s brother, Gabriel Simutenda, confirmed he died around midnight on 18th…
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Business
LuSE anticipates increased market activity post-election
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Health
Southern Africa: Holding a fragile line on gender equality
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka WITH five years to go before the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals expire, the expanded Southern Africa Gender and Development Index (SGDI) has given the region an overall score of 58%, ranging from 74 percent in South Africa to 48 percent in Angola…
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Education
UNZA students launches Inaugural fundraising campaign
University of Zambia (UNZA) students have launched a fundraising campaign ahead of President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration ceremony, as a gesture of appreciation for what they describe as improvements made at the university under his administration. Speaking in an interview with the Lusaka Star, UNZASU Finance…
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Technology
Can Tech replace people’s creativity
As artificial intelligence AI becomes increasingly embedded
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Politics
Hichilema pledges to serve all Zambians after re-election
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to serve all Zambians fairly following his re-election on August 13, saying the vote was a clear show of confidence in his leadership. In a national address, Mr. Hichilema said his administration does not take the decision to return it…
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