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Zambia
Seven international legal bodies raise rule-of-law concerns over aftermath of Zambia election
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 conduct and pressure on lawyers handling election-related cases. The organisations are the International Bar Association’s…
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Crime & Courts
Police open inquiry into suspected suicide of Luwingu headman
Police in Northern Province have opened an inquiry into the suspected suicide of a 62-year-old headman in Luwingu District following a village meeting over allegations that he was practising witchcraft. Northern Province Police Commanding Officer, Simunji Mulonda, said the incident occurred on Sept. 14 between…
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Zambia
57,000 cars face deregistration
About 57,000 vehicles are set to be de-registered from the National Vehicle Register for remaining inactive for more than five years, a move expected to address non-compliance with statutory requirements and lost Government revenue.
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Health
Govt serious about tackling youth unemployment
ON OCTOBER 1, more than 2,000 young people will step into offices across the country as part of Zambia’s largest ever national internship programme. This measure, announced by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, is highly commendable. More than just empty rhetoric, it demonstrates…
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Health
Youth’s big break
2,000 young people to get 1-year govt internship from Oct 1 MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka MORE than 2,000 young people will on October 1 this year begin what Government has described as the country’s largest national youth internship programme. Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent…
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Zambia
Madison Life Unveils Six-Year-Old Bukata as Brand Ambassador
Madison Life Insurance Company Zambia Limited has unveiled six-year-old Bukata Mulenga as its brand ambassador,...
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Politics
Mafinga South MP MUNTHALI Released On Police Bond
Mafinga South Member of Parliament FAITH MUNTHALI has been released on police...
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Politics
MASEBO Denies Calling ECZ Most Corrupt Institution
Former Lands Minister SYLVIA MASEBO has denied reports circulating on some media...
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Business
TIZ Report Highlights Governance Risks in Chinese Mining Sector
Transparency International Zambia report on mitigating governance risks associated with Chinese mining in Zambia has...
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Zambia
Truck Veers off Road, Driver Burns to Death
A Zimbabwean truck driver has died after the Freightliner truck he was driving veered off...
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Entertainment
Driemo – Uleke Video
Driemo is back with a new music video for “Uleke,” a smooth and heartfelt love song centred on devotion, reassurance and giving one person your undivided attention. The Malawian singer uses soft and charming melodies to express the feeling of being completely caught up in…
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Business
Treasury Pushes Stronger Tax Compliance, Enforcement
Finance and National Planning Minister SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE has called for improved revenue...
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Politics
Cabinet Sets 2027 Budget Priorities
Cabinet has approved the Budget Policy Concept Paper, which will guide the...
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Zambia
Attorney-General Rejects CSO Claims of Lawlessness
Attorney-General MULILO KABESHA has rejected claims by a group of Civil Society...
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Entertainment
Towela Kaira ft. Chile One & Chester – Nakupenda Video
Towela Kaira is back with a new music video for her latest release, “Nakupenda,” an Afrofusion love song created to celebrate love and marriage. The track sees Towela bring together a warm romantic sound with the celebration of commitment and companionship at its core. “Nakupenda”…
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Agriculture
Mansa Records 3 Rabies Cases in Third Quarter 2026
Mansa Municipal Council, through the Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services Department, has raised a rabies...
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Politics
Mafinga MP Released on Police Bond
Police in Muchinga Province has released Mafinga Member of Parliament, Faith Munthali, on police bond....
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Crime & Courts
Police Officer Dies by Suicide at Police Headquarters
A 53-year-old Assistant Superintendent has died after shooting himself at the Zambia Police Service Headquarters...
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Zambia
Africa Told to Overhaul Higher Education Financing
Africa must overhaul how it finances higher education, as growing student numbers,...
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Zambia
Hand Grenade Explodes in 11 Year Old Boys Hands
An 11-year-old boy has sustained serious injuries in Mazabuka, Southern province, after a grenade...
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Crime & Courts
Grandfather Arrested in Choma Child Defilement Case
An 11‑year‑old girl has allegedly been defiled by her 61‑year‑old grandfather in Choma, Southern...
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Health
Mansa Records 3 Rabies Cases in Third Quarter 2026
Mansa Municipal Council, through the Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services Department, has raised a rabies alert following an increase in dog-bite cases, with three rabies cases confirmed during the current quarter. The department recorded 35 dog-bite cases in June and July, although the figures may…
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Crime & Courts
Mafinga MP Released on Police Bond
Police in Muchinga Province has released Mafinga Member of Parliament, Faith Munthali, on police bond. Ms. Munthali, who was arrested and detained on September 12, 2026, was granted bond yesterday, September 15. Muchinga Province Assistant Public Relations Officer, Timothy Malumo, has confirmed the development. Ms…
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Opinion
Man for the job
Musokotwane bounces back to steer growth agenda after stabilising economy ZIPPORAH MUSHALA Lusaka IN a clear demonstration of confidence, President Hakainde Hichilema has reappointed Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning. The appointment underscores the President’s trust in Dr Musokotwane to drive the…
