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Entertainment
Drifta Trek ft. Frank Ro – Plus One Video
Zambian rapper Drifta Trek has switched gears from his usual street-focused sound to deliver a heartfelt love anthem, teaming up with fellow artist Frank Ro on “Plus One.” The new release comes accompanied by an official music video directed by Lanzee Cooper, adding a visual…
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Politics
Immigration nab 10 Ethiopians as 212 Congolese refugees get repatriated
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended 10 Ethiopian nationals in Kazungula following an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected illegal movement towards the Zambezi River. The operation, conducted in the Highlands area of Kazungula District, involved four Immigration Officers and three armed Police Officers…
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Politics
Let’s rise and guard our vote, Musenge appeals to Zambians
NATION REPORTER ZAMBIANS should rise and guard against any form of electoral manipulation, and ensure that the UPND is voted out of government on Thursday because its first term in government has seen worsening poverty, hunger and all forms of oppression, Mwenya Musenge has said…
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Politics
AU-COMESA deploys 93 observers for Zambia elections
THE African Union (AU) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have deployed a 93-member joint election observation mission to monitor Zambia’s August 13, 2026 General Elections. The AU-COMESA Election Observation Mission (EOM) was deployed at the invitation of…
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Politics
NGO tells ECZ to ensure polls are free, fair, credible
THE Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia (CSEIFZ) has called for free, fair and credible elections, urging the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to clearly communicate to voters that ballots should be marked using the standard cross. CSEIFZ says clear guidance on…
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Politics
ECZ warns against disinformation ahead of Thursday polls
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has called on civil society organisations, faith-based organisations and election monitors to guard against spreading misinformation and disinformation as the country heads to the elections on Thursday this week. Mwaanga Zaloumis, the ECZ Chairperson says false…
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Politics
Free food for voters is bribery – Mukandila
UPND has resorted to desperate tactics, including promising voters free food and transportation in exchange for their “numbers”, but no amount of inducements will change the outcome of Thursday’s general election, Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance secretary general Celestine Mukandila has said. Mr Mukandila said…
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Business
Mulungushi Textiles Prints Two Million Metres of Fabric
Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles has printed and dispatched close to two million metres of fabric since resuming operations in April 2026. The Kabwe-based plant, which had been closed for more than two decades, has undergone rehabilitation and the installation of new machinery. Central Province Permanent Secretary…
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Crime & Courts
Mpundu Denies AI Claim over Viral Election Video
Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu says a viral video in which he allegedly said he was ready to “kill for elections” was authentic and not generated using artificial intelligence. Mr Mpundu says his media team wrongly claimed the video was AI-generated, misleading his…
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Business
Government to Address Truck Drivers Allowance Concerns
Ministry of Labour Permanent Secretary Zachariah Luhanga says government remains committed to protecting the rights and welfare of drivers and other workers in the transport sector. Mr Luhanga was speaking during the Transport Sector Stakeholders Consultative Meeting, which brought together government, employers’ and workers’ organisations…
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Sport
Lecce Take Lameck Banda Case to FIFA
Zambian international Lameck Banda is at the centre of a contractual dispute in Italy, with his Serie A club Lecce turning to FIFA after the winger failed to report for pre-season training. Banda has reportedly been absent for four weeks and is said to have…
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Business
From Recovery to Record Growth: How KCM Reignited Zambia’s Copper Giant
Two years after Vedanta Resources resumed stewardship of Konkola Copper Mines, one of Zambia’s most important mining assets is once again setting the pace for investment, production and long-term growth. Two years ago, Konkola Copper Mines stood at one of the lowest points in its…
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Crime & Courts
NPA sets up green crime dept
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka TO ENHANCE the handling of green criminology, the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has established an Environmental and Wildlife Crime Department. Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says creation of the department is one of the huge achievements for NPA in the last…
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Sport
MSport Zambia: The Mobile-First Betting Platform Built for Zambian Fans
Zambia’s betting scene is now mobile-first. Fans want fast bets, quick payouts, and games that run smoothly on any phone. That is exactly what MSport Zambia delivers – football betting, live betting, and popular instant games like Aviator, all in one lightweight platform at https://www.msport.com/zm/web…
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Politics
HH pledges more jobs, development
CHRISTINE CHIHAME, ESTHER NG’ANDU Chembe, Kitwe PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema was yesterday greeted by enthusiastic crowds in Chembe, Milenge, Chipili and Mwansabombwe districts in Luapula Province, where he pledged to create more job opportunities, improve infrastructure and enhance agricultural activities. In all the four community engagements…
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Zambia
EU deploys 32 election observers
THE European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has deployed 32 short-term observers across the country ahead of Thursday’s general elections. EU EOM Press Officer Marek Mracka said the short-term observers would reinforce the Mission’s 32 long-term observers who have been monitoring…
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Politics
‘Only a fair election result will be accepted,’ – Chisanga
…says opposition will not accept polls under current conditions, alleges threats and arrests of campaigners, security team including drivers who have been charged with aggravated robbery, says Brian Mundubile will go to Southern Province to campaign By NATION REPORTER THE Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance will accept the…
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Zambia
Recent Investigations Show How Most Phones Bought Online are Stolen Phones
A growing number of people in Zambia are buying used phones from places like the UK, Dubai, and China, only to find out later that the devices are locked and unusable. Investigations show that many of these phones come from an illegal…
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Politics
Police Probe Alleged Voter Card Exchange for Salt, Cash in Chama
Police in Chama District have opened investigations into allegations that voters were being offered packets of salt and cash in exchange for their voters’ cards. The incident is alleged to have occurred on August 8, 2026, in Sitwe Village under Chief Kambombo…
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Zambia
BRIAN Mundubile has pledged to complete the construction of the National House of Prayer in Lusaka
BRIAN Mundubile has pledged to complete the construction of the National House of Prayer in Lusaka, saying divine intervention has enabled him and his running mate Makebi Zulu to survive alleged several assassination attempts. Mr Mundubile, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity…
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Business
Tourism expansion can create thousands of jobs – Jito
INCREASING international tourist arrivals from the current 2.3 million to five million annually could fundamentally transform Zambia’s growing economy, State House has said. Jito Kayumba, the Special Assistant to President Hakainde Hichilema for Finance and Investment says the expansion of tourism would…
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Crime & Courts
Two Kabwe Women Found Drowned in Well
Two women have been found drowned in a well in Luangwa Extension, Kabwe District, Central Province. According to a statement from Kabwe Municipal Council, the Kabwe Fire Brigade responded to the incident at 12:34 on Sunday, 9 August, at House Number 8463. The victims have…
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Politics
Mundubile Demands Clarity on Ballot Marking, Faster Results
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia to immediately clarify its guidance on ballot marking, arguing that last-minute changes could confuse voters and undermine confidence in the electoral process. Mr Mundubile says the Commission…
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Crime & Courts
Binwell Mpundu Reported to Police over Viral Election Video
Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu has been reported to police over a viral video posted on his Facebook page in which he allegedly said he was ready to “kill for elections”. Democratic Advocates for Good Governance Executive Director Fabian Mutale says he reported…
