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Education
Stem Scholarships Open Doors for Zambia’s Talent
Government, universities and private sector urged to work together to remove financial barriers to higher...
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Zambia
Nevers resigns from position, active politics
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka NEW Nation Party (NNP) leader Nevers Mumba has resigned from his position and active partisan politics, saying he is redefining his service to Zambia at a time when the country needs greater healing, reconciliation and national unity. Dr Mumba announced the decision…
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Crime & Courts
CDF police car theft takes new twist
Lumezi man accused of stealing vehicle says he has never driven car before MAYENGO NYIRENDA Chipata A MAN of Lumezi District who is accused of driving off with a stolen police vehicle has told a judge that he has never driven a car since his…
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Crime & Courts
‘No political fights for me,’ Chitimukulu urges diplomacy amid criticisms over political silence
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu has called for diplomacy and prayer in addressing the country’s political tensions, saying he would not be drawn into political disputes despite criticism on social media over his silence on the arrest of opposition leaders. Speaking during the unveiling of the Crocodile…
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Lifestyle
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84. Six things to remember about him
Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria’s best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death and asked for privacy while the family mourns. The BBC reports…
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Business
Ecobank Zambia commits K1.5 million to upgrade Bauleni Legacy Academy
Ecobank Zambia has committed about K1.5 million over the next three years to upgrade Bauleni Legacy Academy in Lusaka, with the investment targeting school infrastructure and learner development. The commitment was announced on Wednesday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ecobank Zambia…
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Business
Afreximbank, ZEP-RE join forces to build skills for Africa’s growing trade ecosystem
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) have agreed to strengthen professional and institutional capacity in trade, insurance, reinsurance and risk management as Africa seeks to deepen cross-border commerce and investment. This is according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The three-year…
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Politics
ECZ Denies Electoral Malpractice Claims in Lima Petition
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has denied allegations of electoral illegal practices, undue influence,...
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Crime & Courts
Former Education PS, Procurement Head Charged over Us$401m Deal
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry...
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Business
China Rejects Alleged Biased Remarks on Mining Investments in Zambia, Cites K10bn in Taxes, 45,000 Jobs
The Chinese Embassy in Zambia has rejected what it describes as biased and misleading remarks...
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Entertainment
Selemanyo Ft. Muzo Aka Alphonso & Chile Breezy – Kilometre Video
Selemanyo is back with a fresh music video for his latest release, “Kilometre,” bringing together street energy, Bemba lyricism and a melodic touch in a collaboration with multi-award-winning rapper Muzo AKA Alphonso and Chile Brezzy. “Kilometre” carries another dose of Selemanyo’s signature street vibes, with…
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Sport
Kanyemba Names 35Member Squad for Morocco World Cup
Zambia Under‑17 Women’s National Football Team Head Coach Carol Kanyemba has summoned...
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Health
Government to Launch National Youth Internship Programme
Government will next month launch the National Youth Internship Programme to provide...
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Zambia
Duchess of Edinburgh Praises ZambiaUK Education Partnership
The Duchess of Edinburgh has praised the collaboration and partnership between Zambia and the United...
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Zambia
Economic regulation key to fair competition, aviation growth, Zambia CAA says
Economic regulation is critical to promoting fair competition, transparent market access and sustainable growth in Zambia’s aviation sector, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Wednesday. CAA Director General Captain, Derrick Luembe, said effective economic regulation would help create a level playing field for aviation…
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Crime & Courts
Relief for lawmaker Munthali, as police grants bond after health concerns in custody
Zambia’s police have granted Mafinga Member of Parliament Faith Munthali police bond after she was arrested and detained on criminal charges, following concerns over her health while in custody. Police Assistant Public Relations Officer, Timothy Malumo, said in a statement issued in Lusaka on Wednesday…
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Crime & Courts
Zambian man jailed for transporting Ethiopian migrants
A 32-year-old Zambian man has been sentenced to two years in prison for aiding illegal immigration after he was found transporting Ethiopian nationals in eastern Zambia, the Department of Immigration said. Jack Banda was convicted by the Katete Magistrate Court on Tuesday and fined K80,000…
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Crime & Courts
Judge orders witnesses to testify physically in Drizit-Sino Metals case
High Court Judge Sylvia Munyinya has ordered four witnesses in a legal dispute between environmental consultants Drizit Environmental Technology (Pty) Limited, Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited and the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) to travel to Lusaka to testify physically after internet connectivity problems disrupted…
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Business
ZRA tightens tax clearance rules for businesses over tax registration gaps
Zambia’s tax authority has tightened controls on the issuance and renewal of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs), blocking businesses whose taxpayer identification numbers (TPINs) were not linked to the tax types applicable to their operations. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Manager for Corporate Communications, Oliver Nzala, said…
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Politics
ECZ Denies Electoral Malpractice Claims in Lima Petition
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has denied allegations of electoral illegal practices, undue influence, threats, intimidation and violence raised in a petition challenging the election of NRPUP’s Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda. Mr. Mukupa has petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking to…
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Crime & Courts
Former Education PS, Procurement Head Charged over Us$401m Deal
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and a former Head of Procurement and Supply over alleged breaches of public procurement regulations involving a US$401.8 million loan obligation. The two are 57-year-old Henry Tukombe, former…
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Politics
China Rejects Alleged Biased Remarks on Mining Investments in Zambia, Cites K10bn in Taxes, 45,000 Jobs
The Chinese Embassy in Zambia has rejected what it describes as biased and misleading remarks by a Zambian non-governmental organisation concerning the role of Chinese mining companies in the country. The rejection comes hours after a Transparency International Zambia report on mitigating governance risks associated…
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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 in Lusaka. Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Timothy Malumo says the deceased, identified as Daniel Banda, was attached to the Ballistics Unit. Mr. Malumo says Banda locked himself in his…
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Business
LuSE Q2 performance hit by Shoprite, ZCCM-IH, CEC declines
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission
