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Crime & Courts
UTH sued after surgical swab goes wrong
GRACE CHAILE Lusaka A LUSAKA woman has sued the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) demanding more than K700,000, after a surgical swab was allegedly left in her abdomen during a caesarean section, causing permanent infertility. Vera Mwanda is seeking damages for negligence, psychiatric injury and psychological…
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Business
Tanzania to host parliamentarians as Dira 2050 moves into implementation
Tanzania will host parliamentarians from around the world in Arusha from October 5 to 9 for the 153rd Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union, as the country begins implementing Development Vision 2050, its long- term plan to build a $1 trillion economy. The Assembly will…
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Zambia
Former ZAF commander Peter Zuze dies
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka ZAMBIA’S first indigenous Zambia Air Force (ZAF) commander, Lieutenant General Peter Dingiswayo Zuze, has died at the age of 83 after an illness. Lt Gen Zuze died on Monday, with his death announced by the Zambia Air Force and confirmed by his…
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Crime & Courts
Tragic Loss of a Police Officer
Swala Pilu calls for stronger mental health support in police service By Francis Maingaila ♥️...
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Crime & Courts
Anti-graft agency arrests ex-Education Ministry official, Tukombe, in $401 million scandal
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 for alleged corrupt practices. ACC Head of Corporate Communications, Joseph Mwenya, said the case involved wilful failure to comply with…
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Africa & World
Kevin Shai Admits He is Struggling to Walk Away from Matshidiso Despite Cheating Scandal Because of the Effort He Put into Winning Her Heart and Building Their Relationship
South African content creator Kevin Shai has opened up about his relationship with Matshidiso, revealing that he is finding it difficult to let go despite the controversy
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Zambia
Save Faith Munthali
NGOCC DEMANDS IMMEDIATE EVACUATION OF CRITICALLY ILL MAFINGA SOUTH MP TO LUSAKA By Francis Maingaila...
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Technology
Cancellation of Zed Mobile licence draws criticism
Emmanuel Mwamba, a leading opposition voice, has criticised the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) for cancelling the network and service licences of Beeline Telecoms Limited trading as Zed Mobile. ZICTA announced the cancellation of Beeline Telecoms Limited’s licence this week, citing regulatory breaches…
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Business
Mapping of mineral resources advances
Country geophysical survey now at 93.6 % NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka ZAMBIA is making significant progress in mapping its mineral resources, with the countrywide high resolution geophysical survey now 93.6 percent complete. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Acting Permanent Secretary Anthony Chilengi said the survey…
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Crime & Courts
Concerns emerge over detained lawmaker, Munthali’s health
The Citizens First (CF) Party says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating health condition of Faith Munthali, who is currently detained at Isoka Police Station following her arrest in Mafinga District. Munthali was arrested and charged on Monday, September 14, and subsequently detained in…
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Technology
Liquid expands internet access with new K300 home package, enhanced 4G offers (video)
For many Zambians, access to high-speed internet often depends on affordability. To address this challenge, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has introduced a new K300 Liquid Home package and enhanced its 4G offerings, making reliable connectivity more accessible to households, students, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The new…
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Zambia
LCC preps for floods mitigation
FANNY KALONDA Lusaka LUSAKA City Council (LCC) has secured K40 million through the National Disaster Risk Management Division (NDRMD) to strengthen the city’s resilience to flooding and expand drainage infrastructure in vulnerable areas. Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa said the funds, received by the Ministry of…
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Zambia
Stakeholders elated by Situmbeko retain
PHILIP CHISALU, MARY LEMBA, MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka STAKEHOLDERS have welcomed the reappointment of Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning, saying his return will provide policy continuity, fiscal stability and sustained commitment to structural economic reforms. Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) executive…
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Politics
Work smart – HH
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called for unity, discipline and “smart” hard work among Zambians, saying these values will be essential to building a better future and ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reach citizens across the country. And Finance and National…
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Crime & Courts
Senior police officer takes own life after shooting self in the head
A Senior Police officer based at Police Service Headquarters, Daniel Banda, aged 53 has shot himself to death in unclear circumstances, Police officials have revealed. Banda, who was Assistant Superintendent prior to his death was attached to the Ballistics Unit at the service headquarters, shot…
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Politics
Let’s unite and grow Zambia
WHEN President Hakainde Hichilema says, “together, with unity, discipline and hard smart work, let us Grow Zambia and build a better future for every citizen,” he is setting out a clear direction for the country. It is a call for Zambians to unite, remain disciplined…
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Business
Zesco $519m solar deal
500MW Copperbelt project to boost power supply MAZOMBWE BANDA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka ZESCO Limited and Hungary based climate infrastructure platform Enersynk Group have signed a US$519 million power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Copperbelt Province, in a major investment expected…
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Africa & World
United States has announced a new visa ban targeting South African officials and others who enact or enable race-based discrimination or push land confiscation without compensation against Afrikaners
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting certain South African government officials, lawmakers and politicians accused by Washington of being responsible for or involved in policies it considers race-based discrimination. The restrictions are not a blanket visa ban on all South Africans. They…
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Zambia
Turn Election Lessons into Action
NGOCC and partners, including ActionAid and Oxfam, call for solidarity, practical support and sustained mentorship,...
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Crime & Courts
Witness Testifies on Alleged Vote Buying and Intimidation in Nkana Constituency
A 52-year-old Kitwe businessman has told the Kitwe High Court how he witnessed alleged vote...
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Zambia
57,000 Vehicles To Be Deregistered
About 57,000 vehicles risk de-registration for being inactive on the National Vehicle...
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Sport
Chipolopolo to Face Algeria in AFCON 2027 Qualifier
The Chipolopolo Boys will face Algeria in their first AFCON 2027 Qualifier...
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Politics
ECZ Seeks Dismissal of Silvia Masebos Chongwe East Petition
The Electoral Commission of Zambia – ECZ- has asked the...
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Zambia
Mwanza Wins Gold as Zambia Shines at Eurasian Daurian Championship
Zambian flyweight boxer Daniel Mwanza has won gold at the 2026 Eurasian Daurian Championship held...
