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Zambia
Lusaka City Council Gives Boarding Houses OneMonth Ultimatum to Formalise Operations
The Lusaka City Council has given owners of unregistered boarding houses a one-month ultimatum to...
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Crime & Courts
Bodenxt: How Boden Is Managing Green Industrial Growth
Bodenxt is the Municipality of Boden’s framework for managing the rapid green transformation of the entire community, not the name of a steel company or a single industrial project. The municipality created five areas of work around skills supply, housing and living, business development, and…
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Health
MQHZ urges new Health Minister to improve healthcare delivery
Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has called on the newly appointed Minister of Health to take decisive action to improve healthcare delivery in the country. MQHZ Director General, Dr. Quince Mwabu, says the Minister should provide “strong, reform-minded, and results-oriented leadership” to ensure…
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Business
IMF congratulates HH
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has congratulated President Hakaïnde Hichilema on his re-election and has reaffirmed its commitment to support Zambia. In a congratulatory letter issued in Washington D.C yesterday by IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva to President Hakaïnde, she pledged to continue rendering assistance…
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Sport
Nairobi beats London to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
London has missed out to Nairobi in the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The decision, which means an African city will host the event for the first time, was confirmed at a World Athletics council meeting in Budapest. World Athletics president Sebastian…
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Business
FNB launches titled land loans ranging from K50k to K1.5m
The First National Bank Zambia-FNB has launched
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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 highlighted the country’s failure to maximize the benefits from the mining sector, despite the industry generating significant economic value. The report states that much of the value generated is externalized…
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Business
COMESA, Zimbabwe sign agreement to host 25th summit in Harare
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Zimbabwe have signed an agreement for Zimbabwe to host the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare from Oct. 19 to 22, 2026. The Hosting Agreement was signed in Harare on…
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Crime & Courts
Truck Veers off Road, Driver Burns to Death
A Zimbabwean truck driver has died after the Freightliner truck he was driving veered off the Chirundu-Kafue Road and caught fire at Kapilingozi Hills. The accident happened on Monday, September 14, 2026, around 17:00 hours. According to Zambia Police Assistant Public Relations officer Timothy Malumo,the…
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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, in a partnership expected to run until she turns 18 and beyond. The company says the long-term partnership is intended to promote financial literacy and encourage parents to plan for…
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Politics
ECZ Asks Court to Dismiss Masebo’s Election Petition
Anita Kamanga and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) have asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss former Lands Minister Sylvia Masebo’s petition challenging the Chongwe East parliamentary election. Ms. Masebo is challenging Ms. Kamanga’s election, alleging violence, intimidation, threats, harassment, bribery and other breaches…
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Zambia
Peter Zuze-First Indigenous ZAF Commander Dies
Zambia’s first indigenous Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Peter Dingiswayo Zuze, has died following an illness. In a statement, The Zambia Air Force says Lieutenant General Zuze died in Lusaka on Monday, 14 September 2026. He was an accomplished pilot and distinguished military leader who…
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Technology
ZICTA kicks out Zedmobile from Zambia’s telecom market over regulatory non-compliance
Zambia’s telecoms regulator has revoked Beeline Telecoms Limited’s network and service licences over what it said were persistent failures to meet regulatory, operational and financial obligations. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) said the cancellation of Beeline’s Network Licence Number ZICTA/ICT/ECN/0156 and Service…
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Politics
President Hichilema Appoints Ministers, Demands Results and Zero Tolerance to Non-Delivery
President Hakainde Hichilema has made new ministerial appointments following his re-election, assigning nominated Members of Parliament Roma Chilengi and Gilbert Siame to the Ministries of Health and Green Economy and Environment, respectively. Former Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane retains his portfolio, while nominated Member of Parliament…
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Sport
Lwandamina Drops Big Names for AFCON Qualifiers
Chipolopolo head coach George Lwandamina has left out some experienced players in the 27-member squad named for Zambia’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria and Togo. The players include Clatous Chama, Edward Chilufya, Kings Kangwa and Frankie Musonda, as he opts for…
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Lifestyle
Kenyan comedian, Crazy Kennar’s helicopter co-parenting skit sparks online buzz
Kenyan comedian, Crazy Kennar, has sparked widespread conversation online after releasing a high-budget co-parenting skit featuring singer Nikita Kering, with fans praising the production quality and the unexpected use of a helicopter for a comedic scene. The video, posted on Instagram on Monday, September 14…
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Politics
Five Nominated MPS Sworn In
Five nominated Members of Parliament have been sworn into office at Parliament Buildings today, Monday, September 13, 2026. Those sworn in include former Luena Member of Parliament Mubita Anakoka, former Zambia National Public Health Institute Director-General Dr. Roma Chilengi, former Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe…
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Politics
Photo Focus: UPND Supporters Gather at Kitwe Court as Mukuka Challenges Parliamentary Nkana Results
UPND supporters have gathered at the Kitwe High Court to show support for the losing UPND Nkana Constituency Parliamentary Candidate, Francis Mukuka. Mukuka has petitioned the election of Alexander Chiteme as Nkana Member of Parliament in the High Court. Mukuka alleges that the election was…
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Opinion
Bridging the Gap: A Zambian Student’s Reflections on China’s Smart Manufacturing
A Zambian student studying Artificial Intelligence at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology reflects on a visit to SUPCON Technology in China, where she saw how AI, automation and cybersecurity are being applied to improve industrial safety and efficiency.
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Entertainment
Petersen Zagaze – Escalation (ALBUM)
Veteran Zambian artist Petersen Zagaze returns with his brand-new studio album “Escalation,” released ahead of the 2026 edition of Zaga Fest, scheduled for 26 September. The 14-track project finds Zagaze firmly in his element, bringing together the distinctive sound, storytelling and subject matter that have…
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Zambia
Zambia, UAE firm sign agreement to develop solar projects
Zambia’s Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has signed an agreement with United Arab Emirates-based SGC Investment LLC to facilitate investment in solar power projects through local authorities, the government said. The agreement followed discussions between the government and the UAE firm on opportunities…
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Business
‘Ambition doesn’t deliver outcomes,’ Economists urge govt to ensure Grow Zambia benefits households
Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has urged the government to ensure its Grow Zambia economic agenda translated into more jobs, higher household incomes and lower poverty rather than being measured mainly by economic growth figures. In a statement issued on Tuesday, EAZ National Secretary, John…
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Zambia
Atomic Eagle secures US$10.9 million to advance uranium projects in Zambia, Niger
Atomic Eagle’s largest shareholder, Menel Energy and Resources Limited, has committed about US$10.9 million to support the development of the company’s uranium projects in Zambia and Niger. The funding will come through the early exercise of 35,149,113 options at an exercise price of US$0.31 each…
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Politics
Nevers Mumba quits active politics after 29 years
Veteran Zambian politician, Nevers Mumba, has stepped down from active partisan politics after 29 years and resigned as president of the New Nation Party, saying he would now focus on national unity, reconciliation and mediation. Mumba, who served as vice president under former President Levy…
