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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…
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Business
Inside the Technology Helping Make Yango Rides Safer in Zambia
For many passengers, a ride-hailing journey begins with opening an app, entering a destination and requesting a vehicle. Behind that simple interaction, however, is a wider system of verification, monitoring, feedback and human support designed to help manage safety before, during and after a trip…
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Zambia
Nevers Mumba Quits Partisan Politics
New Nation Party President NEVERS MUMBA has stepped aside from active politics...
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Zambia
U20 Men In Search Of 13th COSAFA Title
Zambia will this Friday, September 18, start its quest for a 13th...
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Sport
Barbra Banda Extends Contract with Orlando Pride
Copper Queens Captain BARBRA BANDA has extended her contract with National Women’s...
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Technology
ZedMobile denies service disruptions amid customer Complaints
ZedWallet Zed mobile’s e wallet has denied
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Technology
Inside the technology helping make Yango rides safer in Zambia
For many passengers, a ride-hailing journey begins with opening an app, entering a destination and requesting a vehicle. Behind that simple interaction, however, is a wider system of verification, monitoring, feedback and human support designed to help manage safety before, during and after a trip…
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Zambia
Women’s Time — but Not Yet
NGOCC says women are still struggling to break through Zambia’s political barriers as party adoptions...
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Entertainment
Chile One MrZambia ft. Chester MP – In Love With A Dying Man Video
Chile One MrZambia continues to roll out visuals from his recently released project “Destiny”, teaming up with Chester MorePower for the official music video of “In Love With A Dying Man.” The emotionally charged record explores the painful reality of loving someone whose terminal illness…
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Entertainment
Muzo AKA Alphonso – Brain Damage
Zambian music heavyweight Muzo AKA Alphonso continues the rollout of his EP No Campaign In Tanzania with the release of “Brain Damage,” the fourth track to emerge from the project. The new release follows “Uncle Ben,” “Dar Es Salaam” and “Namakau Brenda,” as Muzo continues…
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Lifestyle
Politics undermining Zambia’s decentralisation agenda – Expert
Development expert Charity Musamba has noted serious
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Zambia
Former Air Force Commander PETER ZUZE Dies
The first indigenous Zambian to command the Zambia Air Force, Lieutenant General...
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Zambia
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
BBC-The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth’s orbit, the first time...
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Crime & Courts
Blogger Chishimba gets 9 months
GRACE CHAILE Lusaka LUSAKA Principal Resident Magistrate Idah Phiri has cautioned Zambians against making unsubstantiated claims that could bring the office of the President into disrepute or cause embarrassment. Ms Phiri said this when she sentenced blogger Joseph Chishimba to nine months’ imprisonment with hard…
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Crime & Courts
Vlogger Joseph Chishimba Jailed 9 Months for Cyber Harassment
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced 49-year-old vlogger Joseph Chishimba of Jack Compound to nine months’ imprisonment with hard labour for cyber harassment after he shared a WhatsApp post alleging that Presidential Policy Advisor Chipo Mwanawasa had been impregnated by someone at State House. Chishimba…
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Business
Cotton Sector Needs at Least 50,000 Farmers to Support Textile Revival
Zambia must increase its cotton farmer base to at least 50,000 if the revival of Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles is to drive a meaningful recovery of the country’s cotton industry, says the Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ). In an interview with Diamond News, CAZ Executive Director…
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Politics
Dont’ derail agenda-HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has warned that false and damaging social media posts could undermine the Grow Zambia Agenda by discouraging investment, urging Zambians not to damage the economy and to respect the law.
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Business
ZCCM-Ih Shareholders Approve K183 Million Dividend
Shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings have approved a K183 million final dividend for the year ended December 2025. The dividend of K1.13 per share is the company’s 11th consecutive annual payout since 2015, according to a statement issued by ZCCM-IH Corporate Affairs Manager Loisa Mbatha…
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Health
Yango Driver Helps Woman Deliver Baby in His Car
What started as a normal Yango trip in Lusaka’s Matero township ended up being an unforgettable moment after a yango driver found himself helping a woman deliver her baby inside his car before they could reach the hospital. Bwalya, a Yango driver who is also…
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Crime & Courts
Blogger Chishimba jailed nine months for circulating pregnancy claim about presidential aide
Blogger Joseph Chishimba has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour for circulating an unverified allegation that Special Assistant to the President for Public Policy, Chipokota Mwanawasa, was pregnant for a “guy at State House”. Principal Resident Magistrate Idah Phiri sentenced the 47-year-old…
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Crime & Courts
Choongo sues former presidential aide, Chanda, over alleged K3 million debt
Former presidential press aide, Amos Chanda, has been sued in the Lusaka High Court by money lender Bruce Choongo over an alleged K3 million unpaid debt. Choongo is seeking payment of the outstanding K3 million, interest, exemplary damages and costs of the action. According to…
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Business
Global rate hikes put African currencies under renewed pressure —Report
African currencies are facing renewed pressure as higher interest rates in major economies threaten to trigger capital outflows and increase the cost of servicing external debt, according to Access Bank Group. The bank said the pressure was being driven by widening yield differentials and rising…
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Politics
Mwamba attacks reappointment of Musokotwane as Finance Minister
Former Zambian diplomat, Emmanuel Mwamba, has criticised President Hakainde Hichilema’s reappointment of Situmbeko Musokotwane as finance minister, saying the decision signaled policy continuity rather than a shift in the country’s economic direction. Mwamba said Musokotwane’s previous periods at the Ministry of Finance were characterised by…
