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Business
Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Business
Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Business
No more medas for fertiliser – HH
…promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power By MUBITA KATETE PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged that there shall be no…
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Business
Kwatamo Touch Muli Coca-Cola! Ndola Turns Up At The 2026 Zambia International Trade Fair
Excitement. Music. Laughter. Winning moments. That was the atmosphere at the 2026 Zambia International Trade Fair on Saturday, 4 July, as thousands of people flocked to the showgrounds to experience one of Zambia’s biggest and most anticipated annual events. Celebrating its Silver Jubilee, this year’s…
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Sport
Zanaco FC Announces Departure of Ladies Coach Florence Mwila After Five Years
ZANACO Football Club has announced the departure of Zanaco Ladies Head Coach Florence Mwila, bringing to a close what the club described as “an outstanding chapter” in the team’s history. In a statement issued by the club’s Media & Communications Department, Zanaco said Mwila had…
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Politics
ECZ Says Candidates WHO Withdrew after July 6 Will Still Appear on Ballot Papers
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has clarified that candidates who resigned after July 6, 2026, will still have their names printed on ballot papers for the upcoming General Election, even though they are no longer eligible to stand. In a public…
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Sport
FAZ Mourns Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the death of former Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape. He was 67. FAZ said Mwape died at Nchanga South Mine Hospital in Chingola after a short illness. FAZ President Keith Mweemba described the death as a “huge…
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Sport
Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape Dies at 67
Reports reaching Diamond Tv indicate that Former Copper Queens head coach Bruce Mwape has died at 67, following a short illness. Mwape transformed Zambia’s women’s football into a continental and global powerhouse during his tenure. He guided the Copper Queens to the FIFA Women’s World…
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Sport
Legendary African women football coach dies
848 ViewsFormer Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape is Remembered for Putting Zambia on the World Map *LUSAKA* — Zambian and African football is in mourning following the death of Bruce Mwape, the legendary coach who led the Copper Queens to unprecedented heights on the global…
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Sport
Morocco returns to the field against France carrying Africa’s hopes
1,128 Views The lights will be bright, the stakes even higher tonight, as Morocco’s Atlas Lions walk out again, and they are not alone. When Morocco faces France in this high-profile encounter, the team carries more than tactics and points on the line. They carry…
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Politics
President Hichilema Shares…
Thank you very much ba Chililabombwe. Yes, we have delivered in some sectors but more is yet to be done. We understand the cost of living remains high and we are confident that with economic foundation we have set up, it will begin lowering. We…
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Zambia
3-Year-Old girl dies in house fire in Lusaka’s Chawama compound
A three-year-old girl from the Chawama area in Lusaka has tragically died in a house fire. Blessing Phiri was said to have been left sleeping in the house unattended by her mother when the fire started around 15:00 hours. Judith Siyamakaba, a neighbour of the…
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Business
Lights on, Businesses Alive: The Cec Itimpi Ii Solar Project
AT her modest hair salon in Lusaka’s Matero townwship, Martha Lungu starts every morning by switching on hair dryers, clippers and styling equipment before welcoming her first customers. Just a few blocks away, welder Peter Mumba unlocks his workshop and powers up…
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Politics
Mundubile’s Remarks Disappoint Union President
Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia President Joy Beene says he is disappointed with remarks by opposition National Reconciliation Party for Unity leader Brian Mundubile that he will fire some civil servants if his party forms government. Mr. Beene says Civil servants work…
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Business
Bus Fares Drop Nationwide Following Fuel Price Reduction
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced a reduction in bus fares nationwide, effective July 6, 2026, following a downward adjustment in fuel pump prices. In a statement issued by Chilufya Mwelwa, Head – Public Relations. RTSA said the revision was approved by…
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Business
ZRA Raids Picton Management in Lusaka Over Suspected Tax Evasion
THE Zambia Revenue Authority has raided Picton Management Company Limited over suspected tax evasion and financial irregularities in its manufacturing operations. In a statement issued by Mr. Oliver Nzala, Manager for ZRA Corporate Communications. ZRA said preliminary investigations point to possible under-declaration of production and…
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Business
The Yango Food iPhone giveaway is BACK!
Yango Food is once again giving customers the chance to win big, with THREE iPhone 17s up for grabs this July. Here’s how to enter: 🍔 Place 5 Yango Food orders worth K160 or more between 1st and 31st July 🎉 Get automatically entered into…
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Sport
Morocco carries Africa’s hopes into quarter-finals
670 Views ATLANTA — Egypt’s World Cup run ended on Tuesday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Argentina edged them 3-2 in the Round of 16. With that result, the Pharaohs became the last African team to leave the 2026 tournament. Morocco are now the only…
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Sport
Lusaka triumphs at ZANACO U17 grassroots tournament.
The ZANACO U17 Grassroots Football Tournament has come to an end at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka, with teams from Zambia’s ten provinces battling for top honours in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. Lusaka Province were crowned champions of the boys’ competition after staging a…
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Business
Zambia’s GDP Is Likely to Leapfrog: Why the GDP Rebasing Exercise Could Transform the Country’s Economic Profile
By any economic standard, Zambia is on the verge of one of the most significant statistical transformations in its modern history. While many people associate economic growth solely with factories being built, mines opening, or exports increasing, there is another important…
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Business
GDP rebasing to give clearer picture of Zambia’s economy
ZAMBIA’S ongoing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercise is expected to provide a more accurate picture of the country’s economy, strengthen evidence-based policymaking and boost investor confidence once completed, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Statistician General Sheila Mudenda has said. Ms Mudenda said…
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Sport
WORLD CUP UPDATE: Argentina comes from behind to beat Egypt 3-2
701 Views ATLANTA – Egypt has crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing to the defending champions Argentina by 3 goals to 2 in the round of 16. The Pharaohs took an early lead in the first half and then got a…
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Politics
President Hichilema Shares…
Thank you mwebakwasu ba kwi Lamba, ku Mpongwe district on the Copperbelt province for coming in thousands today. Together, let’s protect the gains we have achieved in the education, health, infrastructure and many other sectors. This journey we started together must continue. And yes, we…
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Sport
KCM Powers Zambian Football Forward With Historic K10.8 Million FAZ Deal
534 Views Football fans across Zambia can’t stop cheering and talking about Konkola Copper Mines’s stunning commitment of K10.8 million annually to the Football Association of Zambia. Included in the agreement, Bettingtop10 Zambia has learned, is funding for women’s football, among other areas of the…
