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Sport
Why is Heroes Stadium failing to make revenue despite a $94 million construction cost?
After government and allies spending over $4
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Politics
Tiktoker ‘Brotherman’ in Immigration net over alleged hate speech targeting President Hichilema
Immigration authorities have apprehended a 44-year-old Zambian national accused of publishing hate speech and insults against the President and the Presidency on social media. The suspect has been identified as Misheck Mulubwa, who operates a TikTok account under the name “Brotherman” with the handle @KabongoKitungu5…
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Africa & World
Failed mutiny sparks Niger military shake-up, as govt keeps mute on overall death toll
Niger’s military government has reshuffled its top military command following a failed mutiny last month, replacing the country’s armed forces chief amid continuing security challenges. A decree read on state television on Friday named General Mamane Sani Kiaou, the former army chief of staff, as…
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Crime & Courts
Chinese national arrested in Lufwanyama for allegedly assaulting 19-year-old woman
Police in Lufwanyama District have arrested a 41-year-old Chinese national in connection with a Gender-Based Violence case involving a 19-year-old woman. The suspect, identified as Zhou Juhua of Chief Nkana Area in Lufwanyama, is facing a charge of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. Copperbelt Province…
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Crime & Courts
Solwezi council officer charged over K103, 600
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a Solwezi Municipal Council Chief Human Resource Officer with alleged false accounting involving K103, 600. In a statement issued on Sunday, ACC Head of Corporate Communications Joseph, Mwenya, Golden Matimba, 43, had been charged with False Accounting…
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Business
Lunzua and Valinor Break Ground on US$8 Million Solar Plant in Zambia’s Western Province
10 MW Mwandi joint venture to feed
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Health
Govt calls for action on mental health
Government has called for stronger systems to support mental health and suicide prevention, saying suicide must be treated as a human issue and not just a medical one. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services, Kenneth Lishimpi, outlined the need for families, schools, workplaces, communities…
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Crime & Courts
Mother arrested in Kalulushi over alleged assault of two sons
Police on the Copperbelt Province have arrested and charged a 46-year-old woman of Magum Compound for allegedly assaulting her two biological children, aged 11 and 7. The incident occurred on September 9, 2026 around 19:00 hours in the Magum area of Kalulushi District, according to…
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Sport
Raya save, Guimaraes stunner keep Arsenal perfect with 2-0 win at Sunderland
Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the season after goalkeeper David Raya’s penalty save and a brilliant strike from Bruno Guimaraes inspired a 2-0 win at Sunderland. On 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box. But…
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Agriculture
New System Helps Reduce Maize Depot Congestion
The Food Reserve Agency –FRA- says the introduction of satellite depot committees...
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Business
Banks Urged to Balance AI with Human Judgement
The Bank of Zambia says the country has made significant progress in...
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Crime & Courts
Mafinga MP Faces Two Criminal Charges
Mafinga South Member of Parliament FAITH MUNTHALI has been arrested and charged...
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Sport
Hull City hold Chelsea 2-2 at Stamford Bridge to go third
Hull City held free-scoring Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge to climb to third in the Premier League, as Liverpool were also frustrated in a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday. It was a familiar story for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso…
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Sport
Tottenham still goalless after frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton
Tottenham’s wait for a first Premier League goal of the season goes on after Roberto de Zerbi’s side were held to a 0-0 home draw by Everton. Spurs have now failed to score in any of their opening four league matches — over 400 minutes…
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Sport
Fulham earn first point in goalless draw at Liverpool
Fulham and boss Alvaro Arbeloa claimed their first Premier League point of the season after holding Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield. Less than 72 hours after Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Andoni Iraola’s side lacked the intensity they showed midweek…
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Crime & Courts
Police charge newly sworn-in lawmaker, Munthali, with possession of arms, conspiracy to commit felony
The Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District has arrested and charged Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament for Mafinga South, with two offences. Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police, Lubinda Mayamba said Munthali had been charged with Being Armed in Public contrary to Section 85 of the…
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Zambia
15,000 Census Tablets Handed to Ministries
Government says it is committed to strengthening the national statistical system and...
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Business
Govt Calls for Business Support on 24-Hour Economy
Government says stronger collaboration with the private sector will be critical to...
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Politics
More opposition voices lose Zambian citizenship, as army begs for restraint on public attacks. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Government has cancelled six Zambian passports with immediate effect for former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda and his former Nkana Constituency counterpart Binwell Mpundu, citing security…
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Makebi Charged with Sedition over Social Media Posts
2026 National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity – NRPUP – Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have been slapped with additional charges of sedition. According to their lawyer, Leon Lemba, the two were on Friday taken from Mukobeko Maximum Correctional…
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Zambia
Where is Faith Munthali??
NGOCC demands answers over alleged abduction of newly elected Mafinga South MP, warns of growing...
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Crime & Courts
Govt Cancels Six Zambian Passports
The Zambian Government has cancelled six passports citing security reasons and the interest of national security. The cancellation was announced through Government Gazette Notice No. 1421 of 2026, published in the Government Gazette dated September 11, 2026. The affected passport holders are Emmanuel Mwamba, Emmanuel…
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Zambia
Netizens hail Mwewa as Lusaka vendor removal begins
Lusaka Mayor-elect, Simon Mwewa Chitambala, on Saturday began the process of removing street vendors from some parts of the city, signalling the start of efforts to restore order in the capital. The exercise, which follows campaign promises to clear illegal trading from the Central Business…
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Zambia
Withdrawal of National IDs, plot to silence Mwamba, Mpundu, others
Amnesty International has condemned the Zambian government’s decision to cancel the passports of six prominent citizens, saying authorities were using administrative powers to silence critics. The six affected individuals are former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, Historian and Academic Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, former opposition lawmakers Binwell Mpundu…
