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Sport
Ivory Coast through to round of 32
633 Views Ivory Coast has qualified for the Round of 32 after beating Curaçao 2-0 a result that saw them occupy second position with 6 points and 4 goals in Group E of the 2026 Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup. The Elephants…
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Business
Zambia’s annual inflation eases to 6.5% in June on lower food, fuel prices
ZAMBIA’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.5% in June 2026, down from 6.6% in May, the Zambia Statistics Agency said. Speaking at the monthly inflation briefing in Lusaka, ZAMSTAT Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the decline was driven by price movements in both food and…
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Business
ZAFFICO Bell Ringing Ceremony | Rights Issue
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, We are coming to you live from the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka as ZAFFICO marks a significant milestone with its Bell Ringing Ceremony in celebration of its Rights Issue. The event brings together leaders from ZAFFICO, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the…
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Lifestyle
Articles of Style: Redefining Modern Bespoke Menswear
Articles of Style is an online bespoke menswear brand specializing in custom clothing made to a client’s exact measurements. The company gained recognition for combining traditional tailoring principles with a modern digital experience, allowing customers to order highly personalized garments without visiting a physical tailoring…
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Health
Lusaka man breaks his ‘package’ during sex, doctors warn on enhancement products.
A 34-year-old man was treated at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital this week for a penile fracture, a rare urological emergency requiring urgent surgical intervention, hospital officials said. According to LMUTH, the injury occurred during sexual activity earlier in the week. Clinical assessment showed a…
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Business
LS-MFEZ attracts $100m in fresh projects
THE Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone (LS-MFEZ) has approved new investments worth US$100 million in the first half of this year, with the projects expected to create about 1, 687 direct jobs and boost the country’s industrialisation drive. According to LS-MFEZ, the…
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Africa & World
KCM-linked CopperTech seeks New York Stock Exchange listing
COPPERTECH Metals, a technology-driven copper and cobalt producer established by Vedanta Resources Limited and anchored by Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), has launched an initial public offering (IPO) and applied to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The…
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Sport
sporting ambition into a partnership with one of Asia’s football power houses.
India eyes Zambian gems By BUUMBA CHIMBULU INDIA’S Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen trade ties with Zambia, urging stakeholders to unlock greater value from the country’s abundant gemstone resources through increased processing, manufacturing and exports. The call came…
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Sport
Strategic Links
…as FAZ, Korean football gurus moot partnership By BENEDICT TEMBO ZAMBIAN football could be on the verge of a new international partnership following a high-level meeting between the country’s envoy to South Korea, Andrew Banda, and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Charles Chakatazya…
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Sport
Shoprite, Zis Back Grassroots Football with Support for Kaiser Kalambo Academy
SHOPRITE Zambia and the Zambian Institute of Sport (ZIS) have reaffirmed their commitment to grassroots sports development following the donation of sports kits and equipment to the Kaiser Kalambo Sports Academy in Macha. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Shoprite Country Manager Charles…
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Business
Jimmy Goldstein: The NBA’s Most Famous Superfan
Jimmy Goldstein is an American businessman, investor, and lifelong basketball enthusiast best known for his courtside presence at NBA games. For decades, he has attended hundreds of games every season, including regular-season matchups, playoffs, and NBA Finals contests. Unlike celebrity fans who support a single…
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Business
What Are Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves? By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka
Foreign exchange reserves are the **savings a country keeps in foreign currencies and other internationally accepted assets**. They are usually held by a country’s central bank, such as the Bank of Zambia. Think of forex reserves as a **national emergency fund**. Just as a family…
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Business
Zambia moves to modernise drone regulations
THE Civil Aviation Authority says it is overhauling the country’s drone regulations to accommodate emerging technologies and strengthen aviation safety as part of broader efforts to enhance connectivity, tourism and trade. CAA Director General Captain Derrick Luembe said the review forms part…
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Politics
Lungu family free to bury in Zambia privately without seeking government approval – Kawana
REAFFIRMING its stance in complying with the judgement by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal over the repatriation of former president Edgar Lungu, Government
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Sport
South Africa and Morocco Advance to World Cup Round of 32
South Africa and Morocco have both secured their places in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with African football producing two impressive performances on Thursday. Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute goal sent South Africa into the World Cup knockouts for the first time…
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Zambia
Ecohome: Smart Guide to Building an Energy-Efficient Future
An ecohome, sometimes called an eco-house or sustainable home, is a residence designed to minimize environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. Unlike conventional homes, which often prioritize short-term construction costs, it focuses on long-term efficiency, durability, and resource conservation. As energy costs rise and climate concerns…
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Politics
Aspiring Member of Parliament for Livingstone Central Gracious Mayangwa Shares…..
This Father’s Day, my heart led me to the Children’s Ward at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital, where I had the privilege of sharing a cake and precious moments with our brave little fighters and their parents.As we laughed, prayed, and shared love, I was reminded…
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Business
Yango Zambia Wins Top Innovation and Customer Service Awards
Yango Zambia, part of global tech company Yango Group, has received two major industry accolades, winning the Mobility Innovation 2025 Award at the Techtrends Zambia Awards and the Best Customer Service Organisation of the Year – Private Sector Award at the Zambia Institute of Marketing…
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Opinion
Siteline: Construction Billing Software Helping Subcontractors
Siteline, unlike broad construction management platforms that try to do everything, focuses on one critical objective: helping subcontractors bill accurately, submit faster, and improve cash flow. For trade contractors managing dozens or even hundreds of active projects, that specialization can make a significant difference. It…
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Sport
150 golfers line up for Zambia Ladies Open
THE fairways of Lusaka Golf Club are set to come alive this weekend as the Zambia Ladies Amateur Open Strokeplay Championships tees off on Friday, bringing together 150 amateur golfers from nine countries in what promises to be a thrilling three-day contest…
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Business
Actor Spaces Celebrates 10 Years Of Impact, Innovation and African Creative Excellence
Award-winning organisation marks a decade of developing talent, creating opportunities and preserving Africa’s acting legacy Actor Spaces is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of empowering actors and advancing Africa’s creative industry. Founded in 2016 by Ayanda Sithebe and Felicia Naiwa Sithebe, Actor Spaces…
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Politics
Police detain Kitwe aspiring mayor, 2 others over clash with rivals during campaigns
POLICE in Wusakile Constituency in Kitwe have detained National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) Kitwe mayoral candidate, Charles Kabwita and two others for
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Zambia
Death, jail rob Lusaka family of 2 daughters
A FAMILY in Lusaka is dealing with overwhelming grief occasioned by the loss of their two teenage daughters – one to death, and another to
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Business
Gov’t challenged to publish full Lusaka-Ndola concession report
GOVERNMENT has been challenged to publish the full concession agreement for the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project after Makebi Zulu, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential running mate raised several questions on the cost of the project, which have not been answered. Brian Matambo…
