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  • Business

    Mbombe . Com Conglomerate Company CEO Timothy Chitupila Writes…

    My dear sisters, while the dream of marrying a well to do and hardworking man may shine brightly, it is important to see the shadows that accompany such a choice. Sorry we men in such often we pour our best hours into our careers, leaving…

    Zambia Reports
  • Business

    Yango Zambia Awarded for Innovation and Customer Service

    Yango Zambia has received two industry accolades, being named Best Customer Service Organisation of the Year – Private Sector at the Zambia Institute of Marketing Annual Marketing Awards. The company also won an award for the best Mobility Innovation for 2025 at the Techtrends Zambia…

    Zambia Reports 1 min read
  • Business

    Zambia Sugar is Key Partner in Economic Expansion – Hh

    President Hakainde Hichilema has pointed at Zambia Sugar as a key partner in the country’s aspirations of expanding its economy for the betterment of every citizen. The President was speaking in Lusaka yesterday, during the Mid-Year Private Sector Day in Lusaka where Zambia Sugar was…

    Zambia Reports 2 min read
  • Lifestyle

    Security guard who refused to give up on journalism dream

    FOR many young people, a security guard’s uniform is often seen as a sign that life has stalled. But for Steward Mpundu Simutowe, it became

    Kalemba 2 min read
  • Sport

    Herve Renard Appointed as Tunisia Coach

    2012 AFCON winning Coach Herve Renard has been appointed as Tunisia’s new head coach, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi in the wake of a 5-1 World Cup thrashing at the hands of Sweden on Monday morning. The Tunisian Football Federation President Moez Nassari announced…

    Diamond TV 1 min read
  • Sport

    Mbombo Among 5 Players to Exit Nkana as Contracts Expire

    CONGOLESE striker Idris Mbombo has left Nkana Football Club after his contract expired, the Kitwe giants confirmed. Mbombo is among five players departing Nkana ahead of the new MTN Super League season. Defender Dieugo Apanane and midfielder Joe Wallace Banda have also left following the…

    Mwebantu 1 min read
  • Politics

    “Mwachepa sana, we’ve not started campaign rallies yet – Hichilema

    PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he has not yet started holding campaign rallies ahead of the August 13 general elections and has warned political opponents against

    Kalemba 2 min read
  • Politics

    Stop lying against humble, innocent cops, Yuyi tells off politicians

    COPPERBELT Province police commanding officer, Mwala Yuyi has called on politicians to stop dragging law enforcement officers into political disputes and to always tell the

    Kalemba 2 min read
  • Sport

    South Africa sees red, lose to Mexico in World Cup opener

    Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal. – REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski© Thomson Reuters MEXICO got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony…

    Daily Nation
  • Sport

    Nyirenda being unveiled.

    Nyirenda vows to restore Nyasa Big Bullets’ lost glory By BENEDICT TEMBO FORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda has vowed to restore a winning mentality at Malawian giants FCB Nyasa Big Bullets after signing a two-year contract with the club. Unveiled on Wednesday, Nyirenda noted the…

    Daily Nation
  • Sport

    2 Zambians make cut in Mopani Open

    ONLY two Zambian golfers have made the cut at the ongoing Mopani Zambia Open golf tournament at Nkana Golf Club in Kitwe. Stallion Daka, an amateur golfer and Dayne Moore, professional, are the two Zambians standing after day two of the 72-hole…

    Daily Nation
  • Entertainment

    Artist defends burnt lips, Dyed hair criticism.

    Zambian musician Misheck Musonda Mambwe, popularly known as Triple M, has dismissed speculation surrounding his burnt looking lips and newly dyed hair, saying he is proud of his natural appearance and personal style despite criticism on social media.Speaking in an interview with ZMB Talks, Trimple…

    Lusaka Star
  • Africa & World

    FIFA chief warns L.A of World Cup ‘happy barbarians’

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Los Angeles on Tuesday that it was about to be invaded by soccer fans from around the world, as he helped launch World Cup festivities at a star-studded kickoff party at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Speaking ahead of this week’s…

    Daily Nation
  • Sport

    2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Commence Today

    The countdown is almost over as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off today, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament in football history. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete across three host nations, the United…

    Diamond TV 1 min read
  • Opinion

    AIA Billing: How Construction Progress Billing Really Works

    AIA billing is a standardized progress billing system used throughout the construction industry to document, track, and request payment for work completed on a project. Developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), it provides a structured method for contractors, project owners, lenders, and construction…

    Tumfweko 5 min read
  • Business

    Pogue Construction: Building Texas Communities Since 1979

    Pogue Construction, founded in 1979 and headquartered in McKinney, the company has grown into one of Texas’s most recognized employee-owned general contractors, earning a reputation for delivering complex educational, religious, and community-focused projects. While many construction firms pursue rapid expansion across multiple sectors, Pogue Construction…

    Tumfweko 5 min read
  • Business

    Strong Kwacha excites Kitwe car dealers

    MATHEWS KABAMBA Kitwe SOME used car importers have welcomed the continued appreciation of the Kwacha, saying the stronger local currency is restoring confidence in the motor vehicle market. The Kwacha has been bullish against the United States dollar in recent weeks, trading around K17 to…

    Daily Mail 2 min read
  • Business

    Water treatment chemicals get zero-rated tax

    MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka TO SHOW commitment to developing the water and sanitation sector in Zambia, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says Government has zero-rated tax on water treatment chemicals. Mrs Nalumango said this has reduced costs for water supply and sanitation companies and ensured more affordable access…

    Daily Mail 3 min read
  • Business

    ZAMPOST retirees in K48m windfall

    MELODY MUPETA Kitwe GOVERNMENT has released K48 million for payment of terminal benefits to Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) retirees. The disbursement of the funds is part of the third phase of the corporation’s efforts to settle outstanding retirement benefits owed to its former employees…

    Daily Mail 2 min read
  • Zambia

    Basement Flood: Cleanup, Prevention, and What to Do

    A basement flood is the accumulation of unwanted water in the lowest level of a building. While it may begin as a few inches of water after a storm, the consequences can be surprisingly severe. Flooring, drywall, insulation, electrical systems, furniture, and stored belongings can…

    Tumfweko 5 min read
  • Health

    Diuril (Chlorothiazide): Uses, Effects, and What to Know

    Diuril, the brand name for chlorothiazide, is a prescription thiazide diuretic often called a “water pill.” It helps the body remove excess salt and water through urine. Clinicians commonly prescribe it for hypertension (high blood pressure) and for edema (fluid retention) associated with conditions such…

    Tumfweko 4 min read
  • Business

    Entrepreneurship Train starts rolling

    JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka THE Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development has endorsed the first-ever Entrepreneurship Train initiative by Zambia Governance Foundation (ZGF). Zambia Entrepreneurship Train is a unique mobile learning programme, in which business owners travel by train from Lusaka to Livingstone to receive…

    Daily Mail 1 min read
  • Sport

    Evans Kangwa Set to Hang Boots at Reiz Arena Tomorrow

    Former Zambia national team player Evans Kangwa is set to officially retire on June 6, 2026, at Reiz Arena, a moment that promises to be an emotional farewell, bringing the curtain down on a decorated football career that took him from the streets of Chilenje…

    Diamond TV 1 min read
  • Sport

    BB rallies Queens ahead of WAFCON

    COPPER Queens captain, Barbra Banda, has issued a passionate call to fans to turn up in large numbers for the Four Nations Tournament in Ndola, describing it as the team’s final opportunity to play at home before heading to Morocco for the Women’s Africa Cup…

    Daily Nation