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Africa & World
Zambia Elected to UN Human Rights Council for 20272029 Term
Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029...
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Crime & Courts
Court issues bench warrant against Binwell
GRACE CHAILE Lusaka FORMER Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu risks arrest after the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court issued a bench warrant against him for repeatedly failing to appear in court in a case involving alleged seditious practices. Magistrate Webster Milumbe yesterday issued the warrant and…
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Africa & World
Zambia elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029 term
Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, in a development the government says marks a significant milestone in the country’s multilateral diplomacy. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, announced that the election took…
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Sport
Man Utd’s winless run hits five after 0-2 loss to. Atletico
Manchester United’s poor run continued as they slumped to a Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid after conceding inside the first minute. Despite a much-improved display following five changes by head coach Michael Carrick, United have now gone five games without a win and became…
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Sport
Arsenal hit three in seven minutes to stay perfect in Champions League game
Arsenal scored three goals in seven second-half minutes to maintain their perfect start to the league phase of the Champions League with victory over Lille at Emirates Stadium. Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock in the 64th minute when he collected Noni Madueke’s pass and lifted…
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Sport
Copper Queens Through to Third Olympic Qualifying Round
Zambia’s Copper Queens have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after beating Uganda 4-1 in the second leg at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The Copper Queens overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit in Kampala to win the tie…
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Health
Health Ministry Begins Staff Realignment
The Ministry of Health says it has commenced a comprehensive institutional clean-up and operational realignment exercise at its headquarters. In a statement, Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi says the initiative aims to enforce structural compliance, restore administrative integrity and improve human resource efficiency across the…
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Africa & World
Zambia Elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029 Term
Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term, in a development expected to strengthen the country’s role in promoting and protecting human rights globally. The election was held today Tuesday, 13th October 2026, during the ongoing 81st…
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Crime & Courts
Security upped at Supreme Court
GRACE CHAILE Lusaka SECURITY has been intensified at the courts to protect judicial officers and members of the public following an altercation at the Supreme Court. This follows an incident in which former Patriotic Front (PF) secretary-general Davies Mwila was allegedly harassed by unknown people…
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Sport
Zambia Gains International Padel Federation Recognition
Zambia has been officially admitted as a Class C member of the International Padel Federation (FIP), marking a significant step towards the development of the sport in the country. The admission was confirmed during the federation’s 36th General Assembly, currently being held in Madrid, Spain…
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Africa & World
Zambia elected to UNHRC for 2027 2029 term
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka ZAMBIA has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027-2029 term, marking a significant milestone in the country’s multilateral diplomacy. The election yesterday by the UN General Assembly at the ongoing 81st Session at the UN headquarters…
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Politics
Even If Government Moved the National Day of Prayer from 18 October to 29 December, I Won’t Accept that Myself, I Will Observe the Day Declared by Edgar Lungu Instead, Vows Reverend Given Katuta
Presidential Candidate Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa has declared that Christians will proceed with the October 18 National Day of
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Health
Health ministry redeploys 123 officers in headquarters cleanup
The Ministry of Health has begun an institutional cleanup and operational restructuring exercise at its headquarters in Lusaka, with 123 officers set to be redeployed to their substantive stations. The exercise follows an internal assessment which found that the officers had been operating at headquarters…
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Politics
Judiciary heightens security after attack on former PF secretary-general Mwila
Chief Justice Mumba Malila says security has been heightened at the Judiciary following the alleged assault on former Patriotic Front (PF) secretary-general Davies Mwila at the Supreme Court grounds. Meanwhile, Mwila has given his alleged attackers 30 days to apologise, saying he did not harm…
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Politics
UPND Wins Mbala Mayoral By-Election
The ruling UPND has won the Mbala mayoral by-election unopposed following the...
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Health
Ministry of Health Begins Restructuring Exercise to Strengthen Service Delivery
The Ministry of Health has commenced an institutional restructuring exercise at its...
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Africa & World
Zambia Elected to UN Human Rights Council
Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)...
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Crime & Courts
Kitwe High Court Throws Out Kalulushi Constituency Election Petition
The Kitwe High Court has dismissed the Kalulushi Constituency election petition with...
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Politics
Vice President Calls for Improved Settlement Planning to Reduce Disaster Risks
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called for improved settlement planning to ensure...
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Zambia
Grow Zambia Agenda to Drive Economic Transformation Across Provinces
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says the Grow Zambia Agenda presents...
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Zambia
Musokotwane : Zambia Well Prepared for El-Nino
Finance Minister SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE says Zambia is better prepared for the threat...
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Opinion
Meredith Schwarz: American Businesswoman and Professional
Meredith Schwarz is an American businesswoman and professional who is best known to the public for her past marriage to American media personality and political figure Pete Hegseth. What is Meredith Schwarz beyond this public recognition? She is a distinguished professional who has carved a…
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Zambia
Toddler Dies after Falling into 15-Metre Well in Mpika
A one-year-old boy has died after falling into a 15-metre-deep well in Tazara Township, Section...
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Politics
Tayengwa Withdraws Kabwata Election Petition
Kabwata parliamentary election petitioner Andrew Tayengwa has withdrawn his petition challenging the election of NRPUP’s...
