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Crime & Courts
Tonse alliance official, Chisanga, charged for treason but State to pay costs for unlawful 16-day detention
The State has been ordered to pay costs over the 16-day detention of Tonse Alliance presidential spokesperson, George Chisanga without charge. Lusaka High Court Judge, Lameck Mwale, made the order after dismissing Chisanga’s habeas corpus application, holding that the matter had been overtaken by events…
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Lifestyle
Wezi defends Chile One amid ‘goosebumps’ pronunciation mockery
Zambian singer, Wezi Mhone, has come to the defence of fellow musician, Chile One MrZambia, calling on the public to stop mocking his pronunciation of the word “goosebumps” in his song Destiny and instead appreciate his artistry. In a post shared on her official Facebook…
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Zambia
US-Backed Financing Opens New Opportunities for Zambias Private Sector
Zambian private sector companies could gain access to alternative financing and insurance arrangements for eligible...
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Zambia
GBV Cases Rise by 7% in Second Quarter of 2026
Zambia has recorded an increase in reported Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases during the second quarter...
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Zambia
Health Worker Verification Exercise Extended by Four Weeks
The Civil Service Commission has extended the verification exercise for applicants seeking to be recruited...
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Zambia
Chadiza Records 828 Teenage Pregnancies
Chadiza District has recorded 828 teenage pregnancies from January to July 2026....
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Health
Government to Expand Cancer Treatment Services
Government plans to expand and decentralise specialised cancer treatment services to improve...
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Opinion
The legal, emotional reality of lavender marriages in Zambia
If a person enters a lavender marriage only to later discover that their spouse deliberately concealed their sexual orientation, could that deception call into question the very validity of the marriage, and might it provide grounds under Zambian law to seek nullity or divorce? A…
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Entertainment
B’Flow ft. Damiano MwanaMfumu & Solomon Plate – Yah Yah Video
Veteran Zambian artist B’Flow returns with the official music video for his thought-provoking song “Yah Yah,” featuring Damiano MwanaMfumu and Solomon Plate. Directed by Ex-Boyfriend, the visuals bring the message of the song to life, focusing on resilience, self-belief and the importance of taking action…
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Politics
‘My father is Congolese, mother a Zambian,’ opposition party official, Mukandila, defends dual nationality
Senior official of opposition Tonse/Pamodzi alliance, Celestine Mukandila, has admitted that he was born in 1990 in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo to a Zambian mother and Congolese father. Mukandila whose National Registration Card and Passport was cancelled by the Zambian authorities said his mother…
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Business
US-Backed Financing Opens New Opportunities for Zambia’s Private Sector
Zambian private sector companies could gain access to alternative financing and insurance arrangements for eligible projects involving American companies, goods and services, opening up new opportunities for investment and business expansion. Zambian Ambassador to the United States, Dr Chibamba Kanyama, says the financing support is…
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Zambia
Zambia to Produce 105M Broilers in 2026
Zambia anticipates to produce about 105 million broilers in 2026, compared with...
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Crime & Courts
Couple nabbed with fake K150,000 bank notes
A couple in Monze has been detained after ABSA Bank detected K150,000 in suspected counterfeit notes when the woman sought additional Airtel Money float after an agent could only deposit K70,000.
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Crime & Courts
GBV Cases Rise by 7% in Second Quarter of 2026
Zambia has recorded an increase in reported Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases during the second quarter of 2026, with the Zambia Police Service recording 10,881 cases countrywide, representing a seven percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to the latest GBV statistics released…
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Health
Health Worker Verification Exercise Extended by Four Weeks
The Civil Service Commission has extended the verification exercise for applicants seeking to be recruited into the health sector, giving thousands of applicants an additional four weeks to confirm their application details. The verification deadline, which was initially set for September 11, 2026, has now…
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Zambia
D Bwoy Telem ft. Chewe Superstar – Ikafika Weekend Video
Zambian recording artist D Bwoy Telem has teamed up with Chewe Superstar for a fresh new visual titled “Ikafika Weekend,” a playful and relatable take on one of the more complicated sides of modern relationships. Built around a simple but intriguing question — what happens…
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Business
ZCCM-Ih Progresses with Listing Optimisation Project
ZCCM Investments Holdings – ZCCM-IH says it is progressing with its proposed Listing Optimisation Project involving its listings on the Lusaka Securities Exchange – LuSE, Euronext Access Paris and the London Stock Exchange. As part of the process, the company is considering an Odd-Lot Offer…
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Business
Central Province Farmers Urged to Keep Enough Food on Climate Concerns as FRA Surpasses Maize Target
Farmers in Zambia’s Central Province have been urged to keep enough maize for household consumption as the country prepares for a potentially dry 2026/27 farming season. Central Province Principal Public Relations Officer, Tobias Phiri, says the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has so far bought 102,964.20…
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Politics
Kalaba Accuses Government of Selective Justice
Citizens First (CF) President Harry Kalaba has condemned what he describes as the selective application of the law and growing political intolerance under the United Party for National Development (UPND) government. Mr. Kalaba says it is concerning that the ruling party is now seeking court…
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Entertainment
Chile One MrZambia ft. Y Cool – I Miss You
Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated album Destiny, Zambian singer and songwriter Chile One MrZambia continues to bring the project to life with a new visualizer for “I Miss You.” The song serves as track number six on the 22-track album and features…
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Lifestyle
Scottish charity walker completes Livingstone-Mwami journey
Scottish charity walker Chris Faldom has reached Mwami Border, completing a journey from Livingstone undertaken to raise funds for St Francis Mission Hospital in Katete District.
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Opinion
Need for action-oriented Cabinet
President Hakainde Hichilema’s second term presents an opportunity to strengthen his administration with an action-oriented Cabinet focused on competence, accountability and delivering tangible results for Zambians.
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Politics
UN demands end to political crackdown, gender-based violence spikes, as govt cancels Bemba traditional event
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were on Tuesday officially sworn in for a second term running from 2026 to 2031, pledging to lead with integrity and accountability.
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Politics
Election petitions in Zambia: will the courts follow the law or the convenience of the moment-by Isaac Mwanza
Following the 13 August 2026 General Elections, Zambia is once again entering the familiar territory of election petitions. Several losing opposition candidates have already approached the courts challenging the results declared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. More strikingly, more than 20 UPND candidates have…
