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Phillies Game: History, Legacy & Philadelphia Baseball Culture
A Phillies game is a baseball matchup played by the Philadelphia Phillies, one of the oldest and most storied franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB). Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Phillies belong to the National League East Division and were founded in 1883, making them…
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Sport
Hauptle Names WAfCON provisional squad
DESPITE uncertainty surrounding the hosting of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, the Copper Queens have intensified preparations, with coach Nora Häuptle naming a 29-member squad ahead of the tournament. With less than two weeks before kick-off, speculation continues to swirl that…
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Sport
2026 Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon gets over K3 million boost from sponsors
THE 2026 Kenneth Kaunda Day Marathon has received a major boost, with Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia (PICZ) and Stanbic Bank committing a combined total of over K3 million in separate sponsorships for the event. On April 28, thousands of runners are expected to gather in…
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Entertainment
Chali “Bravo” Mulalami dies
CHALI “Bravo” Mulalami, the legendary Zambian music producer and founder of Slingbeats Entertainment, has passed away after a short illness, as confirmed by the Zambia Association of Musicians. He played a huge role in shaping Zambia’s contemporary music scene, discovering and launching the careers of…
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Business
Zambian farmers, SMEs gain access to finance with European Investment Bank support
FOR many Zambian farmers and agricultural SMEs, the biggest challenge has never been land or hard work, it has been access to affordable financing. To
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Entertainment
Animeidhen: Next-Gen Platform for Anime Lovers
Animeidhen is a next-generation anime streaming platform that goes far beyond simply providing shows. It is designed as a digital hub where fans can watch their favorite anime in superior quality, discover curated classics and new releases, and connect with a passionate global community. Unlike…
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Entertainment
BCN Play: Affordable Streaming with Live TV & OTT Apps
BCN Play is a single-subscription entertainment bundle by BCN Group that combines live TV channels and multiple OTT streaming applications. It simplifies subscriptions, saves money, and allows seamless access to movies, series, and live television anytime, anywhere. It transforms how users experience digital entertainment by…
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Business
FEATURE: Partnerships propel Africa towards thriving agriculture landscape
AFRICA’s agricultural imports have been exceeding exports in the recent past, yet it has majority of the world’s arable land. The 2025
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Health
Government to recruit 4000 teachers and health workers this year reveals President Hakainde Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the New Dawn administration will this year recruit 4000 teachers and health workers, as part of government’s quest to improve service deliver. Mr Hichilema told Parliament that 2000 teachers and 2000 health workers are earmarked for recruitment. He said yesterday when…
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Sport
Gunmen rob Mufulira Wanderers more thank K180,000 in gate takings
GUNMEN on Sunday stormed Shinde Stadium in Mufulira and robbed Super League side Mufulira Wanderers of more than K180,000 in gate takings, shortly after their league match against Nchanga Rangers. Wanderers had played to a 1–0 defeat against George Lwandamina’s Rangers, but a more painful…
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Sport
Power Dynamos boost quarterfinal hopes with Berkane win.
POWER Dynamos have boosted their chances of progressing to the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League after beating Moroccan side RS Berkane 2-0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The victory pushed Power to seven points, level with Berkane, who are second in Group A…
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Sport
Power Dynamos back in business
A WIN at last for Power Dynamos in the Champions Group stage as the Kitwe side have beaten Nigerian side Rivers United at the Godwill Akapabio Stadium in Uyo. Defender Kondwani Chiboni’s 50th minute strike from a Prince Mumba pass was enough for Power to…
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Sport
Zesco United suffer elimination
ZESCO United’s poor form in the CAF Confederation Cup has continued with the team recording a 1 – 0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs, a result that has ended their chances of progressing further in the competition. Ahead of the game, ZESCO were hoping to record…
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Health
Lusaka Fitness Squad’s heartwaring initiative raises K63,015 for National Heart Hospital, supporting child-friendly facilities and resources.
THE Lusaka Fitness Squad, Zambia’s largest amateur running club, is at it again! They’ve turned their passion for running into a lifeline for kids with heart disease, donating K63,015 to the National Heart Hospital. The gesture follows a long-distance 56-kilometre run from Lusaka to Kafue…
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Sport
15-year-old female footballer dies during National Division women’s match in Kabwe
A 15-year-old female footballer, Annita Chomba, has died after collapsing during a Zambia Premier League National Division women’s match at Godfrey “Ucar” Chitalu Stadium. The incident occurred between 10:48 and 12:30 hours during a match between Kabwe Warriors Women Football Club and Locus Queens Football…
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Sport
‘It is a tough group,’ Copper Queens coach Nora Hauptle says
COPPER Queens coach Nora Hauptle has conceded that Zambia has been placed in a tough group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) that kicks off in Morocco in March. Zambia have bad memories of the previous WAfCON that saw the team eliminated…
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Health
Cholera claims 10 lives as cases reach 639
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima says that as of January 15 this year, the country recorded a cumulative total of 639 cholera cases, with 614 recoveries and 10 deaths. The most recent death was recorded on January 12, 2026, in Nakonde District. Speaking at a…
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Entertainment
Yo Maps named AFRIMA Best Southern Africa Male Artist of the Year.
AWARD-winning Zambian artiste Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, has scooped the 2025 AFRIMA Best Southern Africa Male Artist of the Year award. The Blessings Follow Me singer, who has started 2026 on a high note, received the prestigious accolade in Lagos, Nigeria. Yo…
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Health
Zambia not affected by Nestlé NAN contamination scare
ZAMBIA is not among the countries importing Nestlé NAN infant formula that has been flagged for possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. According to media reports, Nestlé has announced a recall of certain batches of its infant nutrition products…
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Business
ZMA to launch bi-annual verification of fuel pumps and meters
The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) is set to commence its first bi-annual statutory verification exercise of 2026, targeting all measuring instruments within the petroleum sub-sector
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Business
CEC upbeat of maintaining high share price
THE Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc says it expects its share price on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) to remain high in view of continued efforts
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Business
Government sets January 10 deadline for FRA farmer payments
RELIEF is on the horizon for Zambia’s maize farmers as government announces that all outstanding payments to Food Reserve Agency (FRA) suppliers will be cleared
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Business
ZAMBEEF slashes prices as Government urges firms to pass economic gains to consumers
GOVERNMENT says the reduction of prices on selected products by ZAMBEEF must be emulated by other companies to ease the cost of living for Zambians.
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Sport
President Hichilema calls for enhanced grassroot talent.
WHILE expressing solidarity to the Chipolopolo-Zambia Men’s National Football team, President Hakainde Hichilema has called for enhanced grassroot talent. Following their loss in the AFCON tournament, the President, who is not unfamiliar with loss during his political journey, notes that defeat is never easy. State…
