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Sport
I am disappointed by the performance of our boys, cries Nkandu
YOUTH, Sports and Arts minister Elvis Nkandu has expressed disappointment over the performance of the Zambia Senior Men’s National Football Team at the 2025 Africa
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Business
ZCSA withdraws over 5,600 unsafe products, Central Province tops violations
CENTRAL Province has recorded the highest number of non-compliant products during the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency’s (ZCSA) 2025 nationwide market surveillance. According to ZCSA, this
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Sport
It’s not the end, but a reset, Hichilema stands with Chipolopolo after AfCON exit
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the nation rallied behind the to resist blame on the Chipolopolo boys following their early exit from the Africa Cup
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Sport
Chipolopolo to earn Over K11 Million Despite Early AfCON Exit
CHIPOLOPOLO may have exited the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) early, but the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) will still earn US$500,000, equivalent to over K11 million at the current exchange rate. Zambia’s campaign came to an end on Monday night after a 3–0 defeat…
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Sport
‘Our players did not show character,’ laments minister of sport
MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu has attributed Chipolopolo’s poor showing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) to a lack of character from the players. Zambia have been booted out of the tournament after only managing two points from the three games…
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Sport
Sichone lost for words
“It is hard to find the words,” was Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone’s reaction to Zambia’s humiliating 3–0 defeat to Morocco that ushered the team out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) last night. Chipolopolo were taught a football lesson that left Sichone with no…
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Sport
It’s not an excuse, but I didn’t like the way the referee handled the game – Moses Sichone
Chipolopolo coach Moses Sichone has expressed disappointment with the standard of officiating following Zambia’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying some decisions
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Health
Botswana defends receipt of Zambian medicine donation.
THE Government of Botswana has defended the donation of medicines it recently received from Zambia. In a media statement, Ministry of Health public relations officer Mompoloki Lekoto said Botswana has an existing agreement with Zambia to support each other on all economic essentials, including medicines…
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Health
Phenomenal Youths Association Pushes for HIV Awareness and Treatment Adherence
PHENOMENAL Positive Youths Association Executive Director Oswald Chisenga has emphasized that treatment adherence, alongside sustained HIV prevention and awareness programmes, is key to Zambia’s efforts to achieve its 2030 target of reducing new infections. Speaking to Mwebantu, Mr Chisenga said strides have been made to…
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Sport
We can still progress mathematically, striker Lahne still optimistic
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Jack Lahne says the team still has a mathematical chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the AFCON 2025 tournament despite the
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Sport
150 referees fail FAZ test
ONE hundred and fifty referees have failed an assessment and will be ineligible to officiate official league matches next season, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has disclosed. According to a list released by FAZ and signed by General Secretary Machacha Shepande, the assessments were…
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Sport
My “angry” reaction to being substituted was normal – Fashion
CHIPOLOPOLO captain Fashion Sakala has defended his reaction after being substituted during Zambia’s goalless draw against Comoros, insisting that his frustration was a normal response
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Entertainment
Livingstone records four christmas births as mayor blames men for ‘low performance’
LIVINGSTONE has, for the first time in the district’s history, recorded the lowest number of babies born on Christmas Day. Mayor Constance Muleabai disclosed that the city received four newborns, three girls and one boy. “However, what gives us great encouragement is the good health…
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Sport
I don’t panic when goals don’t come – Daka
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Patson Daka says he has learned not to put too much pressure on himself when goals delay, stating that patience and doing the
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Health
Mental Health Expert Calls for Family Support Amid Rising Suicidal Behaviour Among HIV-Positive Youths
A MENTAL health expert has called for strengthened family support systems for young people diagnosed with HIV, warning that adolescents and youths exhibiting suicidal thoughts and behaviour are at heightened risk without consistent care at home. In July, a Zambian-led study revealed alarmingly high levels…
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Health
Dr Muchima calls for calm as volunteer doctors threaten to down tools.
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima has described as unfortunate the threat by the Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) to down tools over the non-implementation of the recruitment of volunteer doctors. Speaking during a press briefing, Dr Muchima urged the affected doctors to engage Government…
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Health
Volunteer doctors to down tools this Friday
VOLUNTEER doctors are this Friday expected to down tools following lack of recruitment of doctors and health personnel as promised by the Government. Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) president Paul Chibwe said the work stoppage is not a strike but a cry for “dignity”…
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Business
Rural communities to get electricity connections at K300 only
GOVERNMENT has reduced the cost of getting electricity connections in rural and peri-urban areas from K4,846 to only K300. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CQhHDqC6z/?mibextid=wwXIfr Energy Minister Makozo Chikote announced
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Business
Radiation Protection Authority unveils new board, sets fresh direction
THE Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) has unveiled its new board, marking the beginning of a renewed push for stronger radiation safety, improved oversight and tighter
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Health
UTH urges men to break the silence on erectile problems, seek early treatment
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Adult Hospital is calling on men struggling with persistent erectile problems to step forward and seek medical help. Senior Registrar Dr Hosea Siame said some men continue to suffer in silence, unaware that advanced and confidential treatment for erectile dysfunction…
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Sport
Zambia national netball teams quit Africa Cup after failing to raise K1.2 million
ZAMBIA’S hopes of sending both the men’s and women’s national netball teams to this year’s Africa Netball Cup have collapsed after Netball Zambia failed to
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Entertainment
Gezile Mwale, 23, apprehended for alleged humiliation of Abigail Mutale, 28, also known as Ms Tokyo.
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested social media content creator Gezile Smith Mwale, 23, for offences of prohibition, humiliation and harassment. The arrest follows a report made on November 21, 2025, around 13:00 hours by Abigail Mutale, 28, popularly known as Ms Tokyo, also of Ibex…
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Health
UTH conducts three kidney transplants in three days
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Adult Hospital has successfully completed three kidney transplants in three days, from November 19 to 21, bringing the total number of transplants performed this year to 11. The three-day kidney transplant camp, conducted in partnership with the American College of…
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Sport
SADC chess King Kayonde eyes Africa crown, seeks financial backing for battle
ZAMBIA’S celebrated chess star, International Master (IM) Andrew Kayonde, is preparing for one of the biggest battles of his career after earning a spot at
