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Business
Zambia, Switzerland authorise 200,000 clean cookstoves deal
Zambia and Switzerland have authorised a new greenhouse gas mitigation activity that will deploy 200,000 clean cookstoves across four Provinces, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment officials announced on Thursday in Lusaka. The activity, named “Modern Energy Cooking Zambia”, will replace Charcoal with biomass pellets…
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Sport
Stop treating African footballers as commodities – Agent reacts after two African stars Sarr and Camara’s failed to get dream transfer move to Liverpool and Chelsea
Diomansy Kamara, the agent representing Senegalese international stars Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara, has condemned European football clubs for allegedly treating African players as commercial commodities rather than individual
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Africa & World
Zambian govt rejects UN Special Rapporteur’s claims on post-election developments
The Zambian Government has rejected claims by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, accusing it of factual errors and prejudicial language regarding post-election developments. Zambia Monitor had reported that United Nations Special Rapporteur on the…
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Crime & Courts
Rights Commission demands due process as 84 still detained in election-related incidents
The Human Rights Commission has urged the Zambia Police Service and the National Prosecution Authority to ensure prompt due process in all cases of prolonged detention following the 2026 General Elections. Chairperson, Dr. Pamela Towela Sambo, said the Commission was concerned with the number of…
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Crime & Courts
Mukandila Seeks Court Order for Release after 14 Days in Custody
Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestine Mukandila is seeking a court order for his release after...
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Business
Energy Regulation Board claims illegal petroleum products drop to four percent
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says illicit petroleum products on Zambia’s retail market have reportedly dropped sharply, with compliance under the Fuel Marking Programme rising to 96 percent. ERB acting Director for Petroleum and Gas, Chasuzya Mtwale, said the improvement represented significant progress since the…
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Business
FNB Employees get salary increment
FNB Zambia employees have received an average 11.4% salary increase for the 2026/2027 financial year following a collective bargaining agreement between management and the Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers.
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Business
Treasury moves to overhaul tax system in Zambia
Government says repeated tax reforms and investment incentives have failed to fully address private sector concerns, with many businesses still describing the country’s tax system as complex, unequal and unfair. These concerns have prompted the launch of public consultations on Zambia’s Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS)…
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Business
CSPR nods HH’s growth masterplan
CSPR says prioritising human capital development will be critical to unlocking Zambia’s productive potential and driving sustainable, knowledge-based economic growth.
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Health
HIV Hits Young Zambian Women Hard
79% of new HIV infections among young people aged 15–24 are recorded among young women...
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Crime & Courts
Kasolo sentencing adjourned to September 10
The sentencing of drug trafficker Henry Shula Kasolo has been adjourned to 10 September to allow the prosecution to produce his previous conviction record.
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Zambia
Don’t Wait for the Next Election to Talk
ZCID wants structured dialogue among political parties beyond the polls By Francis Maingaila ♥️Lusaka, Zambia24...
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Business
Zambia, Rwanda sign technical cooperation agreement to harmonise standards
The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) and the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) have have entered into an agreement on technical cooperation in standardisation, conformity assessment and quality assurance. The agreement will enable the two institutions to collaborate in the areas of information exchange on international…
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Politics
UPND Calls on UN to Stop Labeling Suspected Militia as Political Detainees
The United Party for National Development has called on the United Nations to stop classifying...
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Africa & World
UN Calls for Release of Political Detainees in Zambia
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of...
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Business
22-Year-Old Dies in Chadiza Gold Mining Accident
A 22-year-old man has died after gravel collapsed on him while he was conducting gold...
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Technology
Tech Expert Warns Social Media Users Against Deepfakes
Tech expert Ali Kingston Mwila has urged
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Business
Meta’s $18bn Social Media Settlement Raises Questions Over Responsibility – Tech Expert
Meta’s agreement to pay up to US$18
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Business
Cement production shoot up to 1.8 million tonnes in first half of 2026
Zambia’s cement industry has recorded a significant
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Sport
Wada backs CAF Envoy
Coach Wedson Nyirenda has backed Power Dynamos and Red Arrows to maintain their momentum in continental football, expressing confidence in coaches Edward Mutapa and Chisi Mbweto.
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Politics
Veep assures Zambians
Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango has pledged to serve all Zambians and work to deliver development and better livelihoods after the New Dawn Government secured a renewed five-year mandate.
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Crime & Courts
UPND Calls on UN to Stop Labeling Suspected Militia as Political Detainees
The United Party for National Development has called on the United Nations to stop classifying individuals suspected of involvement in militia or insurgency activities as political detainees, arguing that such cases should instead be handled through Zambia’s established legal institutions. In a statement issued by…
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Politics
Should broke politicians be appointed to Ministerial positions?
Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation (ADEG) has
