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Africa & World
Botswana Citizens Blast President Duma Boko, Accusing Him of Focusing More on His Image and Fashionable Public Appearances than Delivering the Change He Promised during His Election Campaign
A growing number of Botswana citizens on social media are expressing frustration with President Duma Boko, claiming that the high expectations many voters had during the election
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Entertainment
I believe people connected with me because I remained authentic— Sibeso Amukena.
The University of Zambia (UNZA) 2026 Mr. and Miss UNZA first runner-up says pageantry Is about purpose, not just beauty. Sibeso Amukena, 20, a second-year Media and Journalism student at the University of Zambia (UNZA), also won the People’s Choice Award at the 2026 Mr…
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Sport
Argentina great, Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him…
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Technology
Cyber Security Agency Warns Against Fake Online Profiles
The Zambia Cyber Security Agency has warned that people using fake online...
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Sport
Messi announces his retirement from international football
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career after more than two decades, leaving as the country’s most-capped player and all-time leading scorer following the team’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
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Business
ERB keeps September fuel prices unchanged despite Kwacha pressure
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained September prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 fuel despite higher international oil prices and depreciation of the Kwacha against the U.S. dollar. The ERB said the decision was supported by policy interventions, including the zero-rating and…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia drug agency seizes over 8,000 bottles of medication laced with codeine
Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested several people and seized illicit drugs, including 170 boxes of Benylin cough syrup containing codeine, in separate operations across the country, the agency said on Monday. Allan Tamba, Public Relations Officer at DEC, said two trucks travelling from…
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Business
Afreximbank names Olowononi to lead Southern Africa operations
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed, Peter Adeshola Olowononi, to lead its Southern Africa operations, including Zambia, as the lender seeks to deepen trade, investment and regional integration across the region. The bank said on Monday that Olowononi had been appointed Director of Regional Operations…
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Politics
FRA buys 1 million tonnes of maize
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has bought more than one million tonnes of maize from farmers since the start of the 2026 marketing season, with more than K6 billion paid out as of Friday.
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Crime & Courts
Former ministers Kabuswe, Masebo challenge election defeats in court
Former Cabinet ministers, Paul Kabuswe, and Sylvia Masebo, have petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking to overturn their parliamentary election defeats, alleging that their opponents used character assassination, vote buying, intimidation and other electoral malpractice to influence voters. Kabuswe, a former Minister of Mines and…
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Sport
Are some ZPL clubs favored in national team selection?
National team selection in Zambian football is
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Entertainment
Xaven Ft. Digo Zm – Don’t Delay Video
Zambian songstress Xaven is back with a fresh music video for her latest love anthem, “Don’t Delay,” a romantic record centred on the desire for a significant other to stop waiting and make their move. On the new release, Xaven delivers a heartfelt message to…
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Business
What Zambia must do with its minerals, wastes —UNECA
Zambia must move beyond exporting raw materials and invest in processing, recycling and other higher-value activities to strengthen domestic manufacturing and accelerate green industrialisation, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said on Monday. UNECA Director for the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, Eunice…
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Entertainment
Macky 2 – God Is God Video
Multi-award-winning Zambian artist Macky 2 has returned with a new music video titled “God Is God,” a faith-driven release that comes shortly after his unsuccessful bid for the Nchanga Central Parliamentary seat. Rather than dwelling on the outcome of the election, Macky 2 uses his…
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Agriculture
FRA intensifies maize procurement and storage
The Food Reserve Agency is stepping up maize procurement and storage in Chililabombwe and Ndola to ease depot congestion and protect grain stocks ahead of the rainy season.
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Business
Kansanshi mine empowers local leather shoemaking company with equipment to boost productio
A locally owned company, EB Stitch Leather
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Zambia
Monze Accident Claims 3 Lives,Leaves 2 Injured
Three people have died while two others have sustained injuries following an accident involving two...
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Crime & Courts
Fire guts Buseko market, destroys goods worth millions; two arrested
A devastating fire has destroyed several trading premises at Buseko Market along Lumumba Road in Lusaka’s Matero township, leaving traders counting heavy losses and prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The blaze, believed to have started between 21:30 and 22:30 hours on Sunday, reportedly broke out…
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Politics
Netizens turn inauguration dress code into comedy ahead of President-elect, Hichilema swearing-in
With President-elect Hakainde Hichilema set to be inaugurated on Tuesday at Lusaka’s Heroes Stadium, social media has been flooded with humorous suggestions about what supporters should wear to the historic ceremony. A Facebook post asking, “What are you wearing on Tuesday?” sparked hundreds of witty…
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Business
Copper, zinc markets show signs of supply squeeze as Kwacha gains for third consecutive trading
Global base-metal markets continue to show signs of tight physical supply, particularly for copper and zinc, although some of the pressure eased towards the end of last week, according to Access Bank Group. The bank said copper and zinc remained firmly in backwardation, indicating continued…
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Business
Strong investor interest drives ZANACO’s highest trading activity on LuSE
Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) has attracted
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Business
CCPC blames monopoly practice for high costs in poultry sector
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)
