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Africa & World
KCM-linked CopperTech seeks New York Stock Exchange listing
COPPERTECH Metals, a technology-driven copper and cobalt producer established by Vedanta Resources Limited and anchored by Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), has launched an initial public offering (IPO) and applied to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The…
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Sport
sporting ambition into a partnership with one of Asia’s football power houses.
India eyes Zambian gems By BUUMBA CHIMBULU INDIA’S Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen trade ties with Zambia, urging stakeholders to unlock greater value from the country’s abundant gemstone resources through increased processing, manufacturing and exports. The call came…
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Sport
Strategic Links
…as FAZ, Korean football gurus moot partnership By BENEDICT TEMBO ZAMBIAN football could be on the verge of a new international partnership following a high-level meeting between the country’s envoy to South Korea, Andrew Banda, and Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) General Secretary Charles Chakatazya…
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Sport
Shoprite, Zis Back Grassroots Football with Support for Kaiser Kalambo Academy
SHOPRITE Zambia and the Zambian Institute of Sport (ZIS) have reaffirmed their commitment to grassroots sports development following the donation of sports kits and equipment to the Kaiser Kalambo Sports Academy in Macha. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Shoprite Country Manager Charles…
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Business
Zambia moves to modernise drone regulations
THE Civil Aviation Authority says it is overhauling the country’s drone regulations to accommodate emerging technologies and strengthen aviation safety as part of broader efforts to enhance connectivity, tourism and trade. CAA Director General Captain Derrick Luembe said the review forms part…
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Sport
150 golfers line up for Zambia Ladies Open
THE fairways of Lusaka Golf Club are set to come alive this weekend as the Zambia Ladies Amateur Open Strokeplay Championships tees off on Friday, bringing together 150 amateur golfers from nine countries in what promises to be a thrilling three-day contest…
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Business
Gov’t challenged to publish full Lusaka-Ndola concession report
GOVERNMENT has been challenged to publish the full concession agreement for the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project after Makebi Zulu, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential running mate raised several questions on the cost of the project, which have not been answered. Brian Matambo…
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Africa & World
Lobito Corridor key to Zambia’s industrialisation – economist
THE Lobito Corridor has been described as a strategic opportunity for Zambia to accelerate economic transformation through trade, industrialisation and value addition, with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) expected to play a central role in driving growth. Kelvin Chisanga, an economist says the corridor’s greatest…
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Africa & World
Ghana’s last-gasp winner seals 1-0 victory over Panama
CALEB Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time to earn Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in World Cup Group L on Wednesday, clinching a crucial three points in their bid to reach the knock-out stage for the first time since 2010. Yirenkyi’s goal came in…
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Africa & World
Thermal power plant under construction in Sinazeze
IN a bid to ensure that Zambia has sufficient energy resources, Ezra Group of Companies and ZESCO have partnered to establish a thermal power plant in Sinazeze of Southern Province. The plant, which is expected to produce 400 megawatts of power, is…
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Business
Debt swap was meant to ease civil servants’ financial burdens – Mhango
THE debt swap concept for civil servants was not the creation of a single individual but the result of a broad consultative process involving government institutions, trade unions and financial service providers, Citizens First campaign manager Stanley Mhango has said. Mr Mhango…
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Sport
South Africa sees red, lose to Mexico in World Cup opener
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal. – REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski© Thomson Reuters MEXICO got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony…
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Sport
Nyirenda being unveiled.
Nyirenda vows to restore Nyasa Big Bullets’ lost glory By BENEDICT TEMBO FORMER Chipolopolo coach Wedson Nyirenda has vowed to restore a winning mentality at Malawian giants FCB Nyasa Big Bullets after signing a two-year contract with the club. Unveiled on Wednesday, Nyirenda noted the…
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Sport
2 Zambians make cut in Mopani Open
ONLY two Zambian golfers have made the cut at the ongoing Mopani Zambia Open golf tournament at Nkana Golf Club in Kitwe. Stallion Daka, an amateur golfer and Dayne Moore, professional, are the two Zambians standing after day two of the 72-hole…
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Africa & World
FIFA chief warns L.A of World Cup ‘happy barbarians’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Los Angeles on Tuesday that it was about to be invaded by soccer fans from around the world, as he helped launch World Cup festivities at a star-studded kickoff party at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Speaking ahead of this week’s…
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Sport
BB rallies Queens ahead of WAFCON
COPPER Queens captain, Barbra Banda, has issued a passionate call to fans to turn up in large numbers for the Four Nations Tournament in Ndola, describing it as the team’s final opportunity to play at home before heading to Morocco for the Women’s Africa Cup…
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Sport
COSAFA must reclaim its influence
SOUTHERN African football is entering a new era under the leadership of Tariq Babitseng, the newly-elected COSAFA president. The Botswana Football Association chief, who secured the regional presidency for the next four years, has already set out a bold vision: restoring the…
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Sport
A continent honour for Zambia’s MMA leader
IN the glittering halls of Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, the spotlight fell on one of Zambia’s most influential sporting figures. Nazia Mussa, Technical Director of Mixed Martial Arts Zambia, was named the recipient of the 2026 Icons of Africa Awards (IOAA) Leadership…
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Sport
Chakatazya is new FAZ GS
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed seasoned football administrator Charles Chakatazya as General Secretary. Chakatazya takes over from Machacha Shepande, who has left FAZ on mutual terms after taking up an international assignment. The FAZ Executive Committee has also confirmed…
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Sport
Chipolopolo draw tough Algeria for 2027 PAMOJA AFCON qualifiers
ZAMBIA will renew soccer rivalry with Algeria in the race to the 2027 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA finals to be played in East Africa. Apart from top rated Algeria, the Chipolopolo will also have to contend with Togo and…
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Health
ZGU praises golf team for discipline, professionalism, commitment
THE Zambia national golf team has returned home to Lusaka with heads held high after securing a remarkable second-place finish at the prestigious Regional 5 Golf Tournament in Eswatini. The result marks a significant leap forward from last year’s performance, underscoring the…
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Sport
Kansanshi Queens win promotion to Women Super League
KANSANSHI Queens have marked their promotion to the Women Super with honours and awards for their championship winning players. The club honoured outstanding players with awards during a gala hosted by the Queens’s parent club, Kansanshi Dynamos Football Club on Sunday in…
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Sport
Myooye flirt with history
FOREST Myooye are on the cusp of qualifying for National Division One after being crowned FAZ Central Province Division One champions with four games to spare. They now hope to reach for the skies as they head for payoffs which will determine…
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Sport
Chirundu Utd Count Casualties, See Brighter Future
AFTER claiming the scalp of big guns., National Division One Chirundu United coach Castone Chilekwa says his team has left a mark and made historic in the 2026 Absa Cup. The Border Boys eliminated Kabwe Warriors from the Round of 16 and…
