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Sport
Zambia Suffer 3-0 Defeat to Hosts Kenya
Zambia’s women’s national volleyball team has suffered a 3-0 defeat to hosts Kenya in their opening Group A match at the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Malkia Strikers dominated proceedings in front of their home fans, winning…
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Entertainment
Dolly Parton Country Music Legend Dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, bringing to an end a six-decade career that made her one of the most recognisable figures in global entertainment. Her death was confirmed by her family on Tuesday. Born in rural Tennessee, Parton…
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Business
Bank of Zambia Remains Sole Authorised Gold Buyer
The government says the Bank of Zambia remains the country’s sole authorised buyer of gold, as authorities move to tighten regulation of the gold trading sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says gold purchasing and processing arrangements are expected to…
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Zambia
Ethiopian Community Celebrates Ashenda 2026 in Zambia
The Ethiopian community in Zambia has celebrated Ashenda 2026, a vibrant cultural festival showcasing the rich heritage of the Tigray people while highlighting the important role of women and young people in preserving and promoting tradition. The celebration brought together members of the Ethiopian community…
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Politics
Fodep Commends Peaceful 2026 Polls, Raises Concerns over Electoral Gaps
The Foundation for Democratic Process, FODEP, has described Zambia’s 2026 elections as largely peaceful on polling day, while raising concerns over electoral law reforms, accreditation bottlenecks, political violence, media bias and transparency in the management and tabulation of results. Speaking during an assessment of the…
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Sport
Zambian Women’s Volleyball Team Drawn in Group A
The Zambia women’s national volleyball team has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Kenya and Mali at the 2026 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship,in Nairobi Kenya. Team Zambia will face Kenya in the opening match on 25 August 2026 at 18:00 Zambian time. Meanwhile…
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Politics
State House Denies Hh Ordered Court Closure to Block Election Petitions
State House has rejected allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday, August 24, 2026, to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. In a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, says the allegation is inconsistent with…
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Politics
Linda Kasonde, Two Others Challenge August 13 Presidential Election
Former Law Association of Zambia President Linda Kasonde and two others have written a petition challenging the August 13, 2026 presidential election, in which President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). The other petitioners are governance activist Brebner…
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Politics
Detected Strong Security Threat Necessitates Closure of Zambian Courts – Union
The Judiciary and Allied Workers Union of Zambia says the temporary closure of courts in some parts of the country has been necessitated by the detection of a strong security threat. Authorities have also deployed security officers to man the court premises. Union president Peter…
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Sport
Zambia Womens Volleyball Team Heads to Nairobi for African Championship
The second batch of eight players from the Zambia Women’s National Volleyball Team has left for Nairobi, Kenya, ahead of the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Nations Championship. The eight players will join the first batch of six athletes and the Zambia Volleyball Association delegation, who…
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Zambia
Family Appeals for Information on Missing Kabanana Man
The family of 25-year-old Lucksyon Phiri, popularly known as Ananiah, is appealing for public assistance after he went missing in early February 2026 from Lusaka’s Kabanana Fumbelo area and has not returned home for about seven months. His family says Ananiah would sometimes leave home…
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Crime & Courts
Ex-Convict and Seven Others Arrested in Kalikiliki Police Crackdown
An ex-convict is among eight suspects arrested during a police operation targeting a suspected break-in syndicate in Lusaka’s Kalikiliki and Mtendere East compounds. According to Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha, the early morning operation, conducted by officers from Mtendere Police Station between 03:00…
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Politics
Former Dmmu National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe Wins Kantanshi Parliamentary Seat.
Resolute Party Candidate Chanda Kabwe has been declared the duly elected Member of Parliament for Kantanshi Constituency. The former DMMU coordinator polled 10,473 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Dr. Anthony Mumba of the UPND who got 8,391 votes. Mr. Mumba joined the Patriotic Front-PF- in…
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Politics
Iris Kaingu Defeats UPND Candidate in Mwandi
Independent candidate Iris Kaingu has won the Mwandi Constituency parliamentary seat, defeating the ruling UPND candidate, Sibeso Sefulo. Returning Officer Nowa Nowa has declared Kaingu as duly elected MP for Mwandi after polling 6,595 votes compared to Sefulo who obtained 6,110. Kaingu, who had previously…
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Politics
ECZ Sets Two Result Announcements for Today
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) last night resumed the announcement of presidential election results following the lifting of the suspension of the counting and announcement process. The Commission says results from Feira, Chisamba, Dongwe and Kundabwika constituencies have so far been announced, with incoming…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance Denies Russia Training was for Election Disruption
The Tonse Alliance has rejected allegations that three of its security personnel detained after returning from Russia were trained to disrupt Zambia’s elections or engage in treasonous activities. Speaking through NRPUP Presidential Candidate spokesperson George Chisanga, the alliance says Victor Muziamba, Dixon Tembo and Gideon…
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Politics
Counting Update Elections | Monze Boarding School
Counting is currently underway at Monze Boarding School Polling Station in Bweengwa Constituency. So far, President Hakainde Hichilema is leading with 228 votes, followed by NRPUP President Brian Mundubile with 24 votes, while Socialist Party President Fred M’membe has 1 vote. A total of 251…
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Crime & Courts
Broadcasters Warned against Predicting Election Outcomes – Iba
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has warned broadcasters against airing predictions of election outcomes as Zambia heads to the polls this Thursday. The Authority has also reminded broadcasters that no new opinion poll results may be broadcast before the close of polling. Speaking during a…
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Africa & World
At Least 132 Killed in Colombia’s Largest Earthquake in Years
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck…
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Business
Mulungushi Textiles Prints Two Million Metres of Fabric
Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles has printed and dispatched close to two million metres of fabric since resuming operations in April 2026. The Kabwe-based plant, which had been closed for more than two decades, has undergone rehabilitation and the installation of new machinery. Central Province Permanent Secretary…
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Crime & Courts
Mpundu Denies AI Claim over Viral Election Video
Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu says a viral video in which he allegedly said he was ready to “kill for elections” was authentic and not generated using artificial intelligence. Mr Mpundu says his media team wrongly claimed the video was AI-generated, misleading his…
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Business
Government to Address Truck Drivers Allowance Concerns
Ministry of Labour Permanent Secretary Zachariah Luhanga says government remains committed to protecting the rights and welfare of drivers and other workers in the transport sector. Mr Luhanga was speaking during the Transport Sector Stakeholders Consultative Meeting, which brought together government, employers’ and workers’ organisations…
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Sport
Lecce Take Lameck Banda Case to FIFA
Zambian international Lameck Banda is at the centre of a contractual dispute in Italy, with his Serie A club Lecce turning to FIFA after the winger failed to report for pre-season training. Banda has reportedly been absent for four weeks and is said to have…
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Crime & Courts
Two Kabwe Women Found Drowned in Well
Two women have been found drowned in a well in Luangwa Extension, Kabwe District, Central Province. According to a statement from Kabwe Municipal Council, the Kabwe Fire Brigade responded to the incident at 12:34 on Sunday, 9 August, at House Number 8463. The victims have…
