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Education
10 Year Old Pupil Seeks K62 Million after Being Injured at School
Ten year old is seeking K62 million from the proprietors of Celines Academy in Lusaka West after suffering a serious injury to his dominant right hand while at school. The ten year old pupil, through his guardian and next friend Bruce Mulenga, has sued Fredrick…
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Politics
UPND Adopts Adrian Banda for Mandevu by-Election
The United Party for National Development – UPND – has adopted Adrian Banda as its candidate for the Mandevu Parliamentary by-election scheduled for 5th November 2026. Mr Banda, who contested the August 13 General Election as an independent candidate, later rejoined the UPND after the…
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Politics
Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP in the Lumezi North Parliamentary election after its candidate Clement Mwale died before the poll day. The nominations of two other candidates namely…
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Crime & Courts
Govt Warns Public Offices against Leaking Confidential Information
Permanent Secretary Technical Services in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Nicholas Phiri, has urged public servants and public officers to uphold confidentiality and safeguard information obtained in the course of their duties. Speaking in Ndola, where district and provincial officers from five…
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Politics
Mbala Electoral Officer Calls for Peace Ahead of Mayoral by-Election
The Mbala District Electoral Officer, Laura Munkanta, has called on political parties and candidates to uphold peace, fairness, and transparency ahead of the Mbala Mayoral by-election scheduled for October 2026. Speaking during a District Political Party Liaison Committee meeting, Ms. Mbala says the meeting is…
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Politics
Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP in the Lumezi North Parliamentary election after its candidate Clement Mwale died before the poll day. The nominations of two other candidates namely…
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Crime & Courts
Police Officer Arrested for Raping Sister in-Law
A police officer stationed at Chifunabuli Police Post in Luapula Province has been arrested and charged with the alleged rape of his 17-year-old sister-in-law. Luapula Province Commissioner of Police Lucky Munkhondya confirmed the incident to diamond Tv and identified the suspect as 30 year old…
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Business
ZCCM-Ih Approves Kcm’s Us$498 Million Nchanga Tailings Plant to Produce 70,000 Tonnes Copper
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc has approved the construction of a US$498 million Tailings Leach Plant at Nchanga, paving the way for Konkola Copper Mines to produce around 70,000 tonnes of LME Grade A copper cathode a year without mining new ore. In a statement issued…
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Business
Zambia Among African Economies with Stronger Growth Outlook
Zambia is among nearly three-quarters of Sub-Saharan African countries whose economic growth outlook has been improved for 2026. The latest Africa Economic Update projects economic growth in the region to rise from 4.1 percent in 2025 to 4.3 percent this year. The improved outlook includes…
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Politics
Govt to Crack Down on Non-Performers
Government has warned that public officials who frustrate the implementation of government programmes will be removed as it moves to accelerate service delivery over the next five years. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri says despite the political will demonstrated…
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Health
Government to Sign USD 1.5bn Health Mou with US on Thursday
Government says it will sign the Health Memorandum of Understanding with the United States government on Thursday 8th October 2026 at the Ministry of Finance, following months of negotiations over several provisions in the agreement. Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi says the negotiations focused on…
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Crime & Courts
TIZ Flags K4.2 Billion Unresolved Audit Issues at Ministry of Health
Transparency International Zambia has raised concern over unresolved audit issues in the public sector, with the Ministry of Health recording the highest number of cases. This is contained in the TIZ Analysis of the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on the Accounts of the Republic of Zambia…
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Health
Zambia to Sign Us$1.5 Billion U.s. Health Funding Agreement
Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi says Zambia is expected to sign a major health funding agreement with the United States this week following months of negotiations over contentious provisions in the proposed deal. Speaking when he featured on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview, Professor Chilengi says Government…
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Makebi Zulu Expected in Solwezi Court over Seditious Practices Charges
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, are expected to appear before the Solwezi Magistrate’s Court today for plea and possible commencement of trial in a matter in which they are facing charges of…
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Politics
UPND Welcomes Zammsa Reset
UPND Health Committee Media and Public Relations representative Jerome Nkonjela has welcomed Government’s decision to commence a comprehensive reset of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency ZAMMSA. Mr. Nkonjela says the medicines supply chain is a critical pillar of the health system, and weaknesses…
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Politics
Kalaba Appoints New Citizens First Leadership
Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba has appointed Ambassador Mary Zambezi as Vice President for Politics, in a leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening the party’s political coordination and organisational structures. Mr Kalaba has also appointed Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament, as National Chairperson, while Stanley…
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Business
Kanyama MP Backs Cleaning Campaign and Visits Traders at City Market
Kanyama Member of Parliament Cleopatra Hamaambo has backed the Lusaka City Council’s Operation Clear Path following a visit to traders affected by the ongoing enforcement campaign. Hamaambo took time to engage traders as the Council, in collaboration with the Zambia Police Service, moves to clear…
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Business
Zambia to Host Second High-Level Lobito Corridor Meeting
Zambia will host the second high-level Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting in Lusaka from October 5th to 6th, with governments and private-sector stakeholders expected to push for specific investments and reforms to turn the corridor into a functioning regional trade and investment platform. The meeting, to…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Arrests 12 in Separate Drug Busts
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested 12 people in separate intelligence-led operations targeting illicit drugs in Lusaka Province. According to DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba, 10 people have been arrested and charged following the seizure of 10.8 kilogrammes of cannabis during an operation…
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Crime & Courts
Ministry of Finance Warns against AI-Manipulated Video
The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has warned the public against a fraudulent AI-manipulated video falsely portraying Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, as promoting or endorsing financial and investment propositions. The Ministry says the video and accompanying audio are fabricated…
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Health
No Dirty Streets in Cbd – UPND
The ruling United Party for National Development—UPND—says it will not allow vendors to trade on the streets of Lusaka’s Central Business District—CBD—in the interest of maintaining cleanliness. UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party supports initiatives aimed at keeping the CBD clean. Mr Imenda…
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Politics
Mutti, Malungo Retain Positions as Muzungu Elected Second Deputy Speaker
Ms Nelly Mutti and Ms Attractor Malungo Chisangano have retained their positions as Speaker and First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, respectively, while Mr Nshamba Mulondwe Muzungu has been elected Second Deputy Speaker of the Fourteenth National Assembly. Ms Mutti and Ms Malungo Chisangano…
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Business
BOZ Introduces 20-Year Government Bond
The Bank of Zambia has introduced a 20-year Government bond, extending the range of maturities available in the Government securities market. The new bond will form part of the benchmark bonds and is aimed at facilitating the development and growth of longer-dated financial instruments in…
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Business
Sez Network Calls for Strategic Resource Allocation
Social Enterprise Zambia Network has called on Government Ministries, Provinces and Spending Agencies to strategically allocate resources towards implementing the Grow Zambia Agenda. SEZ Network Executive Director Metrinah Mumba says Government should focus resources on priority areas with the greatest potential to stimulate economic growth…
