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Politics
International preacher testifies to Zambia’s transformation under Hichilema
GHANAIAN evangelist Dag Heward-Mills says Zambia has undergone visible transformation under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. Bishop Heward-Mills, a globally known preacher, pastor and author from
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Education
UNZA students create errand app so youths can earn money
A GROUP of University of Zambia (UNZA) students have launched a digital application called Pokelela, designed to help people send errands while creating income for
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Crime & Courts
Police net 1 criminal behind Levy students’ thefts
ONE suspect believed to have been terrorising Levy Mwanawasa Medical University students in PHI and surrounding areas has finally been cornered after briefly enjoying a
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Politics
Don’t bring back your body here, we just complied with the law, mortuary tells Lungu family
THE morgue where former president Edgar Lungu’s body was kept for the past 10 months has told lawyers representing the Lungu family that if they
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Health
Kabwe Central Hospital saves lives in first-ever brain surgeries
KABWE Central Hospital has officially entered the league of hospitals that no longer just treat malaria, coughs and STIs, after successfully performing its first-ever brain
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Politics
Without God, titles mean nothing – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says no matter how important leaders may think they are, without God they are nothing. The Head of State said any progress
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Politics
Ghana Bishop prays for Hichilema’s second term to be better
GHANAIAN evangelist Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has prayed for President Hakainde Hichilema to be granted victory in this year’s elections and be given a better second
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Zambia
Surveyors demand to included in Land Survey Amendment Bill process
SURVEYORS to have demanded to be included in the amendment process of the Land Survey Amendment Bill No. 12 of 2026, currently under review by
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Crime & Courts
Court gives soldier 3 months to regulate sexual appetite or else…
A ZAMBIA Army soldier whose wife is no longer able to withstand his domestic abuse, lack of care as well as his grueling and punishing
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Politics
Lungu finally coming home for dignified burial
AFTER remaining in the morgue for more than 10 months after his death on June 5, 2025, the remains of former president Edgar Lungu may
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Education
Government invites applications for 2,000 teacher jobs
THE Ministry of Education has announced the 2025 recruitment of 2000 teachers, with an advertisement expected to be published in national newspapers and electronic platforms
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Politics
Since I have overstayed, I’m starting my first term in Monze East
INCUMBENT Monze Central Member of Parliament Jack Mwiimbu says he is “relocating” his political address to the newly created Monze East Constituency ahead of the
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Crime & Courts
Alert Chipata cops corner priest with stolen Hilux
Police in Eastern Province are offering “free accommodation” to a Catholic priest of Chipata Diocese after he was found driving a Toyota Hilux which was
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Business
Zambia’s key sectors show mixed performance in 2026 – Economist
ECONOMIST Kelvin Chisanga says Zambia’s economy is stabilisng with the projected growth of around 4.5 percent, after economic reviews. Chisanga said this, however, remains heavily
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Zambia
Hyenas finish off epileptic man who drowned while bathing
A 33-YEAR-OLD man of Katete District who reportedly drowned while bathing in a shallow stream was later feasted on by hyenas. According to Eastern Province
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Politics
KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE: 26-year-old Susan Mulala eyes Mwense Central
A YOUNG graduate has positioned herself to challenge David Mabumba’s 15 years uninterrupted record as Mwense Central Constituency member of parliament. Susan Mulala is a
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Politics
Hichilema’s unopposed nomination is sign of public confidence – Mansa mayor
MANSA mayor Njikho Musuku, says the unopposed nomination of President Hakainde Hichilema reflects a strong vote of confidence that the Zambian people have developed in
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Politics
Don’t use pulpit to endorse politicians, CCZ tells clergy
THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has called on members of the clergy to refrain from using the pulpit to endorse political parties or
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Politics
I’m not afraid of Trump, Pope Leo fires back at US President
POPE Leo says he is not intimidated by Donald Trump following criticism from the US leader over his remarks on the US-Iran conflict. The Pontiff
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Business
Every business I own now was birthed from make up business, Royalty urges entrepreneurs to diversify
ENTREPRENEUR Sarah Mako has urged small business owners to diversify their income streams, saying her success across multiple ventures was built from a single make
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Business
Government to host expo for make up artists, hair dressers, beauty professionals
GOVERNMENT says it will this year host a national cosmetology expo aimed at promoting skills, creativity and business growth in the beauty industry. Permanent secretary
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Business
Our tuition centre started with 4 clients, began making profit after 6 years – Dr Rozious Siatwambo
SUCCESSFUL businesses are often seen at the peak of their achievements but behind many of them are years of struggle and uncertainty. This is the
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Politics
Hichilema goes unopposed, retains UPND presidency
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has been nominated unopposed as the UPND presidential candidate for the August 13 general election. Following the filing of nomination papers at
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Business
Lusaka family competes with Victoria falls to turns heads in Livingstone
AS the mist rose high above the mighty Victoria Falls, drifting back down as a fine spray over tourists, eyes shifted away from the natural
