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Business
Zambia’s annual inflation eases to 6.5% in June on lower food, fuel prices
ZAMBIA’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.5% in June 2026, down from 6.6% in May, the Zambia Statistics Agency said. Speaking at the monthly inflation briefing in Lusaka, ZAMSTAT Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the decline was driven by price movements in both food and…
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Business
ZAFFICO Bell Ringing Ceremony | Rights Issue
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, We are coming to you live from the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka as ZAFFICO marks a significant milestone with its Bell Ringing Ceremony in celebration of its Rights Issue. The event brings together leaders from ZAFFICO, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the…
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Health
Lusaka man breaks his ‘package’ during sex, doctors warn on enhancement products.
A 34-year-old man was treated at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital this week for a penile fracture, a rare urological emergency requiring urgent surgical intervention, hospital officials said. According to LMUTH, the injury occurred during sexual activity earlier in the week. Clinical assessment showed a…
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Business
What Are Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves? By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka
Foreign exchange reserves are the **savings a country keeps in foreign currencies and other internationally accepted assets**. They are usually held by a country’s central bank, such as the Bank of Zambia. Think of forex reserves as a **national emergency fund**. Just as a family…
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Business
Yango Zambia Wins Top Innovation and Customer Service Awards
Yango Zambia, part of global tech company Yango Group, has received two major industry accolades, winning the Mobility Innovation 2025 Award at the Techtrends Zambia Awards and the Best Customer Service Organisation of the Year – Private Sector Award at the Zambia Institute of Marketing…
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Business
Actor Spaces Celebrates 10 Years Of Impact, Innovation and African Creative Excellence
Award-winning organisation marks a decade of developing talent, creating opportunities and preserving Africa’s acting legacy Actor Spaces is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of empowering actors and advancing Africa’s creative industry. Founded in 2016 by Ayanda Sithebe and Felicia Naiwa Sithebe, Actor Spaces…
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Business
ZRA Recovers Over K21.6 Million From Luanshya Taxpayer
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has recovered over K21.6 million in unpaid taxes after Amfube Investment Limited was convicted of tax evasion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Luanshya. ZRA initiated criminal proceedings against the Luanshya-based company for providing false returns and statements…
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Health
Zambia Calls for Renewed Global Commitment to End AIDS by 2030
THE Government of the Republic of Zambia has called for renewed global solidarity and sustainable financing to sustain progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS and end the epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. This is according to a press statement issued…
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Business
Situmbeko Musokotwane Defends Lusaka-Ndola Road Cost, Challenges PF Record
FORMER Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has dismissed corruption allegations over the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway, saying the UPND government’s $649 million contract has not been revised and costs far less than the PF government’s $1.4 billion proposal. In a statement responding to lawyer Makebi Zulu, Musokotwane…
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Business
The Next Chapter: Official Launch of the New Workers’ Compensation Brand
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, we are live from Ciela Resort as we bring you the Official Launch of the New Workers’ Compensation Brand. Be part of this important milestone as the organisation reveals its refreshed brand identity, reflecting a renewed commitment to protecting workers, enhancing service…
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Business
Explaining Zambia’s Landmark Grid Resilience Programme and Debt-for-Energy Deal
Zambia has launched a major 15-year plan to improve its electricity system. The main goal is to make power more reliable, reduce blackouts, and expand electricity access across the country. But what makes this project special is how it is being…
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Business
Foreign Exchange Reserves and Their Importance for a Country: The Case of Zambia
Analysis By Professor Lubinda Haabazoka Foreign exchange reserves (often called forex reserves) are one of the most important indicators of a country’s financial strength and external stability. They represent the stock of foreign currency assets held by a country’s central bank to support its currency…
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Sport
Mbombo Among 5 Players to Exit Nkana as Contracts Expire
CONGOLESE striker Idris Mbombo has left Nkana Football Club after his contract expired, the Kitwe giants confirmed. Mbombo is among five players departing Nkana ahead of the new MTN Super League season. Defender Dieugo Apanane and midfielder Joe Wallace Banda have also left following the…
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Lifestyle
British High Commissioner to Zambia Celebrates World Bicycle Day with One YeYe international
WORLD Bicycle Day was marked in style Monday with a morning ride led by British High Commissioner to Zambia H.E. Rebecca Terzeon and Zambia’s Cultural Ambassador and “tall bicycle” icon, One YeYe International. After the ride, the group gathered for breakfast at the British Residence…
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Lifestyle
Engineer Ben Bwalya Completes 10th Cape Town Marathon in South Africa
ZAMBIAN engineer, amateur runner and businessman Ben Bwalya completed his 10th Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday, marking another milestone in his long-distance running career. Bwalya becomes the second Zambian to run 10 Cape Town marathons, after Ronald Mambwe, who has run 12. The achievement…
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Sport
Häuptle to lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at WAFCON
NORA Häuptle will lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after the Football Association of Zambia resolved all outstanding matters with the coach, FAZ said on Sunday. This is according to a statement issued by FAZ head of media and communication…
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Crime & Courts
Referee Beaten to Death at Football Tournament in Chipangali
A 55-year-old referee, Donald Tonga, was allegedly beaten to death by players and supporters during a replayed match at the Andrew Lubusha football tournament yesterday. The incident occurred between 12:05 and 13:30 hours at Mchenga Primary School Grounds in Chief Mafuta’s area, during a game…
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Health
Zambia Rebukes US Ambassador’s Remarks as Undiplomatic
THE Zambian government has described remarks attributed to outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales as undiplomatic and inconsistent with mutual respect between sovereign nations. This follows a farewell message delivered by Gonzales during a reception held in his honour on April 30, 2026, at the…
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Entertainment
Yo Maps Edits “Budget” Video Following Public Concerns
FOLLOWING concerns raised by members of the public regarding certain scenes in _Budget_, the latest music video by Yo Maps, the Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) has provided the artist and his team with specific technical guidance on how to edit the video directly on…
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Sport
Chilambe Katuta Becomes First Zambian Male to Earn Abbott Six Star Medal in Boston
BEFORE Monday’s 130th Boston Marathon, only one Zambian had ever received the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finisher’s medal: Mayamba Mwanawasa of the Lusaka Fitness Squad. That changed on April 20, 2026, when Chilambe Katuta made history as the first Zambian male to complete…
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Health
Zambia records gains in reproductive health
ZAMBIA has recorded progress in sexual and reproductive health, with demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods rising from 19.6 percent in 1992 to 73.9 percent in 2024. Skilled birth attendance has also increased to 94 percent, while facility-based deliveries now stand at 93…
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Sport
Contract talks sideline Häuptle from Brazil FIFA series
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle will not be part of the FIFA Series tournament in Brazil due to administrative issues. Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Acting Deputy General Secretary Iva Lengwe said Häuptle has proposed amendments to her current contract, leading to prolonged negotiations that…
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Entertainment
Atlético host Barcelona, Man City face Liverpool: don’t miss the biggest matches of the week in Europe!
THE upcoming weekend will treat fans to a thrilling FA Cup clash, as well as some high-profile fixtures in the Spanish and Italian leagues. The best sports betting site 1xBet has prepared a preview of this week’s most anticipated matches. To get even more excitement…
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Sport
Our players were slightly timid says Lwandamina
CHIPOLOPOLO coach George Lwandamina has revealed that his players were “slightly timid” facing big names in Zambia’s 5–0 defeat to Argentina. On Tuesday night [Argentina time], Zambia were handed a heavy defeat in an international friendly against the world champions. The team conceded an early…
