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Sport
FAZ Mourns Former Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the death of former Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape. He was 67. FAZ said Mwape died at Nchanga South Mine Hospital in Chingola after a short illness. FAZ President Keith Mweemba described the death as a “huge…
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Business
Bus Fares Drop Nationwide Following Fuel Price Reduction
THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced a reduction in bus fares nationwide, effective July 6, 2026, following a downward adjustment in fuel pump prices. In a statement issued by Chilufya Mwelwa, Head – Public Relations. RTSA said the revision was approved by…
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Business
ZRA Raids Picton Management in Lusaka Over Suspected Tax Evasion
THE Zambia Revenue Authority has raided Picton Management Company Limited over suspected tax evasion and financial irregularities in its manufacturing operations. In a statement issued by Mr. Oliver Nzala, Manager for ZRA Corporate Communications. ZRA said preliminary investigations point to possible under-declaration of production and…
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Business
The Yango Food iPhone giveaway is BACK!
Yango Food is once again giving customers the chance to win big, with THREE iPhone 17s up for grabs this July. Here’s how to enter: 🍔 Place 5 Yango Food orders worth K160 or more between 1st and 31st July 🎉 Get automatically entered into…
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Business
Zambia’s GDP Is Likely to Leapfrog: Why the GDP Rebasing Exercise Could Transform the Country’s Economic Profile
By any economic standard, Zambia is on the verge of one of the most significant statistical transformations in its modern history. While many people associate economic growth solely with factories being built, mines opening, or exports increasing, there is another important…
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Business
The Economy Is Like the Health of a Human Being: Macroeconomic Fundamentals Are the Body’s Vital Signs
When a patient walks into a hospital, the first thing a doctor does is not prescribe medication. Instead, the doctor conducts an examination by checking the patient’s vital signs. Blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, blood sugar…
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Business
ZRA Commissions 220kW Solar System to Cut Grid Reliance
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commissioned a 220kWp solar power system in a bid to improve energy reliability and reduce costs amid national power challenges. Commissioner General Dingani Banda officially launched the project. It comprises a 120kW installation at ZRA Head Office in Lusaka…
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Health
Zambia Records 119 Confirmed Measles Cases, Western Province Hardest Hit
ZAMBIA has recorded 119 laboratory-confirmed measles cases, with Western Province as the epicentre, the Ministry of Health said. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi told a media briefing that between January and June 2026, the ministry recorded 700 suspected cases…
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Health
Public Health Update | Ministry of Health Press Briefing
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu is LIVE from the Ministry of Health Global Fund Boardroom in Lusaka, where the Ministry of Health is expected to issue an important public health update during an urgent press briefing. Let us know where in the world you are watching from?…
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Business
Airtel Africa Sustainability Report Media Roundtable
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu is LIVE from Sarovar Hotel as Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar, officially launches the Airtel Africa Sustainability Report during a special Media Roundtable. Let us know where in the world you are watching from? #AirtelAfrica #Sustainability #MediaRoundtable #MwebantuLive #Business #Africa Watch on…
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Business
Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says
Zambia’s mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government’s fiscal consolidation gains traction after emerging from a sovereign default, said Citi’s country chief. “We have noted increased interest, especially when we have seen significant strides being made in terms of…
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Business
Mikalo Finance Official Relaunch
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, Join us as Mikalo Finance embarks on an exciting journey of transformation, innovation, and growth! With a renewed vision and expanded financial solutions, the company is committed to helping more Zambians achieve their goals and unlock new opportunities. Let us know where…
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Business
Mikalo Finance Official Relaunch
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, Join us as Mikalo Finance embarks on an exciting journey of transformation, innovation, and growth! With a renewed vision and expanded financial solutions, the company is committed to helping more Zambians achieve their goals and unlock new opportunities. Let us know where…
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Business
ZRA seizes smuggled heavy-duty grader in Kapiri Mposhi, prevents K615,000 revenue loss
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized a smuggled heavy-duty self-propelled motor grader and the commercial truck used to transport it in Kapiri Mposhi, preventing a revenue loss of more than K615,000. The interception occurred on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, during anti-smuggling patrols along the…
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Business
ZAFFICO Eyes K1.8 Billion Revenue by 2029 Through Forestry Expansion
ZAMBIA Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation Plc has unveiled plans to grow annual revenue from K460 million in 2025 to K1.8 billion by 2029 as it seeks to become a fully integrated forestry and wood-processing company. Speaking at the Rights Issue Bell-Ringing Ceremony in Lusaka…
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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
Sun King | Powering Access to Brighter Lives – Ndola
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, Join us live from Ndola as Sun King showcases innovative energy solutions designed to power brighter lives and help more households and businesses make the switch to reliable, affordable energy. Let us know where in the world you are watching from? #SunKing…
