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Sport
Finally a win!
Coach George Lwandamina says teamwork and character delivered a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Togo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola yesterday.
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Health
Veep challenges youths to tap into green tech
Vice-President Mutale-Nalumango has urged Zambian youths to seize opportunities in agriculture, technology and renewable energy, saying they should become entrepreneurs and job creators as the country pursues economic transformation.
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Agriculture
FRA maize purchases hit record K20bn
The Food Reserve Agency is expected to close the 2026 Crop Marketing Season today after recording a historic purchase of more than 2.7 million tonnes of maize, at an estimated cost of K20 billion.
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Business
Zambia inks $2.14bn deals in UAE
Zambia has signed six investment agreements worth US$2.14 billion with United Arab Emirates investors, covering healthcare, renewable energy, logistics, technology and biotechnology, including a US$2 billion medical city planned for Lusaka.
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Business
2026 CDF loans suspended
The 2026 CDF loan empowerment component has been suspended over low repayment rates, with the Government focusing on recovering funds already disbursed to beneficiaries.
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Zambia
Ministry of Tourism launches 2026 Diplomatic Fun Fair
The 2026 Diplomatic Fun Fair will bring together representatives from more than 30 countries in Lusaka on October 3, 2026 under the “Zambia Moves You” theme.
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Crime & Courts
Cattle rustler caught ‘red-meated’ in botched heist
Police in Kitwe have arrested one suspect after five men were allegedly found skinning two cattle suspected to have been stolen from Luanshya, while four others escaped.
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Business
UK trade boss dates Zambia
UK Trade Commissioner for Africa Alastair Long is visiting Zambia this week for talks with Government, businesses and investors aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries.
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Health
8,000 animals get anthrax vaccine
More than 8,000 animals have been vaccinated against anthrax in Muchinga Province, as authorities report another human case and five additional animal deaths in Mpika.
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Crime & Courts
Bishop Banda arrested, denies charge
Archbishop Alick Banda has been arrested and charged with possessing property suspected to be unlawfully obtained, but was granted K80,000 bail after appearing before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court.
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Business
Implement local content law
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged mining companies to increase Zambian participation in the sector while challenging Mopani Copper Mine to raise production towards the country’s three-million-tonne annual copper target.
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Alick Banda charged and arrested over ZRA vehicle
Archbishop Alick Banda has been charged and arrested over a ZRA vehicle allegedly in his possession and is due to appear in court today.
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Politics
HH dates United Arab Emirates
President Hakainde Hichilema is in Abu Dhabi for high-level bilateral talks and a business forum, as Zambia seeks to deepen economic ties and attract investment from the Middle East.
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Politics
Zambia a bastion of peace – HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has told the United Nations General Assembly that Zambia remains peaceful, stable and open for partnerships and investment, urging the international community to support the country’s development agenda.
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Opinion
Zambia’s brighter energy outlook
ZAMBIA’S energy story has for too long been dominated by the question of whether the country has enough electricity to keep homes lit, businesses running and industries productive. The injection of 100 megawatts from the Maamba Solar PV Project into the national grid therefore represents…
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Politics
We’re set for November by-elections
Zambia’s ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) says it is ready for the November 5 by-elections, with the party seeking to retain public support in the parliamentary and local government polls.
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Zambia
Make ECL death probe public
A South African pressure group has called for an update on investigations into claims that Zambia’s sixth president Edgar Chagwa Lungu was poisoned, describing the matter as a “cold case”.
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Politics
Love is the answer
President Hakainde Hichilema and First Lady Mutinta have called on Zambian families to embrace love, harmony and unity, saying strong families are key to peace and happiness in the country.
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Business
Exports to drive Zambian economy – Musokotwane
Zambia's economic growth over the next five years will be driven by exports, the country's finance minister has said, as the government seeks to boost production and tackle poverty.
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Politics
ECZ sets Nov 5 for by-elections in Mandevu, others
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has scheduled Thursday, November 5, 2026, for crucial by-elections in the Mandevu and Lumezi parliamentary constituencies, alongside 12 local government seats across five provinces. Nominations are set for October 8, with campaigns commencing October 10.
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Makebi appear in Solwezi court
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu yesterday appeared in a Solwezi Magistrate’s Court, each facing a charge of seditious practices. The duo arrived in Solwezi yesterday morning from Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility…
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Politics
No tension in Zambia
President Hakainde Hichilema has warned Zambians against portraying the country negatively, saying such actions could undermine investor confidence and the nation’s reputation.
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Zambia
Let’s move on — Catholic Vicar
Chipata Catholic Diocese Judicial Vicar Father Evans Miti has urged Zambians to accept the outcome of the August 13 general elections and move forward, calling for peace, unity, reconciliation and dialogue.
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Politics
Haimbe arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe is leading a Zambian delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he will represent President Hakainde Hichilema during the high-level debate.
