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Entertainment
Local beats ignite Kwacha Music Awards hype
Zambia's Kwacha Music Awards has confirmed 27 November 2026 as the date for its highly anticipated ceremony, with organisers promising a transparent nomination process driven directly by nationwide radio airplay.
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Opinion
The black-cheeked lovebird: Zambia’s rare gem
The bird is found mainly in southwestern Zambia, where it depends on mopane woodland and reliable water sources. Habitat loss and drought pose a threat to its survival.
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Health
Govt launches mass anthrax vaccination targeting 20,000 animals
The government's anthrax vaccination campaign targets 20,000 animals in Mpika, Shiwang'andu and Lavushimanda districts of Muchinga Province. Mpika has been identified as the epicentre of the outbreak.
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Zambia
LCC moves to decongest Lusaka
Lusaka's city council is introducing a series of measures to tackle worsening traffic congestion, as more than 480,000 vehicles put pressure on a road network designed for a much smaller population. The plan includes expanding roads, diverting heavy trucks and introducing dedicated bus lanes.
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Agriculture
More eye Zambian maize
Zambia is attracting growing interest from regional and international buyers seeking to purchase its maize, with the Food Reserve Agency saying several countries have expressed interest in sourcing the grain.
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Agriculture
‘We’ve enough food’
Zambia has enough food reserves to cushion the impact of El Niño, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says, with Government preparing measures to support households that may face poor harvests and food shortages.
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Sport
Mbappé switches off Nike for On
Kylian Mbappe has ended his two-decade partnership with Nike to join Swiss brand On, Reuters reports, in a deal that includes cash and equity as the sportswear company accelerates its push into football.
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Zambia
Miracle! Baby survives Kariba tragedy
A Four-Month-Old baby has miraculously survived a drowning incident on Lake Kariba after a dugout canoe capsized, killing the infant’s mother and two other adults. The tragedy, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 14, 2026 has prompted calls for stronger adherence to…
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Sport
Daka double douses Flames
Substitute Billy Daka scored twice in the closing stages as Zambia beat Malawi 2-0 in their Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mozambique, in a match that saw three goals disallowed before the deadlock was broken.
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Politics
Zambia on prosperity path under HH – UN
Outgoing UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali has praised President Hakainde Hichilema for steering Zambia through significant economic and climate challenges, stating the nation is now firmly on the path to prosperity.
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Politics
Diplomacy Vital
President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia will leverage economic diplomacy to attract investment, deepen trade and strengthen international partnerships in driving the Grow Zambia Agenda over the next five years.
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Zambia
57,000 cars face deregistration
About 57,000 vehicles are set to be de-registered from the National Vehicle Register for remaining inactive for more than five years, a move expected to address non-compliance with statutory requirements and lost Government revenue.
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Business
IMF congratulates HH
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has congratulated President Hakaïnde Hichilema on his re-election and has reaffirmed its commitment to support Zambia. In a congratulatory letter issued in Washington D.C yesterday by IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva to President Hakaïnde, she pledged to continue rendering assistance…
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Opinion
Bridging the Gap: A Zambian Student’s Reflections on China’s Smart Manufacturing
A Zambian student studying Artificial Intelligence at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology reflects on a visit to SUPCON Technology in China, where she saw how AI, automation and cybersecurity are being applied to improve industrial safety and efficiency.
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Politics
Dont’ derail agenda-HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has warned that false and damaging social media posts could undermine the Grow Zambia Agenda by discouraging investment, urging Zambians not to damage the economy and to respect the law.
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Opinion
Style and pomp engulf renewed Parley
The second batch of newly elected MPs has been sworn in, ushering in the 14th National Assembly amid pomp, colour and renewed political optimism, with lawmakers pledging to focus on development in their constituencies.
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Politics
Done and Dusted: All 224 MPs sworn in
Zambia’s 224 new MPs have been sworn in ahead of the first session of the 14th National Assembly, with senior lawmakers urging them to put national interests ahead of personal or political gain.
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Business
400 artisanal miners in Kabwe for training
More than 400 artisanal miners from across Zambia have gathered in Kabwe for a 20-day training programme aimed at promoting safe, professional and sustainable mining practices.
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Zambia
Grow Zambia: Where heritage meets 5 million tourist dream
There is a number that could redefine Zambia’s tourism story. Five million tourists crossing Zambia’s borders, filling hotels, boarding safari vehicles, walking through heritage sites and leaving behind experience, traditional ceremonies, tasting Zambian cuisine and carrying home memories of a country where the ghosts of…
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Entertainment
Zambia film festival: Local movies win big
The 13th edition of the Zambia Short Film Festival concluded in Lusaka with an Awards Night that recognised outstanding local and international filmmakers following several days of film screenings, training and industry engagements. Held under the theme, “Framers of Peace,” this year’s festival attracted 510…
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Health
NTH hosts vital community health awareness campaign
Ndola Teaching Hospital brings essential health services directly to the community, offering free screenings for hypertension, diabetes, HIV, and prostate cancer to tackle low health-seeking behaviors and promote early disease detection.
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Opinion
Zambia celebrates Mushibi’s historic Miss World feat
A historic run at the 73rd Miss World pageant ends with Zambia's Adah Mushibi reaching the Top 12 and winning the Multimedia Challenge, prompting a national campaign to honor the "beauty with brains" queen.
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Opinion
Inside the making of Hobo
Filmmaking in Zambia is not for the faint-hearted, and nobody told that to the crew of Hobo more clearly than the calendar did. The idea started on a laptop after work, written in stolen evenings over three months. By the time the first frame was…
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Sport
Townsend’s walk-on outfit wins big at US Open
NEW YORK – TAYLORTownsend turned the entrance tunnel to Arthur Ashe Stadium into her personal runway on Sunday at the 2026 US Open, wearing a walk-on look as she strutted onto the court for her fourth-round singles match against Aryna Sabalenka in a black, floor-length…
