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Sport
Record broken!…as BB11 stars in Orlando victory
Copper Queens captain Barbara Banda scored her 14th league goal to set a new Orlando Pride single-season club record, helping her side beat Houston Dash 3-1 for their first September victory and giving interim head coach Yolanda Thomas a winning start.
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Zambia
Embrace risk mgt – ZDML managers challenged
Senior and middle managers at Zambia Daily Mail Limited have been urged to strengthen risk management systems to prevent financial losses, improve accountability and protect the company’s resources and reputation.
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Politics
ZNWL appeals for more women appointments
The Zambia National Women’s Lobby has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to increase the number of women appointed to Cabinet, saying greater representation is key to advancing gender equality and good governance.
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Politics
Zambia first
Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango has urged MPs to put national interests first and work across political lines to deliver development and improve the lives of Zambians.
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Politics
Every citizen is important
President Hakainde Hichilema has praised Maggie Sapatu, who walked for 18 days from Mwinilunga to Lusaka to appreciate his leadership, and Jeremiah Tembo, who cycled from Lusangazi to attend his inauguration.
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Opinion
US credit reopening, AGOA extension shows confidence in HH’s renewed mandate
The reopening of US EXIM Bank credit and insurance facilities for Zambia’s private sector, alongside the extension of AGOA to 2028, presents new opportunities for businesses to expand, create jobs and increase the country’s production and exports.
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Politics
Ex-BoZ Governor Fundanga, economist Haabazoka happy with ‘Grow Zambia Agenda’
Zambia's former central bank governor and a leading economist have welcomed President Hakainde Hichilema's new economic growth plan, saying its targets are ambitious but achievable if backed by the right policies.
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Africa & World
AU hails UN’s adoption of maps showing accurate size of Africa
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has welcomed a UN resolution encouraging the use of a map projection that more accurately reflects the size of Africa and other regions.
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Crime & Courts
Couple nabbed with fake K150,000 bank notes
A couple in Monze has been detained after ABSA Bank detected K150,000 in suspected counterfeit notes when the woman sought additional Airtel Money float after an agent could only deposit K70,000.
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Lifestyle
Scottish charity walker completes Livingstone-Mwami journey
Scottish charity walker Chris Faldom has reached Mwami Border, completing a journey from Livingstone undertaken to raise funds for St Francis Mission Hospital in Katete District.
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Opinion
Need for action-oriented Cabinet
President Hakainde Hichilema’s second term presents an opportunity to strengthen his administration with an action-oriented Cabinet focused on competence, accountability and delivering tangible results for Zambians.
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Politics
‘Appoint action-oriented Cabinet’
Economic Front President Wynter Kabimba has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to appoint a more action-oriented and competent Cabinet to help deliver his campaign promises during his second term.
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Crime & Courts
Habeas corpus petitioned
The High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus application by the brother of Tonse Alliance presidential spokesperson George Chisanga, who sought to have the State explain his continued detention. The court ruled that the application had been overtaken by events after Chisanga was charged with…
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Politics
Mukandila NRC, passport cancelled
The Department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship has cancelled Tonse Alliance general secretary Celestine Mukandila’s Zambian citizenship after determining that his National Registration Card and passport were obtained through fraud, false declaration and misrepresentation.
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Crime & Courts
ACC probes border bribe, facilitation fee scams
Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission has launched investigations into alleged bribery and demands for facilitation fees at Chirundu and Livingstone border posts.
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Zambia
Zambian Govt protests remarks by Rapporteur as undiplomatic
The Zambian Government has protested remarks by UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero, describing them as undiplomatic and inaccurate.
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Business
FNB Employees get salary increment
FNB Zambia employees have received an average 11.4% salary increase for the 2026/2027 financial year following a collective bargaining agreement between management and the Zambia Union of Financial Institutions and Allied Workers.
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Business
CSPR nods HH’s growth masterplan
CSPR says prioritising human capital development will be critical to unlocking Zambia’s productive potential and driving sustainable, knowledge-based economic growth.
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Crime & Courts
Kasolo sentencing adjourned to September 10
The sentencing of drug trafficker Henry Shula Kasolo has been adjourned to 10 September to allow the prosecution to produce his previous conviction record.
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Sport
Wada backs CAF Envoy
Coach Wedson Nyirenda has backed Power Dynamos and Red Arrows to maintain their momentum in continental football, expressing confidence in coaches Edward Mutapa and Chisi Mbweto.
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Politics
Veep assures Zambians
Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango has pledged to serve all Zambians and work to deliver development and better livelihoods after the New Dawn Government secured a renewed five-year mandate.
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Politics
China toasts HH victory
China says President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election reflects the confidence and trust of Zambians in his leadership, as both countries reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and accelerating the TAZARA revitalisation project.
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Opinion
A call for increased agro funding
Zambia’s drive to transform agriculture into a major engine of economic growth will require greater investment, improved access to finance and markets, and a gradual shift away from reliance on input subsidies.
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Sport
Lecce takes legal action against Banda, Al-Swehly
Zambian winger Lameck Banda faces a legal dispute with former club Lecce after the Italian side opened proceedings over his move to Libyan club Al-Swehly Sports Club.
