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Business
Food agency claims 2 million tonnes maize purchased in 2026 crop marketing exercise
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has announced that it will on Wednesday, September, 30, 2026 close the 2026 crop marketing exercise after reportedly purchasing an over two million metric tonnes of maize. The Agency opened the crop marketing exercise on July, 29, 2026 with a…
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Health
Zambia approves male breast cancer awareness materials
Zambia’s Ministry of Health has approved the country’s first Social Behaviour Change (SBC) communication materials specifically targeting male breast cancer, in a move aimed at increasing awareness among men. The materials, developed by the Male Breast Cancer Foundation, are expected to support national awareness efforts…
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Lifestyle
Nigerian dancer attempts seven-day dance marathon
A 33-year-old Nigerian dancer is attempting to dance continuously for seven days in a bid to set a new world record for the longest individual dance marathon. Benjamin Daniel, popularly known as Ben Dancer, is targeting 168 hours of non-stop dancing at Freedom Park in…
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Business
Mopani strategic to Zambia’s chase for dominance in copper production —Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged International Resources Holding (IRH), co-owner of Mopani Copper Mines, to accelerate copper production while increasing the participation of Zambians in the mining sector. According to a post on his official Facebook page on Monday Sept. 28, Hichilema said Mopani had…
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Business
E-cigarettes common among Zambian teens, girls slightly ahead of boys —Report
Zambian teenagers are more likely to use e-cigarettes than smoke conventional cigarettes, with girls slightly ahead of boys in vaping, according to data from the Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI). The data, published on TCDI’s Zambia dashboard, points to a shift in patterns of tobacco…
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Crime & Courts
Police apprehend Lusaka man over alleged incest with daughter
Police in Zambia’s capital Lusaka have apprehended a man in connection with an alleged case of incest involving his 18-year-old daughter, police said. Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said the apprehension followed a video that circulated on social media platforms on September 24, 2026, in which…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance condemns death wishes against Hichilema, urges end to political mockery
Zambia’s Tonse Alliance has condemned the spread of unverified claims about President Hakainde Hichilema’s health , saying such conduct was unacceptable. Alliance Deputy Spokesperson, Anthony Chibuye, who is also spokesperson for the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), said the condemnation applied to everyone, including…
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Health
TIZ urges stronger enforcement of right-to-information laws in Southern Africa
Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has called for stronger enforcement of right-to-information (RTI) laws across Southern Africa, saying legal frameworks alone were insufficient to strengthen transparency and the fight against corruption. TIZ and Corruption Watch made the call in a September 2026 policy brief titled “Strengthening…
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Business
Why UK official, Long, is visiting Zambia —British High Commission
UK Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long, is visiting Zambia for talks with government, businesses and investors aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries, the British High Commission has said. The visit will focus on mining, energy and the finance and…
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Business
Zambia woos Japanese investors
Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, Tobias Mulimbika, has called on Japanese investors to participate in the government’s Grow Zambia Agenda by investing in key priority sectors, particularly those linked to the global green transition. The Grow Zambia Agenda is the government’s drive to accelerate economic growth…
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Crime & Courts
Police hunt for three men after alleged gang rape, robbery in Zambia’s Mansa
Zambian police have launched a manhunt for three men who allegedly gang-raped a 26-year-old woman during a robbery in Mansa District of Luapula Province, police said. Mansa Central Police Station received a report of aggravated robbery and rape from Aubrey Kasongo, 26, of Kasheshe Village…
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Technology
Techbytes: S’Africa fintech Mission Mobile secures $30.9m for smartphone financing expansion (Africa in Tech)
South African fintech startup Mission Mobile has secured US$30.9 million in growth capital from investment company DN Invest to expand its smartphone financing business and make mobile devices more accessible to consumers across South Africa. Founded in 2023 by brothers Tim and Adam Strike, the…
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Business
Investors favour medium-term bonds as Zambia yields fall
Government raised K5.83 billion from last week’s Treasury bond auction as investors maintained strong demand for government securities, particularly medium-term maturities. According to Access Bank market commentary, the September 25 auction attracted bids worth K8.63 billion, translating into an overall bid-to-cover ratio of 1.48 times…
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Politics
Mutti urges MPs to uphold Parliament’s dignity, prioritise service to citizens
National Assembly Speaker, Nelly Mutti, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to uphold the dignity of the House, remain open to learning and prioritise effective representation of citizens as they begin their work in the 14th Parliament. Speaking during the induction programme for members of…
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Lifestyle
Davido ignites Detty December mood in Lagos, set to mark 15 years musical career
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido is bringing his global career back to Lagos with a three-night residency at the National Theatre in December. The residency will celebrate the 34-year-old musician’s 15 years in the music industry, featuring songs from his latest album, Oriadé, alongside some of…
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Crime & Courts
Developing story: Archbishop Banda pleads not guilty, granted K80,000 bail
Lusaka Archbishop, Alick Banda, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of being in possession of property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained and has been granted K80,000 bail in his own recognizance by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. The court also ordered his three…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia anti-riot police cordon off DEC office as Archbishop Banda quizzed
Zambia Police in full riot gear on Monday restricted access to roads leading to the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka’s Ridgeway area as Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda arrived to appear before the agency for questioning. Only Banda, Archbishop of Kasama Ignatius Chama, Vicar…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia anti-riot police condone off DEC office as Archbishop Banda quizzed
Zambia Police in full riot gear on Monday restricted access to roads leading to the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka’s Ridgeway area as Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda arrived to appear before the agency for questioning. Only Banda, Archbishop of Kasama Ignatius Chama, Vicar…
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Technology
AI more than future tech: How Zambia can harness artificial intelligence for economic growth, by Kenneth Lutena
No matter how small or large an economy is, the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) is an inevitable tool for achieving key economic milestones. This calls for scalable and robust information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure to support the widespread roll-out…
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Crime & Courts
High Court dismisses Chongwe East election petition
An election challenge by NRPUP candidate Geoffrey Chumbwe against the victory of Chongwe East MP Anita Kamanga has been dismissed after the Lusaka High Court found that the petition was filed outside the mandatory 14-day period. Chumbwe, who polled 3,185 votes against Kamanga’s 16,058, had…
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Business
Zambia targets 7% average growth as budget plan shifts focus to expansion
Zambia is targeting average economic growth of about 7 percent between 2027 and 2029 as the government shifts its policy focus from macroeconomic stabilisation towards higher production, investment and exports to create jobs and raise household incomes. The target is contained in the 2027–2029 Medium…
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Crime & Courts
Authorities warn public ahead of Archbishop Banda questioning
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and the Zambia Police Service have warned members of the public against unlawful assemblies, processions or any conduct that may breach the peace as Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda appears for questioning over a vehicle suspected to have been unlawfully…
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Health
Morocco’s king expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks
His Majesty the King of Morocco Mohammed VI addressed on Saturday 26 September 2026 two messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques of Islam, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to HRH Crown Prince Mohammed…
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Business
Hichilema heads to UAE on investment drive
President Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Sept. 29 to 30, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and attracting investment to Zambia. Acting Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, said the visit, at the invitation…
