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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…
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Business
Avocado Mining reportedly convicted for attempted smuggling offense
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it has secured the conviction of Avocado Mining Limited for attempted smuggling and, in a separate enforcement operation, seized two Toyota Land Cruisers following the detection of customs misclassification. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, ZRA Manager…
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Sport
Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier
Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday. The 20-year-old unleashed a shot from just outside the box on 44 minutes that beat goalkeeper Lawrence…
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Sport
Dramatic winners Zimbabwe to end five-year exile by tackling DR Congo football
Zimbabwe will play at home for the first time in five years when they host the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in a top-of-the-table Africa Cup of Nations group qualifier. Major renovations to the 60 000-seat National Sports Stadium on the outskirts of the…
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Sport
Senegal draw first match under Vieira and Nigeria survive scare
Former France star, Patrick Vieira, debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson put controversial 2026 AFCON runners-up Senegal ahead after 32…
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Lifestyle
Zambian artistes to headline local line-up at music festival
Zambian music stars including Yo Maps, Mampi Queen Diva and Danny Kaya will join international music star Jason Derulo at the 2026 Stanbic Music Festival in Lusaka. The festival, scheduled for October 3 at Polo Field A, Lusaka Showgrounds, will also feature Mwila and the…
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Africa & World
27 killed in two South Africa shootings
At least 27 people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in two separate shootings in South African townships, according to police as reported by Aljazeera. The first attack occurred late Saturday at a tavern in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, where at least 17…
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Crime & Courts
Lubinda demands transparency over renewed DEC summons of Archbishop Banda
Given Lubinda, an opposition voice, has expressed concern over the renewed summons issued to Archbishop Alick Banda by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), calling for transparency, fairness and respect for due process. Banda had reportedly been summoned by the DEC on Monday, Sept. 28, prompting…
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Africa & World
Zambians in U.S demand UN action, sanctions over post-election crackdown
Concerned Zambians in the United States demonstrated outside the United Nations in New York on Saturday, calling for urgent international action over what they described as a serious deterioration in human rights, democratic governance, civic space and the rule of law following Zambia’s August 13…
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Africa & World
Zambia won’t allow internal political disputes degenerate into armed conflicts —Haimbe
Zambia is not at war and remains peaceful, stable and democratic following its recent general election, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Delivering Zambia’s General Debate Statement at the 81st Session of the UN General…
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Lifestyle
Archbishop Banda reportedly summoned by Drug Enforcement Commission
Lusaka Archbishop, Dr. Alick Banda, has reportedly been summoned by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on Monday Sept. 28, prompting the Archdiocese of Lusaka to call on the faithful to remain united in prayer and solidarity with the Church leader. In a statement dated Sept…
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Crime & Courts
Small-scale miners charged to improve safety, productivity as training completed
The government has urged artisanal and small-scale miners to apply knowledge gained from a three-week intensive training programme to improve safety, productivity and compliance with mining regulations as Zambia seeks to strengthen the sector’s contribution to economic growth. A total of 440 participants from 288…
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Crime & Courts
Police detain 98-year-old woman over death of one-year-old
The Zambia Police Service has instituted investigations into a case of manslaughter involving the death of a one-year-old child, identified as Clifford Muleya, following an alleged tongue-tie cutting procedure in Chilanga District. Preliminary investigations indicate that on September 25, 2026, around 17:00 hours, the child…
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Politics
Presidential third-term debate grips Zambia, as soldiers reportedly abduct ex-Finance Minister, Kalumba. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Barely weeks after President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term, a social media debate over Zambia’s presidential term limits has emerged, with political commentators and some supporters…
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Politics
Zambia intensifies campaign for UN Human Rights Council seat
Zambia has intensified its campaign for election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to advancing and safeguarding human rights at the global level. The Head of State was speaking in a video address to…
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Business
Zambian govt approves Green Paper on 2027-2029 medium-term budget plan
Zambia’s Cabinet has approved the Green Paper on the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Budget Plan, which sets out the macroeconomic objectives, fiscal policies, strategies and targets for the 2027 budget. The approval was made at the second Cabinet meeting of the second term of President Hakainde Hichilema’s…
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Politics
Electoral Commission of Zambia announces date for four key by-elections, 11 ward polls
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, as the date for the Mbala mayoral election, Lumezi and Mandevu parliamentary by-elections and by-elections in 11 wards across the country. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the polls would take place…
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Business
Zambia owes $15.36 billion external debt in first half of 2026, government says
Zambia’s external debt fell by 5% to US$15.36 billion in the first half of 2026 from US$16.15 billion at the end of December 2025, as the government intensified efforts to strengthen debt sustainability and contain fiscal risks, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said…
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Politics
Hichilema warns mischief makers, cites cost-saving as reason for absence from UN event
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to individuals who break the law in the name of democracy and human rights, saying they should not expect sympathy when law enforcement agencies act against them. Hichilema said those who choose to veer off the…
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Business
Bank of Zambia demands full disclosure on financial products to consumers
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has directed financial service providers to ensure consumers fully understand the products they are signing up for, saying customer protection went beyond simply presenting contracts for signature. BoZ Assistant Director for Consumer Protection and Market Conduct, Banji Milambo, said consumers…
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Crime & Courts
Crowds cheer as Mundubile, Zulu arrive Solwezi court to face sedition trial 29 days after arrest (Video)
After 29 days in detention, opposition leaders, Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu arrived at the Solwezi Magistrates’ Court on Friday to a waiting crowd of supporters, waving as they were driven into the court premises aboard the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) bus. The two appeared…
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Business
Musokotwane stresses debt discipline as climate change threatens economic gains
Zambia will prioritise debt sustainability, domestic revenue mobilisation and prudent management of public resources to protect essential services and support economic growth, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said on Friday. Musokotwane said the government would also prioritise conservation of natural resources, support for…
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Crime & Courts
Police to arraign ex-minister Kalumba over alleged cyber harassment of President Hichilema
Police in Kabwe have charged and arrested former Finance Minister Dr. Katele Kalumba for alleged harassment under Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025, police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said on Thursday. Chilabi said the matter was reported at Kabwe Central Police…
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Crime & Courts
Indian national arrested, as Zambia suspends four Mpika mining operations over safety breaches
The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) has suspended operations at four mining and mineral processing operations in Mpika District, Muchinga Province, following a regulatory compliance inspection in the Kanyerere area. The affected operations are Newtown Youth Advocate Mine, Empirical Trading, Jatana Mineral Resources and Ishinadwusa Mineral…
