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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…
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Crime & Courts
‘My gun was fired,’ Nurse tells court of Shikapwasha’s last words
The High Court has heard further medical and forensic evidence in the murder trial involving the late retired Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha, with a nurse telling the court what the former Zambia Air Force commander said shortly after he was brought to hospital following a…
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Crime & Courts
Five escape custody at Chinsali hospital, three recaptured
Five people escaped from lawful custody while working at Chinsali General Hospital in Muchinga Province on Wednesday, with three later recaptured and two still on the run, police said. Muchinga Province Police Commissioner, Lubinda Mayamba, said the incident happened at around 1300 hours on Sept…
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Crime & Courts
16-year-old on the run after alleged defilement of two-year-old in Kawambwa
Police in Kawambwa District of Luapula Province have launched a manhunt for a 16-year-old boy who is alleged to have defiled a two-year-old girl. Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer, Lucky Munkhondya, said police received a report of defilement at Kawambwa Police Station on Sept. 21…
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Africa & World
Zambia selected for UN critical minerals support mechanism
Zambia has been selected as one of six countries to receive support under a new United Nations mechanism aimed at helping resource-rich developing countries capture more value from critical minerals used in the global energy transition. UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, announced the Country Support Mechanism…
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Crime & Courts
Police investigate death of taxi driver with gunshot wound in the head inside University of Zambia
Police in Lusaka have instituted investigations into the suspected murder of a 31-year-old taxi driver found dead inside a Toyota Runx near the School of Law at the University of Zambia. The victim has been identified as Able Mwape, 31, of Garden Chilulu in Lusaka…
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Business
Zambia seeks more British investments in carbon markets
Zambia has called on British investors to increase their participation in the country’s carbon credit markets, saying the sector could unlock climate finance for investment in key areas of the economy. Green Economy and Environment Minister, Gabriel Siame, said greater private-sector participation from Britain would…
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Zambia
IBA applies the hammer on KBN TV, suspends license over election coverage breaches
Zambia’s Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has suspended KBN TV’s broadcasting licence for 30 days with immediate effect for breaching the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines and other broadcasting standards, the regulator said on Thursday. IBA Director General, Webster Malido, said the decision was made during the…
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Business
Tobacco firms use covert tactics to influence policy in Africa, journalists told
Tobacco companies are increasingly using flavoured nicotine products, corporate social responsibility projects, conservation partnerships and rebranded non-profit organisations to build legitimacy and influence public policy in Africa, journalists were told on Thursday. The trends were highlighted during a two-day online training workshop for journalists from…
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Business
Zambia economy grows 5.4% in 2025, September inflation eases to 6.1%
Zambia’s economy grew by 5.4% in 2025, accelerating from 3.8% in 2024, while annual inflation eased slightly to 6.1% in September 2026, the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) said on Thursday. The final annual gross domestic product (GDP) estimates at constant 2010 prices represented a 1.6…
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Zambia
Labour ministry fines hotel K120,000 administrative penalty for breaches
Zambia’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security has imposed an administrative penalty of K120,000 on New Century Diamond Hotel for multiple breaches of labour laws, the ministry said on Thursday. Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer, Mwaka Ndawa, said an inspection at the hotel found that…
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Business
Zambia, Norway discuss carbon-credit deal to support stable IPP power tariffs
Zambia has started negotiations with Norway on a carbon-credit deal aimed at using proceeds from international carbon markets to buffer independent power producers (IPPs) and support stable tariffs for electricity sold to state utility ZESCO, the government said on Thursday. Minister of Green Economy and…
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Business
Zambian Kwacha extends gains for fourth session on month-end dollar supply
The Zambian Kwacha extended gains against the U.S. dollar for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by increased foreign currency supply ahead of month-end, Access Bank Group said. The local currency appreciated 0.67% to close just below K19.5200 per dollar, according to Bloomberg data…
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Africa & World
11 killed in mass shooting at South Africa residential property
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a residential property in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. Police said gunmen stormed a house late Tuesday and opened fire on 14 people, killing 10 at the scene. Four others were taken…
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Business
Three illegal miners die in Chingola KCM dumpsite collapse
Three illegal miners have died after loose soil collapsed at the Ore Body (OB)-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite along the Chingola-Solwezi Road in Chingola District, police said. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer, Rae Hamoonga, said the incident occurred on September 23, 2026, at about 18:20…
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Crime & Courts
Witnesses allege attack by Kamanga supporters in Masebo petition
Four witnesses on Wednesday told the Lusaka High Court that they were allegedly attacked by a group of men after Chongwe East MP, Anita Kamanga, handed a can of pepper spray to one of them and allegedly instructed him to use it against supporters of…
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Crime & Courts
Nsofwa challenges detention, cites ‘filthy’ Kabwata cells
Former Zambia Police Service Director of Investigations, Michel Nsofwa, has applied to the Lusaka High Court for a writ of habeas corpus, challenging his continued detention and alleging that he is being held in “filthy” and inhumane conditions at Kabwata Police Station. Nsofwa has cited…
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Crime & Courts
Police detain two siblings over alleged murder of cousin in Lusaka
Police in Lusaka have detained two siblings, aged 18 and 15, in connection with the alleged murder of their 22-year-old cousin, Susan Zulu. The case follows a report of Conversion Not Amounting to Theft of a Motor Vehicle made at Kabwata Police Station on September…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance accuses Hichilema govt of instigating third-term debate to evade accountability
The Tonse Alliance has accused President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration of using the current constitutional amendment debate to divert attention from what the opposition alliance described as concerns over accountability and Zambia’s democratic record. Alliance Deputy Spokesperson. Anthony Chibuye, said it was regrettable that the President…
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Zambia
Soldiers reportedly abduct ex-Finance Minister, Kalumba, from Chienge home, wife alleges
The wife of sub-chief Natende Walushiba says her husband, Dr. Katele Kalumba, was picked up from their home in Chienge this afternoon by a group of armed soldiers. Lumba Kalumba said the sub-chief, a former Finance Minister, was taken around 12:30 hours and driven to…
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Business
Green projects receive boost as sustainability bond launched
ZANACO has reportedly launched a US$100 million medium-term note programme and plans to issue an inaugural US$50 million sustainability bond. The programme, it is said, will mobilise long-term capital for eligible green and social projects, including renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, financial inclusion, affordable…
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Africa & World
Zambia, EU reaffirm partnership at UN event, as Haimbe denies report of protests by Zambians
Zambia and the European Union have reaffirmed their partnership and agreed to deepen cooperation in investment, economic development and critical-mineral value chains during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef…
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Health
Aviation authority urges Zambia Airways to introduce flights to Kasama
Zambia’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has urged national carrier Zambia Airways to consider introducing flights to Kasama in Northern Province as part of efforts to improve domestic air connectivity and support economic development. CAA Director General Captain, Derrick Luembe, said Zambia Airways, as the national…
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Crime & Courts
Lawyers condemn prolonged detention of suspects without court appearance
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has raised concern over reports of people being held in detention for extended periods without being brought before a court, saying such practices risked violating constitutional protections of personal liberty. LAZ president, Arnold Kaluba, said the right to personal…
