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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Zulu treason case not before court, EFF’s Mwenda claims
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president, Kasonde Mwenda, has claimed that the treason case involving former NRP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 17 others has not yet been registered before the Lusaka High Court, more than a month after their detention…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia immigration secures conviction of Zimbabwean national, apprehends 64 others
Zambia’s Department of Immigration has secured the conviction of a 30-year-old Zimbabwean national for providing false information to an immigration officer and concealing his true nationality, while apprehending 64 foreign nationals during operations in Lusaka, Ndola and Kafue. Kudakwashe Denise Mutsetse was convicted on September…
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Business
KCM smelter resumes operations after 106-day shutdown
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has resumed operations at its Nchanga copper smelter in Chingola following a 106-day shutdown for a US$40 million rehabilitation programme. KCM said on Monday it had successfully cast its first copper anode following the rehabilitation, the first major refurbishment of the…
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Business
European envoys review demonstration of climate-smart practices, forest conservation in Zambia’s Katete
European diplomats have visited farmers and community groups in Zambia’s eastern Katete district to see how climate-smart agriculture and sustainable forest management are helping improve livelihoods and build resilience to climate change. The visit on September 21, organised by the Eastern Province GIZ Agri-Food Cluster…
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Politics
Presidential third-term debate emerges in Zambia weeks after Hichilema swearing-in
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 of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) calling for the constitutional limit to…
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Business
Afreximbank signs US$500m facility with ATDC to boost African trade
A US$500 million credit facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will enable Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) to expand the sourcing, movement and distribution of commodities and products across African and global markets, the bank said on Monday. Afreximbank and ATDC signed the…
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Politics
Access Bank, Harvest Group, others turn up for Ambassador Clark-Omeru, as Letter of Credence presented to Hichilema
Nigeria’s new High Commissioner to Zambia, Ambassador Queen Efe Alexandra Clark-Omeru on Friday presented her Letter of Credence to President Hakainde Hichilema. The ceremony which took place at the State House in Lusaka marked her formal admittance into Zambia as Nigeria’s highest-ranked diplomatic official. She…
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Crime & Courts
DEC arrests two in 175 kg cross-border cannabis trafficking case
Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has arrested and jointly charged two suspected drug suppliers in connection with the trafficking of 175 kilogrammes of dry cannabis from Malawi into Zambia. DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, identified the suspects as Moffat Mlotha, 39, a…
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Business
Kwacha ends nine-day losing streak, as pressure on South African rand eases
The Zambian Kwacha halted its nine-day losing streak on Friday, gaining 0.21% against the U.S. dollar to close just below K19.75 per dollar, according to Bloomberg data. The local currency’s advance came after it failed to sustain a break below the K19.70 per dollar level…
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Business
ZRA urges taxpayers to conduct tax health checks during 100% waiver window
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged businesses and other eligible taxpayers to conduct comprehensive tax health checks on their historical tax affairs and take advantage of the Extended Voluntary Disclosure Programme before it closes on Dec. 31, 2026. Under the programme, eligible taxpayers who…
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Africa & World
Ethiopian armed groups form alliance to challenge Abiy government
Several armed groups fighting Ethiopia’s federal authorities have announced the formation of a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The coalition, named the Alliance for Survival, brings together the Fano militia in Amhara, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), the Tigray People’s…
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Business
Zambia, other Southern Africa countries see new trade opportunities as AGOA extends to 2028
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 2028 will provide greater certainty for exporters and investors while creating opportunities to expand value-added trade with the United States. The United States had extended AGOA…
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Africa & World
UNGA81 key platform to advance Zambia’s health priorities, says Chilengi
Health Minister Professor, Roma Chilengi, says the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) provides Zambia with a key platform to mobilise partnerships and resources to advance the country’s health priorities. Chilengi said Zambia would use the high-level week in New York to engage international stakeholders…
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Lifestyle
‘You don’t need to be perfect,’ Mampi reflects on music journey
Zambian musician, Mampi, has reflected on her journey in the entertainment industry, sharing a before-and-after photo collage that highlights her transformation over the years while encouraging fans to remain faithful through life’s challenges. The singer posted two side-by-side photographs on social media — one from…
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Zambia
Health Minister urged to act decisively against corruption
Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has called on the new Minister of Health to take decisive action against corruption in the ministry and investigate credible allegations involving public officials. The group through Dr Quince Mwabu, said corruption undermined the effective use of public…
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Crime & Courts
Families raise concerns, appeal for release of 10 Ugandans detained in Zambia
Families of 10 Ugandan nationals detained in Zambia have appealed to the Ugandan government to intervene urgently, saying their relatives had been held at Kamwala Remand Prison in Lusaka since Aug. 6 without being charged or appearing in court. The appeal, written by Clinton Akandwanaho…
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Zambia
Govt says EU wrong on election crisis, as seven international legal bodies raise rule-of-law concerns. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Seven international legal organisations have raised concerns over the rule of law in Zambia following developments surrounding the Aug. 13 general election, citing alleged restrictions on access to justice, security-force…
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Sport
Football Association of Zambia, Nora Häuptle part ways
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and Copper Queens head coach, Nora Häuptle, have agreed to part ways by mutual consent, the football governing body said on Saturday. Häuptle, who was appointed on January 24, 2025 on a three-year contract, leaves the position after about…
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Crime & Courts
Three Itezhi-Tezhi officials land in ACC net over alleged K16.7m social cash transfer theft
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged three Ministry of Community Development and Social Services officials in Itezhi-Tezhi District for allegedly stealing K16.79 million from funds meant for the Social Cash Transfer Programme. The suspects are District Social Welfare Officer Goretty Moonga, 39, Assistant…
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Politics
Zambia says EU parliament resolution premature, lacks consultation
Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, said on Saturday a European Parliament resolution on the country’s post-election situation was premature, arguing that it was adopted before the European Union’s election observation mission had issued its final report. The European Parliament adopted the resolution on September…
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Business
Govt responds to reported outbreak of livestock diseases with anthrax vaccines
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock says it has dispatched 600,000 doses of anthrax vaccine for mass vaccination campaigns in selected districts as part of measures to prevent the spread of the disease among livestock. Director of Veterinary Services, Charles Maseka, said there were currently…
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Technology
Tecbytes: Biochar Industrial secures $1.5 million pre-seed funding to scale carbon removal in Africa (Tech In Africa)
African climate technology company Biochar Industrial has raised US$1.5 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate the expansion of its industrial carbon removal operations and strengthen the development of biochar-based climate solutions across the continent. The investment will support the company’s efforts to scale its technology…
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Business
World Bank Group mobilizes $112 billion in private capital in 2026
The World Bank Group mobilized a record US$112 billion in private capital in fiscal year 2026, more than tripling the amount recorded four years earlier, as it ramps up efforts to channel private investment into developing economies. The Group said in a statement on Friday…
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Business
WWF Zambia urges stronger policy frameworks to unlock green investment
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambia has called for stronger policy and institutional frameworks to unlock investment in the country’s green economy, including accelerated implementation of Zambia’s Green Finance Taxonomy. Country Director, Nalucha Nganga-Ziba, said Zambia needed to develop bankable green investment pipelines, promote…