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Crime & Courts
Zambian man jailed for transporting Ethiopian migrants
A 32-year-old Zambian man has been sentenced to two years in prison for aiding illegal immigration after he was found transporting Ethiopian nationals in eastern Zambia, the Department of Immigration said. Jack Banda was convicted by the Katete Magistrate Court on Tuesday and fined K80,000…
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Crime & Courts
Judge orders witnesses to testify physically in Drizit-Sino Metals case
High Court Judge Sylvia Munyinya has ordered four witnesses in a legal dispute between environmental consultants Drizit Environmental Technology (Pty) Limited, Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited and the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) to travel to Lusaka to testify physically after internet connectivity problems disrupted…
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Business
ZRA tightens tax clearance rules for businesses over tax registration gaps
Zambia’s tax authority has tightened controls on the issuance and renewal of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs), blocking businesses whose taxpayer identification numbers (TPINs) were not linked to the tax types applicable to their operations. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Manager for Corporate Communications, Oliver Nzala, said…
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Business
Tanzania to host parliamentarians as Dira 2050 moves into implementation
Tanzania will host parliamentarians from around the world in Arusha from October 5 to 9 for the 153rd Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union, as the country begins implementing Development Vision 2050, its long- term plan to build a $1 trillion economy. The Assembly will…
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Crime & Courts
Anti-graft agency arrests ex-Education Ministry official, Tukombe, in $401 million scandal
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and a former Head of Procurement and Supply for alleged corrupt practices. ACC Head of Corporate Communications, Joseph Mwenya, said the case involved wilful failure to comply with…
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Technology
Cancellation of Zed Mobile licence draws criticism
Emmanuel Mwamba, a leading opposition voice, has criticised the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) for cancelling the network and service licences of Beeline Telecoms Limited trading as Zed Mobile. ZICTA announced the cancellation of Beeline Telecoms Limited’s licence this week, citing regulatory breaches…
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Crime & Courts
Concerns emerge over detained lawmaker, Munthali’s health
The Citizens First (CF) Party says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating health condition of Faith Munthali, who is currently detained at Isoka Police Station following her arrest in Mafinga District. Munthali was arrested and charged on Monday, September 14, and subsequently detained in…
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Technology
Liquid expands internet access with new K300 home package, enhanced 4G offers (video)
For many Zambians, access to high-speed internet often depends on affordability. To address this challenge, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has introduced a new K300 Liquid Home package and enhanced its 4G offerings, making reliable connectivity more accessible to households, students, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The new…
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Crime & Courts
Senior police officer takes own life after shooting self in the head
A Senior Police officer based at Police Service Headquarters, Daniel Banda, aged 53 has shot himself to death in unclear circumstances, Police officials have revealed. Banda, who was Assistant Superintendent prior to his death was attached to the Ballistics Unit at the service headquarters, shot…
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Sport
Nairobi beats London to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
London has missed out to Nairobi in the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The decision, which means an African city will host the event for the first time, was confirmed at a World Athletics council meeting in Budapest. World Athletics president Sebastian…
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Business
COMESA, Zimbabwe sign agreement to host 25th summit in Harare
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and Zimbabwe have signed an agreement for Zimbabwe to host the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare from Oct. 19 to 22, 2026. The Hosting Agreement was signed in Harare on…
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Technology
ZICTA kicks out Zedmobile from Zambia’s telecom market over regulatory non-compliance
Zambia’s telecoms regulator has revoked Beeline Telecoms Limited’s network and service licences over what it said were persistent failures to meet regulatory, operational and financial obligations. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) said the cancellation of Beeline’s Network Licence Number ZICTA/ICT/ECN/0156 and Service…
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Lifestyle
Kenyan comedian, Crazy Kennar’s helicopter co-parenting skit sparks online buzz
Kenyan comedian, Crazy Kennar, has sparked widespread conversation online after releasing a high-budget co-parenting skit featuring singer Nikita Kering, with fans praising the production quality and the unexpected use of a helicopter for a comedic scene. The video, posted on Instagram on Monday, September 14…
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Zambia
Zambia, UAE firm sign agreement to develop solar projects
Zambia’s Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has signed an agreement with United Arab Emirates-based SGC Investment LLC to facilitate investment in solar power projects through local authorities, the government said. The agreement followed discussions between the government and the UAE firm on opportunities…
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Business
‘Ambition doesn’t deliver outcomes,’ Economists urge govt to ensure Grow Zambia benefits households
Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has urged the government to ensure its Grow Zambia economic agenda translated into more jobs, higher household incomes and lower poverty rather than being measured mainly by economic growth figures. In a statement issued on Tuesday, EAZ National Secretary, John…
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Zambia
Atomic Eagle secures US$10.9 million to advance uranium projects in Zambia, Niger
Atomic Eagle’s largest shareholder, Menel Energy and Resources Limited, has committed about US$10.9 million to support the development of the company’s uranium projects in Zambia and Niger. The funding will come through the early exercise of 35,149,113 options at an exercise price of US$0.31 each…
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Politics
Nevers Mumba quits active politics after 29 years
Veteran Zambian politician, Nevers Mumba, has stepped down from active partisan politics after 29 years and resigned as president of the New Nation Party, saying he would now focus on national unity, reconciliation and mediation. Mumba, who served as vice president under former President Levy…
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Technology
Inside the technology helping make Yango rides safer in Zambia
For many passengers, a ride-hailing journey begins with opening an app, entering a destination and requesting a vehicle. Behind that simple interaction, however, is a wider system of verification, monitoring, feedback and human support designed to help manage safety before, during and after a trip…
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Crime & Courts
Blogger Chishimba jailed nine months for circulating pregnancy claim about presidential aide
Blogger Joseph Chishimba has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment with hard labour for circulating an unverified allegation that Special Assistant to the President for Public Policy, Chipokota Mwanawasa, was pregnant for a “guy at State House”. Principal Resident Magistrate Idah Phiri sentenced the 47-year-old…
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Crime & Courts
Choongo sues former presidential aide, Chanda, over alleged K3 million debt
Former presidential press aide, Amos Chanda, has been sued in the Lusaka High Court by money lender Bruce Choongo over an alleged K3 million unpaid debt. Choongo is seeking payment of the outstanding K3 million, interest, exemplary damages and costs of the action. According to…
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Business
Global rate hikes put African currencies under renewed pressure —Report
African currencies are facing renewed pressure as higher interest rates in major economies threaten to trigger capital outflows and increase the cost of servicing external debt, according to Access Bank Group. The bank said the pressure was being driven by widening yield differentials and rising…
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Politics
Mwamba attacks reappointment of Musokotwane as Finance Minister
Former Zambian diplomat, Emmanuel Mwamba, has criticised President Hakainde Hichilema’s reappointment of Situmbeko Musokotwane as finance minister, saying the decision signaled policy continuity rather than a shift in the country’s economic direction. Mwamba said Musokotwane’s previous periods at the Ministry of Finance were characterised by…
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Business
Zambia police chief orders officers to crack down on illegal mining
Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Fred Hamaamba, has directed officers deployed to mining areas to step up efforts to combat illegal mining and protect the country’s mineral resources. Hamaamba said police officers had a duty to ensure that national minerals were…
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Business
AfCFTA unveils $5.17 billion digital trade corridor ahead of Accra summit
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced a US$5.17 billion Digital Trade Corridor aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and facilitating intra-African commerce. The announcement comes ahead of the 2026 Elevate Africa Convening, scheduled for October in Accra, Ghana, where African leaders, policymakers…
