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Africa & World
Uganda news anchor chosen as new Tooro king after ‘boy king’ dies
A Ugandan television news anchor has been chosen as the next monarch of the Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, ending weeks of uncertainty over the succession. Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a news anchor and editor with the Uganda…
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Business
Data show 1.2 million Zambians may face hunger as climatic disruptions predicted
Approximately 1.2 million people or 5percent of Zambia’s population are expected to face acute food insecurity between october this year and march 2027, new data from the Integrated Food security Phase Classification has shown. Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, said data from the 93…
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Politics
Hichilema govt cancels International Passports of more opposition voices; Mwamba, Mpundu, others affected
Government has cancelled six Zambian passports with immediate effect for former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda and his former Nkana Constituency counterpart Binwell Mpundu, citing security reasons in the interest of national security. This is according to Gazette Notice No. 1421…
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Entertainment
Zambia, Mozambique urged to strengthen joint fight against transnational crimes
Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary, Maambo Haamaundu, has called on Zambia and Mozambique to fight organized transnational crimes along their shared border. Haamaundu stated that poaching, irregular migration, terrorism, and cybercrimes have become prevalent in both countries and must be countered through concerted efforts. Speaking…
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Business
Govt temporarily suspends wheat import duty to ease supply pressures
The Zambia Revenue Authority has announced a temporary suspension of customs duty on specified wheat imports in a bid to cushion supply and stabilize prices. In a public notice issued on Friday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager, Oliver Nzala, said the measure was provided for under…
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Crime & Courts
Blogger Chishimba convicted over pregnancy claim involving Chipo Mwanawasa
Blogger Joseph Chishimba has been convicted of cyber harassment and publication of false information after he circulated a screenshot alleging that Chipo Mwanawasa was pregnant for President Hakainde Hichilema. Principal Resident Magistrate, Idah Phiri, convicted Chishimba after ruling that the prosecution had proved its case…
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Health
Nacala corridor, Japan’s strategic gateway into Southern Africa and what Zambia should demand, by Peter Chisabuka
Japan is increasingly turning its attention to the Nacala Corridor as a strategic economic gateway into Southern Africa, combining infrastructure development with access to minerals, agricultural markets, energy resources and regional trade. The corridor links the Mozambican port of Nacala on the Indian Ocean with…
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Business
Kwacha set for weekly loss as dollar demand outweighs supply
The Zambian Kwacha is on course for a weekly loss after weakening for a fourth consecutive trading session, as robust demand for United States dollars from corporates and importers continued to outstrip foreign exchange supply. According to Access Bank market commentary, the local currency depreciated…
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Business
GreenCo raises $21.5 million to expand regional power trading
Africa GreenCo says it has raised US$21.5 million in its latest funding round, including US$11.5 million from existing shareholders, strengthening the company’s capacity to trade electricity and support renewable power projects across Southern Africa. The third-close fundraising includes additional investment from the Private Infrastructure Development…
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Crime & Courts
Businessman Kasolo jailed seven years for trafficking 73.9kg cannabis
Businessman Henry Kasolo, who had been on the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) wanted list, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment with hard labour for trafficking 73.9 kilogrammes of cannabis. Kasolo, who was convicted on three counts, was sentenced on Thursday after the State failed…
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Crime & Courts
Mukandila challenges cancellation of NRC, passport in court
Detained Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestin Mukandila has filed a judicial review challenging the cancellation of his National Registration Card (NRC) and Zambian passport, arguing that the decision was unlawful and that he is a Zambian citizen by descent. Mukandila, who was born in Lubumbashi…
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Business
Copper tipped to reach $15,000 per tonne this week
Report shows copper prices could break through US$15,000 for the first time as soon as this week, analysts say according to Reuters. This is as a result of investors positioning themselves for another round of US economic data and President Donald Trump keeps the market…
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Business
COMESA industry ministers adopt new instruments to boost regional investment, value addition
Ministers responsible for Industry and Investment from the COMESA region have endorsed new regional instruments aimed at strengthening investment, deepening value chains, and accelerating industrialisation across the bloc. The ministers also endorsed the revised COMESA Common Investment Area Agreement, the adoption of a new methodology…
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Africa & World
‘Pack your bags and get out,’ Uganda army chief orders Turkish nationals to leave country
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared that he has cut all ties with Turkish interests in Uganda and urged Turkish nationals to leave the country, while directing his political supporters to stage a demonstration outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala on…
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Business
Govt warns of threat to food security, as concerns mount over climate shock predictions
Government has called for urgent and coordinated action to protect Zambia’s food security ahead of anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño conditions, warning that climate shocks could undermine agricultural production and the country’s economic gains. Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, John Mulongoti, said weather…
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Business
Cost of living continues to rise in Lusaka as JCTR flags risks of climate disruptions
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has reported another increase in the cost of basic needs for Zambian households, with the Lusaka Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket rising to K12,000.94 in August. The basket for a family of five climbed from K11,698.42 in July…
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Crime & Courts
Police probe witchcraft accusation after elderly woman publicly named during cleansing ceremony
Police in Western Province have launched investigations into an incident where a 68-year-old woman was publicly accused of practicing witchcraft during a traditional healing ceremony in Kangongo Village, Namatindi Area of Kalabo District. The matter was officially reported to Kalabo Police Station on Wednesday, 9th…
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Crime & Courts
Murder suspect dies after suspected poisoning
A 51-year-old man who was wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a 43-year-old man in North-Western Province has died after allegedly ingesting a suspected toxic substance in Lusaka. In a statement issued on Thursday, Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi, said…
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Crime & Courts
Five killed, eight injured in separate road accidents in Lusaka, Chongwe
Five people have died and eight others were injured in two separate fatal road traffic accidents recorded along the Great East Road in Lusaka and Chongwe districts on September 9, 2026, police have confirmed. Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, said the first accident occurred around 18:00…
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Business
Zambia seals deal with Kenyan company to export 540,000-tonne maize
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has signed a contract with Kenya’s Baita Trading Company Limited for the export of 540,000 metric tonnes of White Grade A non-GMO maize, as Zambia’s agricultural export earnings continue to rise. ️The country last year reportedly recorded a significant increase…
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Sport
Liverpool survive Atletico Madrid scare as team gets off to 2-1 win in Champions League start
Alexis Mac Allister struck the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday, handing Andoni Iraola a winning start to his Champions League tenure at Anfield. Mac Allister’s goal came just a day after the midfielder publicly expressed his frustration…
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Crime & Courts
43 members of Tonse Alliance approach court to challenge continued detention
Forty-three members of the Tonse Alliance have gone to the Lusaka High Court challenging their continued detention, with one alleging he was beaten by armed men after carrying out election-related duties. Joseph Kaseya of Kabanana told the court that he was an Electoral Commission of…
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Sport
Odegaard gives Arsenal winning Champions League start, as Napoli fall 0-1
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard’s sensational late strike broke stern Napoli resistance as the English champions began their bid for Champions League glory with a hard-fought 1-0 win in Naples on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side, who lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in last season’s final…
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Sport
Alonso takes responsibility after Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down to beat Leeds 6-3
Xabi Alonso admitted he had made it “hard” for his Chelsea players after watching his side recover from 2-0 down to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea progressed to the fourth round despite being booed off at half-time following…
