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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…
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Crime & Courts
Infant dies in Solwezi house fire, woman murdered in Kalumbila
The Zambia Police Service has recorded two separate incidents in North-Western Province that left a six-month-old infant dead in a house fire and a 43-year-old woman murdered, according to a statement issued September 9, 2026. In Solwezi, the incident occurred in Kyawama Compound between the…
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Crime & Courts
Police seize counterfeit goods worth millions in lusaka backyard operations
The Zambia Police Service has seized large quantities of suspected counterfeit food, cosmetic and sugar products manufactured and repackaged under unhygienic conditions in Kabanana and Chipata Compounds. The Intellectual Property Unit under Lusaka Division conducted searches on Monday, September 8, following information received on September…
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Business
Govt urges Minerals Commission to anchor regulatory functions in law, protect investor confidence
Government has called on the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) to ensure that the execution of its regulatory functions is firmly anchored in the law while maintaining investor confidence in Zambia’s mining sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta said the…
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Zambia
Zambia Institute of Architects warns of housing crisis
The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) has raised alarm over the country’s housing sector, warning that most Zambians were constructing homes outside formal systems due to lack of finance and poor planning. In its August – September 2026 President’s Corner statement, ZIA said the situation…
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Business
Cotton sector in decline despite huge economic potential, Cotton Board official warns
Zambia’s cotton industry, once a major employer in rural areas and a key foreign exchange earner, is in a steady decline despite its potential to drive value addition, job creation and carbon sequestration due to low prices on the market. Industry data show production has…
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Politics
Institute urges return of deputy ministers, reinstatement of chiefs ministry
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has called on Parliament and government to reintroduce Deputy Ministers and to re-establish the Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, saying their absence had undermined governance and service delivery. AIPAC Executive Director, Solomon Ngoma said the institute…
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Africa & World
‘You’re not alone in the darkness,’ Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow, has urged citizens to remain calm over prolonged power cuts, saying the country was not alone in facing an electricity crisis that has affected several parts of West Africa. His comments follow protests on Monday night in the capital Banjul…
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Technology
Egypt’s 3C coding school raises $3m seed, sets sights on Riyadh
An Egyptian firm, 3C Coding School has closed a $3 million seed round led by MRG Economic Group, with investor Amr Saad and a group of angels joining. Two things get the money: a Saudi Arabia launch and an AI-powered personalised learning platform. Hossam Hosny…
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Africa & World
Kenya reportedly gives foreign business owners 90 days to regularise documents
The Kenyan government has reportedly given foreign nationals operating businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update work permits, business registrations and other required documents. The move follows concerns raised by President William Ruto over the participation of foreigners in small businesses, remarks…
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Business
Kwacha extends losses against dollar
The Zambian Kwacha remained under pressure yesterday, extending its losses against the United States dollar for a second consecutive session. According to Bloomberg data, the local currency depreciated by 0.71 percent to close just above K19.30 per dollar, as sustained demand for hard currency from…
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Business
AfDB approves US$5 billion framework to cushion Africa from energy, fertiliser crisis
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing framework that could mobilise up to US$5.06 billion to help African countries manage rising energy, food and fertiliser costs linked to the global crisis. The Global Energy and Fertilizer Crisis Response Framework (GEFCRF), approved on September…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest suspected mentally ill man over Mansa murder
Police in Mansa have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of killing his uncle, authorities said. The suspect, Endrick Chitambala, is alleged to have attacked Ben Chitambala, 56, at the deceased’s residence in Chamalawa, Namwandwe Compound, Chief Mabumba’s area, on September 5. Luapula Province Police Commanding…
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Crime & Courts
Court upholds Findlay detention, orders trial in alleged treason case
The Lusaka High Court has dismissed business executive Harry Valden Findlay’s application for habeas corpus, ruling that the State had reasonable and lawful grounds to keep him in custody on suspicion of terrorism offences. Findlay, who has been detained since Aug. 4, 2026, remains at…
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Business
Government, miners push major ASM reforms
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Zambia’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector into a major driver of economic growth, as industry players call for sweeping reforms, including the establishment of state-owned mineral processing smelters to protect local miners from exploitation. Central Province…
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Crime & Courts
CLA decries Zambia’s post-election rule-of-law crisis, demands probe of Kafwaya’s murder by state agents
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has expressed deep concern over developments in Zambia following the August 13, 2026 general election, warning that recent events threaten access to justice, judicial independence and the safety of legal practitioners. In a statement released in Lusaka, the CLA said…
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Technology
Techbytes: Egypt’s Mylerz secures over USD 2 million to grow e-commerce logistics operations
Egyptian logistics startup Mylerz has raised more than USD 2 million in a combination of debt and equity to scale its fulfilment and last-mile delivery operations across Egypt. Lorax Capital Partners led the round, with participation from Egyptian fintech giant Fawry and a group of…
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Business
FRA claims maize purchase target exceeds 100 percent in Northern Province
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Northern Province has reportedly exceeded its maize purchase target for the 2026 Crop Marketing Season, having procured a total of 192,023.50 metric tonnes of white maize as of September 7, 2026, against the provincial target of 95,000 metric tonnes…
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Business
Civil Society groups urge stronger regulation as Zambia faces surge in critical minerals investment
Civil Society groups have warned that Zambia’s push to become a leading supplier of minerals for the global energy transition must be matched with stronger environmental regulation and public participation to avoid repeating mistakes seen elsewhere in the region. The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)…
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Business
Zambia’s revenue authority launches nationwide cost of tax compliance survey
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commenced a nationwide Cost of Tax Compliance Survey to establish the costs, challenges and practical experiences taxpayers encounter when meeting their tax obligations. The survey will run from 7 September to 31 October 2026 and forms part of ZRA’s…
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Business
Towards three million tonnes: KCM’s role in Zambia’s growth agenda
Zambia has set an ambitious copper target. At Konkola Copper Mines, the shift from stabilising an operation to expanding one is already under way. President Hakainde Hichilema opened his second term with a number that will shape the next five years of Zambia’s mining industry…
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Zambia
Zambia army urges restraint, says it will not be drawn into politics
The Zambia Army has called for responsibility and restraint in public discourse, warning against attempts to drag the Defence Force into political debate. Zambia Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sydney Mwewa, said the Army had noted with concern the increasing tendency by some political commentators and social…
