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Politics
Five Heads of State grace President Hichilema’s inauguration ceremonies
Five African Heads of State have arrived in Lusaka to attend the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at the National Heroes Stadium on Tuesday. The leaders are Kenyan President William Ruto, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Botswana President Duma Boko and…
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Business
Zambia faces risk of below-normal rainfall in Q1, 2027
Zambia faces an increased risk of below-normal rainfall during the first quarter of 2027, raising concerns over agricultural production and food security, according to the Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF). The January to March 2027 outlook shows that much of central and southern…
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Lifestyle
‘End arbitrary arrests, respect due process,’ Southern Africa Anglican church tells Zambian govt
South African Anglican archbishop of Cape Town Archbishop, Thabo Makgoba, has said that the church was adding its voice to growing international calls for calm and respect for the rule of law following the polls. In a statement issued by the Office of the Anglican…
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Crime & Courts
Lusaka man convicted after K60,000 bribe attempt in drug trafficking case
A bid to buy his way into the heart of a drug trafficking investigation has ended with the conviction of Henry Shula Kasolo on three counts arising from a controlled delivery operation involving compressed cannabis and an alleged K60,000 bribe. The Lusaka Subordinate Court yesterday…
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Lifestyle
Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Former gang boss, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur – the first conviction in a cold case that has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years. The jury found him guilty of one count of murder…
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Crime & Courts
Former council accountant jailed 3 years in Livingstone over K316,000 CDF fraud
An assistant accountant at Livingstone City Council has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour for diverting K316,000 in Constituency Development Fund grants meant for 11 cooperatives into his personal accounts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Court sitting in Livingstone on Monday convicted…
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Politics
Police warn against social media content targeting Hichilema, as inauguration holds
The Zambia Police Service has cautioned the public against the creation and circulation of social media content intended to incite violence, threaten peace and public order. Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said the service had observed a rise in online material that is both inflammatory and…
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Africa & World
Ngomat urges African states to domesticate arms trade treaty at Geneva Conference
Chairperson of the African Peace and Security Union (APSU), Roll Stéphane Ngomat, has called on African countries to sign, ratify and domesticate the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty during the 12th Conference of States Parties in Geneva. The Arms Trade Treaty regulates international trade in…
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Politics
‘No unity without justice,’ Kateka insists Zambia must confront alleged abuses during polls
New Heritage Party President Chishala Kateka has rejected calls for national unity following the August elections, arguing that reconciliation is impossible without first addressing alleged state violence, vote theft and constitutional breaches. Kateka said she had noted with some surprise the repeated appeals to unity…
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Sport
Saka strikes as flawless Arsenal punish troubled Villa
Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions’ 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday. Saka’s second-half strike at Villa Park wrapped up Arsenal’s second successive victory. Super Sport reports that in a statement of intent…
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Sport
Argentina great, Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him…
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Business
ERB keeps September fuel prices unchanged despite Kwacha pressure
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained September prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 fuel despite higher international oil prices and depreciation of the Kwacha against the U.S. dollar. The ERB said the decision was supported by policy interventions, including the zero-rating and…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia drug agency seizes over 8,000 bottles of medication laced with codeine
Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested several people and seized illicit drugs, including 170 boxes of Benylin cough syrup containing codeine, in separate operations across the country, the agency said on Monday. Allan Tamba, Public Relations Officer at DEC, said two trucks travelling from…
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Business
Afreximbank names Olowononi to lead Southern Africa operations
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed, Peter Adeshola Olowononi, to lead its Southern Africa operations, including Zambia, as the lender seeks to deepen trade, investment and regional integration across the region. The bank said on Monday that Olowononi had been appointed Director of Regional Operations…
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Crime & Courts
Former ministers Kabuswe, Masebo challenge election defeats in court
Former Cabinet ministers, Paul Kabuswe, and Sylvia Masebo, have petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking to overturn their parliamentary election defeats, alleging that their opponents used character assassination, vote buying, intimidation and other electoral malpractice to influence voters. Kabuswe, a former Minister of Mines and…
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Business
What Zambia must do with its minerals, wastes —UNECA
Zambia must move beyond exporting raw materials and invest in processing, recycling and other higher-value activities to strengthen domestic manufacturing and accelerate green industrialisation, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said on Monday. UNECA Director for the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, Eunice…
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Crime & Courts
Fire guts Buseko market, destroys goods worth millions; two arrested
A devastating fire has destroyed several trading premises at Buseko Market along Lumumba Road in Lusaka’s Matero township, leaving traders counting heavy losses and prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The blaze, believed to have started between 21:30 and 22:30 hours on Sunday, reportedly broke out…
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Politics
Netizens turn inauguration dress code into comedy ahead of President-elect, Hichilema swearing-in
With President-elect Hakainde Hichilema set to be inaugurated on Tuesday at Lusaka’s Heroes Stadium, social media has been flooded with humorous suggestions about what supporters should wear to the historic ceremony. A Facebook post asking, “What are you wearing on Tuesday?” sparked hundreds of witty…
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Business
Copper, zinc markets show signs of supply squeeze as Kwacha gains for third consecutive trading
Global base-metal markets continue to show signs of tight physical supply, particularly for copper and zinc, although some of the pressure eased towards the end of last week, according to Access Bank Group. The bank said copper and zinc remained firmly in backwardation, indicating continued…
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Sport
Fernandes hat-trick fires Manchester United to 5-2 win over Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to comfortably beat Ipswich Town. The visitors, who beat Sunderland on their Premier League return last weekend, led when Leif Davis scored a fine half-volley after wonderful wing play by Abdul Fatawu. BBC reports…
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Sport
Fernandes hat-trick fires Manchester United to 5-1 win over Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to comfortably beat Ipswich Town. The visitors, who beat Sunderland on their Premier League return last weekend, led when Leif Davis scored a fine half-volley after wonderful wing play by Abdul Fatawu. BBC reports…
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Politics
Zambia declares September 1 public holiday for presidential swearing-in ceremony
The Government has declared Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a public holiday to allow Zambians to witness the Swearing-in Ceremony of the President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, and the Vice President-elect, Mutale Nalumango. Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced the declaration in a statement issued to…
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Zambia
An injustice under uniform: Why the Zambia Army must answer for the 2026 election violence, by Fred M’membe
The primary duty of the Zambia Army is to defend the Republic, protect its sovereign borders, and uphold the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia as established. The Zambia Army is trained to respect and uphold the legal frameworks of our sovereign nation and international…
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Sport
Leeds fight back to draw 1-1 with Brentford
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his first goal of the season as Leeds battled back to earn a draw against Brentford. The Bees completely dominated a first half in which the hosts failed to have a shot on target and deservedly led through Kevin Schade’s neat flick…
