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Sport
Isidor’s late strike earns Sunderland first Premier League win against Fulham
Substitute Wilson Isidor gave Sunderland their first Premier League victory of the season by scoring the only goal against Fulham. Isidor came on in the 64th minute and made a decisive impact in a scrappy game of few clear-cut chances. BBC reports that they nearly…
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Sport
Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to maintain perfect Premier League start
Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season as they held on to defeat Brighton in an entertaining match at Stamford Bridge. Romeo Lavia’s first goal in a Chelsea shirt handed the Blues a dream start in Xabi Alonso’s first home league…
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Zambia
Women’s body laments critical shortage of midwives, calls for massive
The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called on Government to urgently strengthen the recruitment and deployment of midwives, with particular focus on rural and underserved communities across Zambia. Organization’s Executive Director, Anne Mbewe-Anamela, said the shortage was having the greatest impact on women…
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Africa & World
Afghan protected from deportation sent to Central African Republic
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic (CAR), including an Afghan man who had been granted protection from deportation to Afghanistan because of fears of persecution by the Taliban. The Afghan man, who is…
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Business
Zambia calls for more investment in conflict prevention as AU peace fund disburses $31 million
Zambia has called for continued investment in early warning, early response, preventive diplomacy, mediation, peacebuilding and peace support operations. The African Union Peace Fund has disbursed approximately US$31 million toward peace and security interventions across the continent, according to a statement issued in Lusaka on…
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Lifestyle
Wyclif Mwamba unveils official trailer for, ‘The Pawn’
Filmmaker, Wyclif Mwamba, has officially released the trailer for his upcoming film, The Pawn, offering audiences a first glimpse of what promises to be an intense and emotionally charged production. The trailer showcases a gripping storyline filled with suspense, drama and intrigue, hinting at themes…
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Business
Govt to launch national consultations on 2027-2031 medium-term revenue strategy
Government has announced that it will launch public consultations on the 2027–2031 Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) on September 3, 2026, under the theme “Mobilising Domestic Resources for Sustainable Growth and National Development.” Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa said the meeting would bring together the…
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Zambia
Kalaba urges national unity, after losing out in Zambia’s presidential poll
Citizens First President Harry Kalaba has called on Zambians to rise above political division following what he described as a difficult and emotional period in the country. Kalaba said recent events had seen public emotion give way to anger and destructive actions that could have…
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Sport
Hull City stun Man United with 2-0 opening-day win
A lacklustre Man Utd were left stunned as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to newly-promoted Hull City in their Premier League season opener at the MKM Stadium. There was plenty of optimism around United, who finished last season strongly under Michael Carrick, heading into…
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Sport
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle in 4-1 Palace rout
Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star’s brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Friday. City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win against…
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Sport
Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again football
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Newcastle condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat. Forest were set to win at Anfield for the…
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Lifestyle
Chile One drops new album, blends Afro pop, emotional storytelling
Zambian musician, Chile One Mr Zambia, has released his latest album, Destiny, marking his return with a new body of work that showcases his evolving sound and artistry. The album, which was released this month, is accompanied by an official music video as the award-winning…
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Politics
Civil Liberties Union questions ECZ’s legal basis for fresh Mandevu parliamentary poll
The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has no legal basis for its decision to conduct a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency. ZCLU Executive Director, Isaac Mwanza, stated that no law provided for what should happen when ballots…
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Politics
Courts closed, Makebi, Mundubile face possible treason charge as ECZ plans fresh election for Mandevu. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.2 percent in August 2026, down from 6.5 percent in July 2026, signaling continued moderation in the rate at which prices of goods and…
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Politics
Post-election petitions mount as Kaingu, Mulenga, Mwewa face challenges
The election of independent Mwandi Member of Parliament, Iris Kaingu has been challenged in the Lusaka High Court following the August 13 general election. UPND candidate, Sibeso Kakoma Sefulo, has petitioned the court seeking to nullify Kaingu’s election, alleging that the poll was marred by…
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Politics
Electoral body orders fresh parliamentary poll for Mandevu after attack on results centre
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has resolved to hold a fresh Parliamentary election for Mandevu Constituency in Lusaka District following a security incident that disrupted the aggregation of results. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Brown Kasaro, said the decision follows an official report dated August 18…
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Business
Debt restructuring reportedly frees funds for development, says Treasury Secretary
Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, says Zambia’s debt restructuring has significantly eased the country’s external debt burden, restoring macroeconomic stability and creating room for increased spending on social services, infrastructure and economic development. In a statement issued on Friday, Nkulukusa said the restructuring had…
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Politics
Zambia Police threaten to deal firmly with persons plotting protests ahead inauguration of President Hichilema
The Zambia Police Service says it has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals were planning to incite members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests at various locations across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September…
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Technology
Techbytes: Ventures Platform raises $84m Fund II to expand early-stage investing across Africa
Nigeria-based venture capital firm, Ventures Platform, has raised $84 million for its second fund, giving the investor more capital and a wider geographic mandate to back technology startups across Africa. The oversubscribed fund represents a significant step up from Ventures Platform’s first institutional fund, which…
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Technology
Techbytes: BMW recalls 744,234 vehicles globally over fire hazard risks
German premium carmaker, BMW, has announced a global recall affecting 744,234 vehicles over potential fire hazards, the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has revealed. Germany’s Motor Vehicle Authority, KBA, said on its website that 337,374 vehicles of the i7, i5, 5 Series, 7 Series and…
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Lifestyle
We’ve no mandate to negotiate political settlement between govt and Mundubile —Zambian churches
Eight church mother bodies have clarified that they had no mandate to negotiate a political settlement between Government and the opposition Tonse Pamodzi Alliance leaders, Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu. They said contrary to what was being circulated and, in some instances, seemingly deliberately portrayed…
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Zambia
Yango Zambia earns great place to work certification for 2026
Yango Zambia, part of global tech company Yango Group, has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2026, with 90 percent of surveyed employees saying it is a great place to work. The results also point to a strong sense of pride and…
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Africa & World
Tanzania’s ruling party expels former Vice President, Nchimbi, after his resignation
Former Tanzanian Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party on grounds of indiscipline, days after resigning from office in an unprecedented move that has shaken the country’s political landscape. The 54-year-old, who stepped down after serving just 10…
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Health
Southern Africa truck drivers raise the alarm over worsening congestion at Kazungula border
The Southern Africa Truck Drivers Association of Zambia (SATDAZ) has raised the alarm over worsening congestion and deteriorating humanitarian conditions at the Kazungula One-Stop Border Post, saying truck drivers were being forced to spend days on queues without access to basic sanitation facilities. Association Secretary…
