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Zambia
Africa GreenCo signs 200MW power deal with AXIAN for Zambia solar plant
Africa GreenCo, a regional renewable energy trader, has signed a 200-megawatt power purchase agreement with pan-African group AXIAN to buy electricity from a solar plant under development in Zambia, as Southern Africa seeks to expand power supply and strengthen cross-border electricity trade. The agreement, signed…
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Business
Machungwa: Bankable PPPs key to closing Africa’s energy infrastructure gap
Nkandu Machungwa, Vice President for Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate Finance at Stanbic Bank, has called for well-structured public-private partnerships (PPPs) to attract private capital into energy and infrastructure projects across Africa. Machungwa said bankable PPPs required clearly identifiable revenue streams, appropriate risk allocation and…
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Sport
City shrug off guilty verdict to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield
Manchester City shrugged off the threat of sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. Second half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and…
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Sport
Chants in support of Mundubile, Makebi Zulu at football match receive UPND’s condemnation
United Party for National Development (UPND) Copperbelt provincial chairperson, Elisha Matambo, has condemned political chants at Nkana Stadium in support of incarcerated opposition figures Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu, warning that such conduct would not be tolerated at sporting venues. The remarks follow reports of…
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Sport
Hull preserve unbeaten home record in entertaining 2-2 draw with Everton
Mohamed Belloumi scored a second-half leveller as Hull City and Everton continued their good starts to the season with an entertaining 2-2 draw at the MKM Stadium today. The result keeps Everton unbeaten in their opening six Premier League games for the first time since…
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Crime & Courts
ACC arrests accountant for allegedly diverting K44.6 million Social Cash Transfer funds
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a former Project Accountant at the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services for diverting K44,657,600 meant for the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Programme. The suspect has been identified as Casious Mweetwa, 47, of Plot No. A56, Meanwood, Lusaka…
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Business
Debt servicing gulps K5.4bn as Zambia spends K14.6bn in September
Zambia released K5.4 billion towards debt servicing and the clearance of domestic arrears in September 2026, out of total government budget releases of K14.6 billion for the month, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said on Sunday. Of the amount, K4.1 billion went towards…
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Lifestyle
UN agency warns 20 girls married every minute, as child marriage threatens futures
At least 20 girls are married every minute worldwide, equivalent to one girl every three seconds, with far-reaching consequences for their health, education and national economies, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned. UNFPA Executive Director, Diene Keita, said another 40 girls would be…
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Sport
Ipswich 2-1 comeback against Fulham piles pressure on Arbeloa
Fulham’s wait for a first Premier League victory under manager Alvaro Arbeloa continued after they surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Ipswich Town, Sky Sports reports. The visitors looked on course to claim all three points after Ryan Sessegnon broke the deadlock, but…
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Sport
Solanke rescues 10-man Spurs with stoppage-time equaliser at Man U
Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to salvage a point for 10-man Tottenham as they snatched a draw against Manchester United in a feisty encounter at Old Trafford. It looked as if United were about to pile more misery on the visitors following their pitiful…
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Lifestyle
Technical glitch disrupts Wyclif Mwamba’s The Pawn premiere
Movie lovers who turned up in large numbers for the highly anticipated premiere of The Pawn on Saturday night were left disappointed after a technical failure disrupted screenings of the film. Several fans attended the event to support Copperbelt-based filmmaker Wyclif Mwamba, but only one…
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Health
2 juveniles killed, 2 injured in Luangwa road accident
Two juvenile pedestrians have died following a road accident in Luangwa District, while two others remain admitted to hospital. The accident occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at around 18:00 hours in the Chitope area, off the D145 road in Luangwa District. In a statement…
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Sport
Henderson scores twice on home debut as Chelsea thump Bournemouth 5-1
Jordan Henderson scored his first Chelsea goals to help his new side to a dominant victory over Bournemouth. The 36-year-old midfielder, making his home debut, fired in off the post after just 68 seconds, before adding a second after the break, with Joao Pedro also…
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Sport
Guimaraes rescues Arsenal again as Gunners edge Leeds 2-1
For the second time in three Premier League matches, Bruno Guimaraes has come to Arsenal’s rescue. Having sparked their 2-0 win at Sunderland in September with the crucial first goal, the £75m summer signing came off the bench again to have a pivotal impact against…
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Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team. Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach…
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Zambia
Zambia recommits to rule of law at UN, seeks human rights council seat
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law at national and international levels, highlighting judicial reforms and efforts to improve access to justice. Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary for Legal Affairs Mwenya Kaela Bwalya delivered Zambia’s national statement before the Sixth Committee…
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Zambia
Zambia, other Sub-Saharan countries need $12bn to improve electricity access —IFC
The Mission 300 programme to improve electricity access requires investment close to US$12 billion as per the Energy Compact, with about $9.7 billion expected to come from the private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has said. Mission 300 is a joint initiative by the…
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Africa & World
Trump attacks Nobel Peace prize winner, says award was ‘discredited’
United States President, Donald Trump, has criticised this year’s Nobel Peace Prize recipient, saying he had never heard of her and claiming the award should have gone to him for what he described as his role in resolving global conflicts. Trump made the remarks during…
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Crime & Courts
Zimbabwean traditional healer fined K100,000 for immigration offences in Zambia
A 47-year-old Zimbabwean national has been fined K100,000 after being convicted of illegally entering and staying in Zambia and conducting business without a valid immigration permit. The Department of Immigration said Alois Moyo was convicted by the Mkushi Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday following his arrest…
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Politics
Social Media Trends: Netizens react to President Hichilema carrying First Lady’s heels
A photograph of President Hakainde Hichilema carrying a pair of high-heeled shoes belonging to First Lady Mutinta Hichilema while the couple posed for a photograph has generated widespread discussion on social media, with thousands of Zambians praising the gesture as a symbol of love, humility…
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Business
Zambia queues up for $1.47bn IMF loan, as Hichilema outlines ambitious 5-yr economic agenda. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed it. Here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia on a new 36-month, US$1.472 billion lending programme aimed at supporting balance of payments needs, budget financing and…
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Crime & Courts
St Mary’s School opposes reinstatement of pupil accused of bullying
St Mary’s Secondary School has urged the Lusaka High Court not to order the reinstatement of a Form Two pupil allegedly accused of bullying, arguing that she was neither expelled nor forced to transfer but moved to another school at her mother’s request. In an…
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Zambia
Repositioning Zambia Railways as a catalyst for the ‘Grow Zambia Agenda’, by Kelvin Kamayoyo
Zambia’s geographical position as a land-linked country offers immense potential to become a regional commercial and logistics hub, noted Dr. Kelvin Kamayoyo, Researcher and International Economics Expert. This article examines how Zambia can leverage railway development to drive economic growth, decongest urban roads, and enhance…
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Crime & Courts
Hope rises for 18 renewable energy projects as Stanbic, GreenCo partner to address financing hurdles
Stanbic Bank is working with state power utility ZESCO and energy intermediary Africa GreenCo on ZamWatt, a platform designed to address financing and bankability challenges facing electricity projects by linking multiple power producers with commercial and industrial buyers. The ZamWatt programme aims to facilitate the…
