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Crime & Courts
Namwala Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped as Police Launch Manhunt
Police in Namwala have launched a manhunt for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman in Chibunze area. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while the woman…
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Politics
Electoral Commission of Zambia Issues Notice on Presidential Candidate Withdrawal
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has released a public notice confirming the formal withdrawal of a presidential candidate ahead of the polls. According to the notice issued by Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro on today on the 12th of August, 2026…
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Politics
When Power Returns to the People
Jr The Source of Political Power Every election asks a deceptively simple question: who should govern? But beneath that question lies another, more fundamental one: who has the authority to decide? In Zambia, the answer is found at the very beginning of…
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Crime & Courts
Sinda Man Dies Weeks after Alleged Tavern Assault
A 27-year-old man has died in Sinda District weeks after he was allegedly assaulted with a pan and brick during a drinking session at a tavern in Mwase Village. The deceased, identified as Andrew Njobvu of Chabamba Village in Chief Kawaza, is…
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Politics
Excavators or Two Million Jobs: What Will Zambians Choose?
As Zambia heads to the August 13 general elections, voters are being presented with very different promises about what development should look like. Brian Mundubile has been associated with promises of tangible community projects, including the reported provision of excavators, while President…
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Zambia
Recent Investigations Show How Most Phones Bought Online are Stolen Phones
A growing number of people in Zambia are buying used phones from places like the UK, Dubai, and China, only to find out later that the devices are locked and unusable. Investigations show that many of these phones come from an illegal…
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Politics
Police Probe Alleged Voter Card Exchange for Salt, Cash in Chama
Police in Chama District have opened investigations into allegations that voters were being offered packets of salt and cash in exchange for their voters’ cards. The incident is alleged to have occurred on August 8, 2026, in Sitwe Village under Chief Kambombo…
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Technology
China Court Rules AI Replacement Does Not Give Employers Free Rein to Fire Workers
A Chinese court has ruled against a company that dismissed an employee after artificial intelligence took over much of the work he had been doing.The case involved a technology worker identified only as Zhou, who had been earning 25,000 yuan per month…
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Lifestyle
15-Year Marriage Ends over Alleged Insunko Alcohol Abuse & Infidelity
A 15-year marriage has ended in divorce after a Lusaka couple traded accusations of alcohol abuse, substance use, infidelity and violent behaviour before the Matero Local Court. Edward Kumwenda petitioned for divorce from his 40-year-old wife, Florence Wazi of Garden House, telling…
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Crime & Courts
Two Arrested in Separate Drug Trafficking Cases
Two men have been arrested in separate operations targeting drug trafficking in Isoka and Masaiti districts. In Isoka, 29-year-old Mackson Kaonga was arrested in Malango Village after being found with 34.6 kilogrammes of dry loose cannabis allegedly intended for distribution. The Drug…
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Crime & Courts
Form Two Pupil Dies After Taking Suspected Poison
A tragic incident has unfolded in Lumezi District, Eastern Province, where a 19-year-old secondary school pupil has died after allegedly consuming a suspected poisonous substance. The student, identified as Clement Chibanga from Joseph Village in the Masutwe area, passed away while receiving…
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Crime & Courts
20-Year-Old Man Dies after Assault in Mufulira
Police in Mufulira have opened a murder investigation following the death of a 20-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted by three people after attending a funeral. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Luwi of Kabuta, Mufulira. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga…
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Zambia
8-Year-Old Boy Dies after Allegedly Being Buried Alive in Lumezi
An eight-year-old boy has died in Lumezi District after he was allegedly lured into the bush by an unknown man who then buried him and his nine-year-old sister in a pit.The incident happened between 14:00 and 17:00 hours on Thursday, August 6…
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Africa & World
Malawian National Killed in Kasenengwa Hit-and-Run Accident
A 35-year-old Malawian national has died after being struck by an unidentified motor vehicle in a hit-and-run road traffic accident along the Chipata-Mfuwe Road in Kasenengwa District, Eastern Province. The fatal accident is believed to have occurred between 04:00 hours and 05:10…
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Politics
LAZ Warns Political Violence Threatens Credibility of August 13 Elections
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has warned that the recent surge in political violence risks undermining the credibility of the August 13 General Elections, urging law enforcement agencies and electoral authorities to act decisively and impartially against those responsible regardless of…
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Business
Why a Stronger Food System Starts with Stronger Partnerships
As Zambia marked Farmers’ Day on 3 August, much of the conversation rightly focused on the men and women who work tirelessly to feed the nation. Their contribution to the country’s economy, food security and livelihoods deserves recognition. But Farmers’ Day is also an opportunity…
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Politics
Netizens urged to verify information ahead of the polls
As Zambia prepares for the general elections, some netizens have continued to stress the importance of verifying information before sharing it, warning that the spread of fake news and unverified claims could fuel tension and violence amongst Zambians. Speaking in an interview…
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Africa & World
Two More Zambians Reported Killed after Alleged Recruitment into Russian Military
Kamanga Latest investigations have revealed that two Zambians are among hundreds of Africans reported to have died while fighting for Russian in Ukraine, according to information published by a Ukrainian government-backed platform tracking the recruitment of foreign nationals into Russia’s military. The…
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Business
Yango Named Southern Africa’s Most Reliable Ride-Hailing Service Provider
Regional recognition highlights Yango’s commitment to quality, safety, innovation and locally tailored mobility solutions across Southern Africa Lusaka, Zambia [22 July 2026] – Yango Group, the global technology company, has been named the Most Reliable Ride-Hailing Service Provider in Southern Africa at the 2026 Southern…
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Business
Mfumu Nkazi Cooperative Makes History with Three Platinum Awards, Emerges Most-Voted Brand at 2026 Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards
Zambia’s Mfumu Nkazi Multi Purpose Cooperative has etched its name in the history books after winning three Platinum Awards at the 2026 Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards and emerging as the most voted-for brand in this year’s competition. The cooperative also became the first cooperative…
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Business
Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Politics
ECZ Says Candidates WHO Withdrew after July 6 Will Still Appear on Ballot Papers
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has clarified that candidates who resigned after July 6, 2026, will still have their names printed on ballot papers for the upcoming General Election, even though they are no longer eligible to stand. In a public…
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Politics
President Hichilema Shares…
Thank you very much ba Chililabombwe. Yes, we have delivered in some sectors but more is yet to be done. We understand the cost of living remains high and we are confident that with economic foundation we have set up, it will begin lowering. We…
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Politics
Mundubile’s Remarks Disappoint Union President
Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia President Joy Beene says he is disappointed with remarks by opposition National Reconciliation Party for Unity leader Brian Mundubile that he will fire some civil servants if his party forms government. Mr. Beene says Civil servants work…
