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Crime & Courts
Five Inmates Escape from Lawful Custody in Chinsali District.
By Zambia Reports Reporter Five inmates escaped from lawful custody while on a working party at Chinsali General Hospital in Chinsali District, with three later recaptured and two still on the run. Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer Lubinda Mayamba says the five were among 25…
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Business
Iba Suspends Four Broadcasting Stations.
By Zambia Reporter The Independent Broadcasting Authority-IBA has suspended the broadcasting licences of four stations for 30 days over various regulatory breaches. The affected stations are 3FM Radio of Chipata, Mungu FM Radio of Mongu and Healing TV of Lusaka, which have been suspended for…
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Crime & Courts
Two Women Arrested in Mazabuka for Possession of Counterfeit Kwacha Notes
Two women from Lusaka have been taken into custody in Mazabuka after being caught trying to pass off fake K100 banknotes at a local market. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo stated that the arrest took place late Tuesday night, September 22, 2026, around…
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Crime & Courts
Five Injured as Speeding Toyota Mark X Crashes into Mobile Boots and Truck in Chipata
Five people sustained injuries following a road traffic accident along the Umodzi Highway near the Collectors Shop in Chipata. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba stated that the incident occurred around 00:10 hours on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. A 26-year-old driver, Darius Banda, allegedly…
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Crime & Courts
LAZ Condemns Prolonged Detention of Suspects Without Court Appearance
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has expressed deep concern over reports of individuals remaining in police or state custody for extended periods without being brought before a court. In a statement issued on September 22, 2026, LAZ stressed that personal liberty is a fundamental…
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Business
Three Illegal Miners Die in Chingola Mine Dumpsite Collapse
Three young men have lost their lives after a section of the ground collapsed at the OB-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite in Chingola, Copperbelt Province. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Rae Hamoonga confirmed the tragedy, which took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, around…
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Business
Zambia and EU Reaffirm Strong Partnership at Unga81
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela has praised Zambia as a beacon of democracy, encouraging both sides to look ahead while maintaining respect for the rule of law. The reaffirmation took place during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations…
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Business
Haimbe Dismisses Diaspora Protest Rumors at Unga81, Says Zambians Welcome Election Outcomes
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has dismissed social media rumors claiming that Zambians in the diaspora staged protests at the United Nations Headquarters, assuring that the country’s delegation was warmly received. Speaking on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United…
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Business
Haimbe Calls for Collective Action on Pact for the Future at Unga81
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has stressed that the Pact for the Future was built on shared commitments and that its delivery must be a joint responsibility. Speaking at a high-level event titled “Two Years After the Pact for the Future: Progress…
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Business
Kitwe City Council Seizes over 500 Unsafe Items in Routine Inspections
The Kitwe City Council’s Department of Public Health has seized 529 assorted items valued at K49,259 from 11 business premises across the Kitwe Central Business District and Chisokone Market. The routine inspections targeted wholesalers, restaurants, butcheries, and bus stations to ensure adherence to food safety…
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Crime & Courts
Fake C5 Officers Attack Lumezi Residents, Make off with K57,800 in Cash and Goods
Four masked men posing as C5 police officers attacked a home in Lumezi District, robbing a couple of property and cash worth K57,800 before dumping the homeowner ten kilometers away. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, which took place on Monday…
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Crime & Courts
Immigration Removes 143 Illegal Immigrants and Deports Tanzanian Convict
The Department of Immigration removed 143 illegal immigrants from Zambia and deported a Tanzanian national during a mass operation on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The group of 143 individuals consisted of 133 Burundians, 7 Rwandans, and 3 Tanzanians. While some had been convicted of immigration-related…
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Technology
Airtel Zambia Plants 500 Trees Across Provinces in Climate Action Drive
Airtel Zambia Managing Director Hussam Baday has called for collective action in protecting the environment, noting that safeguarding nature is a shared duty that requires participation from both the private sector and local communities. Speaking during the Airtel National Tree Planting initiative at Kaunda Square…
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Business
Lusaka City Council Directs Street Vendors to Vacate Streets by September 29
The Lusaka City Council has issued a public notice directing all street vendors in Lusaka to stop trading in undesignated areas and return to their respective trading spaces in markets. Town Clerk Oliver Muuka stated that the directive is in accordance with the Markets and…
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Crime & Courts
One Suspect Dead, Another Hurt after Chipata Motorbike Robbery
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba has confirmed that one suspected criminals lost his life and an accomplice was seriously hurt after a mob caught up with a gang that attacked a microfinance worker along the Chadiza Road in Chipata. According to police, the…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Arrests Two Suspects and Seizes 175 Kg of Cannabis in Eastern Province
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested two individuals and seized 175 kilograms of dry loose cannabis in Lumezi District, Eastern Province. The suspects, identified as 39-year-old Malawian national Moffat Mlotha and 53-year-old Zambian national Rebecca Nsomba, were on the commission’s watch list for alleged…
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Business
Yango Fellowship brings together tech talent from six African countries to build locally rooted solutions
Fellows from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Zambia, Senegal, Ethiopia and Mozambique pitch tech projects addressing transport, health, finance, employment, waste and water access across Africa Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 22nd September 2026: Yango Group has concluded the Pan-African Yango Fellowship 2026 programme with a two-day Graduation…
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Health
Five-Year-Old Boy Dies, Five Injured in Nyimba Road Accident
A five-year-old boy has died and five other passengers have been hospitalized following a road traffic accident along the Great East Road in Nyimba District. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba stated that the incident occurred around 07:45 hours at the Mwengelele area, about 28…
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Business
Inside the Technology Helping Make Yango Rides Safer in Zambia
For many passengers, a ride-hailing journey begins with opening an app, entering a destination and requesting a vehicle. Behind that simple interaction, however, is a wider system of verification, monitoring, feedback and human support designed to help manage safety before, during and after a trip…
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Health
Yango Driver Helps Woman Deliver Baby in His Car
What started as a normal Yango trip in Lusaka’s Matero township ended up being an unforgettable moment after a yango driver found himself helping a woman deliver her baby inside his car before they could reach the hospital. Bwalya, a Yango driver who is also…
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Zambia
1xBet Highlights Practical Habits for Responsible Betting
As Africa Marks Safer Gambling Week, 1xBet Highlights Practical Habits for Responsible Betting Responsible betting is becoming an increasingly visible part of the discussion around the development of Africa’s regulated gambling industry. This September, the topic receives additional attention with the launch of the first…
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Business
Yango Food and Weac Conclude Farmer’s Month Campaign with Beneficiary Handover
Zambia, 11th September 2026: Yango Food, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has concluded its Farmer’s Month initiative in partnership with the Women’s Entrepreneurship Access Center (WEAC), culminating in an official handover ceremony held at the WEAC offices in Lusaka. The handover marked…
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Zambia
Sanctioned Alabuga Recruiter Linked to Alleged Disturbing Telegram Channels as Zambia Remains on Recruitment Map
Kamanga A Russian recruiter sanctioned by the United Kingdom for his role in the controversial Alabuga Start programme is facing new scrutiny after an account allegedly linked to him was reportedly found associated with Telegram channels promoting child sexual abuse material. Konstantin Trifonov, identified by…
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Lifestyle
PAOGZ Defends Bishop Joshua Banda, Clarifies UN Opposition Leaders’ Handover
The Council of Bishops of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Zambia (PAOGZ) has strongly defended Presiding Bishop Professor Joshua H.K. Banda against what it terms a wave of politically aligned rhetoric, misinformation, and insults. In a comprehensive statement issued from the PAOGZ headquarters on September…
