Copper
Copper prices, output and the mines that carry the Zambian economy.
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Politics
We Will Support Any Bills – Students
A delegation of students who walked from Ndola to Lusaka has pledged to support any bills brought before Parliament to advance the Grow Zambia Agenda. Copperbelt University School of Medicine (SoM) Student Union President Bright Banda says the students undertook the walk to thank President…
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Sport
Record broken!…as BB11 stars in Orlando victory
Copper Queens captain Barbara Banda scored her 14th league goal to set a new Orlando Pride single-season club record, helping her side beat Houston Dash 3-1 for their first September victory and giving interim head coach Yolanda Thomas a winning start.
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Politics
Chinsali Council relocates roadside traders
The Lamba Lima Council of Elders has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Republican President. Council of Elders Member, Josphat Nsundwe, says the victory obtained in the August 13, 2026 general elections has cheered the Lamba people on the Copperbelt Province and other…
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Business
Y Celeb ft. Vocalist Zm – Dobo Video
Copperbelt rap heavyweight Y Celeb has released a new music video for his latest song, “Dobo,” a record that challenges the stereotypes society often attaches to people who smoke marijuana. The song questions the assumption that marijuana users cannot achieve success, highlighting how quick judgements…
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Crime & Courts
Court Convicts Avocado Mining for Attempted Smuggling
The Zambia Revenue Authority has secured the conviction of Avocado Mining Limited for attempted smuggling after the company pleaded guilty to ten counts involving the attempted export of copper concentrates falsely declared as Portland cement. The company, based in Kalulushi, was convicted by the Economic…
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Business
Y Celeb ft. Briyol – Self Made Ponono Video
Copperbelt heavyweight rapper Y Celeb is back with a new music video for his latest single “Self Made Ponono,” a record that celebrates his journey to wealth and success without relying on anyone else to build his path. On the new release, Y Celeb reflects…
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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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Entertainment
Maps Loly Ft. Rustar – Mutima Sikantemba
Emerging Copperbelt rapper Maps Loly continues to build momentum in the Zambian music scene with the release of his latest single, “Mutima Sikantemb.” The new offering sees the fast-rising artist team up with singer Rustar, whose catchy chorus adds a melodic touch to the record.Produced…
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Sport
Contract talks sideline Häuptle from Brazil FIFA series
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle will not be part of the FIFA Series tournament in Brazil due to administrative issues. Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Acting Deputy General Secretary Iva Lengwe said Häuptle has proposed amendments to her current contract, leading to prolonged negotiations that…
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Sport
Hauptle Names WAfCON provisional squad
DESPITE uncertainty surrounding the hosting of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, the Copper Queens have intensified preparations, with coach Nora Häuptle naming a 29-member squad ahead of the tournament. With less than two weeks before kick-off, speculation continues to swirl that…
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Sport
Football Association of Zambia, Nora Häuptle part ways
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and Copper Queens head coach, Nora Häuptle, have agreed to part ways by mutual consent, the football governing body said on Saturday. Häuptle, who was appointed on January 24, 2025 on a three-year contract, leaves the position after about…
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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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Crime & Courts
KCM Pipe Leak Pollutes Mushishima Stream and Kafue River
A pipe leak at Konkola Copper Mines-KCM has polluted the Mushishima Stream and Kafue River in Chingola. The pollution occurred on September 28, 2026, after KCM reported a leak at its Tailings Leach Plant and an overflow from the Pollution Control Dam. Government has since…
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Health
Syphilis cases highest in five provinces, Ministry flags youth infections
Copperbelt, Eastern, Central and Southern provinces are recording the highest burden of syphilis cases in Zambia, according to Ministry of Health surveillance data. The data also shows that sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, are more prevalent among young people aged 15 to 25 years…
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Sport
Chipolopolo to host Togo for AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers
The Zambian Chipolopolo National team are set to play the first home match of the AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers on the 29 th of September at Levy Mwanawansa Stadium in Ndola,Copperbelt. The tournament is comprised of 48 teams competing in 12 groups of teams each…
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Sport
Chipolopolo to host Togo for AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers
The Zambian Chipolopolo National team are set to play the first home match of the AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers on the 29 th of September at Levy Mwanawansa Stadium in Ndola,Copperbelt. The tournament is comprised of 48 teams competing in 12 groups of teams each…
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Lifestyle
Police charge 18 after riotous behaviour at Kitwe bus station
POLICE in Kitwe have charged 18 people following riotous behaviour and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace at Kitwe Local Bus Station on Tuesday. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said in a statement that the incident occurred on August 19, 2026, at…
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Business
The multiplier effect: How KCM’s growth is lifting Zambian businesses
As Konkola Copper Mines expands, the clearest test of whether that growth reaches ordinary Zambians is what happens to the businesses that supply it. Mining companies are often judged on tonnes and dollars. But for the hundreds of small and medium businesses that supply Konkola…
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Health
First Lady donates assorted items to Kitwe Teaching Hospital, vulnerable communities.
FIRST Lady Mutinta Hichilema has donated assorted items to Kitwe Teaching Hospital on the Copperbelt. Among the donated items were 52 beds, 100 mattresses, 20 wheelchairs, and 100 bags of mealie meal. Mrs Hichilema also extended her support to vulnerable communities in Kitwe, where she…
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Business
Energy producers move to tackle reliability of power supplied to national grid
Businesses need to continuously adapt their strategies, invest in new solutions and embrace changing leadership approaches as the energy sector undergoes significant transformation, business executives have said. Brian Nalishuwa of Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) said the transition towards renewable energy was creating both opportunities and…
