Copperbelt
News from the Copperbelt province.
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Agriculture
Expanded mining on the Copperbelt threatens to wipe out maize production
A Climate expert who is also the
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Crime & Courts
Former Copperbelt Police Chief Yuyi Faces Fraudulent Metals Dealing Charge
Former Copperbelt Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi is now facing a charge of fraudulently dealing in...
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Politics
Copperbelt Youths Congratulate President Hichilema on Landslide Re-Election
From Zambia’s Copperbelt Province have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the landslide victory as clear affirmation of his administration’s policies, particularly in the mining sector. Speaking on behalf of the Copperbelt youths, Frank Mulenga said the region’s young people would continue to…
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Crime & Courts
Former Copperbelt Police Chief Yuyi Faces Fraudulent Metals Dealing Charge
Former Copperbelt Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi is now facing a charge of fraudulently dealing in metals, after the initial charge of theft by public servant was dropped. His lawyer, Siisii Mulele, says the change follows the failure by police to establish the initial charge against…
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Crime & Courts
Copperbelt police arrest suspect over alleged K5 million theft
Police in the Copperbelt have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the alleged theft of K5 million from a company bank account belonging to Coretech Supplies Limited in Kitwe. The matter was incidented at Kitwe Central Police Station by Similawo Simbuliani, 47, a director…
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Health
Water supply disrupted on the Copperbelt after suspected contamination of the Kafue River.
WATER supply to parts of the Copperbelt province has been disrupted following suspected contamination of the Kafue River. The affected areas include Kitwe, Kalulushi, and Chambeshi. Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Collins Nzovu, informed Parliament that the government is aware of the situation and…
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Crime & Courts
Former Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala Charged over Alleged Copper Theft
Former Copperbelt Province Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala and six others have been charged in connection with the alleged theft of 436 copper cathodes valued at approximately US$448,596. Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says Mr. Mwala has been charged with one count of Theft…
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Business
Zesco $519m solar deal
500MW Copperbelt project to boost power supply MAZOMBWE BANDA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka ZESCO Limited and Hungary based climate infrastructure platform Enersynk Group have signed a US$519 million power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Copperbelt Province, in a major investment expected…
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Business
CEEC loan repayment crisis: Do borrowers lack financial literacy?
Copperbelt-based economic and policy analyst, John Ng’andu
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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
CEC’s share price continues on a downward trend despite approving dividends
The Copperbelt Energy Cooperation Plc (CEC)’s share
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Crime & Courts
Police Probe Missing 1,330 Boxes of Fish
Police on the Copperbelt have launched investigations into the disappearance of one thousand three hundred...
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Crime & Courts
A 29-Year-Old Arrested over Forged FISP Receipts as Police Recover K226,800 Fertilizer in Mpongwe
A 29-year-old Bayer SeedCo merchandiser has been arrested in Mpongwe District, Copperbelt province after police uncovered forged Farmer Input Support Program-FISP- receipts and recovered 216 bags of fertilizer worth K226,800. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga identified the suspect as Chilando Kahokola of Turbine Area, Mpongwe…
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Business
CEC upbeat of maintaining high share price
THE Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc says it expects its share price on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) to remain high in view of continued efforts
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Crime & Courts
A 29-Year-Old Arrested over Forged FISP Receipts as Police Recover K226,800 Fertilizer in Mpongwe
A 29-year-old Bayer SeedCo merchandiser has been arrested in Mpongwe District, Copperbelt province after police...
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Business
Matambo cautions contractor over delayed Kitwe township roads
COPPERBELT Province Minister Elisha Matambo has expressed concern over the slow progress in the construction of 16.2 kilometres of township roads in Kitwe District, warning
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Politics
Stop lying against humble, innocent cops, Yuyi tells off politicians
COPPERBELT Province police commanding officer, Mwala Yuyi has called on politicians to stop dragging law enforcement officers into political disputes and to always tell the
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Sport
Hichilema awards Bruce Mwape for being a great coach to Copper Queens
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has awarded former Copperbelt Queens coach Bruce Mwape with the President’s Insignia of Meritorious Achievement for his outstanding work as head coach
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Entertainment
Y Celeb, Slap Dee steal Charity Shield halftime show, Zesco lifts 6th trophy
THE Samuel Zoom Ndlovu Charity Shield clash between ZESCO United and Power Dynamos yesterday briefly turned into a Copperbelt celebrity showdown when rappers Y Celeb
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Health
Ministers lace up as over 1,000 runners hit the trail for ZAFFICO Marathon
OVER 1,200 runners including three ministers are expected to take to the friendly and peaceful streets of Ndola on the Copperbelt this morning as they
