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Sport

Daisy Simenda: new Women Fide Master, CB Queen

Zambia's 'Copperbelt Chess Queen' Daisy Simenda has been awarded the Women Fide Master title, cementing her place as the country's second-highest-rated female player and inspiring a new generation of girls to take up the game.

Politics

President Hichilema Shares…

Thank you mwebakwasu ba kwi Lamba, ku Mpongwe district on the Copperbelt province for coming in thousands today. Together, let’s protect the gains we have achieved in the education, health, infrastructure and many other sectors. This journey we started together must continue. And yes, we…

Education

CBU to go herbal

GIDEON NYENDWA Ndola THE Copperbelt University (CBU) is in the process of introducing an integrated traditional medicine degree programme to combine conventional medical training with scientifically-validated traditional medicine. CBU School of Medicine dean David Mulenga said the university has requested for support from the National…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Business

Three People Die in Five-Vehicle Crash on Kalulushi-Kitwe Road

Three people have died on the spot, while one has been seriously injured in a fatal road traffic accident involving five vehicles along the Kalulushi-Kitwe Road near Magazine area in Kitwe. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the accident, which occurred on Friday, September…

Crime & Courts

Baby Dies in Chingola after Traditional Procedure Goes Wrong

An eight-month-old baby has died in Chingola after an alleged traditional procedure involving cutting of tissue beneath the tongue. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga says the incident happened on September 22, 2026, around 16:00 hours at Nchanga North General Hospital, and was reported to Chiwempala…

Business

Three illegal miners die in Chingola KCM dumpsite collapse

Three illegal miners have died after loose soil collapsed at the Ore Body (OB)-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite along the Chingola-Solwezi Road in Chingola District, police said. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer, Rae Hamoonga, said the incident occurred on September 23, 2026, at about 18:20…