Lusaka
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Health
Zambian authorities quiz self-acclaimed winner of presidential poll, Mundubile, running mate, Zulu
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, and his running mate Makebi Zulu are being interrogated by police after being handed over by the United Nations, which had been providing them protection in Lusaka. Police spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, confirmed the…
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Politics
Where Is Binwell Mpundu? His Absence Deepens Questions About Accountability and Due Process
GUEST ARTICLE: Where Is Binwell Mpundu? His Absence Deepens Questions About Accountability and Due Process By: Thomas Moyo The whereabouts of former Nkana Independent Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu remain publicly unknown after he failed to appear before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on 20 August…
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Business
ECA Calls on SADC to turn mineral, agricultural wealth into industrial prosperity
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka THE United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate the transformation of the region’s vast mineral and agricultural wealth into industrial production and regional value chains. Addressing Heads of State…
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Sport
Police officer and athlete Mumbuna Namakando dies at 31
CONSTABLE Mumbuna Namakando, a police officer and 400-meter specialist, died suddenly on July 31, 2026, after collapsing while on duty in Lusaka. The Zambia Police Service said Namakando, of Kabwata Police Station, collapsed near Lewanika Mall along Mosi-O-Tunya Road around 22:00 hours. He was rushed…
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Business
Zambia’s annual inflation holds steady at 6.5% in July
ZAMBIA’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 6.5% in July 2026, the same level recorded in June, the Zambia Statistics Agency has said. Speaking during the monthly inflation briefing in Lusaka, ZAMSTAT Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the July rate means that, on average, the…
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Entertainment
Rural musician urges young musicians to relocate to urban cities for music success.
Young musicians from rural Zambia have emphasized that the key to success in the entertainment industry starts with ones decision, leaving home for the city. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, upcoming artists Charles Chanda also known as jet the beat killer said urban…
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Health
Girls Inspiration Group calls for stronger mental health support for children
Mental Health Advocates have called for stronger support systems to protect children’s mental wellbeing, warning that digital risks and limited access to mental health services are exposing young people to growing challenges. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Girls Inspiration Group Co-founder and Executive…
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Sport
Copper Princesses Qualify for Their Third World Cup
Zambia’s Copper Princesses have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final qualifying round in Addis Ababa. Carrying a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Lusaka, the young…
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Politics
Secretary to Cabinet says Hichilema inauguration will go ahead despite petition referral
1,854 Views LUSAKA — The inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will go ahead on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has announced. Kangwa said the Judiciary had not received any petition challenging the presidential election by the expiry of the seven-day…
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Crime & Courts
Ex-Convict and Seven Others Arrested in Kalikiliki Police Crackdown
An ex-convict is among eight suspects arrested during a police operation targeting a suspected break-in syndicate in Lusaka’s Kalikiliki and Mtendere East compounds. According to Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha, the early morning operation, conducted by officers from Mtendere Police Station between 03:00…
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Crime & Courts
State opposes bail for businessman Findlay in terrorism case
The State has told the Lusaka High Court that businessman Harry Valden Findlay is not entitled to bail, arguing that the terrorism-related offence he faces is non-bailable under the Anti-Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Act. The State has consequently asked the court to dismiss Findlay’s application for…
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Opinion
Dambisa Moyo: Zambian woman who took her place at the global table
Born in Lusaka in 1969, Dr Dambisa Moyo has risen to become one of Zambia's most internationally recognised economists and authors. She now sits in the United Kingdom's House of Lords as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge and serves on global boards including Chevron, Starbucks and…
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Politics
Commonwealth demands end to arbitrary arrests in Zambia, release of political detainees
1,151 Views LUSAKA, Zambia — The Commonwealth has called for an immediate end to what it describes as arbitrary arrests in Zambia and urged authorities to release people detained for political reasons, as concerns grow over the country’s post-election situation. In a statement issued on…
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Africa & World
Front-line aid workers and health workers honoured on World Humanitarian day
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka FRONT-LINE aid workers and health workers, who often risk their lives while trying to safeguard women and their babies in the world’s most dangerous settings, have been honoured for their work. In a statement to mark World Humanitarian day, United Nations Population…
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Business
ZAFFICO Eyes K1.8 Billion Revenue by 2029 Through Forestry Expansion
ZAMBIA Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation Plc has unveiled plans to grow annual revenue from K460 million in 2025 to K1.8 billion by 2029 as it seeks to become a fully integrated forestry and wood-processing company. Speaking at the Rights Issue Bell-Ringing Ceremony in Lusaka…
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Politics
DON’T QUESTION COURT CLOSURE, IT’S FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY” – Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha
DON’T QUESTION COURT CLOSURE, IT’S FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY” – KABESHA Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha has urged Zambians not to question the closure of courts, saying the decision was taken for the safety of the public and judicial officers. The Lusaka High Court and several…
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Crime & Courts
‘Restore access to courts,’ Zambian lawyers knock govt over closure of courts amid post-election battles
The Law Association of Zambia has called for the immediate restoration of access to courts following the closure of superior courts in Lusaka and the deployment of heavily armed military personnel around court premises. LAZ president, Arnold Kaluba, expressed concern over the shutdown, which occurred…
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Crime & Courts
Eight suspected criminals linked to Real Friends Shopping Complex nabbed in Kalikiliki police operation
Police in Lusaka have arrested 8 suspected criminals believed to be behind a spate of break-ins reported in Kalikiliki and Mtendere East Compounds, particularly at Real Friends Shopping Complex, Bola-Bet and Linbets. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Chipo Kaitisha, said Mtendere Police Station also recorded…
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Politics
NRP-UP withdraws from Tonse Pamodzi Alliance amid uncertainty over election petition
1,303 Views LUSAKA, Zambia — The NRP-UP has withdrawn from the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance, a move that could have significant implications for the opposition alliance’s political future and its pending challenge to the outcome of Zambia’s presidential election. NRP-UP Secretary General Nonde Mubanga announced the…
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Business
Strong Post-Election Demand for Grz Bonds as August Auction Attracts K8.6 Billion
By George N Mtonga STRONG POST-ELECTION DEMAND FOR GRZ BONDS AS AUGUST AUCTION ATTRACTS K8.6 BILLION LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — 22 August 2026 Zambia’s domestic capital market has delivered an important vote of investor confidence following the 2026 general election, with the August Government of the…
