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Crime & Courts
50 Chilenje Households Face Prosecution over Waste Management
Fifty households in Chilenje Township have been given three days to subscribe to a designated waste collection service or face prosecution as authorities intensify enforcement of solid waste management laws. The Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company (LISWMC), in collaboration with Ministry of Health Public…
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Sport
Absa Bank committed to growing sports tourism
TRYNESS TEMBO Lusaka ABSA Bank Zambia Plc and its corporate partners have pumped K14 million towards the staging of this month’s Absa Marathon, with managing director Mizinga Melu reaffirming commitment to growing sports tourism and promoting social inclusion. The marathon is billed for September 26…
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Health
Youth’s big break
2,000 young people to get 1-year govt internship from Oct 1 MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka MORE than 2,000 young people will on October 1 this year begin what Government has described as the country’s largest national youth internship programme. Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent…
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Zambia
Peter Zuze-First Indigenous ZAF Commander Dies
Zambia’s first indigenous Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Peter Dingiswayo Zuze, has died following an illness. In a statement, The Zambia Air Force says Lieutenant General Zuze died in Lusaka on Monday, 14 September 2026. He was an accomplished pilot and distinguished military leader who…
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Entertainment
Zambia film festival: Local movies win big
The 13th edition of the Zambia Short Film Festival concluded in Lusaka with an Awards Night that recognised outstanding local and international filmmakers following several days of film screenings, training and industry engagements. Held under the theme, “Framers of Peace,” this year’s festival attracted 510…
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Crime & Courts
Binwell, three-others captured by DEC, Police!
Drug Enforcement Commission—DEC has arrested four suspects and seized more than 25 kilogrammes of cannabis in coordinated operations across Muchinga, Southern and Lusaka Provinces. Tamba tells TV Yatu in a statement that among the suspects is Binwell Chanda, 59, who has been arrested on allegations…
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Politics
Shakafuswa Leads as Mandevu Constituency Waits!
Lusaka’s Mandevu Constituency is still awaiting the official declaration of its newly elected Member of Parliament, nine days after voting took place. At the time the election tallying was disrupted, the UPND’s Chiristopher Shakafuswa was narrowly leading the race to Manda Hill with an Independent…
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Politics
Lawyer Malisa Batakati Urges Action on Political Violence
Lusaka lawyer Mehluli Malisa Batakati has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Zambia Police Service to take decisive action against the reported cases of political violence ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Election. Mr. Batakati described the reports as deeply concerning…
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Entertainment
Kayz Adams explains why artists delay releasing music.
Popular artist, Adam Mvula widely known as Kayz Adams has disclosed that many musicians delay releasing songs because they are waiting for the right market conditions, promotional support and resources to maximise the impact of their music. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka star, Kayz…
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Entertainment
Lucky Comedy defends attire at church album launch.
Popular comedian Lucky Hangwane, widely known as Lucky Comedy, has defended his attire at a recent church fundraising album launch after facing criticism from some social media users. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Hangwane said event organizers invited him because of his influence…
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Entertainment
Komboni Podcast host defends Interview controversy.
Komboni Podcast host Uncle Juice Boy has defended the conduct of his co-host, Ba Repair, amid criticism over controversial interview tactics used on the show. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Uncle Juice Boy said Ba Repair’s provocative approach is not intended to embarrass…
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Entertainment
Zambian filmmakers blend entertainment with social impact.
Zambian filmmakers are increasingly combining entertainment with social commentary, using film as a tool to engage audiences while addressing pressing societal issues. Lusaka-based filmmaker and director Owas Ray Mwape said audiences are primarily drawn to films for entertainment, but impactful messages often leave a lasting…
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Entertainment
Kalindula Music Shows Signs of Revival
Kalindula musician Moses Ng’andwe, popularly known as Chester, says kalindula music remains very important in today’s music industry because it represents Zambian identity and culture. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, he said that whenever he makes music, he does not forget to include…
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Entertainment
Vinchenzo reveals how he missed Nasty C feature
Zambian musician Vincent Mwale, popularly known as Vinchenzo, has revealed that a planned collaboration with South African rapper Nasty C failed to materialize due to unforeseen circumstances. In an interview with Lusaka Star, Vinchenzo said international projects require a higher level of professionalism, particularly in…
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Health
ZAMRA approves new injectable HIV prevention drug
THE Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has approved an injectable antiretroviral (ARV) for HIV prevention known as Lenacapavir (LEN). Speaking during the announcement in Lusaka, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said the approval of Lenacapavir reaffirms Government’s commitment to ending HIV as a public health…
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Health
SADC Urges Joint Efforts on Universal Health Coverage
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for concerted efforts to achieve universal health coverage. Speaking during the closing session of the Inter-Regional Economic Communities Meeting on Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience in Lusaka, SADC Head of Health Dr Lamboly Kumboneki said Africa…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest Lima MP, Kelvin Kaunda for assault
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the arrest and charging of Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda, with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Kaunda, 44, of House No. 06, Muzime Close in Lusaka’s Roma Township, has been charged under Section 248 of the Penal…
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Business
Zambia, Mozambique sign agreement to harmonise standards, boost trade
Zambia and Mozambique have signed an agreement to harmonise quality standards and facilitate regional trade by strengthening cooperation between their quality infrastructure institutions. The agreement was signed in Lusaka on Wednesday by the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS), Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA), Zambia Metrology…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Arrests 12 in Separate Drug Busts
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested 12 people in separate intelligence-led operations targeting illicit drugs in Lusaka Province. According to DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba, 10 people have been arrested and charged following the seizure of 10.8 kilogrammes of cannabis during an operation…
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Business
Consumer Impact Must Guide Fuel Tax Changes — Cuts
Consumer Unit and Trust Society (CUTS) International Lusaka says consumers must be treated with care and protected from the effects of changes to fuel-related taxes, warning that higher fuel prices can put additional pressure on household incomes, transport costs, food prices and small businesses. In…
