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Crime & Courts

Police refute claims of Patrick Mwansa’s death in custody

POLICE in Lusaka has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a detained suspect, Patrick Mwansa, died while in police custody. In a statement, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the allegations were false and misleading. “Mr. Mwansa is alive and in good…

Lifestyle

15-Year Marriage Ends over Alleged Insunko Alcohol Abuse & Infidelity

A 15-year marriage has ended in divorce after a Lusaka couple traded accusations of alcohol abuse, substance use, infidelity and violent behaviour before the Matero Local Court. Edward Kumwenda petitioned for divorce from his 40-year-old wife, Florence Wazi of Garden House, telling…

Entertainment

Kayz Adams will not reveal EP title or collaborations yet.

Zambian artist Rodwell Charles jr, popularly known as Kayz Adams, as he prepares to drop an extended play (EP) on his birthday, has refused to reveal the project title or featured artist. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka star, Adams confirmed that he will shoot…

Business

Exports drive K3.5bn trade surplus

SADC, COMESA trade boosts Zambia’s export performance NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka ZAMBIA has maintained its position as a net exporter within the regional trade blocs of SADC and COMESA, recording trade surpluses of K2.9 billion in the dual SADC-COMESA market and K0.03 billion in COMESA exclusive…

Entertainment

Ronald Expensive, Josias ZM respond to criticism over online content.

Zambian content creator Ronald Mwale, populary known as Ronald Expensive, has defended his street interview content following public reactions to a recently trending “single girl” video. Speaking in an Interview with Lusaka star, Ronald Expensive said he follows proper procedures before featuring anyone on his…

Business

Zambia urged to strengthen waste controls over microplastic pollution risks

Environmental health advocate, Christopher Mtonga, has warned that microplastic pollution poses a threat to Zambia’s aquatic ecosystems and public health, calling for stronger waste management and pollution control measures. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, Mtonga said public discussions had largely focused on…

Politics

UPND Youths to Block, Restrain Petauke Central MP from Attending Parliament

United Party for National Development (UPND) Youth Leadership in Eastern Province says it has communicated with the Lusaka UPND Youth Leadership to block and restrain Petauke Central Constituency Member of Parliament Laliwe Banda, a sister to fugitive Emmanuel Jay Banda, from attending Parliament for fear…

Business

Lobito corridor offers $28 billion Investment opportunities —World Bank

The Lobito Corridor has the potential to unlock over US$28 billion in private-sector investment opportunities, with mining, energy, agribusiness and logistics identified among the sectors offering the biggest opportunities, the World Bank has said. Speaking at the Lobito Corridor Coordination meeting in Lusaka on Monday…

Business

Zambia to Host Second High-Level Lobito Corridor Meeting

Zambia will host the second high-level Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting in Lusaka from October 5th to 6th, with governments and private-sector stakeholders expected to push for specific investments and reforms to turn the corridor into a functioning regional trade and investment platform. The meeting, to…

Crime & Courts

More organizations join solidarity for Archbishop Banda, call for justice

The Association of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACB-MAZAZI) has expressed sadness and concern following the legal proceedings, arrest and detention of Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda. Banda recently appeared before the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and subsequently in court after spending a…

Health

No Dirty Streets in Cbd – UPND

The ruling United Party for National Development—UPND—says it will not allow vendors to trade on the streets of Lusaka’s Central Business District—CBD—in the interest of maintaining cleanliness. UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party supports initiatives aimed at keeping the CBD clean. Mr Imenda…

Crime & Courts

Two Chinese nationals in court over 75 pangolin scales

Seventy-five pangolin scales have landed two Chinese nationals in court after they were allegedly found in possession of trophies of a protected animal without lawful authority. Liu Rui, 31, and Wu Young’an, 45, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to a…

Crime & Courts

High Court dismisses Chongwe East election petition

An election challenge by NRPUP candidate Geoffrey Chumbwe against the victory of Chongwe East MP Anita Kamanga has been dismissed after the Lusaka High Court found that the petition was filed outside the mandatory 14-day period. Chumbwe, who polled 3,185 votes against Kamanga’s 16,058, had…

Crime & Courts

Two Women Arrested in Mazabuka for Possession of Counterfeit Kwacha Notes

Two women from Lusaka have been taken into custody in Mazabuka after being caught trying to pass off fake K100 banknotes at a local market. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo stated that the arrest took place late Tuesday night, September 22, 2026, around…

Politics

Grow Zambia Agenda needs hard work, collective effort – Cabinet

CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka HARD work and a collective national effort are needed to turn the Government’s Grow Zambia Agenda into reality, Cabinet has said. And Cabinet has approved the Budget Policy Concept Paper outlining broad policy priorities for the 2027–2029 Medium Term Budget Plan and…

Crime & Courts

Judge orders witnesses to testify physically in Drizit-Sino Metals case

High Court Judge Sylvia Munyinya has ordered four witnesses in a legal dispute between environmental consultants Drizit Environmental Technology (Pty) Limited, Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited and the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) to travel to Lusaka to testify physically after internet connectivity problems disrupted…