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Crime & Courts
Lusaka clean-up moves to phase 2
FUMBE CHANDA Lusaka LUSAKA City Council (LCC)’s enforcement operations to restore order and cleanliness across the capital are now transitioning into the second phase, involving putting vendors into designated and conducive trading places. Lusaka Mayor-elect Chitambala Mwewa, working in co-ordination with council police, confirmed that…
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Sport
Lusaka lawyer backs community football in Chawama
CHAWAMA was this past weekend set alight with cheers and football chants as local son turned lawyer, Elijah Siatwambo, returned to his roots to empower
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Crime & Courts
He made me get loans for him so he could bet, Lusaka nurse cries to court
A LUSAKA civil servant whose job description is to care for the sick and help people stay healthy has ‘discharged’ her husband from the ‘marriage
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Politics
Mwewa Installed as Lusaka Mayor
Chitambala Mwewa has been sworn in and officially installed as Lusaka Mayor, pledging inclusive development and stronger collaboration between the Lusaka City Council and residents. Mr Mwewa has urged councillors to put the interests of the city first, saying effective councillors are key to building…
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Entertainment
Yeti Motors | 16Th Lusaka Motor Show 2026
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, We are LIVE with Yeti Motors proud exhibitor at the upcoming 16th Lusaka Motor Show 2026! Zambia’s biggest mobility showcase is happening NEXT WEEKEND – 28th to 30th August at Lusaka Polo Club! Powered by Professional Insurance | Official Partner: Sasol Techno…
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Politics
UPND backs Lusaka mayor over vendors
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party will not support street vendors masquerading as members, as it backs Lusaka City Council’s enforcement of by-laws to restore order and cleanliness in the Central Business District.
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Zambia
Mwewa installed as Lusaka mayor
MAZOMBWE BANDA, JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka, Luanshya NEWLY-INSTALLED Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa says keeping the country’s capital city clean is a shared responsibility rather than the duty of the council alone, pledging to place the interests of residents at the centre of his administration. Mr Mwewa…
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Entertainment
Ben Auto | 16Th Lusaka Motor Show 2026
#WATCH #LIVE We are LIVE with BEN AUTO proud exhibitor at the upcoming 16th Lusaka Motor Show 2026! Zambia’s biggest mobility showcase is happening NEXT WEEKEND – 28th to 30th August at Lusaka Polo Club! Powered by Professional Insurance Official Partner: Sasol Techno Oil Grab…
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Entertainment
Tiger Wheel & Tyre | 16Th Lusaka Motor Show 2026
#WATCH #LIVE We’re LIVE with Tiger Wheel & Tyre, proudly supporting the 16th Lusaka Motor Show 2026! Zambia’s biggest mobility showcase is happening NEXT WEEKEND – 28th to 30th August at Lusaka Polo Club! Powered by Professional Insurance Official Partner: Sasol Techno Oil Grab your…
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Sport
Lusaka triumphs at ZANACO U17 grassroots tournament.
The ZANACO U17 Grassroots Football Tournament has come to an end at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka, with teams from Zambia’s ten provinces battling for top honours in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. Lusaka Province were crowned champions of the boys’ competition after staging a…
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Business
Lusaka family competes with Victoria falls to turns heads in Livingstone
AS the mist rose high above the mighty Victoria Falls, drifting back down as a fine spray over tourists, eyes shifted away from the natural
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Health
500 youths date Lusaka for Grow Zambia indaba
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka MORE than 500 young people are expected to converge in Lusaka next month for the inaugural Grow Zambia Agenda Summit to discuss how they can contribute to the country’s development and economic growth. The summit, scheduled for November 28, will bring together…
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Politics
Kibombwe Wants Chitambala’s Lusaka Mayoral Win Nullified
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity candidate Gabriel Kibombwe wants the Local Government Elections Tribunal in Lusaka to declare Mwewa Chitambala’s election as Mayor for the City of Lusaka void, and have himself declared duly elected instead. Mr. Kibombwe says the declaration was made…
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Entertainment
John Deere at the 16Th Lusaka Motor Show 2026
#WATCH #LIVE We are LIVE with John Deere, proud exhibitor at the upcoming 16th Lusaka Motor Show 2026! Zambia’s biggest mobility showcase is happening NEXT WEEKEND – 28th to 30th August at Lusaka Polo Club! Powered by Professional Insurance Official Partner: Sasol Techno Oil Grab…
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Entertainment
Camco Motors at the 16Th Lusaka Motor Show 2026
#WATCH #LIVE We are LIVE with Camco Motors, proud exhibitor at the upcoming 16th Lusaka Motor Show 2026! Zambia’s biggest mobility showcase is happening NEXT WEEKEND — 28th to 30th August at Lusaka Polo Club! Powered by Professional Insurance Official Partner: Sasol Techno Oil Grab…
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Politics
UPND’s Simon Chitambala Mwewa elected Lusaka Mayor
VLOGGER and businessman Simon Chitambala Mwewa has been elected Mayor of Lusaka after polling 200,029 votes in the August 13 general elections. Lusaka Returning Officer Oliver Muka declared Mr. Chitambala duly elected on Wednesday. Standing on the United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket, Mr…
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Entertainment
BIG10UP concert sparks backlash over poor organization in Lusaka.
The BIG10UP concert in Lusaka, headlined by Nigerian superstar Davido, has sparked criticism from fans over poor organization, despite attracting a large crowd. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Zambian artist Mariam Mukape, popularly known as Mampi, acknowledged the confusion surrounding the event, admitting…
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Entertainment
Vrzam Gears Up for the 16Th Lusaka Motor Show 2026
#WATCH #LIVE We’re LIVE with VRZAM, proud exhibitor at the upcoming 16th Lusaka Motor Show 2026! Zambia’s biggest mobility showcase is happening NEXT WEEKEND – 28th to 30th August at Lusaka Polo Club! Powered by Professional Insurance Official Partner: Sasol Techno Oil Grab your tickets…
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Business
Lusaka Cbd Spare Part Traders Raise Concerns over Foreign Retail Competition
Traders operating in spare parts businesses around Freedom Way and surrounding areas in Lusaka CBD have appealed to His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema to intervene in the growing challenges affecting local traders. Speaking on behalf of fellow traders this morning in Lusaka, Nkane Auto Spares…
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Business
Lusaka City Council Directs Street Vendors to Vacate Streets by September 29
The Lusaka City Council has issued a public notice directing all street vendors in Lusaka to stop trading in undesignated areas and return to their respective trading spaces in markets. Town Clerk Oliver Muuka stated that the directive is in accordance with the Markets and…
