Lusaka
News from the capital.
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Health
Lusaka man breaks his ‘package’ during sex, doctors warn on enhancement products.
A 34-year-old man was treated at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital this week for a penile fracture, a rare urological emergency requiring urgent surgical intervention, hospital officials said. According to LMUTH, the injury occurred during sexual activity earlier in the week. Clinical assessment showed a…
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Politics
MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI ZULU TO BE SURRENDERED TO ZAMBIA POLICE…following failed UN attempts to resolve the stand-off .United Nations Secretary General,António Guterres’ representative has concluded his negotiation trip to Lusaka to help resolve the stand-off
MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI ZULU TO BE SURRENDERED TO ZAMBIA POLICE …following failed UN attempts to resolve the stand-off as President Hichilema has insisted that the duo must face the law on allegations of treason and insurrection. According to Emmanuel Mwamba… United Nations Secretary General,António Guterres’ representative…
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Entertainment
Coca-Cola surprises Lusaka commuters with free bus rides as ‘Ride Na Coke’ campaign launches. Campaign celebrates community, nostalgia, and sustainability – bringing free bus rides and ice-cold Coca-Cola to commuters across Zambia
Coca-Cola Zambia is putting refreshment on the move with the launch of Ride Na Coke, a first-of-its-kind campaign that blends the nostalgia of Coca-Cola’s iconic Returnable Glass Bottle (RGB) with the daily rhythm of Zambia’s busiest bus routes. Rooted in the popular saying “Yamu Botolo…
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Business
ZRA donates seized cooking oil
JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) has donated 1,200 units of 20-litre cooking oil seized from smugglers to various hospitals and charitable institutions in Lusaka. The cooking oil, which was declared fit for human consumption by the Lusaka City Council public health unit, was…
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Crime & Courts
Police oppose Findlay’s bail
The Zambia Police Service has urged the Lusaka High Court not to grant bail to Lusaka business executive Harry Findlay, arguing that the offence of Prohibition of Terrorism under which he is charged is non bailable. Police submitted that all necessary procedures in apprehending and…
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Business
Entrepreneurship Train starts rolling
JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka THE Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development has endorsed the first-ever Entrepreneurship Train initiative by Zambia Governance Foundation (ZGF). Zambia Entrepreneurship Train is a unique mobile learning programme, in which business owners travel by train from Lusaka to Livingstone to receive…
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Crime & Courts
NGOCC condemns ‘unprecedented’ court closures
??️ Lusaka, Zambia24 – 24-08-2026 — The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council...
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Politics
NRPUP Pulls Out of Tonse Alliance
??️ LUSAKA, Zambia24 — 23-08-2026 — The National Reconciliation Party for Unity...
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Zambia
Driver dies in Kazungula accident
A 32-year-old man identified as Andrew Edwin Simwimba of Kabanana Site and Service, Lusaka who was a driver for City Frontiers in Lusaka died yesterday in Kazungula after being run over by an unknown truck. The accident which claimed the life of the victim occurred…
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Politics
Harry Findlay appears in court on terrorism financing charge
LUSAKA businessman Harry Findlay appeared in the Lusaka High Court facing a charge of prohibition against financing terrorism. Mr. Findlay, who appeared unwell, was before Judge Lameck Mwale for a possible plea. However, after the matter was heard in chambers, Judge Mwale recused himself, citing…
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Education
UNZASU appeals to opposition following military equipment incident
The University of Zambia Students’ Union (UNZASU) has called on the opposition to denounce violence and surrender any military equipment in their possession, following reports of armed supporters in parts of Lusaka during elections. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today,UNZASU President Mwanto Kabaso…
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Politics
PF Calls for Peace
Lifwekelo says Elections Are Over, and Zambia Must Move On By Francis Maingaila Lusaka. Zambia24...
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Lifestyle
79 foreign nationals, Zambians arrested in suspected cybercrime bust
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested 79 people, including 10 Zambians, suspected of involvement in a newly established and highly organized cybercrime network. The suspects were apprehended on 23rd August, 2026 during a joint operation at Evana Estates in New Kasama, Lusaka, following a tip-off from…
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Politics
Mutotwe Kafwaya’s wife seeks husband’s release from detention
THE wife of former Lunte MP Mutotwe Kafwaya has filed an application in the Lusaka High Court seeking an order for her missing husband to be brought before court. His wife, Dinis Ng’andu, has filed an application in the Lusaka High Court seeking leave to…
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Business
Zambia Sugar is Key Partner in Economic Expansion – Hh
President Hakainde Hichilema has pointed at Zambia Sugar as a key partner in the country’s aspirations of expanding its economy for the betterment of every citizen. The President was speaking in Lusaka yesterday, during the Mid-Year Private Sector Day in Lusaka where Zambia Sugar was…
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Entertainment
DJ Sly Zambia,DJ Cool Mike Exposes Industry gaps
A Lusaka-based DJ and event host has noted that despite the fast-paced nature of the industry, maintaining balance is essential. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Silvester Mutanti, popularly known as DJ Sly Zambia, opened up about the pressure, discipline, and balance required to…
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Zambia
Zcsa Seizes 143 Expired Drinks
Castle Lite, Black Label, Guinness and Red Bull among products withdrawn in Lusaka By Francis...
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Politics
UN sends representative as pressure mounts to hand over Mundubile, Zulu
2,329 Views LUSAKA — The United Nations has sent a representative to engage the Zambian authorities over the continued stay of NRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu at a UN facility in Lusaka, as Government continues to push for the…
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Entertainment
Artists urged to work towards more performances outside the capital.
Chile One MrZambia’s manager, Liswani Jay, has expressed concern that Zambia’s entertainment industry is still largely centered in Lusaka, but believes the future of music growth lies in reaching audiences beyond the capital. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Liswani noted that most opportunities…
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Entertainment
Podcasting takes center stage as Ba Repair, Mambwe inspire youth.
Zambia’s podcasting industry has taken centre stage, with creators reporting growing youth engagement and a shift toward authentic and relatable content. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Lusaka-based podcast host and content creator Duncan Lebeni, popularly known as Ba Repair, highlighted both the challenges…