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Sport
Legendary African women football coach dies
848 ViewsFormer Copper Queens Coach Bruce Mwape is Remembered for Putting Zambia on the World Map *LUSAKA* — Zambian and African football is in mourning following the death of Bruce Mwape, the legendary coach who led the Copper Queens to unprecedented heights on the global…
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Crime & Courts
China pays HH courtesy call
CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing yesterday paid a courtesy call on President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at Community House in Lusaka, where they discussed the longstanding bilateral relations between Zambia and China. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to exchange views on strengthening…
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Crime & Courts
Education PS narrates how a Ndola man forged her signature
The Lusaka High Court convicted a former permanent secretary of abuse of office and corrupt practices involving a K14 million road tender. The judgment is seen as a milestone in Zambia's anti-corruption drive under the Access to Information Act.
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Politics
Varsity students march to State House for HH.
THOUSANDS of university and college students from Lusaka and some other parts of the country, dressed in resplendent white T-shirts and carrying banners of support for President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday converged at State House. The students, reportedly drawn from about 50 universities…
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Crime & Courts
NPA sets up green crime dept
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka TO ENHANCE the handling of green criminology, the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has established an Environmental and Wildlife Crime Department. Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says creation of the department is one of the huge achievements for NPA in the last…
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Business
ZAFFICO Bell Ringing Ceremony | Rights Issue
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, We are coming to you live from the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka as ZAFFICO marks a significant milestone with its Bell Ringing Ceremony in celebration of its Rights Issue. The event brings together leaders from ZAFFICO, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the…
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Sport
150 golfers line up for Zambia Ladies Open
THE fairways of Lusaka Golf Club are set to come alive this weekend as the Zambia Ladies Amateur Open Strokeplay Championships tees off on Friday, bringing together 150 amateur golfers from nine countries in what promises to be a thrilling three-day contest…
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Entertainment
Artists praises social media for career growth
Zambian artists has noted that social media helps them reach audiences, promote music and grow careers. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, artist Gabriel Tembo, popularly known as Gabby GT, said social media has significantly contributed to the growth of his music career…
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Entertainment
Producers demand a better pay.
Zambian music producers have called for greater recognition and better pay, saying their contributions to the country’s entertainment industry continue to be overlooked despite playing a major role in creating hit songs. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, music producer Mzenga Mwale, popularly known…
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Politics
ECZ Orders Fresh Mandevu By-Election
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has resolved to hold a fresh parliamentary election in Lusaka’s Mandevu constituency after a serious security breach disrupted the management of results following the August 13 general election, a decision that has drawn support from stakeholders across the civic and…
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Politics
ECZ orders fresh parley election in Mandevu
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has resolved to conduct a fresh Parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency of Lusaka District. According to a statement made available to ZANIS today, by ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro, the decision follows a security incident that disrupted the…
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Politics
Hichilema meets Chinese Ambassador Han Jing
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema today received a courtesy call from Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing at Community House in Lusaka. Hichilema said the two exchanged views on matters concerning the longstanding bilateral relations between Zambia and China. China is one of Zambia’s largest trading partners…
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Politics
Inauguration Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema Step Up
DEPUTY SECRETARY TO THE CABINET LEADS INSPECTION OF NATIONAL HEROES STADIUM RENOVATION WORKS LUSAKA, Monday, 24th August 2026 — Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Administration, Dr. Oliver Kalabo, this morning led a delegation of senior Government officials on an inspection tour of the ongoing…
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Crime & Courts
State to pay Pittcon K20 million interest
The Zambian government has agreed to pay Pittcon Zambia Limited over K20 million in accrued interest following a consent judgment entered into with the Lusaka High Court. This resolves a dispute over late payments for road maintenance contracts executed between 2017 and 2021 under the…
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Crime & Courts
11 dogs rescued from the meat trade
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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Education
UNZA students launches Inaugural fundraising campaign
University of Zambia (UNZA) students have launched a fundraising campaign ahead of President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration ceremony, as a gesture of appreciation for what they describe as improvements made at the university under his administration. Speaking in an interview with the Lusaka Star, UNZASU Finance…
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Business
State completes fuel tanker project
PS says trucks will soon be handed over to selected youth co-operatives FANNY KALONDA, IDEON NYENDWA Lusaka, Ndola GOVERNMENT has concluded the management of the fuel tanker project, through Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), and will be handing over the trucks to selected youth co-operatives. Ministry…
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Entertainment
Government Denies Banning Musicians From State Functions
GOVERNMENT has dismissed claims circulating on social media that certain musicians have been barred from performing at state functions. At a joint briefing in Lusaka, Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe and Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said no…
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Health
ZGU praises golf team for discipline, professionalism, commitment
THE Zambia national golf team has returned home to Lusaka with heads held high after securing a remarkable second-place finish at the prestigious Regional 5 Golf Tournament in Eswatini. The result marks a significant leap forward from last year’s performance, underscoring the…
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Entertainment
Chingamire award marks Breakthrough for Kayz Adams.
Zambian artist Rodwell Charles Jr, popularly known as Kayz Adams, has described his Honorary Breakthrough Southern Africa Award at the Chingamire Awards as a major milestone for both his career and the growth of Zambian music in the region. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka…
