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Sport
Zambia marks Commonwealth Day with focus on 2026 Glasgow Games
THE Commonwealth Games Association of Zambia (CGA) marked Commonwealth Day at the Olympafrica Centre in Lusaka yesterday with focus firmly on the 2026 Glasgow Games. Marking the Commonwealth Day celebrated under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities Together for a Prosperous Commonwealth,” CGA general…
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Crime & Courts
Police On High Alert Ahead Of Inauguration
The Zambia Police Service is on high alert following credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals are planning to disrupt Tuesday’s presidential inauguration ceremony, Inspector General Graphel Musamba has said. Speaking in Lusaka, Musamba said police had received specific information that some people were mobilising…
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Politics
ECZ Orders Fresh Parliamentary Election in Mandevu Constituency
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has resolved to conduct a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency of Lusaka District following a security incident that disrupted the aggregation of election results after the August 13 General Election. The Commission says unknown individuals attacked the Mandevu Constituency…
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Technology
Govt. to strengthen cyber security capacity
Ministry of Technology and Science, Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu, says Government will continue to strengthen the country’s cyber security capacity. And Dr Habeenzu says Government recognizes that a secure digital environment is fundamental to the success of Zambia’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking in Lusaka today…
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Politics
Police promise update on Mundubile and Makebi Zulu questioning
The Zambia Police Service says it will update the public once it concludes questioning of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu. Lusaka, 27 August – Police public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi said…
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Politics
Farewell Service for slain Mutotwe Kafwaya today
The Tabernacle of David Assembly-City Mission Church in Lusaka is today expected to host a farewell Service for former cabinet minister in the PF government Hon Mutotwe Kafwaya who was killed on August 14 in the election chaos. Kafwaya, former Lunte MP was until his…
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Crime & Courts
No Presidential petition before Constitutional Court – Judiciary
THE Judiciary has said that the Constitutional Court has not received any petition challenging the outcome of the August 13, 2026 Presidential election. In a statement issued in Lusaka yesterday, Judiciary Deputy Director of Corporate Communications Kalumba Chisambisha-Slavin said the Constitutional Court Registry had received…
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Business
ZDA, LuSE seal capital pact
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving access to long-term capital and supporting private-sector growth. The partnership will promote investment, encourage more companies to list on LuSE and help growth-oriented small and…
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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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Health
11 dogs rescued from meat trade in Kabwe
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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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
I’m Not on the Run
JONAS ZIMBA By BARNABAS ZULU LUSAKA lawyer Jonas Zimba has dismissed social media reports alleging that he fled the country with US$1.2 million, describing the claims as false and dangerous to his life. Mr Zimba says he has never committed any crime and is not…
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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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Health
Ministry of Health | Public Health Update Press Briefing
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, We are live from the Ministry of Health Global Fund Boardroom in Lusaka as the Ministry addresses the nation on an important public health update. Let us know where in the world you are watching from? #MinistryOfHealth #PublicHealth #MwebantuLive #Zambia Watch on…
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Business
Lights on, Businesses Alive: The Cec Itimpi Ii Solar Project
AT her modest hair salon in Lusaka’s Matero townwship, Martha Lungu starts every morning by switching on hair dryers, clippers and styling equipment before welcoming her first customers. Just a few blocks away, welder Peter Mumba unlocks his workshop and powers up…
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Health
Public Health Update | Ministry of Health Press Briefing
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu is LIVE from the Ministry of Health Global Fund Boardroom in Lusaka, where the Ministry of Health is expected to issue an important public health update during an urgent press briefing. Let us know where in the world you are watching from?…
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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…
