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Zambia beacon of democracy – EU
Both sides agree to forge deeper economic cooperation CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka THE European Union (EU) has described Zambia as a beacon of democracy, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening relations with the country while encouraging continued respect for the rule of law. European Commissioner for International…
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Haimbe Refutes Claims of Anti-Zambia Protests at UN Headquarters
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has refuted claims that Zambians in the...
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Soldiers reportedly abduct ex-Finance Minister, Kalumba, from Chienge home, wife alleges
The wife of sub-chief Natende Walushiba says her husband, Dr. Katele Kalumba, was picked up from their home in Chienge this afternoon by a group of armed soldiers. Lumba Kalumba said the sub-chief, a former Finance Minister, was taken around 12:30 hours and driven to…
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Zambia Announces Tree Planting Strategy
Zambia has more than two million hectares of degraded landscapes...
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LCC Gives Street Vendors September 29 Deadline
The Lusaka City Council has directed all street vendors to vacate undesignated trading areas and...
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EU Calls Zambia Beacon of Democracy
The European Union Commission says Zambia remains a beacon of democracy and...
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133 Burundians among 143 foreigners removed by Zambia immigration department in enforcement operation
Zambia’s Department of Immigration has removed 143 foreign nationals found to be unlawfully present in the country and deported a Tanzanian national declared a prohibited immigrant, the department said on Wednesday. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, involved 133 Burundians, seven Rwandans and three Tanzanians, Chief…
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Super Kena – 1Bo Video
Super Kena is back with a new music video for his latest release “1Bo,” a street-oriented record that takes aim at fake friends and the painful reality of being let down by people who are expected to stand by you during difficult times. On “1Bo,”…
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HH honours Zuze
MARY LEMBA Lusaka FORMER Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lieutenant General Peter Dingiswayo Zuze has been remembered as a pioneer of indigenous military leadership whose life was defined by discipline, patriotism and dedicated service to Zambia. General Zuze, who died on September 14, was laid…
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Minister Haimbe says multilateral cooperation critical to Zambia’s development agenda
Zambia has underscored the importance of multilateral cooperation in advancing its national development agenda, saying global partnerships remain central to the country’s growth aspirations. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Mulambo Haimbe, said effective multilateral cooperation, respect for international law and the promotion of peace…
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Zejc Calls on ZEMA to Defer Decision on Sino-Metals Tailings Facility Expansion
The Zambia Environmental Justice Coalition ZEJC has called on the Zambia Environmental Management Agency ZEMA...
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Zambias Bond Market Gains Global Visibility
Zambia’s inclusion in J.P. Morgan’s new frontier-market bond index is expected to increase the visibility...
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Local Government Elections Tribunal Denies Kibombwes Virtual Testimony Bid
The Local Government Elections Tribunal has denied NRPUP Lusaka mayoral candidate Gabriel Kibombwe’s application to...
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Anthrax Cases Hit 21 in Muchinga as Wildlife Deaths Climb to 39
Muchinga Province has recorded seven new anthrax cases, pushing the cumulative total to 21. Permanent...
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Three African Wild Dogs Make Record-Breaking 4,126km Journey Across Africa
Three African wild dog brothers have set a new record for the longest recorded dispersal...
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Csos Demand Dialogue on Rule of Law
Fr. Mapulanga calls for inclusive talks as civil society proposes 45-day roadmap to address concerns...
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Two Die after Sand Pit Collapses in Chibombo
Two people have died while another has been injured after they were buried by collapsed...
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Govt to Prioritise Infrastructure for Economic Growth
Finance and National Planning Minister SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE says Government may need to...
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Mansa Fire Brigade Recovers Body from Mansa River
The body of a 38-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week has been retrieved from the Mansa River. The deceased has been identified as MATHEWS CHISANGA, a resident of Chinanda Village in Chitamba who was reported missing on 16 September 2026. His body…
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Two Die after Sand Pit Collapses in Chibombo
Two people have died while another has been injured after they were buried by collapsed sand at a building sand excavation site in Kamaila Area, Chibombo District. The incident happened on September 18, 2026, between 03:00 and 06:00 hours when the three were digging and…
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Let’s move on — Catholic Vicar
Chipata Catholic Diocese Judicial Vicar Father Evans Miti has urged Zambians to accept the outcome of the August 13 general elections and move forward, calling for peace, unity, reconciliation and dialogue.
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Haimbe Leads Zambia Delegation to UNGA 81
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE is in New York,...
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Woman Loses 80kgs in Fight for her Life with BP
A Livingstone-based mother of four who nearly lost her life to complications...
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LCC moves to decongest Lusaka
Lusaka's city council is introducing a series of measures to tackle worsening traffic congestion, as more than 480,000 vehicles put pressure on a road network designed for a much smaller population. The plan includes expanding roads, diverting heavy trucks and introducing dedicated bus lanes.
