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Economy

Zambia youth groups urge Parliament to pass Tobacco Control Bill despite industry pushback

Youth organisations in Zambia on Wednesday urged Parliament to ignore calls from the tobacco industry to withdraw the Tobacco Control Bill and instead ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 18, 20260

Power and Politics

Chief Kasomalwela cautions traditional leaders against endorsing politicians

Chief Kasomalwela of the Ushi people in Chembe District has cautioned fellow traditional leaders against publicly endorsing political figures, describing the practice as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 18, 20260

Sports

Zimbabwe to host 2026 CAF African schools championship finals in Harare

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the 2026 edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals will be held ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 18, 20260

Metro

DEC secures abandoned house, six vehicles in Lusaka’s Libala Stage 4

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has uncovered an abandoned house and six motor vehicles in Libala Stage 4. DEC officers are ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20260

Metro

Zambia strengthens public health emergency response

Zambia has urged countries to establish robust and coordinated frameworks capable of responding swiftly and efficiently to public health emergencies, including disease outbreaks. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20260

Power and Politics

Hichilema holds talks with oil companies to address impact of Middle East crisis on economy

President Hakainde Hichilema today convened an urgent meeting with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to safeguard consumers from rising global fuel prices triggered by ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20260

Power and Politics

Govt calls for united African media to tackle AI, misinformation threats

The Zambian government has urged African media stakeholders to unite in confronting challenges posed by rapid technological changes, including artificial intelligence and misinformation. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20260

Economy

ZCCM-IH, planetGold Zambia seal pact to advance mercury-free gold mining, fair markets

ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and planetGold Zambia Limited have entered into an agreement aimed at promoting mercury-free mining, fair markets and improved livelihoods ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 17, 20260

Power and Politics

Police issue formal warning to Imboela, Zimba for allegedly sharing false information to Electoral Commission

Police in Lusaka have formally warned Saboi Imboela, leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the party’s Secretary General, Mambwe Zimba over ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 16, 20260

Power and Politics

EU urged to back fair vaccine access as Zambia leaders warn against repeating COVID-19 inequalities

The Parliamentary Caucus on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Zambia and the Medicines Research and Access Platform (MedRAP) are ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 16, 20260

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