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Four Chongwe aspiring candidates resign ahead of 2026 polls, ECZ announces

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced the formal resignation of four aspiring candidates in Chongwe District ahead of the 13 August ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20260

Economy

Zambia targets 82% domestic financing of 2026 national budget

Zambia expects approximately 82 percent of resources supporting the 2026 National Budget to be mobilized domestically through tax and non-tax revenue, up from ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20260

Power and Politics

Women’s group laments, as ECZ report shows only one female presidential candidate ahead of August polls

The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council has expressed deep concern over the persistently low representation of women among candidates validly nominated for the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20260

Mining & Energy

Zambia reaffirms commitment to Nuclear Power Programme as IAEA mission reviews preparedness

The Zambian government has reaffirmed it’s commitment to developing a nuclear power programme in line with the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20260

Sports

Chawinga sisters stun Nigeria in historic Malawi WAFCON upset

Malawi produced one of the biggest shocks in TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history by beating record champions Nigeria 3-2 in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20260

Sports

WAFCON: Zambia show class, thrash Egypt 6-0

Barbra Banda delivered a captain’s performance of the highest order as Zambia opened their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20260

Power and Politics

Weakening public service system troubling, Kalabo speaks on govt response

Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Oliver Kalabo, has raised concern over the weakening of the public service system, saying it had contributed to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20260

Metro

Govt calls on stakeholders to prioritize interventions for water sector, as access remains a major challenge

Government has called on stakeholders to identify priority interventions, propose innovative financing mechanisms, and recommend practical strategies that would strengthen service delivery and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20260

Lifestyle

23-year-old socialite, Mwale, charged with production of obscene material

The Zambia Police Service has arrested and formally charged a 23-year-old socialite, Gezile ‘Smith’ Mwale for the offence of Production of Obscene Matters ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20260

Economy

Govt pushes for stable tax regime ahead of 2027 budget, says manufacturing key to growth

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has called for a shift from annual tax adjustments to a stable and predictable tax regime ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20260

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