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Congolese, Zambian nabbed in drug trafficking raids

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has formally charged and arrested a Congolese national and a Zambian in two separate operations involving drug-related offences. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 10, 20260

Power and Politics

Musonda dismisses claims of abandoned projects, says Luapula infrastructure development on track

Luapula Province Minister, Nason Musonda, has dismissed reports suggesting that major infrastructure projects in the province had been abandoned, insisting that all flagship ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

Economy

Lusaka City Council approves K1.15 billion budget for 2026, up 7% from 2025

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has approved a 2026 budget of K1,151,464,462, representing a seven percent increase from the 2025 allocation. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

Metro

Cholera outbreak reported in Chilanga, Council begins sensitization of populace

Some cholera cases have been recorded in Chilanga District through routine monitoring, authorities have confirmed. So far, 10 cases have been identified, mostly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

Metro

Five boys drown in Zambia National Service reserve dam in Chongwe

Five boys from Meanwood Ndeke Phase 3 in Chongwe District have drowned in a Zambia National Service (ZNS) Airport Farms reserve dam. Police ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

Metro

Chief Mukwikile initiates legal action after defamatory mine abuse claims by Chamwenga

The Mukwikile Chiefdom Trust has instructed its lawyers to take legal action against Mpika Constituency aspiring candidate, Bright Chamwenga, over allegations of human ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

EFF faults Zambian govt’s return to IMF, describes it as ‘economic betrayal’

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has faulted the UPND government’s decision to return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another loan programme, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

Economy

Group demands clarity on government’s Yuan tax policy

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has urged the government to clearly outline the Yuan tax settlement mechanism—along with risk mitigation measures ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

Metro

Fallen peacekeeper, Staff Sergeant Banda’s remains return home

The remains of Staff Sergeant Alick Banda, who passed away on December 29, 2025, after a short illness while serving under the United ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

Metro

Radiation Protection Authority, Zambia Police sign pact to strengthen nuclear safety, radiation security

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) and the Zambia Police Service (ZPS) have signed an agreement aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity in radiation ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJanuary 9, 20260

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