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Zambia reports 1,186 cholera cases, 20 deaths since August 2025 outbreak

Zambia has recorded a total of 1,186 cholera cases and 20 deaths nationwide since the outbreak began in August 2025, health authorities have ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 11, 20260

Mobility Africa

Zambia to introduce cashless payments, surveillance at key border posts

Zambia plans to implement cashless payment systems and enhanced surveillance technology at key border posts to improve efficiency and security along major trade ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 11, 20260

Economy

Debate over Tobacco Control Bill heightens as Haabazoka fears rise of illicit trade, loss of jobs

Economist, Lubinda Haabazoka, has warned that illicit cigarette trade will rise if Zambia’s proposed Tobacco Control Bill is enacted, saying the legislation risked ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 11, 20260

International

Trump says U.S. war with Iran ‘almost over’ as Pentagon signals fight is only beginning

President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the U.S. war with Iran could almost be over, contradicting the country’s Department of Defense which ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 11, 20260

Power and Politics

PF faction leader, Chabinga, pays K5,000 for Munir Zulu’s haircut in surprise show of political courtesy

Patriotic Front (PF) faction leader, Robert Chabinga, on Tuesday reportedly showed what some observers are calling the “human side” of politics after he ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 10, 20260

Power and Politics

Ex-ZAMMSA boss, Nyasulu, returns to politics, eyes Lusaka mayoral race

Former Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency Director-General, Victor Nyasulu, has joined the Citizens First (CF) party and announced plans to pursue the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 10, 20260

Power and Politics

Kabemba clamours for more women in parliament

Zambia’s Democratic Party (DP) has raised concern over the challenges faced by women in politics, citing abuse, harassment and sexual exploitation as major ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 10, 20260

Tech

Zambia signs deal with UK firm to integrate AI into country’s education system

The Zambian government has signed an agreement with Obrizum Group to launch a pilot project that will integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 10, 20260

Metro

Man dies after assault, arson in Lusaka as police launch murder probe

A man who was severely burnt in an assault and arson incident in Lusaka has died in hospital, prompting police to open a ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 10, 20260

Tech

NjiaPay closes $2.1 million seed round to boost payment reliability across Africa (Africa Tech)

African fintech startup NjiaPay has successfully raised $2.1 million in a seed funding round led by Newion, marking a significant milestone in its ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAMarch 10, 20260

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