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DR Congo exits World Cup, as Kane rescues England with late brace

England produced a late comeback as they fought back from an early goal down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the 2026 World ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 2, 20260

Breaking! Banda dumps Mushimba, walks away from being running mate at OPP

Andyford Mayele Banda has stepped down as vice-presidential running mate for the Organized People’s Party, the party announced Thursday. OPP presidential candidate, Dr. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 2, 20260

Economy

Cost of living climbs K747.88 in six months despite economic gains —Report

The cost of meeting basic needs for a family of five in Lusaka rose by K747.88 between January and June 2026, even as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

Mining & Energy

Netherlands investors eye Zambia’s critical minerals sector

The Netherlands has expressed growing interest in boosting investment and cooperation with Zambia in the critical minerals sector, citing rising global demand for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

Govt moves to forestall July 2 lecturers strike at UNZA; claims K450 million released to clear debts

Government says it has released an additional K450 million to settle outstanding pension and gratuity obligations for retirees at the University of Zambia ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

Tech

Techbytes: Nigerian fintech Stabyl raises $2.7m to solve Africa’s FX liquidity gap

Nigerian startup Stabyl has closed a $2.7 million pre-seed round to build institutional-grade foreign exchange infrastructure for banks and payment companies operating across ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

Power and Politics

Mundibile laments failed promises to Barotseland, says TONSE Alliance will redeem pledges to Western Province

National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity Presidential Candidate, Brian Mundubile, has disavowed comments made by Tonse Alliance Finance Chairperson, Mutotwe Kafwaya, suggesting ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

Economy

Agro-dealers given documentation deadline for farmer support programme

The Ministry of Agriculture has directed all Agro-dealers intending to participate in the Farmer Input Support Programme under the E-Voucher modality for the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

Sports

Quinones, Jimenez fire Mexico past Ecuador into World Cup last 16

Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

Hichilema orders probe into political violence in Kaputa, Mazabuka

President Hakainde Hichilema has directed security agencies to investigate reported incidents of political violence in Kaputa, Mazabuka and ensure perpetrators face the law. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20260

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