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Drug Enforcement Commission says two notorious Tanzanian drug dealers, others nabbed in nationwide crackdown

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has intensified its anti-drug operations across the country, leading to the arrest of several suspects, including two notorious ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 5, 20250

International

Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger state, killing 32

At least 32 people have died in Nigeria’s northern Niger State after a boat carrying about 100 passengers capsized on the River Niger ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Sports

Musonda, Kampamba ruled out of Chipolopolo’s workd cup qualifier against Morocco

Chipolopolo players, Frankie Musonda and Kelvin Kampamba, have been ruled out of Monday’s Group E FIFA World Cup qualifier against Morocco set for ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Human Rights Watch warns of deadly lead risks from Kabwe mine waste, blames South African company

A South African-owned company is providing access to toxic lead-bearing waste in Kabwe despite severe health risks for residents, Human Rights Watch (HRW) ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Economy

FRA claims over 1.2 million tonnes of maize bought by August 31

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reportedly purchased 1, 225, 215 metric tons of non-genetically modified Grade A white maize from farmers countrywide ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Tech

India’s Indus Towers set to enter African markets, targets Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria

Indus Towers, India’s second-largest telecom infrastructure provider, has announced plans to expand into African markets, with operations set for Zambia, Uganda and Nigeria. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Metro

Zambian Air Force, Disaster management agency launch national relief operation in Mpika district

The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), in collaboration with the Zambia Air Force (ZAF), has officially launched the 2025 National Food Relief ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Power and Politics

Mtayachalo demands probe into cash-for-work programme, fertiliser distribution in Chama North constituency

Chama North Constituency lawmaker, Yotam Mtayachalo, has called on the government to investigate alleged irregularities in the cash-for-work and fertiliser distribution programmes in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Economy

Govt reaffirms commitment to inclusive trade under AfCFTA protocol

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth through the empowerment of women and youths. Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

Transparency International rates UPND govt below average in key commitments drawing from 12 manifesto promises

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has highlighted critical gaps in asset declarations, lifestyle audits, and enforcement consistency under President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration. While acknowledging ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULASeptember 4, 20250

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