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African Catholic bishops back Banda’s claim that controversial car returned in 2023

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has expressed solidarity with Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, emphasising the need for justice, ...

By Kenneth LutenaOctober 1, 20260

Catholic bishops fear Zambia in the grip of tribal politics, other societal ills; call for dialogue, reconciliation

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has raised concern over the manipulation of ethnic identities and tribal sentiments for political purposes, warning ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 30, 20260

Metro

Police hunt for three men after alleged gang rape, robbery in Zambia’s Mansa

Zambian police have launched a manhunt for three men who allegedly gang-raped a 26-year-old woman during a robbery in Mansa District of Luapula ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 29, 20260

Tech

AI more than future tech: How Zambia can harness artificial intelligence for economic growth, by Kenneth Lutena

No matter how small or large an economy is, the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) is an inevitable tool ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 28, 20260

Metro

Five escape custody at Chinsali hospital, three recaptured

Five people escaped from lawful custody while working at Chinsali General Hospital in Muchinga Province on Wednesday, with three later recaptured and two ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 25, 20260

Metro

16-year-old on the run after alleged defilement of two-year-old in Kawambwa

Police in Kawambwa District of Luapula Province have launched a manhunt for a 16-year-old boy who is alleged to have defiled a two-year-old ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 25, 20260

Economy

Zambia economy grows 5.4% in 2025, September inflation eases to 6.1%

Zambia’s economy grew by 5.4% in 2025, accelerating from 3.8% in 2024, while annual inflation eased slightly to 6.1% in September 2026, the ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 24, 20260

Metro

Three illegal miners die in Chingola KCM dumpsite collapse

Three illegal miners have died after loose soil collapsed at the Ore Body (OB)-19 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) dumpsite along the Chingola-Solwezi Road ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 24, 20260

Zambia needs reconciliation before term-limit debate, political scientist says

Zambia needs national healing and reconciliation before any debate on removing the presidential term limit, political scientist Dr James Musonda said on Tuesday, ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 23, 20260

Economy

KCM smelter resumes operations after 106-day shutdown

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has resumed operations at its Nchanga copper smelter in Chingola following a 106-day shutdown for a US$40 million rehabilitation ...

By Kenneth LutenaSeptember 21, 20260

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