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Presidential third-term debate grips Zambia, as soldiers reportedly abduct ex-Finance Minister, Kalumba. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Barely weeks after President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn ...
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Zambia owes $15.36 billion external debt in first half of 2026, government says
Zambia’s external debt fell by 5% to US$15.36 billion in the first half of 2026 from US$16.15 billion at the end of December ...
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Crowds cheer as Mundubile, Zulu arrive Solwezi court to face sedition trial 29 days after arrest (Video)
After 29 days in detention, opposition leaders, Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu arrived at the Solwezi Magistrates’ Court on Friday to a waiting ...
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Police to arraign ex-minister Kalumba over alleged cyber harassment of President Hichilema
Police in Kabwe have charged and arrested former Finance Minister Dr. Katele Kalumba for alleged harassment under Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes ...
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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 ...
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Tonse Alliance accuses Hichilema govt of instigating third-term debate to evade accountability
The Tonse Alliance has accused President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration of using the current constitutional amendment debate to divert attention from what the opposition ...
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Soldiers reportedly abduct ex-Finance Minister, Kalumba, from Chienge home, wife alleges
The wife of sub-chief Natende Walushiba says her husband, Dr. Katele Kalumba, was picked up from their home in Chienge this afternoon by ...
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Media holds ace in selling Zambia to the world — Access Bank Zambia MD
The media has a critical role to play in positioning Zambia as a preferred investment and business destination by telling the country’s economic ...
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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, ...
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Syphilis cases highest in five provinces, Ministry flags youth infections
Lusaka, Copperbelt, Eastern, Central and Southern provinces are recording the highest burden of syphilis cases in Zambia, according to Ministry of Health surveillance ...
