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UBZ leader, Soondo, demands govt accountability over handling of late ex-president Lungu’s remains

111 suspected illegal migrants detained in Eastern, Southern provinces by Zambian authorities

Police say Kitwe businessman, 56, dead after drinking bout, sexual encounter with girlfriend

Police arrest social commentator ‘Mama Chikamoneka’ over cyber harassment allegation

Mali defence minister, Camara, reported killed in coordinated militant attacks

Controversy follows release of Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’

Govt commissions $12 million prefab plant to fast-track delivery of affordable homes, bridge housing deficit

Manchester City stage late comeback to reach fourth straight FA cup final

Arsenal defeat Newcastle to return to top of premier league

Zambian govt admits late President Lungu’s body back in family custody after forced action by South African court

Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting incident, suspect nabbed

Controversy over late president Lungu rages, as Zambia ramps up power generation. See our top 10 stories of the week

Cabinet approves key pension reform bills

Immigration cracks down on illegal migrants in Northern Province

Zambia signs host country agreement with Global Green Growth Institute to boost climate action

Govt officials reportedly intercept company director, secure over K500,000 for Wynn Casino workers

Ruger arrives Zambia ahead of Mosi Day of Thunder headline performance

Lusaka lawyer, Kasolo, petitions court to nullify 2026 LAZ elections over alleged irregularities

Justice O’ Metre: Recap of cases involving politically-exposed persons, others; March, 2026

Money lending firm drags former presidential aide, Chanda, to court over seized loan collateral

Two men face trial over fraudulent use of Justice minister, Kasune’s name in alleged forgery case

Special Education in Zambia: Current State, Policy Framework, and the Path Forward, by Chinedu S. Ekwonye

Again, Council of Churches pleads with govt, Lungu family for speedy resolution of burial impasse

Zambia calls for stronger regional cooperation on shared water resources

Govt eyes K1 billion investments as Hichilema opens Luapula Expo

Heritage party warns rushed education reforms will compromise learning standards

Team Europe, Zambian companies partner to restore lower Kafue water catchments

Hichilema to visit Kasama, says Provincial Minister, Mbao

UK reiterates support for Morocco’s autonomy plan

Zambia’s economy shows early signs of stability as Access Bank highlights financing push

Alleged Corruption: Ex-minister Malanji denied bail pending appeal, remains in custody

Nakacinda plea stalls as State files amended espionage charge

Lungu family accuses Zambian officials, South African police of illegal seizure, postmortem on former president’s remains

Hichilema retains key officials in UPND national management committee

Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa unveils $500,000 solarisation project in Mayukwayukwa

LWSC upgrades Chunga plant, constructs Ngwerere facility in major Lusaka sanitation project

Three die, several injured as minibus overturns along Great North Road in Lusaka

Kalaba condemns alleged removal of Lungu’s remains from South African morgue, demands public apology from UPND govt

After fresh controversies trailed whereabouts of Lungu’s remains, IBA cautions media houses on reporting

Luanshya Mine set for August 2026 production restart after major dewatering milestone

Princesses and Brigitte Macron grace Rabat’s Royal Theatre opening with cultural celebration

Moroccan Sahara : Honduras suspends recognition of Pseudo “sadr”

Finland unveils €10 million SASK programme to boost workers’ rights and disability inclusion in Zambia

Tanzania’s energy budget sets out a bigger East African role

Zambia seal comeback win over Rwanda, progress 4-1 on aggregate

Africa Finance Corporation spotlights Lobito rail project ahead of Nairobi summit

Breaking! Court papers show Lungu’s remains to be returned to mortuary of family’s choice in South Africa

Zambia backs artisanal mining growth, urges investment at Luapula Expo

Man City beat Burnley, dethrone Arsenal from top of Premier League

ZANIS tells court it never accredited Zimbabwean journalist in M’membe espionage case

Cairo to host AfCFTA capacity-building programme, as African firms seek to tap free-trade pact

Firm seeks default judgment against ex-health minister Chilufya in K3 million property dispute

2026 Polls: Hichilema retains Nalumango as UPND vice president; M’membe names Banda running mate

Reactions trail reported transfer of late Lungu’s body to Zambian govt

Chelsea sack coach Rosenior, after team fails to score in five consecutive match losses since 1912

Chelsea sacks coach Rosenior, after team fails to score in five consecutive matches losses since 1912

Zambian govt confirms speculations, says late President Lungu’s remains now in its possession

Intrigues trail whereabouts of late Lungu’s body, as S’African news platform says Zambian govt executes court order over remains

Kasama police raise the alarm as violent attacks on bikers surge

Techbytes: Lua raises $5.8 million to build the operating system for human, AI Agent teams (Tech Africa)

Institute launches environmental journalism initiative to drive accountability in Zambia (Video)

Techbytes: UNZA students’ Pokelela errand App set to scale, compete in Zambia’s last mile business

Manufacturer warns condom prices may rise over 30% as Iran conflict disrupts raw material supplies

Electoral Commission of Zambia to engage registrar over political party registration concerns

UPPZ leader, Chanda, joins presidential race, says party open to alliance talks

COMESA, World Bank launch $25 million facility to accelerate regional renewable electrification

Climate change threatening livelihoods, Zambia warns at meeting on environmental challenges

After years of stalling, Hichilema launches $315 million hybrid solar project in Chongwe

Govt faces constitutional challenge over judge’s dual appointment to SADC tribunal

Govt lifts ban on night driving to support 24-hour economy

EU Ambassadors to tour North-Western, Copperbelt as €36 million Enterprise 2.0 is launched

Youths group demands constitutional action on defecting MPs

Food Reserves Agency warns farmers against selling maize at giveaway prices

Immigration department disowns fake recruitment advert

Again, Zulu calls for unity in PF amid contestations for soul of party

Leadership wrangle deepens in NCP as court hears Chanda not in official party records

Govt launches national action plan to protect persons with albinism

Lawyer challenges new non-bailable sexual offences code, says it violates constitutional rights

Chawama seat dispute: Judge Sharon Newa recuses self from presiding in Tasila Lungu’s case

‘I’m deeply ashamed of my conduct,’ Read Mutale Mwanza’s public apology to Chi Daisy

Catholic priest arrested in Eastern Province for theft of parish vehicle

Govt warns mining licences not for speculation, as gemstone miners allege discrimination

Italy elevates Zambia to priority development partner, commits $270 million to Lobito Corridor

Zambia tightens lending rules under new banking, financial services act; Offenders face 30 years jail term

US arrests Iranian woman over alleged arms trafficking to Sudan

Group backs calls for defecting lawmakers to vacate their seats

Mining giant, BHP, shows interest in large-scale copper exploration in Zambia

Van Dijk’s header wins first derby at new Everton stadium, lifts Liverpool in top-four race

Haaland strikes as Man City beat Arsenal 2-1 to close Premier League gap to three points

Council of Churches in Zambia warns against abuse of non-bailable sexual offences law as debate intensifies