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Leeds cruise past Wolves 3-0 to boost survival hopes as relegation looms for visitors

Late Rutter strike denies Spurs crucial win as Brighton hold on for 2-2 draw

Man United edge Chelsea 1-0 as Cunha strike deepens Blues’ crisis

‘Step out,’ Nigerian movie star, Patience Ozokwor, urges Zambia film industry to take bold steps

Zambia pushes water security as economic growth driver

30-year-old Kasama man robbed of K25,000 motorcycle in violent ambush

M’membe calls for formalisation of artisanal mining, urges shift to cooperative ownership model

Fresh ERB approvals estimated at K7.3 billion in investment commitments

Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as Iran, U.S. exchange conflicting claims on maritime access

Techbytes: Meta, TikTok officials engage Malawi creators to explore digital content opportunities (Africanculturetv)

Hichilema for UPND as other parties stumble over choice of candidates! 70 new constituencies emerge. See our top 10 stories of the week

Lusaka court admits 73.9kg of imported cannabis in case against Kasolo

Fisherman, 37, drowns in Lake Bangweulu after canoe capsizes

Hichilema administration targets 10 million tonnes of maize annually by 2031

Zambia reaffirms strong commitment to global population, development agenda at UN session

PF, NDC factions clash as Electoral Commission of Zambia meets political parties ahead of 2026 polls

Cyber chaos: Young hacker’s attack shakes U.S. education system

Kenya seeks World Bank lifeline over Iran shock

Sub-Saharan Africa sinking into mounting fiscal pressure from Gulf crisis, IMF warns

ZESCO expresses support for tough law which prescribes vandalism as non-bailable offense

Two Bauleni men convicted of rape after victim gives birth to twins

High court asked to resolve ‘People’s Pact’ name dispute between two organizations

Presidential aide says work to begin soon on $5 billion Lobito corridor railway, completion set for 2030

Rights group files case against Zambia over alleged lead poisoning of children in Kabwe

South Africa’s Malema sentenced to five years for firearm offences, appeals

Mulungushi Textiles returns to active production, as President Hichilema reiterates development agenda

Zambian Kwacha firms slightly on copper price rebound, risks persist

Kasisi–Kasenga bridge handed over as government reaffirms commitment to rural infrastructure

Lusaka court denies bail to six men in K2.6 million ivory case

Hichilema declared UPND president, 2026 presidential candidate at party assembly

Zambia redraws electoral map as Electoral Commission of Zambia announces 70 new seats

Payments disguised as ZRA taxes sent to suspected private account around time of IBA chief’s murder, court told

Socialist Party leader, M’membe, to stand trial on espionage charge on April 20

Council claims rise in Zambia contractor registrations, says foreign firms still dominate project value

Ecobank Zambia, private schools partner to roll out education financing solutions

Father testifies in alleged child trafficking, abuse case

Mumbwa gold centre ready for commissioning as Rufunsa facility nears completion

First electric mining truck debuts in Zambia

Zambia reportedly secures $1.5 billion energy sector investment from Chinese firm

Gabon reiterates its support for the Moroccan Sahara

The King of Morocco appoints El Yazid Er-Radi Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Ulema

Police report jail break in Mbala, 44 suspects declared missing

Clergyman John Nundwe put on defence in Lusaka rape case

Govt, cooperative society sign pact to transform, boost livestock production

Group calls for expansion of fast-track GBV courts after sexual offences declared non-bailable

Afreximbank, St Kitts and Nevis sign deal to host 2026 AfriCaribbean trade forum

UPND member challenges President Hichilema’s nomination ahead of general conference

Vietnam sees strong growth potential in Zambia’s agriculture sector

COMESA to launch $25 million ASCENT project preparation facility at investment forum in Nairobi

Zambia loses $200 million in fuel tax relief as Musokotwane calls for stronger fiscal policy across Africa

Rabat becomes UNESCO world book capital 2026 amid SIEL preparations

Party demands Electoral Commission publishes full list of 70 new constituencies

Bishops’ council urges peace, unity ahead of 2026 elections

Police chief stresses human rights, professionalism ahead of UN peacekeeping assessment training

Govt unveils updated electrification plan, says $1.52 billion needed to meet 2030 universal access target

IMF, World Bank, WFP pledge support as Middle East war fuels global crisis

Wadagni emerges Benin President as main opposition party opts out of contest

Chile One breaks silence on Tianna ‘car chase’ allegations

Kwacha holds firm amid easing volatility, but pressures linger

African Group of Negotiators claims over $800 million mobilized for Loss and Damage fund

Govt reaffirms commitment to protecting children in street situations

Govt warns against illegal vehicle colour changes, orders crackdown

Leeds shock Man U at Old Trafford with 2-1 victory to boost survival hopes

Witness tells court funds approved for ZRA were diverted in Muleya murder case

Lusaka court sets May 4 for trial of six men accused of possessing elephant ivory worth K2.64 million