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The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has distanced itself from alleged politically themed text mess...
01/08/2026

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has distanced itself from alleged politically themed text messages reportedly sent to beneficiaries of the Social Cash Transfer Programme.

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has distanced itself from alleged politically themed text messages reportedly sent to beneficiaries of the Social Cash Transfer Programme. Nine Civil Society Organisations had expressed grave concern over reported SMS messages allegedly linki...

South Africa staged a spirited second-half comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire in Friday’s TotalEnergies...
01/08/2026

South Africa staged a spirited second-half comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire in Friday’s TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Group B clash, keeping their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.

South Africa staged a spirited second-half comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw against Côte d'Ivoire in Friday’s TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Group B clash, keeping their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive. Trailing by two goals at the break, Banyana Banyana show...

Burkina Faso claimed their first ever victory at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating 10-wo...
01/08/2026

Burkina Faso claimed their first ever victory at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating 10-woman Tanzania 2-1 in a dramatic Group B match at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday night.

Burkina Faso claimed their first ever victory at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after beating 10-woman Tanzania 2-1 in a dramatic Group B match at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday night. Adele Kabre gave the Lady Stallions the lead shortly before half-time, but...

The Constitutional Court has clarified that a person seeking to contest an election as an independent candidate must not...
01/08/2026

The Constitutional Court has clarified that a person seeking to contest an election as an independent candidate must not have been a member of a political party during the two months immediately preceding election day.

The Constitutional Court has clarified that a person seeking to contest an election as an independent candidate must not have been a member of a political party during the two months immediately preceding election day. The court further ruled that any challenge to an independent candidate's complian...

The Constitutional Court has ruled that a presidential running mate has no constitutional right to withdraw or resign fr...
01/08/2026

The Constitutional Court has ruled that a presidential running mate has no constitutional right to withdraw or resign from a presidential ticket after nominations have closed, holding that the only exception recognised by the Constitution is where the running mate dies.

The Constitutional Court has ruled that a presidential running mate has no constitutional right to withdraw or resign from a presidential ticket after nominations have closed, holding that the only exception recognised by the Constitution is where the running mate dies. In a landmark judgment, the c...

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 fuel for August,...
01/08/2026

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 fuel for August, citing lower international oil prices despite the depreciation of the Kwacha against the U.S. dollar.

Zambia's Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced pump prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 fuel for August, citing lower international oil prices despite the depreciation of the Kwacha against the U.S. dollar. Under the new monthly price review, petrol will retail at K25.29 per litre, d...

Nine Civil Society Organisations have expressed grave concern over reported SMS messages allegedly linking the Governmen...
31/07/2026

Nine Civil Society Organisations have expressed grave concern over reported SMS messages allegedly linking the Government’s Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme to voting for President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling United Party for National Development ahead of the August 13, 2026 general elections.

Nine Civil Society Organisations have expressed grave concern over reported SMS messages allegedly linking the Government’s Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme to voting for President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling United Party for National Development ahead of the August 13, 2026 general elec...

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia has raised concern over escalating political violence in the Copperbe...
31/07/2026

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia has raised concern over escalating political violence in the Copperbelt and North Western Provinces, warning it could fuel voter apathy and undermine democratic gains.

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Zambia has raised concern over escalating political violence in the Copperbelt and North Western Provinces, warning it could fuel voter apathy and undermine democratic gains. CSEIFZ Chairperson, Solomon Ngoma, said reports indicated that vehicles belonging...

Zambia’s copper production recorded modest growth in the first half of 2026, supported by increased output at Konkola Co...
31/07/2026

Zambia’s copper production recorded modest growth in the first half of 2026, supported by increased output at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Kansanshi Mine and other major operations, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced.

Zambia's copper production recorded modest growth in the first half of 2026, supported by increased output at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Kansanshi Mine and other major operations, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced. Speaking during a media briefing on the mining sector's p...

The Lobito Corridor is poised to transform trade across Central and Southern Africa, offering Zambia and the Democratic ...
31/07/2026

The Lobito Corridor is poised to transform trade across Central and Southern Africa, offering Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a strategic gateway to stronger regional supply chains and international markets, according to a new report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

The Lobito Corridor is poised to transform trade across Central and Southern Africa, offering Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a strategic gateway to stronger regional supply chains and international markets, according to a new report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximba...

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