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17/09/2026

17/09/2026

Nyimba man kills girlfriend's 2 children after she pulled his manhood during fight

A NYIMBA man aged 26 has currently gone into hiding after killing his girlfriends two toddlers following a domestic violence incident in Samora 2 Compound.

According to authorities, the incident, which occurred around midnight this morning, claimed the lives of 3-year-old Samuel Phiri and 9-month-old Innocent Tembo.

Eastern Province Police commanding officer Robertson Mweemba identified the suspect as Winston Lungu, of Samora 2 Compound, who is currently on the run.

Confirming the report, Mweemba narrated that the victims' mother, 23 year old Mary Phiri, who is a caretaker at the resident where crime happened, was sleeping with her two children when her boyfriend, Lungu, arrived at the house heavily intoxicated and demanding to enter.

Fearing his history of violent behaviour when drunk, Phiri delayed opening the door, prompting the suspect to break a window.

Fearing further damage to the property, she eventually let him in, leading to a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight.

During the scuffle, Lungu allegedly began squeezing Phiri's neck.

In self-defense, she pulled his private parts, managed to break free, and fled to a neighbour's house to seek refuge.

Lungu allegedly remained inside the house with the two helpless toddlers and proceeded to strangle them.

"A neighbour who responded found the suspect strangling the second one. Upon being seen, the suspect fled the scene," Mweemba said.

"Police officers were called, rushed to the scene and found two children lying on the floor lifeless with blood coming out from their mouths,while the mother sustained injuries including bruises on the neck and the whole body."

Mweemba said Phiri was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment and the bodies of the two toddlers have since been deposited in the Nyimba District Hospital mortuary awaiting post-mortem examinations.

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Kalemba September 17, 2026

17/09/2026

MORNING DEVOTION

16/09/2026

Mutapa Names Squad For COSAFA Tourney

Zambia under-20 men's national team coach Perry Mutapa has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 COSAFA Under-20 Championship.

The tournament is scheduled to be held from in Mozambique from September 18th-27th, 2026.

According to the squad released this afternoon by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), Mutapa has named five players that featured at the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup played in Qatar.

Left back Jonathan Kalimina, goalkeeper Christo Chitambala, defender Andrew Mwape and the striking duo of Billy Daka and Abel Salim Nyirongo have all made the squad.

Mutapa also named two foreign-based players in the squad with midfielder Tumelo Mununga of Spanish Segunda Division side CD Leganes and South African outfit Randburg FC striker Sipho Muntanga Junior making the team.

The squad is expected to leave for Mozambique this afternoon ahead of the tournament that will act as a qualifier for next year's Under-20 AFCON.

Zambia is in group C alongside Malawi, Comoros and Botswana.

The Junior Chipolopolo begin their campaign on Friday against Malawi at Zimpeto Stadium in a 15:00 hours CAT kick off before facing Comoros three days later at ABB 2 Stadium (11:00 hours CAT).

The 12-time winners will then wrap up their group fixtures against Botswana on September 23rd, at ABB 1 Stadium in a 15:00 hours CAT kick off.

📸 FAZ

16/09/2026

Government to introduce National Youth Internship Programme

Government is set to commence the National Youth Internship Programme on October 1st, 2026, aimed at providing young people with practical workplace experience, mentorship and skills development to improve their employability.

Speaking during a press briefing today, Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe said the programme follows a directive issued by President Hakainde Hichilema during the National Youth Indaba.

The programme builds on the Internship, Volunteer, Apprenticeship and Graduate Programme (IVAG), which placed 2,000 young people in government institutions, the United Nations and the private sector, with 360 later absorbed into permanent employment.

Mr. Chileshe said participating government institutions will place interns for one year, where they will receive supervision, mentorship and opportunities to undertake meaningful responsibilities.

He encouraged eligible young people to apply directly to institutions of their choice once opportunities are advertised, saying the initiative is intended to help bridge the gap between education and employment.

The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts will coordinate and monitor implementation of the programme.

By Suwilanji Sekeleti

16/09/2026

TEAM ZAMBIA SCOOPS 22 MEDALS AT AFRICA AQUATICS ZONE IV CHAMPIONSHIPS

Team Zambia has scooped 22 medals at the 2026 Africa Aquatics Zone IV Swimming Championships held in Gaborone, Botswana, from 2nd to 5th September 2026.

The Zambian team won 7 gold, 11 silver and 4 bronze medals, finishing 7th overall at the regional swimming championship.

The performance marks a strong showing by Zambia against swimmers from across the Africa Aquatics Zone IV region.

📸 Courtesy

16/09/2026

MORNING DEVOTION

15/09/2026

I am not lobbying for anything, but you don't retire people because of [age], you keep people depending on their contribution — Charles Milupi, ex-Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development

15/09/2026

Zed Mobile Licence Cancelled

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Agency (ZICTA) has cancelled the operating licence for Beeline Telecoms Limited, trading as Zed Mobile.

ZICTA have cited failure to meet regulatory, operational and financial requirements as reasons behind the cancellation.

The agency announced the development during a press briefing this afternoon.