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Honey Bee Pharmacy asks court to dismiss State’s appeal

Honey Bee Pharmacy asks court to dismiss State’s appeal

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By CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA businessmen Chomba Kaoma and Zaki Motomola and others have asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss an application by the State against them for want of prosecution. Kaoma, Motomola, Imran Lunat, Abdyrraue Matomola and Honey Bee Pharmacy are the five respondents who have told the Economical and Financial Crimes Court […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Emeritus Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu dies at 78

Emeritus Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu dies at 78

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MOST Rev. Telesphore George Mpundu, Emeritus Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, has died at age 78, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda announced. Banda said Mpundu died May 15, 2026, while receiving treatment at Maina Soko Medical Centre in Lusaka. He asked parishes and religious communities to offer Masses for the repose of Mpundu’s […]

Tasila Lungu slips into Mundubile, Makebi alliance running mate slot….quietly sneaks into the country to be availed as running mate

Tasila Lungu slips into Mundubile, Makebi alliance running mate slot….quietly sneaks into the country to be availed as running mate

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Tasila slips into Mundubile, Makebi alliance running mate slot….quietly sneaks into the country to be availed as running mate By DAVID KANDUZATASILA the daughter of former head of State Edgah Lungu is being linked to a vice candidacy position of the Mundubile-Makebi alliance A source disclosed that Tasila Lungu quietly sneaked into the country during […]

Runaway train derails near Ndola, two people feared trapped

Runaway train derails near Ndola, two people feared trapped

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A shunt train carrying coal derailed and overturned near Ndola on Friday afternoon, and two people are feared trapped under the wagons. Zambia Railways Limited public relations manager Sombe Ng’onga in a statement to Mwebantu said preliminary reports indicate that the two victims were walking within the railway reserve strip at the time of the […]

Livingstone Bride’s White Gown Doused in Black Paint by Sister-in-Law in Shock Wedding Attack

Livingstone Bride’s White Gown Doused in Black Paint by Sister-in-Law in Shock Wedding Attack

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Livingstone Bride’s White Gown Doused in Black Paint by Sister-in-Law in Shock Wedding Attack A bride’s long-awaited wedding day turned into a moment of shock, pain, and unexpected resilience after a shocking incident disrupted what should have been one of the happiest days of her life. What began as a beautiful celebration quickly descended into […]

CENTRAL PS CALLS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN ENDING HUNGER

CENTRAL PS CALLS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN ENDING HUNGER

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Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe has called for a paradigm shift in the mindset of community members for the country to end hunger. Dr Mwanakampwe says hunger at household or community level can only be ended if people take responsibility. Speaking when the National Programmes Director for Hunger Project, Samuel Mutambo paid a courtesy […]

ZDA RECORDS US$1.65 BILLION INVESTMENTS, CREATING OVER 9,500 JOBS

ZDA RECORDS US$1.65 BILLION INVESTMENTS, CREATING OVER 9,500 JOBS

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Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has recorded a conservative estimate of $1.65 billion United States Dollars in investments and over 9,500 jobs, in the first quarter of this year. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa, says that 70 percent of the realised investments is in the manufacturing and energy sector. […]

IMF says Zambia has made impressive progress on inflation, reserves, and debt restructuring, but faces fiscal pressure before elections

IMF says Zambia has made impressive progress on inflation, reserves, and debt restructuring, but faces fiscal pressure before elections

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THE International Monetary Fund said Thursday that Zambia has made substantial progress in restoring macroeconomic stability but faces rising fiscal pressure ahead of the Aug. 13 elections. An IMF staff team led by Edward Gemayel visited Lusaka from April 30 to May 13 to discuss a potential successor program with the government. The current Extended […]

LAZ OPPOSES ENACTMENT OF THE PUBLIC GATHERINGS BILL NO. 71 OF 2026

LAZ OPPOSES ENACTMENT OF THE PUBLIC GATHERINGS BILL NO. 71 OF 2026

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For Immediate release LAZ OPPOSES THE ENACTMENT OF THE PUBLIC GATHERINGS BILL NO. 71 OF 2026 The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) notes that, on 12th May 2026, Parliament passed the Public Gatherings Bill No. 71 of 2026 (hereinafter referred to as “the Bill”), which seeks to repeal and replace the Public Order Act, Chapter […]