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Latest Zambia sports news, Chipolopolo and Copper Queens updates, football fixtures, results, clubs, and athlete stories.

Sports

Latest Zambia sports news, Chipolopolo and Copper Queens updates, football fixtures, results, clubs, and athlete stories.

FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE WITHDRAWS FROM 2026 MAYORAL RACE Sports

FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE WITHDRAWS FROM 2026 MAYORAL RACE

  • Breaking News Zambia

FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE WITHDRAWS FROM 2026 MAYORAL RACE By James Jordan Ng’uni Former Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe has announced her withdrawal from the race for the Lusaka Mayoral seat in the 2026 general elections. In her statement, Nanyangwe said the decision followed deep reflection, wide consultations, and careful consideration. She noted […]

FAZ Gives Update on Coach Nora Häuptle, Confirms She Will Lead Copper Queens at WAFCON 2026 Sports

FAZ Gives Update on Coach Nora Häuptle, Confirms She Will Lead Copper Queens at WAFCON 2026

  • Breaking News Zambia

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has officially clarified the position of Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle following recent public discussions and speculation regarding her future with the Zambia Women’s National Team. In a press statement issued on 17th May, 2026, FAZ confirmed that all outstanding matters between the Association and Coach Häuptle have […]

FAZ resolves issues with Nora Häuptle Sports

FAZ resolves issues with Nora Häuptle

  • Breaking News Zambia

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has clarified that all outstanding matters between the Association and Copper Queens head coach Coach Nora Häuptle have been resolved following a series of meetings with FAZ president Keith Mweemba. In a statement issued out by FAZ Head of Media and Communication Nkweto Tembwe said that Acting Deputy General Secretary […]

Häuptle to lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at WAFCON Sports

Häuptle to lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at WAFCON

  • Breaking News Zambia

NORA Häuptle will lead Zambia’s Copper Queens at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after the Football Association of Zambia resolved all outstanding matters with the coach, FAZ said on Sunday. This is according to a statement issued by FAZ head of media and communication Nkweto Tembwe. FAZ acting deputy general secretary Iva Lengwe said […]

Heavy U.S. Airlift Activity Detected Across Middle East as Military Flights Surge Sports

Heavy U.S. Airlift Activity Detected Across Middle East as Military Flights Surge

  • Breaking News Zambia

Heavy U.S. Airlift Activity Detected Across Middle East as Military Flights Surge Radar and ADS-B data reportedly show around 15 heavy transport missions involving Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and Lockheed C-5M Galaxy aircraft operating in and out of the region — roughly 1.5 times higher than earlier this week. Several aircraft using callsigns beginning with […]

ROYAL FAMILY URGES JACK MWIIMBU TO STEP DOWN FROM MONZE EAST RACE Sports

ROYAL FAMILY URGES JACK MWIIMBU TO STEP DOWN FROM MONZE EAST RACE

  • Breaking News Zambia

ROYAL FAMILY URGES JACK MWIIMBU TO STEP DOWN FROM MONZE EAST RACE Royal family members to Chief Ofwenuka in Monze District of Southern Province have called on Hon. Jack Mwiimbu, the UPND aspiring Member of Parliament for Monze East Constituency, to step down from the race. Speaking to journalists, Bellinda Hambulo said Mr. Mwiimbu has […]

ZAMBIA HIGHLIGHTS FOOTBALL’S ROLE IN UNITY AHEAD OF 2026 WORLD CUP Sports

ZAMBIA HIGHLIGHTS FOOTBALL’S ROLE IN UNITY AHEAD OF 2026 WORLD CUP

  • Breaking News Zambia

By Francis Chipalo The Ministry of Information and Media has held talks with former CAF president Ahmad and former FAZ president Andrew Kamanga on the role of football in promoting unity, diplomacy, and development. Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said the meeting, focused on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and its potential as a tool […]

Domestic borrowing raises Inflation. Sports

Domestic borrowing raises Inflation.

  • Breaking News Zambia

Zambia’s amended 2026 Annual Borrowing Plan (ABP) has introduced new instruments and altered risk profiles within the domestic debt portfolio. This has sparked concerns among analysts over inflationary pressures and private sector growth. Economist Alinaswe Simfukwe warned that government’s increased reliance on domestic borrowing to finance the K34.5 billion fiscal framework could heighten inflation risks. […]