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ZESCO Apologizes For Prolonged Power Outage In Lusaka

ZESCO Limited has apologized to customers affected by a prolonged electricity outage in several parts of Lusaka on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The affected areas include Kabulonga Extension, parts of Ibex Hill and Salama Park, Kalikiliki, Mtendere, Kalingalinga, Mass Media and areas off Kamloops Road. The Corporation says the outage resulted from planned maintenance works involving the replacement of ageing electricity poles in the affected areas. ZESCO said the works are intended to prevent frequent equipment failures and improve the […]

todayOctober 23, 2026 14

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Former CEEC Driver Arrested Over K200, 000 Alleged Job Scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a former driver at the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) for allegedly obtaining more than K200, 000 by false pretences. The suspect, 40-year-old Deacon Munjile of Chawama Township in Lusaka, has been charged with one count of obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section 309A of the Penal Code Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. The ACC said that between January and December 2021, Munjile allegedly obtained the money […]

todayOctober 23, 2026 8

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SECRETARY TO THE CABINET COMMENDS TRUSTAFRICA FOR PROMOTING COMMUNITY-LED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has commended TrustAfrica for advancing community-led climate solutions and inclusive development in addressing the effects of climate change. Mr. Kangwa said locally led adaptation was essential because communities were knowledge holders, innovators and first responders to climate risks, amid prolonged droughts, floods, heat stress and erratic rainfall affecting rural communities, women, youths and smallholder farmers. He said this in a speech delivered on his behalf by Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary […]

todayOctober 23, 2026 4

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VICE PRESIDENT SAYS COMESA TITLE DEEDS SUPPORT GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA

Vice President Mutale Nalumango says the granting of title deeds to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has contributed to the Grow Zambia Agenda through infrastructure development. President Hakainde Hichilema YESTERDAY officially handed over the title deed for land designated for the construction of the new COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia, during the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare. Mrs Nalumango said this during the Vice President’s Questions Time. She says the […]

todayOctober 23, 2026 17

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GOVERNMENT PROPOSES K19.9 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET, PRIORITIZES K14.7 BILLION FOR MAIZE FARMERS

The Government has proposed a K19.9 billion supplementary budget for 2026, with K14.7 billion prioritized for payments to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), following a bumper harvest that significantly exceeded the Government's initial purchase target. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE, MP, presented the Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure No. 2 of 2026 to the National Assembly today, explaining that additional financing was required to meet emerging expenditure obligations, strengthen national food security, support […]

todayOctober 22, 2026 8

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DEC Arrests Zambian Musician

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has apprehended a popular Zambian musician, Edward Chanda, popularly known as Chanda, for allegedly trafficking in 30.3 grammes of dry loose cannabis in Lusaka. The 28-year-old, a resident of Meanwood, was among several suspects apprehended during intelligence-led operations targeting drug trafficking networks in Lusaka, Muchinga and Southern Provinces. In a separate operation in Lusaka, the Commission apprehended 22-year-old Eliam Masepa Chisale, also known as Ghost, who was allegedly found in possession of 71 sachets of […]

todayOctober 22, 2026 10

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ZIMBABWE TAKES OVER COMESA CHAIRMANSHIP

  Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken over the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) for the 2026–2027 term. President Mnangagwa received the chairmanship from Kenyan President William Ruto during the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Harare, Zimbabwe, today. Zimbabwe will lead the regional bloc under the theme, “One Market, One Future: Advancing Inclusive Industrialisation, Investment and Regional Integration in COMESA.” The theme highlights the bloc’s focus on strengthening […]

todayOctober 22, 2026 10

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AIPAC QUESTIONS THREAT TO DISSOLVE ZEMA OVER POLLUTION

The Action Institute for Policy Analysis Centre Executive Director Solomon Ngoma has questioned remarks attributed to Green Economy and Environment Minister Gilbert Siame suggesting that the Zambia Environmental Management Agency, ZEMA, could be dissolved if it fails to stop mining pollution. Mr. Ngoma says ZEMA is capable of fulfilling its mandate if allowed to operate independently and professionally, without undue pressure or threats. He has also urged the newly appointed ZEMA Board to respect the separation between policy oversight and […]

todayOctober 20, 2026 6

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Acting Auditor General raises concerns over weaknesses in revenue collection

Acting Auditor General Patricia Malaila has raised concerns over weaknesses in revenue collection, financial management and safeguarding of public assets across government institutions. Releasing the 2025 Report of the Auditor General on the Accounts of the Republic, she says the shortcomings have contributed to revenue losses, inefficient use of public resources and reduced effectiveness in service delivery. The report reveals that the Ministry of Health accumulated outstanding obligations amounting to 3.56 billion kwacha, including unpaid suppliers’ bills and employee-related liabilities, […]

todayOctober 20, 2026 10

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