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Zambian Music Trends: What’s Hot on Zedwap This Quarter
As Zambia’s music scene continues to evolve at full throttle, one platform is right at the center of it all: Zedwap.co. From Afrobeat to Zamrock, Kalindula to Hip-Hop fusions, the first half of this year has seen the rise of fresh talent,...

Zambian Businesswoman Faith Musonda Charged With Espionage After Breaching Presidential Residence
Published on July 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM by Evance Kapito 165 words • approx. 1 min read Zambian Businesswoman Faith Musonda Charged With Espionage After Breaching Presidential Residence Zambian businesswoman Faith Musonda has officially been charged...

“ZAMBIA’S AGRICULTURAL SUCCESS STORY: PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S GOVERNMENT POLICY BEARS FRUIT”
“ZAMBIA’S AGRICULTURAL SUCCESS STORY: PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S GOVERNMENT POLICY BEARS FRUIT” By Timmy In a significant boost to the nation’s food security, the President Hakainde Hichilema government has recorded a remarkable increase in...
ZAMBIANS LOST OVER K100 MILLION THROUGH ONLINE SCAMMERS IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THIS YEAR
ZAMBIANS LOST OVER K100 MILLION THROUGH ONLINE SCAMMERS IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THIS YEAR Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu and the Minister of Technlogy and Science Felix Mutati on Wednesday informed the nation via a...
Zambia climb three places on FIFA Rankings
The Chipolopolo Boys have made a significant leap on the latest FIFA World Rankings from 88th to 83rd. In Africa, the Avram Grant coached side is now ranked 17th. The last time Zambia played a match was in March when they were thrashed 5-0 by...
Chinese enterprises donate 124,000 USD to support Zambia's inaugural investment conference
LUSAKA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese enterprises operating in Zambia on Thursday donated 3 million Zambian Kwacha (about 124,000 U.S. dollars) to support the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), the country's investment arm, in hosting the inaugural...
Meningitis outbreak kills 2 in Zambia
LUSAKA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed as meningitis broke out in Mwense district in Zambia's Luapula Province, authorities confirmed on Thursday. Health Minister Elijah Muchima announced the outbreak following the deaths of two...

Zambia’s debt risk to drop by end 2025 – WB
BUUMBA CHIMBULU ZAMBIA’S completion of its debt restructuring process is expected to improve public and external debt indicators, easing the country’s risk of debt distress, the World Bank has said. In its latest Zambia Economic Update (ZEU), the...

Leaked Videos: How Zambian Actress Mwaka Halwiindi Broke the Internet
Mwaka Halwiindi By Nehru Odeh Mwaka Halwiindi, a Zambian actress and model, has broken the internet with her salacious acts. Ever since the videos leaked, they have been the talk of the town. And many are going to talk about them for a very long...

Zambian company developing solar energy projects to address country’s energy shortfall
Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) expects to significantly expand the country’s renewable-energy capacity, by adding a projected 800-MW-plus of solar energy to the national grid, by the end of 2027. This programme is in line with the...

Mining spill highlights need to protect Zambia’s vital Kafue River & its fish
Researchers from The Wilderness Project (TWP) are documenting fish diversity along Zambia’s Kafue River to build a DNA reference library. The TWP scientists are collecting fin clippings and environmental DNA to help identify species, including...

Zambia should gain from its potential resources – Gonzales
BARNABAS ZULU UNITED States ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says Zambia has so much potential from its natural resources but has somehow failed to harness its potential. Mr Gonzales was speaking at State House yesterday when he and his team...

Zambia demonstrate their intent to clinch the WAFCON title with thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal
Zambia’s Copper Queens emphatically demonstrated their ambition at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing a pulsating 3-2 victory over a resilient Senegal in a captivating Group A encounter on Wednesday. The match, held at...

Junior Flames to face Zambia
By By Peter Fote in Windhoek, Namibia: The Malawi Men’s Under-20 National Football Team will face Zambia in the semi-finals of the ongoing African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games. This comes after Zambia finished second in Group B on...

Mineral-rich Zambia, South Africa aim to lead global clean energy research
Zambia and South Africa are leading Africa in laying the groundwork to transform their vast mineral wealth into platforms for research, clean-tech development, and innovation. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Zambia, South Africa, and other African...

Zambia Judo shines at Region 5 Games
ZAMBIA’S National Judo Team has continued to impress at the Region 5 Youth Games by clinching five medals in Windhoek, Namibia. The impressive showing not only elevated Zambia’s medal standings but also showcased the country’s rising potential in...

Zambian Club Zesco United Sign Nigerian Striker
Zambian giants Zesco United have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Chijioke Alaekwe, reports Completesports.com. Alaekwe, who linked up with the Zega Mambo on a free transfer put pen to paper on a two-year contract. The 27-year-old was one...

Family mourns NZ woman killed by elephant on Zambia safari
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Zambia defeat Senegal in 5-goal WAFCON thriller
Zambia kept their title hopes alive at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal in Group A action on Wednesday at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. In a match filled with end-to-end action, clinical...
HH CALLS FOR A RESET IN US-ZAMBIA RELATIONS TO SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH
HH CALLS FOR A RESET IN US-ZAMBIA RELATIONS TO SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH July 9 , 2025 LUSAKA – President Hakainde Hichilema has called for a “reset” in the longstanding relations between Zambia and the United States, urging both governments to focus...