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Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.

News

Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.

Man injured after being hit by train News

Man injured after being hit by train

  • Breaking News Zambia

A 32-year-old man has been injured after being struck by a passenger train at Kalobe Railway Station in Chisamba District. Central Province Police Commanding Officer Lemekani Chirwa confirmed the incident, saying it happened around 02:00 hours on Wednesday. Mr Chirwa identified the victim as Mabvuto Shamoonga of Shelies Farm in Chisamba District. He said the […]

Govt serious about tackling youth unemployment Sports

Govt serious about tackling youth unemployment

  • Breaking News Zambia

ON OCTOBER 1, more than 2,000 young people will step into offices across the country as part of Zambia’s largest ever national internship programme. This measure, announced by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, is highly commendable. More than just empty rhetoric, it…

The Attorney General says no breakdown of rule of law, calls CSO claim inflammatory News

The Attorney General says no breakdown of rule of law, calls CSO claim inflammatory

  • Breaking News Zambia

THE Attorney General has rejected claims that Zambia is experiencing a breakdown in the rule of law, describing allegations by civil society groups as inflammatory and unsupported by established facts. The response, dated Sept. 16, follows a statement issued Sept. 14 by a coalition of civil society organizations alleging lawlessness and the dismantling of the

Govt empowers 124 CWACs with bicycles in Shangombo News

Govt empowers 124 CWACs with bicycles in Shangombo

  • Breaking News Zambia

THE Department of Social Welfare in Shangombo District has distributed 124 bicycles and raincoats to members of the Community Welfare Assistance Committees (CWACs) to enhance their mobility. Shangombo District Social Welfare Officer, Telas Phiri, handed over the bicycles and raincoats to the beneficiaries. Mr Phiri said the bicycles are intended to ease the movement of […]

Youth’s big break Sports

Youth’s big break

  • Breaking News Zambia

2,000 young people to get 1-year govt internship from Oct 1 MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka MORE than 2,000 young people will on October 1 this year begin what Government has described as the country’s largest national youth internship programme. Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts…

Mutapa names U-20 2026 COSAFA squad News

Mutapa names U-20 2026 COSAFA squad

  • Breaking News Zambia

JUNIOR Chipolopolo Head Coach Perry Mutapa has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier in Mozambique. The 12-time COSAFA champions will be aiming to reclaim the regional title and secure their 13th championship when the tournament kicks off in Mozambique. Zambia last won the competition in […]

Zimba thieves return stolen livestock News

Zimba thieves return stolen livestock

  • Breaking News Zambia

Zimba thieves return stolen livestock For the last few months, Noble Lubono livestock have been gradually disappearing and he did not suspect any foul play. However, when the 19 of them disappeared in one night a few weeks ago, he became suspicious and consulted the spirits of traditional herbalists to guide him. Mr. Lubono said […]