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Public Interest vs Family Rights, Why the Pretoria High Court Was Right on President Lungu’s Burial
Zambian Observer
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August 18, 2025
Public Interest vs Family Rights, Why the Pretoria High Court Was Right on President Lungu’s Burial Tobbius Chilembo Hamunkoyo-LLB 17/08/25 As we now wait to hear what follows from the Pretoria High Court in South Africa, tomorrow the 18th August...
Malawi, Zambia legends face-off again December
The Times Group Malawi
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August 18, 2025
Malawi’s football legends will face their Zambian counterparts in an international friendly match at Champion Stadium in Mponela, Dowa District, on December 28. This will be third match between the two sides and the second consecutive match in...
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola appointed Vice President of Francophone Africa
Technext
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August 18, 2025
MTN Group has announced that Karl Toriola, the current CEO of MTN Nigeria, will assume an additional role as Vice President of Francophone Africa, effective November 1. The development is part of MTN’s strategic shift and leadership change across...
KAMBWILI’S DAUGHTER APPEALS TO PRESIDENT HAKAINDE FOR COMPASSIONATE RELEASE
Zambia Reports
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August 18, 2025
chanda Kambwili has penned a heartrending letter to President Hakainde Hichilema, pleading for the compassionate release of her ailing father, the former minister Dr. Chishimba Kambwili, on strictly medical grounds. She implores the Head of State...
Access Holdings Chief Praises the Government’s Fiscal Reforms as Foundation for Growth
Open Zambia
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The chairman of Nigeria's Access Holdings has commended the government for its commitment to economic reforms, describing them as creating a "strong foundation for sustainable growth". Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede made the remarks during a visit to...
Kenya Edges Zambia to Seal Perfect CHAN Group Run
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
Kenya capped a dominant Group A campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship with a gritty 1-0 win over Zambia on Sunday. Substitute Ryan Ogam’s clinical 75th-minute strike at a pulsating Moi International Sports Centre ensured...
Together, Let Us Deliver Zambia’s Harvest
Open Zambia
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Writing in News Diggers this morning, President Hakainde Hichilema reflects on four years of reform and resilience, mapping Zambia’s journey from debt crisis and economic collapse to recovery and renewed growth. He emphasises the progress that has...
US orders staff evacuation 6 months after Zambia mine spill
TerraDaily
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US orders staff evacuation 6 months after Zambia mine spill by AFP Staff Writers Lusaka (AFP) Aug 6, 2025 The US on Wednesday ordered staff in Zambia to immediately leave an area around a massive copper dam spill six months ago following new...
‘It’s coming home’ – the undignified row over body of Zambia’s ex-president
MyJoyOnline
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August 17, 2025
"It's coming home!" – a phrase indelibly linked to English football fans – has now gained currency among some Zambians in the battle over what to do with the body of former President Edgar Lungu. The 68-year-old died two months ago in South...
President Hichilema’s son completes ZNS training programme
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s son, Habwela, is among the newly commissioned Zambia National Service (ZNS) officers who passed out on Friday. State House Chief Communication Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka, said President Hichilema has led by example...
Stars shock Zambia, book Madagascar date in CHAN quaterfinals
Star
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Harambee Stars players celebrate Ryan Ogam's goal against Zambia at Moi Stadium, Kasarani/CHARLENE MALWA Harambee Stars have booked a scintillating date with Madagascar in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) after...
Kenyan Players Cash In: $19,400 Each for Beating Zambia
Zambian Observer
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August 18, 2025
Kenyan Players Cash In: $19,400 Each for Beating Zambia ……..as “Zambia’s Loss Turns Into Kenya’s Pay Day” After edging Chipolopolo 1–0, every Harambee Stars player will pocket 2.5 million shillings (about $19,400) from President William Ruto....
President Hichilema’s Son graduates military training
Zambian Eye
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August 17, 2025
95 Views Habwela Hichilema was on 15th August 2025 among the commissioned military cadets under Zambia National Service (ZNS). Habwela underwent 8 months military training and graduated with the rank of Lieutenant the 06 of 2024 intake. He is the...
Harambee Stars players now Sh3 million richer after historic Zambia triumph
The Standard
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Ryan Ogam celebrates scoring against Zambia in Chan. [Stafford Ondego,Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars will each receive Sh3 million following their stunning unbeaten run in the group stage of the ongoing CHAN tournament, capped with a decisive...
Let’s unite, deliver Zambia’s harvest
News Diggers
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August 18, 2025
In February, we had the privilege of welcoming a truly remarkable Zambian, Ms. Dorothy Kamanisha, a pupil from Solwezi who, with courage, returned to the classroom in Grade Nine at the age of 42. Her decision is a powerful reminder that talent and...
Stars players to pocket Sh3 million each after Zambia triumph
The Standard
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Kenya’s Harambee Stars will each receive Sh3 million following their stunning unbeaten run in the group stage of the ongoing CHAN tournament, capped with a decisive win against Zambia. President William Ruto accompanied by ODM leader Raila Odinga...
Restless 90 Minutes: Kenya's nail-biting win over Zambia
The Standard
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President William Ruto finds his seat hot during match between Kenya and Zambia on August 17, 2025. [PSC] For 90 minutes, Kenyans held its collective breath as the Harambee Stars’ final Group A clash against Zambia went down at Moi International...
34 Indian Government School Students Selected for Science Programme in Japan
Times Now
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August 18, 2025
The students were flagged off in a ceremony at NCERT, New Delhi, organised by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. A total of 34 students from India have been chosen to visit...
Security agencies up their game at Kenya, Zambia Chan clash
The Standard
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Kenyans go through security checks before Harambee Stars match against Zambia on Aug 17, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Sunday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash between Harambee Stars and Zambia’s Chipolopolo at Moi International...
ZAMBIA’S ENERGY AND AGRICULTURE SECTORS PERFORMANCE RATING SCALE OF 1 TO 10 FROM (2021–2025) : PROGRESS, CHALLENGES, AND THE URGENT NEED FOR REFORM
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
ZAMBIA’S ENERGY AND AGRICULTURE SECTORS PERFORMANCE RATING SCALE OF 1 TO 10 FROM (2021–2025) : PROGRESS, CHALLENGES, AND THE URGENT NEED FOR REFORM. By: Engineer Bornface Zulu Date:15-08-2025 From 2021 to 2025, Zambia has made visible progress in...