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‘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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Goal and Highlights for Zambia 0-1 Kenya in African Nations Championship Match
VAVEL
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August 17, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you for watching this African Nations Cup match. Stay tuned for the next matches of the competition, which will enter its knockout stage. Good morning, and see you next time! END OF MATCH In a game of high...
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...
GOVERNMENT BREAKS GROUND FOR CHIPATA WEST 100MW SOLAR POWER PROJECT
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
By CIC. GOVERNMENT BREAKS GROUND FOR CHIPATA WEST 100MW SOLAR POWER PROJECT Today, Eastern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Lewis Mwape officiated the ground-breaking ceremony for the 100MW Solar plant in Chipata District on behalf of...
Is Zambia Heading Toward Early Elections?
Lusaka Times
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August 18, 2025
By Venus N Msyani President Hakainde Hichilema has sparked speculation about the possibility of early elections following remarks made at the funeral of former Cabinet Minister Hon. Ackson Sejani. Late Sejani, may his soul rest in peace, was a...
UPND Has Nothing to Celebrate After Four Years of Failure – DU’s Njobvu
Zambian Observer
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August 19, 2025
UPND Has Nothing to Celebrate After Four Years of Failure – DU’s Njobvu Democratic Union (DU) president Ackim Antony Njobvu has dismissed the ruling United Party for National Development’s (UPND) four years in government as a complete failure,...
Young Nigerians want jobs, security, not recycled old politicians – PDP chieftain, Olawepo-Hashim
Punch
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August 18, 2025
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, who recently returned to the party, in this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, speaks on the party’s decline, the North-Central’s quest, electoral reforms, President...
Seed Co International Limited sets US$7,24m as capex for FY26
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Seed Co Group chief executive officer Morgan Nzwere SEED firm, Seed Co International Limited (SCIL) has set aside US$7,24 million as capex for its current financial year ending March 31, 2026, NewsDay Business understands. SCIL is one of two...
ECZ sets September 18th, 2025, for the Chibulula Ward by-election
Lusaka Times
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August 18, 2025
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set September 18th, 2025 as the date for the Chibulula Ward by election in Mpulungu Constituency. Mpulungu District Electoral officer, Milton Sakala revealed that preparations for the forthcoming...
Zambia Concludes SADC Organ Troika Tenure
Lusaka Times
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August 17, 2025
Zambia has formally concluded its two-year tenure in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe, represented President Hakainde Hichilema...