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Court Rules Late Zambian Leader Must Be Buried in Lusaka
Africa.com
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August 11, 2025
A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s late former president Edgar Lungu must be buried in his homeland, ending a bitter two-month dispute between the Zambian government and his family. Lungu, who died in South Africa in June while...
MAGISTRATE TOLD 14-YEAR-OLD’S 23-WEEK PREGNANCY COULD NOT BE TERMINATED DUE TO HEALTH RISKS
Zambia Reports
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August 12, 2025
A magistrate heard how medics could not termínatè a 23-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old girl allegedly impregnated by her father, a Zambia Air Force (ZAF) flight sergeant, because doing so would put the life of the teenager in danger. Nelly...
Government Strengthens Vaccine Capability to Reach Every Child in Zambia
Open Zambia
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The Zambian government has reported progress in strengthening national vaccine capability through enhanced domestic and alternative financing, alongside reinforced partnerships. The push aims to ensure every child in the country is vaccinated....
Travelers warned their suitcase could have illegal drugs in it – even if you bought them over the counter in pharmacies
The U.S. Sun
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August 12, 2025
AMERICANS are urged to think twice when packing certain items in their luggage for their next getaway. Failure to follow the rules in place could see travelers encounter problems at airport security checkpoints. 3 Sudafed, used to treat cold...
CHAN 2024: Only 27,000 tickets to be sold for Zambia vs Kenya match
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 12, 2025
The Confederation of African Football has restricted the number of tickets to be sold for the African Nations Championship Group A match pitting Zambia against hosts Kenya at the Kasarani Stadium this Sunday to only 27,000. This represents 60% of...
Zambia Insists Chinese River Poisoning 'Under Control' as U.S. Orders Personnel Away
Breitbart
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August 11, 2025
The U.S. embassy in Zambia has ordered all U.S. government personnel to avoid the area around the Chinese-owned mine near the northern city of Kitwe because “hazardous and carcinogenic substances” released during an accident six months ago may...
Pharmexcil asks exporters to implement Zambia's new pre─shipment mandate from October 1
Pharmabiz.com
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In a significant regulatory development, the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) has urged exporters to implement Zambia’s new pre-shipment mandate to curb counterfeit medicines imports into Zambian market. This is...
Five-Year-Old Girl Killed by Stray Bullet Fired by Chinese Investors in Zambia
Face of Malawi
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August 11, 2025
282 words • approx. 2 min read A five-year-old girl has died from gunshot wounds after being struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by two Chinese nationals who were testing firearms in an undesignated area in Zambia’s North Western Province....
Lessons from Zambia-China Relations: Insights from the News Diggers Documentary
Zambian Observer
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August 11, 2025
Lessons from Zambia-China Relations: Insights from the News Diggers Documentary By Gift Mulenga, University of Zambia, International Relations Student Zambia and China have shared over 60 years of bilateral relations, initiated between Chairman...
Zambian Breweries denies ZRA claims over seized ethanol shipments.
Mwebantu
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August 10, 2025
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has seized two trucks carrying 66,000 litres of smuggled ethanol with a revenue loss of K3 million to the Zambian government. The two trucks which entered Zambia through the Nakonde One Stop Border Post were both...
There’s need to champion homegrown solutions in health – ZMA
News Diggers
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August 11, 2025
ZAMBIA Medical Association (ZMA) president Dr Kaumba Tolopu says there is need to champion home-grown solutions and interrogate financing models for the country’s health sector, especially with the sudden shift in the financing landscape. Dr...
Balancing National Interest with Economic Realities: A Pragmatic Approach to Zambia’s Gold Sector
Zambian Observer
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August 11, 2025
Hon. Kang’ombe has publicly invited anyone who can counter his arguments and propose alternative models to join the discourse he initiated with George Mtonga. I have prepared my counterarguments and alternative models, which I have detailed...
Unacceptable Loss: ZAMMSA Disposes of K129 Million in Expired Medical Supplies- Sensio Banda
Zambian Observer
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August 11, 2025
Unacceptable Loss: ZAMMSA Disposes of K129 Million in Expired Medical Supplies The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) is set to dispose of expired medicines and medical supplies with a staggering value of K129 million. This...
Zambian's authorities dismiss claims of Chinese waste spill
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Zambian government has dismissed a recent warning issued by a US diplomatic mission regarding toxic pollution following a waste spill from a Chinese-run mining operation that affected a major local waterway earlier this year....
From 8 To 30 Bales: How Climate-Smart Cotton Farming Is Transforming Lives In Rural Zambia
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) GENEVA, Switzerland, August 10, 2025/APO Group/ -- Zambian farmers have doubled their yields and their incomes, using climate-smart techniques learned through a partnership among the European Union, African,...
UPND PARLIAMENTARY HOPEFUL AND HEALTH MINISTER PAY COURTESY CALL ON CHIEF MUKUNI
Zambian Observer
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August 10, 2025
UPND PARLIAMENTARY HOPEFUL AND HEALTH MINISTER PAY COURTESY CALL ON CHIEF MUKUNI By Wagon Media Livingstone,Zambia 9,August, 2025. Chawama UPND aspiring Member of Parliament, Mr. Kantenga, together with Minister of Health Hon. Elijah Muchima,...
Zambia: Court rules for repatriation of ex-President’s remains
Africa Feeds
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August 8, 2025
A South African court has ordered the repatriation of the remains of former President Edgar Lungu for a state burial in Zambia, despite objections from his family. The ruling which goes in favour of the Zambian government ends a contentious legal...
GOVERNMENT’S BROAD-BASED DEVELOPMENT TRANSFORMING ZAMBIA’S FUTURE
Zambian Observer
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August 10, 2025
MORGAN MUUNDA HAILS GOVERNMENT’S BROAD-BASED DEVELOPMENT TRANSFORMING ZAMBIA’S FUTURE By Wagon Media | Lusaka, August 9, 2025 Zambia is experiencing a new era of growth and transformation, powered by the strategic leadership of President Hakainde...
ZAMBIA RESPONDS TO USA VISA BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR B-1/B-2 APPLICANTS
Zambian Observer
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August 9, 2025
ZAMBIA RESPONDS TO USA VISA BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR B-1/B-2 APPLICANTS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has taken note of the recent decision by the Government of the United States of America (USA) to introduce visa bond...
ZAMMSA to dispose K129m worth of expired medical supplies
News Diggers
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August 10, 2025
ZAMBIA Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it will soon commence the process of disposing expired medicines and medical supplies. ZAMMSA Senior Manager Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe says the batch of expired medicines...