Tukombe Arrested Over US$401 Million Contract
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/17/tukombe-arrested-over-us401-million-contract/
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Tukombe Arrested Over US$401 Million Contract
Lusaka - Zambia: Former Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Henry Tukombe has been arrested and charged by the Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC- over
Cabinet Sets 2027 Budget Priorities
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/17/cabinet-sets-2027-budget-priorities/
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Cabinet Sets 2027 Budget Priorities
Lusaka - Zambia: Cabinet has approved the Budget Policy Concept Paper, which will guide the formulation of the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Budget Plan and the 2027
European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Zambia Post-Election Situation
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/17/european-parliament-adopts-resolution-on-zambia-post-election-situation/
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European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Zambia Post-Election Situation
Lusaka - Zambia: The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Zambia’s post-election situation and the killing of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe
Hichilema to open new Parliament on October 9
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/hichilema-to-open-new-parliament-on-october-9/
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Hichilema to open new Parliament on October 9
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema will officially open the First Session of the 14th National Assembly on Friday, October 9, when he will set out
Nevers chose pension over politics, says Kavindele
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Nevers chose pension over politics, says Kavindele
Lusaka - Zambia: Former Vice-President Enock Kavindele says Dr Nevers Mumba left partisan politics because it was the only way to keep his government
Musokotwane: second term will be about production, exports and jobs
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/musokotwane-second-term-will-be-about-production-exports-and-jobs/
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Musokotwane: second term will be about production, exports and jobs
Lusaka - Zambia: Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says the Government will use its second term to turn the promises of its first
Haimbe to represent Hichilema at UN General Assembly
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/haimbe-to-represent-hichilema-at-un-general-assembly/
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Haimbe to represent Hichilema at UN General Assembly
Lusaka - Zambia: Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe will represent President Hakainde Hichilema at the 81st Session of the
Zambia’s maize reserves hit record 3.1 million tonnes
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Zambia’s maize reserves hit record 3.1 million tonnes
Lusaka - Zambia: The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is holding a record 3.1 million tonnes of maize in national strategic reserves. Executive director Justin
Mushipi speaks on new role as National Athletics Coach
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/mushipi-speaks-on-new-role-as-national-athletics-coach/
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Mushipi speaks on new role as National Athletics Coach
Lusaka - Zambia: Newly appointed Interim National Head Coach Sydney Ackim Mushipi says his appointment is a moment of great honour and humility and a call to
US Commends Zambia for Peaceful August 13 Elections
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/us-commends-zambia-for-peaceful-august-13-elections/
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US Commends Zambia for Peaceful August 13 Elections
Lusaka - Zambia: The United States has commended Zambia for holding successful and peaceful elections on August 13, 2026. The praise came from Eugene Park,
Two die in Chinsali fatal road accident
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Two die in Chinsali fatal road accident
Lusaka - Zambia: A Fatal Road Traffic Accident has claimed two lives on the spot while two others are nursing serious injuries at Chinsali General Hospital.
State to Bury Former Presidents Under New Law
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/zambia-state-to-bury-former-presidents-under-new-law/
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State to Bury Former Presidents Under New Law
Lusaka - Zambia: Former Presidents and Vice-Presidents will now be buried by the State at sites designated by Government, under a new law that lawyer Dickson
Study highlights journey of African wild dogs
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/study-highlights-journey-of-african-wild-dogs/
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Study highlights journey of African wild dogs
Lusaka - Zambia: Three African wild dogs have set a new record after travelling 4,126 kilometres across Southern Africa in an eight-month journey, the longest
Stakeholders urged to prioritize grow Zambia in food, nutrition agenda
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/stakeholders-urged-to-prioritize-grow-zambia-in-food-nutrition-agenda/
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Stakeholders urged to prioritize grow Zambia in food, nutrition agenda
Lusaka - Zambia: Permanent Secretary for Administration in the Office of the Vice President, Lillian Kapusana has called on stakeholders to work towards
Mufulira’s Musakashi area gets first ever school
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/mufuliras-musakashi-area-gets-first-ever-school/
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Mufulira’s Musakashi area gets first ever school
Lusaka - Zambia: Government is constructing the first school in Mufulira’s Musakashi area in Mufulira Central Constituency at a cost of K3 million through the
Eastern Province strengthens risk management
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/eastern-province-strengthens-risk-management/
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Eastern Province strengthens risk management
Lusaka - Zambia: The Eastern Province Planning Unit has embarked on a risk management technical backstopping exercise in five districts to strengthen the
CIDRZ Lab highlights Zambia’s diagnostic capacity
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/18/cidrz-lab-highlights-zambias-diagnostic-capacity/
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CIDRZ Lab highlights Zambia’s diagnostic capacity
Lusaka - Zambia: The Ministry of Health says Zambia has made significant progress in disease control, including achieving epidemic control of HIV, improving