ECZ Validates 40 Nominated MPs As Proportional Representation Enters Parliament
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/ecz-validates-40-nominated-mps-as-proportional-representation-enters-parliament/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/ecz-validates-40-nominated-mps-as-proportional-representation-enters-parliament/
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ECZ Validates 40 Nominated MPs As Proportional Representation Enters Parliament
Lusaka - Zambia: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has validated 40 nominated Members of Parliament under the new proportional representation system,
Hichilema Tells New Envoys To Turn Diplomacy Into Investment For Grow Zambia
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/hichilema-tells-new-envoys-to-turn-diplomacy-into-investment-for-grow-zambia/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/hichilema-tells-new-envoys-to-turn-diplomacy-into-investment-for-grow-zambia/
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Hichilema Tells New Envoys To Turn Diplomacy Into Investment For Grow Zambia
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema has told eight newly accredited ambassadors and high commissioners that his Government will anchor its foreign
Outgoing UN Chief Credits HH With Steering Zambia Through Debt, Drought
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/outgoing-un-chief-credits-hh-with-steering-zambia-through-debt-drought/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/outgoing-un-chief-credits-hh-with-steering-zambia-through-debt-drought/
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Outgoing UN Chief Credits HH With Steering Zambia Through Debt, Drought
Lusaka - Zambia: Outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali said Zambia is on the path to economic recovery and a resilient future under
Lusaka Mayor’s Petition Heads To Full Hearing As Tribunal Throws Out Objections
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/lusaka-mayors-petition-heads-to-full-hearing-as-tribunal-throws-out-objections/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/lusaka-mayors-petition-heads-to-full-hearing-as-tribunal-throws-out-objections/
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Lusaka Mayor’s Petition Heads To Full Hearing As Tribunal Throws Out Objections
Lusaka - Zambia: The Local Government Elections Tribunal has dismissed preliminary objections raised by both sides in the petition challenging the election of
ZABS tests over 8,000 samples in eight months
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/zabs-tests-over-8000-samples-in-eight-months/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/zabs-tests-over-8000-samples-in-eight-months/
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ZABS tests over 8,000 samples in eight months
Lusaka - Zambia: The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) recorded positive performance in its service delivery between January and August 2026, testing 8,571
CDF beneficiaries urged to use grants for intended projects
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/cdf-beneficiaries-urged-to-use-grants-for-intended-projects/
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CDF beneficiaries urged to use grants for intended projects
Lusaka - Zambia: Nchelenge Town Council Secretary Benson Malama has urged beneficiaries of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants to use the funds
Chifunabuli farmers start redeeming inputs
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/chifunabuli-farmers-start-redeeming-inputs/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/chifunabuli-farmers-start-redeeming-inputs/
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Chifunabuli farmers start redeeming inputs
Lusaka - Zambia: Farmers in Chifunabuli District have begun redeeming their farming inputs under the 2026/2027 Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP).
World Vision closes Pemba programme
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/world-vision-closes-pemba-programme/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/world-vision-closes-pemba-programme/
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World Vision closes Pemba programme
Lusaka - Zambia: World Vision Zambia has closed its Moyo Area Development Programme in Pemba District after investing more than 12.9 million United States
Kapasa Makasa students sensitised on GBV, economic empowerment
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/kapasa-makasa-students-sensitised-on-gbv-economic-empowerment/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/kapasa-makasa-students-sensitised-on-gbv-economic-empowerment/
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Kapasa Makasa students sensitised on GBV, economic empowerment
Lusaka - Zambia: The Gender Division in Muchinga Province has conducted a one-day sensitisation programme for students at Kapasa Makasa University in Chinsali
Mwense residents warned against politicising Govt programmes
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/mwense-residents-warned-against-politicising-govt-programmes/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/mwense-residents-warned-against-politicising-govt-programmes/
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Mwense residents warned against politicising Govt programmes
Lusaka - Zambia: Mwense District Administrative Officer Philip Muonga has cautioned community members against politicising government programmes aimed at
Milenge targets 40,000 tonnes of maize by 2031
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/milenge-targets-40000-tonnes-of-maize-by-2031/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/milenge-targets-40000-tonnes-of-maize-by-2031/
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Milenge targets 40,000 tonnes of maize by 2031
Lusaka - Zambia: Milenge District is targeting to produce more than 40,000 metric tonnes of maize by 2031, with over 4,600 farmers expected to benefit from
Njapau Defends Invalidation Of IDs, Names HH’s Online Attackers
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/njapau-defends-invalidation-of-ids-names-hhs-online-attackers/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/19/njapau-defends-invalidation-of-ids-names-hhs-online-attackers/
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Njapau Defends Invalidation Of IDs, Names HH’s Online Attackers
Lusaka - Zambia: Former Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) Home Affairs deputy minister Grace Njapau said the Government should not be blamed for
Release Mundubile and others, and call for an election rerun
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/release-mundubile-and-others-and-call-for-an-election-rerun/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/release-mundubile-and-others-and-call-for-an-election-rerun/
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Release Mundubile and others, and call for an election rerun
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia has reached a point where it has become dangerous to stand on the right side of the law when President Hakainde Hichilema is standing
Mpundu Accuses Tembo Of Betrayal As NRPUP Alliance Cracks
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/mpundu-accuses-tembo-of-betrayal-as-nrpup-alliance-cracks/
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Mpundu Accuses Tembo Of Betrayal As NRPUP Alliance Cracks
Lusaka - Zambia: Binwell Mpundu, chairman of the Tonse Alliance, has accused Ezra Tembo of betraying the people who built his political career, in a lengthy
Bembas and Tongas are not going anywhere – learn to coexist, says Nevers Mumba
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/bembas-and-tongas-are-not-going-anywhere-learn-to-coexist-says-nevers-mumba/
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Bembas and Tongas are not going anywhere – learn to coexist, says Nevers Mumba
Lusaka - Zambia: "Let me start with the Tongas. The Bembas are not going anywhere. So we have to find a way to live with each other, our children
FRA reaches three million metric tonnes of Maize
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/fra-reaches-three-million-metric-tonnes-of-maize/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/fra-reaches-three-million-metric-tonnes-of-maize/
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FRA reaches three million metric tonnes of Maize
Lusaka - Zambia: The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has reached three million metric tonnes of maize in national strategic reserves, the highest level ever
Government Rejects EU Parliament Resolution on Zambia’s Post-Election Situation
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/government-rejects-eu-parliament-resolution-on-zambias-post-election-situation/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/government-rejects-eu-parliament-resolution-on-zambias-post-election-situation/
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Government Rejects EU Parliament Resolution on Zambia’s Post-Election Situation
Lusaka - Zambia: Government has rejected as premature and insufficiently informed, the European Parliament Resolution on Zambia’s post-election situation,
Canada returns Resident High Commissioner to Zambia
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/canada-returns-resident-high-commissioner-to-zambia/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/canada-returns-resident-high-commissioner-to-zambia/
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Canada returns Resident High Commissioner to Zambia
Lusaka - Zambia: Canada has returned a resident High Commissioner to Zambia after more than 15 years, following President Hakainde Hichilema's call for
Zambia to advance it’s grow agenda at UNGA
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/zambia-to-advance-its-grow-agenda-at-unga/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/09/20/zambia-to-advance-its-grow-agenda-at-unga/
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Zambia to advance it’s grow agenda at UNGA
Lusaka - Zambia: Central to Zambia’s participation is the advancement of the Grow Zambia Agenda, aimed at mobilising technical assistance, development