WORLD BANK UPGRADES ZAMBIA’S GROWTH PROSPECTS
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/world-bank-upgrades-zambias-growth-prospects/
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WORLD BANK UPGRADES ZAMBIA’S GROWTH PROSPECTS
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia is among the Sub-Saharan African countries whose economic growth prospects have been upgraded by the World Bank.
Copper Queens brace for tough Uganda test
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/copper-queens-brace-for-tough-uganda-test/
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Copper Queens brace for tough Uganda test
Lusaka - Zambia: Copper Queens players have predicted a tough match against Uganda in Thursday's 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier in Kampala.
“I Am Zambian First, Tonga Last”: Chabota Mweetwa Urges Southern Dissenters To Speak Out
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/i-am-zambian-first-tonga-last-chabota-mweetwa-urges-southern-dissenters-to-speak-out/
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“I Am Zambian First, Tonga Last”: Chabota Mweetwa Urges Southern Dissenters To Speak Out
Lusaka - Zambia: Mr. Chabota C. Mweetwa urges Southern Province dissenters to prioritize their Zambian identity, advocating for unity. Chabota Mweetwa.
Hichilema Faces Calls To Settle Term Limits Question In Friday Address To Parliament
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/zambia-hichilema-calls-settle-term-limits-friday-address/
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Hichilema Faces Calls To Settle Term Limits Question In Friday Address To Parliament
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema is facing calls to use Friday's official opening of the Fourteenth National Assembly to state plainly where he
Zambia Signs US$3.6bn Health Pact With US After Data And Specimen Clauses Dropped
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/zambia-signs-us3-6bn-health-pact-with-us-after-data-and-specimen-clauses-dropped/
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Zambia Signs US$3.6bn Health Pact With US After Data And Specimen Clauses Dropped
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia and the United States will on Thursday sign a five-year health financing agreement worth more than US$3.6 billion. The deal goes ahead
Resign If You Can’t Support Government, Phiri Tells Civil Servants
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/resign-if-you-cant-support-government-phiri-tells-civil-servants/
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Resign If You Can’t Support Government, Phiri Tells Civil Servants
Lusaka - Zambia: Civil servants who cannot support the policies of the New Dawn administration should resign rather than frustrate national development
Kabwata Petition Proceeds As Judge Throws Out Yenga’s Time-Bar Bid
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/kabwata-petition-proceeds-as-judge-throws-out-yengas-time-bar-bid/
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Kabwata Petition Proceeds As Judge Throws Out Yenga’s Time-Bar Bid
Lusaka - Zambia: Mr Yenga won the Kabwata seat on the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) ticket at the August general election
Government Disowns Fake Church Ban As Kawana Warns Media Against Propaganda
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/government-disowns-fake-church-ban-as-kawana-warns-media-against-propaganda/
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Government Disowns Fake Church Ban As Kawana Warns Media Against Propaganda
Lusaka - Zambia: Information and Media Permanent Secretary Mr Thabo Kawana said in a statement in Lusaka that the message, which claimed such gatherings were
Act Now So El Niño Does Not Become A Crisis, Siame Tells Institutions
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/act-now-so-el-nino-does-not-become-a-crisis-siame-tells-institutions/
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Act Now So El Niño Does Not Become A Crisis, Siame Tells Institutions
Lusaka - Zambia: The Government directed its institutions and co-operating partners to turn months of El Niño warnings into immediate action. The aim is to
Discipline is non-negotiable – Bwalya
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/discipline-is-non-negotiable-bwalya/
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Discipline is non-negotiable – Bwalya
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia Athletics (ZA) President Maj. Bernard Bwalya says talent alone will not take Zambian athletes to the world stage — only discipline and
GOLF: 120 Players enter Pro-Am Nchanga tourney
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/golf-120-players-enter-pro-am-nchanga-tourney/
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GOLF: 120 Players enter Pro-Am Nchanga tourney
Lusaka - Zambia: Up to 120 players will descend on the Nchanga Golf Course this weekend for the two-day Innovate General Insurance-PGAZ Pro-Am tournament on
Mwanakampwe urges civic leaders to curb corruption
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Mwanakampwe urges civic leaders to curb corruption
Lusaka - Zambia: Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe has urged civic leaders to stamp out corruption and other illegalities in local
FODEP calls for intensified voter education in Mbala
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/fodep-calls-for-intensified-voter-education-in-mbala/
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FODEP calls for intensified voter education in Mbala
Lusaka - Zambia: The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) in Mbala District has called on voter education facilitators to intensify the voter education
Mansa Council concerned with underage drinking
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/mansa-council-concerned-with-underage-drinking/
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Mansa Council concerned with underage drinking
Lusaka - Zambia: Mansa Municipal Council has raised concern over the increasing number of underage persons patronising alcohol outlets in the District.
Mbala electoral officer praises political parties
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/mbala-electoral-officer-praises-political-parties/
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Mbala electoral officer praises political parties
Lusaka - Zambia: Mbala District Electoral Officer, Laura Munkanta has commended political parties in the district for their cooperation ahead of filling in
Civil Servants to train through NIPA controller
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/civil-servants-to-train-through-nipa-controller/
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Civil Servants to train through NIPA controller
Lusaka - Zambia: All government employees, including Internal Auditors across the Civil Service, will going forward undergo mandatory training and
Chongwe attributes high number of cholera cases to poor sanitation
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/chongwe-attributes-high-number-of-cholera-cases-to-poor-sanitation/
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Chongwe attributes high number of cholera cases to poor sanitation
Lusaka - Zambia: Chongwe District Health Office has attributed the high number of cholera cases recorded in Ngwerere area to inadequate supply of clean water
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance To Contest All November By-Elections, Fields Jean Kapata In Mandevu
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/tonse-pamodzi-alliance-to-contest-all-november-by-elections-fields-jean-kapata-in-mandevu/
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Tonse Pamodzi Alliance To Contest All November By-Elections, Fields Jean Kapata In Mandevu
Lusaka - Zambia: The opposition Tonse Pamodzi Alliance will contest every by-election set for 5 November, and has chosen Ms Jean Kapata as its candidate for
Chinsali MP denies poll irregularities
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/chinsali-mp-denies-poll-irregularities/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/07/chinsali-mp-denies-poll-irregularities/
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Chinsali MP denies poll irregularities
Lusaka - Zambia: Chinsali Member of Parliament, Chanda Mwansa has denied all allegations of violence, vote buying and electoral malpractice during the August