Govt. commits to addressing illegal exploitation of natural resources
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/08/govt-commits-to-addressing-illegal-exploitation-of-natural-resources/
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Govt. commits to addressing illegal exploitation of natural resources
Lusaka - Zambia: Government has assured the Great Lakes member states of its commitment to ensure that the issue of illegal exploitation of natural resources
Chipata seniors citizens call for youth history education
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/08/chipata-seniors-citizens-call-for-youth-history-education/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/08/chipata-seniors-citizens-call-for-youth-history-education/
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Chipata seniors citizens call for youth history education
Lusaka - Zambia: Senior citizens in Chipata District of Eastern Province have called on stakeholders to proactively educate the youth on the country's past
Lavushimanda Council sets measures against El Niño
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/08/lavushimanda-council-sets-measures-against-el-nino/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/08/lavushimanda-council-sets-measures-against-el-nino/
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Lavushimanda Council sets measures against El Niño
Lusaka - Zambia: Lavushimanda Town Council Secretary Jonas Mwendakawa has called for the 2027 annual budget to prioritise measures aimed at mitigating the
Govt. hands over fuel tankers to youth cooperatives
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/08/govt-hands-over-fuel-tankers-to-youth-cooperatives/
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Govt. hands over fuel tankers to youth cooperatives
Lusaka - Zambia: Government has commenced the phased handover of 100 fuel tankers received from King Long Motors Zambia Limited to 100 youth cooperatives
Parliament expansion preps advance
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/08/parliament-expansion-preps-advance/
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Parliament expansion preps advance
Lusaka - Zambia: The National Assembly of Zambia is undergoing major rehabilitation and expansion works to accommodate the increased number of Members of
Zambia signs US$2.49bn US health pact after holding firm on data and minerals
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/zambia-signs-us2-49bn-us-health-pact-after-holding-firm-on-data-and-minerals/
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Zambia signs US$2.49bn US health pact after holding firm on data and minerals
Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia and the United States yesterday signed a five-year health agreement worth about US$2.49 billion in Lusaka. The deal ends months of
Hichilema opens largest Parliament in Zambia’s history today
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/hichilema-opens-largest-parliament-in-zambias-history-today/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/hichilema-opens-largest-parliament-in-zambias-history-today/
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Hichilema opens largest Parliament in Zambia’s history today
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema walks into Parliament Buildings in Lusaka today to open the First Session of the 14th National Assembly. He will
LWSC, Chilanga Council tackle water losses
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/lwsc-chilanga-council-tackle-water-losses/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/lwsc-chilanga-council-tackle-water-losses/
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LWSC, Chilanga Council tackle water losses
Lusaka - Zambia: Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC) has engaged Chilanga Town Council to strengthen Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management through
Chambeshi water fixes Mbala leaking tanks
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/chambeshi-water-fixes-mbala-leaking-tanks/
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Chambeshi water fixes Mbala leaking tanks
Lusaka - Zambia: Chambeshi Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (ChWSSC) has commenced emergency rehabilitation works on five leaking elevated water
Zambia/Zimbabwe JPC enhance country relations
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/zambia-zimbabwe-jpc-enhance-country-relations/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/zambia-zimbabwe-jpc-enhance-country-relations/
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Zambia/Zimbabwe JPC enhance country relations
Lusaka - Zambia: Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Haamaundu says the elevation of the relationship from the Joint Permanent Commissions on
Kasama stakeholders anticipate policy direction from parliament opening
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/kasama-stakeholders-anticipate-policy-direction-from-parliament-opening/
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Kasama stakeholders anticipate policy direction from parliament opening
Lusaka - Zambia: Stakeholders in Kasama District in Northern Province have expressed optimism that the official opening of parliament by President Hakainde
Copper Queens must find their hunger again
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/copper-queens-must-find-their-hunger-again/
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Copper Queens must find their hunger again
Lusaka - Zambia: The 2-1 defeat to Uganda in Kampala is not just a loss, it is a warning for the Zambia Women’s National Football Team.
Hichilema turns second term to living standards, promising a skills college in every district
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/hichilema-turns-second-term-to-living-standards-promising-a-skills-college-in-every-district/
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Hichilema turns second term to living standards, promising a skills college in every district
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema today told Parliament that his second term will be judged by how ordinary people live, not by economic stability
Early Super League leaders face tough tests
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/early-super-league-leaders-face-tough-tests/
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Early Super League leaders face tough tests
Lusaka - Zambia: The 2026 Transition Super League enters match day two this weekend with seven teams looking to maintain their perfect start after winning
UK salutes new structure of national assembly
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/uk-salutes-new-structure-of-national-assembly/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/uk-salutes-new-structure-of-national-assembly/
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UK salutes new structure of national assembly
Lusaka - Zambia: The United Kingdom (UK) has welcomed the new composition of the National Assembly particularly for women and youths.
Govt. reiterates commitment to grow, diversify economy
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/govt-reiterates-commitment-to-grow-diversify-economy/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/govt-reiterates-commitment-to-grow-diversify-economy/
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Govt. reiterates commitment to grow, diversify economy
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration is determined to grow and diversify Zambia’s economy, with the ambition of more than
President Hichilema advocates for women’s participation in decision-Making
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/president-hichilema-advocates-for-womens-participation-in-decision-making/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/president-hichilema-advocates-for-womens-participation-in-decision-making/
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President Hichilema advocates for women’s participation in decision-Making
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema says sustainable development cannot be achieved if women, who constitute more than half of Zambia’s population,
Anderson Banda declared Lumezi North MP
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/anderson-banda-declared-lumezi-north-mp/
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/10/09/anderson-banda-declared-lumezi-north-mp/
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Anderson Banda declared Lumezi North MP
Lusaka - Zambia: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has declared United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Anderson Banda duly elected