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COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle has criticised the CAF head-to-head tiebreak rule that eliminated Zambia from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations despite the team finishing the group stage on six points. Zambia was eliminated from Group B after CAF applied Article 71.2 of the WAFCON regulations to separate three teams that finished level on

NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that snipers were deployed to target members of his party, claiming that the teargassing of his Mongu rally was meant to provide cover for an attack. The allegations come after police dispersed an NRPUP campaign rally in Mongu, Western Province, using teargas. Speaking after the incident, Mundubile questioned […]

THE Road Development Agency (RDA) says the $260 million Kasomeno-Mwenda road, bridge and One Stop Border Post project, linking Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo is 50 percent complete. RDA adds that the bridge construction alone is at over 60 percent completion. The project started in 2024 under a Public-Private Partnership, with GED Africa […]

Organized People’s Party (OPP) President Eng. Dr. Brian Mushimba has declared that any government worth its salt must prioritize the welfare of its citizens, saying economic policies must be judged by how ordinary Zambians live, not just by investor reports. Dr. Mushimba said government’s primary responsibility is to protect and improve the lives of the […]

Lusaka - Zambia: Ballot papers for the August 13 General Elections have safely arrived in Mongu District, Western Province, marking another key milestone in

Lusaka - Zambia: The Copper Queens were eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday night despite beating Malawi 2-1 in their

THE family of businessman Harry Findlay has appealed for urgent medical attention and fair treatment after he was detained by police, saying he has not yet been formally charged with any offence. In a statement, the family said it respects the rule of law and law enforcement agencies but urged authorities to take into account […]

Lusaka - Zambia: A Kasama based teacher and writer, Clement Shula, has continued to make strides in his literacy project following his recent donation of

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he is proud to have competition in the election. And President Hichilema says the price of mealie meal has continued to reduce. Speaking with Dingindaba Jonah Buyo on BBC Focus on Africa, President Hichilema said elections were important in a democratic country. When asked that the tide seemed to change and […]

Lusaka - Zambia: By Katoka Mweenda