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03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

Zambia receives US-funded HIV drugs
By Elizabeth Mabenga

THE Ministry of Health has received the first shipment of United States-funded Lenacapavir HIV prevention medication.

Lenacapavir is administered twice a year and promises to be a new and powerful tool in the fight against HIV.

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THE Ministry of Health has received the first shipment of United States-funded Lenacapavir HIV prevention medication. Lenacapavir is administered twice a year and promises to be a new and powerful tool in the fight against HIV. Speaking after touring the UTH Women and Newborn Hospital, Wed

03/09/2026

Mutandwa joins Swiss side Servette on loan

By Niza Simengwa

CHIPOLOPOLO striker Kingston Mutandwa has completed a loan move to Swiss Super League side Servette FC from Italian club Cagliari Calcio, with the deal including an option to buy.
The 23-year-old Zambian joins the ‘Grenat’ after a productive season in the Austrian Bundesliga with SV Ried, where he scored 14 goals

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CHIPOLOPOLO striker Kingston Mutandwa has completed a loan move to Swiss Super League side Servette FC from Italian club Cagliari Calcio, with the deal including an option to buy. The 23-year-old Zambian joins the 'Grenat' after a productive season in the Austrian Bundesliga with SV Ried, where h

03/09/2026

Arrows welcome FC Rouge ahead of Confed clash

By Niza Simengwa

MADAGASCAR outfit FC Rouge has arrived in Ndola ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round showdown against Red Arrows FC, with the visitors optimistic about their chances in the continental fixture.
The Malagasy delegation, consisting of 23 players along with technical staff and club officials, landed at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe

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MADAGASCAR outfit FC Rouge has arrived in Ndola ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round showdown against Red Arrows FC, with the visitors optimistic about their chances in the continental fixture. The Malagasy delegation, consisting of 23 players along with technical staff and club

03/09/2026

Emerald sector struggling with low market – Kalesha

By Diggers Reporter

THE Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has lamented that the industry is struggling due to a low market and high operating costs.
Recently, government in its first half of the year performance of the mining sector report disclosed that Zambia recorded a 61.26 percent increase in Emerald

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THE Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has lamented that the industry is struggling due to a low market and high operating costs. Recently, government in its first half of the year performance of the mining sector report disclosed that Zambia recorded a 61.26

03/09/2026

Over 51,000 farmers redeem inputs from agro-dealers - Govt

By Diggers Reporter

THE Ministry of Agriculture says 270,523 farmers out of a targeted 1,024,434 have received redemption codes under the 2026/2027 Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP).
In a statement, Wednesday, Ministry of Agriculture Principal Public Relations Officer Balewa Zyuulu, said 51,052 farmers have so far redeemed their inputs from accredited agro-dealers.
Zyuulu urged farmers

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THE Ministry of Agriculture says 270,523 farmers out of a targeted 1,024,434 have received redemption codes under the 2026/2027 Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). In a statement, Wednesday, Ministry of Agriculture Principal Public Relations Officer Balewa Zyuulu, said 51,052 farmers have s

03/09/2026

Zambia set to hit 2.5m tourist target by end of 2026 - Govt

By Diggers Reporter

GOVERNMENT says Zambia has surpassed two million international tourist arrivals, and is working towards achieving 2.5 million international tourists by the end of 2026.
Zambia has set a target of 2.5 international tourist arrivals for 2026, alongside a goal to generate over $1 billion in tourism revenue by 2031.
Giving an update

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GOVERNMENT says Zambia has surpassed two million international tourist arrivals, and is working towards achieving 2.5 million international tourists by the end of 2026. Zambia has set a target of 2.5 international tourist arrivals for 2026, alongside a goal to generate over $1 billion in touris

03/09/2026

Opposition must focus on 2031 elections - Nevers

By Diggers Reporter

FORMER Vice President Dr Nevers Mumba has urged the opposition to accept defeat and focus on the 2031 elections.
Mumba says Zambians chose those who were ready to take the country forward.
In an interview, Wednesday, Dr Mumba said winning a national election required more than rhetoric, stating that the

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FORMER Vice President Dr Nevers Mumba has urged the opposition to accept defeat and focus on the 2031 elections. Mumba says Zambians chose those who were ready to take the country forward. In an interview, Wednesday, Dr Mumba said winning a national election required more than rhetoric,

03/09/2026

Police arrest Choma men for stealing 30 sheep

By Edwin Mbulo

POLICE in Choma have detained two men for stealing 30 live sheep valued at K60, 000.
Preliminary investigations reveal that on the morning of August 28, Steven Mweetwa, a worker at Mudenda Settlement discovered that 30 sheep were missing from the kraal.
Upon discovery, Mweetwa searched the surrounding areas and found the

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POLICE in Choma have detained two men for stealing 30 live sheep valued at K60, 000. Preliminary investigations reveal that on the morning of August 28, Steven Mweetwa, a worker at Mudenda Settlement discovered that 30 sheep were missing from the kraal. Upon discovery, Mweetwa searched the