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Zambia’s Constituency Development Fund: A Promise Undermined by Policy Flaws
News Diggers
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August 18, 2025
Since its inception in 1995, Zambia’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has been the flagship of decentralised, inclusive growth- a promise to put real power into the hands of local communities. It was designed with a noble goal: to empower...
McCarthy’s Kenya Tops Group A with Late Win Over Zambia
Briefly
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August 18, 2025
Kenya topped Group A at CHAN after edging Zambia 1-0, finishing the group stage unbeaten Ryan Ogam’s late goal secured the Harambee Stars’ victory and strengthened their knockout hopes Kenya prepared to face Madagascar in the quarter-finals,...
ZAMBIA BOWS OUT OF CHAN
Daily Nation
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August 18, 2025
…without a win in four games, losing to Kenya in its last game By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA’S disastrous 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign ended on Sunday afternoon with a 1–0 loss to Kenya at the Moi International Sports Centre in...
RPP to launch Hakainde Hichilema School of Politics and Leadership
Zambian Eye
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August 18, 2025
2 Views President Hakainde Hichilema A political party called Republican Progressive Party (RPP) has announced that it intends to launch the Hakainde Hichilema School of Politics and Leadership (HHSPL) in honour of President Hakainde Hichilema. It...
Zambia Assures Public Water Is Safe After Mine-Pollution Spill
Claims Journal
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August 18, 2025
The Zambian government sought to calm public concerns about pollution levels after a study found that the damage done by a disaster at a Chinese state-owned copper mine in February was much larger than officially reported. “The water is fit for...
Rupiah Banda’s niece Dolika Banda officially joins the presidential race
Zambian Observer
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August 18, 2025
PRESS STATEMENT DATE: 18 AUGUST 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF MS. DOLIKA BANDA Today, I announce that I am seeking to run for the Office of the President of the Republic of Zambia in the 2026 election. It is my conviction that...
ECL BURIAL COURT CASE POSTPONED INDEFINATELY & MY APEAL TO PRESIDENT HH- Miles Sampa
Zambian Observer
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August 18, 2025
ECL BURIAL COURT CASE POSTPONED INDEFINATELY & MY APEAL TO PRESIDENT HH August 18th, 2025 So the Widow’s lawyer submitted this morning to the Pretoria High Court Judges that they no longer had jurisdiction (authority) to deliberate on the case...
KALABA PLEADS WITH CATHOLICS … please issue pastoral letter, Zambia is in disarray
Zambian Observer
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August 18, 2025
KALABA PLEADS WITH CATHOLICS … please issue pastoral letter, Zambia is in disarray Citizens First (CF) leader Harry Kalaba has demanded a pastoral from the Catholic Bishops because so many things have happened and the country is just in disarray....
KANCHIBIYA MP DEMANDS GOVERNMENT ACTION TO PROTECT TRUCK DRIVERS
Zambian Observer
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August 18, 2025
KANCHIBIYA MP DEMANDS GOVERNMENT ACTION TO PROTECT TRUCK DRIVERS Kanchibiya, Monday 18th August 2025 Kanchibiya Member of Parliament, Hon. Sunday Chanda, has called on the Government to urgently intervene and protect truck drivers from what he...
SHOULD PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA DELEGATE HER HONOUR, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, MRS. W.K. MUTALE NALUMANGO, TO THE FUNERAL OF PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU?
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
SHOULD PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA DELEGATE HER HONOUR, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, MRS. W.K. MUTALE NALUMANGO, TO THE FUNERAL OF PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU? By Rev. Lawrence Musunte In this article, I am endeavouring, by the grace...
UN Climate Adaptation Expo in Zambia concludes with urgent call for more finance to save lives and economies; helps countries harness AI to build climate resilience
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
The largest annual climate adaptation event has concluded in Lusaka, Zambia, with an urgent call for scaled up investment to save lives, lift living standards and boost economic growth. NAP Expo 2025 focused on strengthening countries’ capacity to...
Global Climate Summit in Zambia Demands Increased Funding for Adaptation Efforts
Arabian Post
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August 18, 2025
LUSAKA, Zambia — The largest climate adaptation event of the year wrapped up in Lusaka, where world leaders, policy makers, and experts issued a strong appeal for increased financial commitments to tackle the accelerating impacts of climate...
Beijing Responds to Criticism Over Zambia Mine Incident
Arabian Post
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August 18, 2025
China has firmly defended the actions of one of its state-owned companies following a deadly mining disaster in Zambia, while indirectly rebuking the United States for its vocal criticism of the incident. The comments were made in response to...
Pledges, politics, money shape Harambee Stars' CHAN journey to the top
The Standard
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President Ruto meets Harambee Stars players after the Kenya-Zambia match [PCS] Celebrities and political leaders have rallied behind Harambee Stars with cash pledges and promises following the team’s stellar performance in the ongoing African...
Public Interest vs Family Rights, Why the Pretoria High Court Was Right on President Lungu’s Burial
Zambian Observer
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August 18, 2025
Public Interest vs Family Rights, Why the Pretoria High Court Was Right on President Lungu’s Burial Tobbius Chilembo Hamunkoyo-LLB 17/08/25 As we now wait to hear what follows from the Pretoria High Court in South Africa, tomorrow the 18th August...
Malawi, Zambia legends face-off again December
The Times Group Malawi
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August 18, 2025
Malawi’s football legends will face their Zambian counterparts in an international friendly match at Champion Stadium in Mponela, Dowa District, on December 28. This will be third match between the two sides and the second consecutive match in...
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola appointed Vice President of Francophone Africa
Technext
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August 18, 2025
MTN Group has announced that Karl Toriola, the current CEO of MTN Nigeria, will assume an additional role as Vice President of Francophone Africa, effective November 1. The development is part of MTN’s strategic shift and leadership change across...
Access Holdings Chief Praises the Government’s Fiscal Reforms as Foundation for Growth
Open Zambia
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The chairman of Nigeria's Access Holdings has commended the government for its commitment to economic reforms, describing them as creating a "strong foundation for sustainable growth". Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede made the remarks during a visit to...
Together, Let Us Deliver Zambia’s Harvest
Open Zambia
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Writing in News Diggers this morning, President Hakainde Hichilema reflects on four years of reform and resilience, mapping Zambia’s journey from debt crisis and economic collapse to recovery and renewed growth. He emphasises the progress that has...
KAMBWILI’S DAUGHTER APPEALS TO PRESIDENT HAKAINDE FOR COMPASSIONATE RELEASE
Zambia Reports
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August 18, 2025
chanda Kambwili has penned a heartrending letter to President Hakainde Hichilema, pleading for the compassionate release of her ailing father, the former minister Dr. Chishimba Kambwili, on strictly medical grounds. She implores the Head of State...