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Sports News
MTN Super League
ZESCO United suffered their third consecutive league defeat, dropping points against Power Dynamos in Kitwe. Power Dynamos secured a victory, winning bragging rights in the MTN Super League rescheduled week encounter at Arthur Davies Stadium. Moses Shuma, a Kenyan international, emerged as the hero for Power Dynamos.
Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) Plc dissolved the executive committee due to Nkana’s poor performance in the MTN Super League. An interim three-member committee has been appointed to oversee the club's affairs. Nkana has been winless since the start of the 2025-2026 MTN Super League season.
Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Moses Sichone as the new Zambia coach. Sichone is tasked with leading Chipolopolo to the African Cup soccer tournament in Morocco next month.
Government and Politics
Tax on Betting Firms
The government has announced the waiving of the 10 percent income tax on betting companies following consultations with industry stakeholders. The stakeholders expressed concerns over the tax's negative impact on their operations. Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu noted that several betting firms, including Bolabet, had engaged the Ministry of Sports to express their concerns.
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Legal Challenges
Christian Democratic Party president Daniel Pule has filed a petition before the Lusaka High Court. He is challenging the use of seditious charges against political expression, arguing that it violates the Bill of Rights and undermines constitutional guarantees of free speech.
Load-Shedding Crisis
The Socialist Party has criticised the government for mishandling the ongoing load-shedding crisis. They accuse leaders of shirking responsibility and making excuses instead of providing solutions.
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Loan Facility for Farmers
The government has secured a K5 billion structured loan facility through commercial banks. This is to expedite payments to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during the 2025 crop-marketing season. Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri announced that the loan would help the process in a statement to Parliament.
Economic Development
Lobito Corridor Business Forum
The Government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zambia and COMESA, will host the EU - Zambia Lobito Corridor Business Forum. The forum aims to identify concrete investment and partnership opportunities along the Lobito Corridor. The Lobito Corridor is a transport and trade route connecting Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia.
Electric Mobility
The Zambian Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance (ZEMIA) co-founder and president Kabayo Muhau has advocated for stronger regional cooperation between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This cooperation would seek to unlock the full potential of Africa’s battery electric vehicle sector.
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Other News
PF 'Crisis' Caucus
The Patriotic Front (PF) is holding a 'Crisis' caucus to resolve differences that are threatening its unity.
Leslie Mbula's Caution
Leslie Mbula has cautioned that leaders should listen to citizens or Zambia will face challenges.
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