…said. Chivayo frequently shared photographs of meetings with African leaders, including Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan and Eswatini’s King Mswati III. Authorities are continuing investigations into the cause of the crash and the identities of the other victim…

…launch manhunt for side chick accused of beating her boyfriend's wife to d3ath The Zambia Police Service on the Copperbelt Province, has launched a manhunt for a woman over the d3ath of her boyfriend's wife. LIB reported that 26-year-old Vainess Kanyama, d!ed after she was allegedly beaten by her husband's side chick i…

…birth A 37-year-old businessman was arraigned before the Chipata Magistrates' Court in Zambia for allegedly def!ling a 13-year-old in his care while his wife was away giving birth at her parents' home. The accused, Chomba Chimfwembe, from Chipata Motel Township, was accused of s3xually abusing the girl on two separate…

…has d!ed after she was allegedly beaten to d3ath by her husband's side chick in Kitwe, Zambia. It was gathered that the incident happened on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 when the deceased, Vainess Kanyama, of Kapoto Township, went to confront the suspect, Christin Ntundwe, over an alleged affair with her husband. The victi…

Amnesty International has called on Zambia to investigate the fatal shooting of Mutotwe Kafwaya, a former member of parliament for Lunte and ex-Minister of Transport. Kafwaya, who would have turned 50 on August 28, and other politicians had converged at a location in Kabulonga, Lusaka, on August 14, hours after the pre…

…representatives, while Ines Belloumou and Marine Dafeur earned spots for Algeria.Zambia striker Barbara Banda completed the star-studded line-up and Cameroon's Valentine Nguele was named Coach of the Tournament.The Best XI further underlined the Super Falcons' underwhelming campaign at the tournament. by Linda Ikeji at…

25-year-old Zambian model vomits, falls unconscious and d!es after night out with friends A popular Zambian model and socialite, Lisa Mutambo, has d!ed after reportedly vomiting and falling unconscious at her residence in Lusaka's Kalundu area after a night out with friends, police have disclosed. Contrary to earlier s…

…is a deeply alarming trend that continues to intensify across Africa, including in Mali, Zambia and Nigeria, among others,” Simanje said. She said the development highlighted the need for countries to review cybercrime laws that could undermine freedom of expression. “This trend shows the urgent need to repeal these pr…

A former Zambian minister was killed during a security raid on a property linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police have confirmed. Mutotwe Kafwaya was fatally wounded during what authorities described as an exchange of fire between law enforcement officers and unknown individuals in Lusaka on Friday, a day a…

…The company is also hiring for its international operations in Tanzania, Senegal, Zambia, and India. Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

…14 African markets.The operator serves customers in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Chad, Gabon, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Republic of Congo and the DRC.The companies tested Starlink Mobile’s messaging and data capabilities in Kenya in March 2026, including areas outside Airtel’s terr…

…progressing alive following an opening defeat to Malawi and a hard-fought victory over Zambia. The result ensured Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage in pursuit of a record-extending 11th WAFCON title. Nigeria produced an attacking masterclass, scoring six times against the Pharaohs, who managed two goals in reply,…

…and Mozambique will each see over 90 per cent reductions. Other major cuts include Zambia down 83.2 per cent to £5 million; Zimbabwe down 72.5 per cent to £5 million; Ethiopia down 54.1 per cent to £80.5m; Ghana down 51.9 per cent to £5m; Uganda down 52.1 per cent to £18m; South Sudan down 39.1 per cent to £72.2m; and…

…Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final Group C fixtures. Nigeria will face Egypt in Rabat, while Zambia will tackle Malawi in the other fixture. DAILY POST reports that Malawi currently tops Group C with six points, and Nigeria and Zambia are tied on three points in second and third positions, while Egypt occupies the bottom pl…

…the 10-time African champions fought despite a red card to record a vital 1-0 win over Zambia in Morocco. Nigeria’s title defence had been hanging by a thread following a shock 3-2 opening defeat to tournament debutants Malawi, leaving Justine Madugu’s side under intense pressure heading into the Zambia fixture. Their…

…Football (CAF). The suspensions come after Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday, a result that helped the nine-time African champions recover from their surprising defeat to Malawi earlier in the tournament. The Super Falcons are set to face Egypt in a decisive final group-stage encounter, with qua…

…modest gain but missed Forbes' list of Africa's strongest currenciesKenya's shilling and Zambia's kwacha show resilience amid global economic uncertaintyCurrency stability attracts foreign investment and helps control inflation for consumersPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear…

Michelle Alozie subjected to drug test after MVP performance in Super Falcons' win over Zambia Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie underwent a mandatory anti-doping test after Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, Augus…

…3-1 on Saturday to provisionally top Group C in Rabat. Defending champions Nigeria face Zambia later in the Moroccan capital and, if they fail to win, debutants Malawi would qualify for the quarter-finals. Malawi followed a stunning victory over record 10-time WAFCON winners Nigeria with another impressive display desp…

…Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.Outside Africa, the list includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cuba, Dominica, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Vanua…

…challenge ahead of South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, Ghana, Mauritius, Namibia, Zambia and Lesotho, reinforcing its status as Africa’s best-performing nation at this year’s Games. The 23rd Commonwealth Games, which began on July 23, has brought together athletes from 74 Commonwealth Games Associations competing ac…

…win.As noted by CAF, Nigeria must now regroup quickly. Their next Group match is against Zambia, a side that thrashed Egypt 6-0 in their own opening fixture, signalling they will be formidable opposition for a Falcons team that will need to lift their performance considerably from what was shown against Malawi.Asisat O…

…and six centi-millionaires. Mozambique followed with 800 millionaires, while Rwanda and Zambia each had 1,000 millionaires. Uganda ranked fifth from the bottom with 1,600 millionaires. The report attributed wealth trends across the continent to varying economic conditions, investment climates and capital market develop…

…man has committed suicide after allegedly def!ling his 15-year-old housemaid in Zambia. The deceased, David Phiri, an internal auditor at Chadiza Town Council, is reported to have taken his life at his plot in Mambwe District while on leave. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the inc…

…Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission, also elected Zambia’s Kezias Mwale as the next Secretary-General of the ATU and saw Nigeria assume the chairmanship of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries for the next institutional cycle. Speaking at the conference, Secretary-General of the Int…