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Zambia has beaten Togo 2–0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to secure their first points in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Zambia now take 2nd place in group I on goal difference with a long tornament still ahead. #FlavaNews

Clean Cities Initiative Zambia is calling for coordinated action by government agencies, businesses, civil society and residents to support Mayor-Elect Chitambala Mwewa’s vision of a cleaner, safer and greener Lusaka. #FlavaNews

Governance Expert Wesley Miyanda says continued calls for national dialogue provide an opportunity to address differences that emerged during the August General Elections and promote peaceful, constructive engagement. #FlavaNews

Copperbelt Provincial Youth Chairperson Wallen Hinyama has urged newly elected proportional representation MPs to remain humble and use their positions to serve young people, students and the province. #FlavaNews

UK Chancellor John Healey is set to announce plans to boost advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding, including three new floating docks for the Royal Navy at Faslane in the UK's "new age of industrialisation." "Our coal mines are not coming back!" #FlavaNews

Families of victims of the 2014 Air Algérie crash have welcomed a Paris court ruling finding Spanish airline Swiftair guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The crash killed all 116 people aboard flight AH5017. #FlavaNews

Development Advocate Joseph Kangwa says the constitutional provisions on presidential tenure should remain unchanged, warning that changes could affect democratic accountability and peaceful political transitions. #FlavaNews

Mine expert Charles Mulila is calling for round-the-clock security at KCM’s OB19 dumpsite after three illegal miners died in a soil collapse. He also wants clarity on plans to legalise mining and license cooperatives. #FlavaNews

MENACC is calling on Government to strengthen policies protecting Zambia’s rivers, citing pollution, habitat loss and climate change. The organisation says mining-related pollution is among the growing concerns. #FlavaNews

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is helping fund a $660 million petroleum pipeline linking Djibouti’s Damerjog port with Dewele in Ethiopia. The 120km project is expected to begin operations within 18 months. #FlavaNews

Zambia have been knocked out of the COSAFA U20 Championship after a 4-2 semi-final defeat to South Africa. Coach Perry Mutapa has questioned the consistency of officiating as Zambia miss out on 2027 AFCON qualification. #FlavaNews

Mineworkers Union of Zambia General Secretary George Mumba says the local content law should help Zambians retain more economic benefits from mining, while urging companies to support local suppliers to meet required standards. #FlavaNews

Environmental expert Lovemore Muma is calling for increased government funding to the environmental sector, saying climate conditions directly affect agriculture, livestock, forestry and water resources. #FlavaNews

Internet and call services have been disrupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following renewed fighting between regional forces and the national army. Internet monitoring data indicates a sub-national shutdown in the region. #FlavaNews

Dr James Musonda has questioned the delay in taking Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu to court, saying the continued detention raises questions about the evidence. He has called for their release as investigations continue. #FlavaNews

Prisoners’ Future Foundation, with support from Tools for Self-Reliance, has donated plumbing, automotive, electrical and sewing equipment to Mukobeko correctional facilities in Kabwe to support rehabilitation and reintegration. #FlavaNews

Ngosa Sunzu is training with MTN Super League side Sensational ZANACO, although the club is yet to make an official announcement. Sunzu left NAPSA Stars last season and featured in ZANACO’s 5-1 friendly win over Green Buffaloes. Araina Lambert scored a hat-trick. #FlavaNews

Police on the Copperbelt have arrested nine people for allegedly setting fire to a shelter at the palace of Chief Samuel Muloshi in the Fungulwe area of Lufwanyama. Police say the suspects are being investigated for arson and other possible offences. #FlavaNews

Zambia finish the COSAFA U20 group stage with a perfect record after beating Botswana 3-1. The Junior Chipolopolo top Group C with 9 points from 3 games and will face South Africa in Friday’s semi-final. #FlavaNews

Governance Activist Gift Kalumba has warned that removing presidential term limits would undermine Zambia’s democracy and allow leaders to remain in power for too long. He says any proposal to change the limits should be subjected to a national referendum. #FlavaNews