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This is Zed News – your weekday source for the latest happenings in Zambia and beyond. Stay informed and up-to-date with comprehensive summaries that consolidate multiple news sources into easily digestible insights. Our automated system curates, analyzes, and summarizes news from various Zambian sources, providing you with concise, informative and easily digestible updates.

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Thursday October 8, 2026

President Hakainde Hichilema faces critical scrutiny as he prepares to address Parliament amidst demands for gender equity and social delivery, while managing urgent challenges including a rising cholera outbreak, transmission lags in recently boosted power capacity, and a narrow defeat in the Olympic qualifiers.

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