Lusaka.
capital of Zambia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The UPND, a Zambian political party, successfully retained the Munali Constituency in Lusaka.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Electoral Commission allocated seats to the National Assembly and held a press conference in Lusaka.Some support1 report
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Njuki and others contested leadership positions in Lusaka while a council sought unity to negotiate with Parliament.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Political partnership and agricultural business activity involving Guy Scott and Michael Sata in Lusaka.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Workers protested Michael Sata's continued stay in Lusaka and appealed to him for intervention.Some support1 report
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Chinese investment in Zambia includes a solar deal and operations by Chinese-owned ZamFresh near Lake Kariba.Some support1 report
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DEC is investigating Alick Banda over vehicle acquisition, while the Catholic Church holds a solidarity Mass in Lusaka.Some support1 report
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Court proceedings were held in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.Some support2 reports
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A duchess visited Zambia for a tour, attending a workshop in Lusaka on September 15, 2026.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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The political action in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, is underway, complicated by the death of Edgar Lungu and the status of his Patriotic Front base.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Chreso Ministries operates a clinic in Lusaka as US funding cuts impact health services in Zambia.Some support1 report
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Political pressure led to the cancellation of the RightsCon conference in Lusaka, amid grave concerns regarding the human rights situation in Zambia.Some support3 reports
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Drought exacerbated economic precarity in Lusaka in May 2026.Some support2 reports
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Brian Mundubile plans to challenge election results in the courts, facing procedural roadblocks and political pressure while in hiding in Lusaka.Some support2 reports
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An Alliance presidential candidate traveled through Lusaka.Some support2 reports
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Political figures George Chisanga and Richard Banda were apprehended in Lusaka, Zambia, during an operation that also involved Brian Mundubile.Some support1 report
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Major political rallies are held in Lusaka, Zambia, as the presidential election tests economic reforms and stability.Well supported55 reports2 developments inside
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Explainers that pass through Lusaka
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News at the entities that move Lusaka most-
Zambia StructuralUnited Refineries, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, aims to export its products to Zambia, Botswana, and the DRC.Moves Lusaka
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Muthomi Njuki StructuralMuthomi Njuki maintains close political ties with William Ruto's government while identifying the National Assembly as a point of disagreement.Moves Lusaka
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Victoria Falls StructuralMP traveled to Victoria Falls for public hearings as road degradation severely impedes travel between cities.Moves Lusaka
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African National Congress StructuralRamaphosa, the ANC leader, visited Khayelitsha in the Western Cape to highlight local disparities during his campaign.Moves Lusaka
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Beijing StructuralComparison of urban air quality challenges between Singapore and Beijing.Moves Lusaka
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Lagos TransactionalIndustries operate in Onitsha, Lagos, Kano, Aba, and Kaduna, with Aba's power project contrasting Kano's struggles.Moves Lusaka
Connections
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Zambia Structural
Lusaka functions as the designated capital and administrative center of Zambia.
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Lusaka Province Structural
Lusaka is administratively located within Lusaka Province.
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Muthomi Njuki Structural
Lusaka holds a subordinate political role (deputy/vice-chairperson) under Muthomi Njuki's leadership.
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Victoria Falls Structural
Victoria Falls is identified as a key economic asset contributing to the economy of Lusaka.
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African National Congress Structural
ANC utilized Lusaka as its political headquarters while in exile.
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Beijing Structural
Economic investment flows from the entity represented by Beijing into the city of Lusaka.
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Johannesburg Operational
New regional routes and codeshare agreements are linking Johannesburg and Lusaka.
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Nigeria Operational
A functional air cargo corridor has been established between Nigeria and Lusaka, facilitating market access.
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Lagos Transactional
Trade rates were established for exports originating in Lagos destined for Lusaka.
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Buckingham Palace Operational
Buckingham Palace staff travels to Lusaka, establishing a functional link between the two entities.
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Mutotwe Kafwaya Shared context
Mutotwe Kafwaya was located in Lusaka during specific events.
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company Shared context
The company is legally incorporated within the jurisdiction of Zambia, which is centered in Lusaka.
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Tanzania Structural
A power line physically links the regional grids of Lusaka and Tanzania, indicating energy infrastructure coordination.
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Al Jazeera Shared context
Al Jazeera operates out of Lusaka, utilizing it as its base of operations for reporting.
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Brian Mundubile Shared context
Brian Mundubile was repeatedly located in Lusaka during periods of detention, refuge, and property raids.
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Luanda Operational
Direct commercial flights are scheduled between Lusaka and Luanda.
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duchess Shared context
The Duchess visited Lusaka for workshops, tours, and educational collaborations.
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Hakainde Hichilema Shared context
Lusaka served as the location for Hakainde Hichilema's political activities, including rallies and inauguration.
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Chreso Ministries Shared context
Chreso Ministries operates a clinic within the geographic context of Lusaka.
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Africa Shared context
Lusaka is a city located within the geographical context of Africa.
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constitutional court Shared context
The Constitutional Court is located in Lusaka.
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Catholic Church Shared context
The activities of the Catholic Church are functionally situated within the geographical boundaries of Lusaka.
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Rwanda Shared context
Rwanda participated in meetings held in Lusaka, Zambia.
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United Nations Shared context
The United Nations is observed operating within the capital city of Lusaka.
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George Chisanga Shared context
George Chisanga was located in Lusaka when he was apprehended.
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DRC Shared context
The individual is contextually linked to Lusaka based on reported location or national origin.
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King Charles Shared context
King Charles was photographed in Lusaka while conducting official duties as a head of state.
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Anthony Bellanger Shared context
Anthony Bellanger criticized Zambian laws affecting journalists operating in Lusaka.
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United Party for National Development Shared context
UPND maintains its political presence in the Munali Constituency within Lusaka.
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Electoral Commission Shared context
The Electoral Commission conducted official business in the city of Lusaka.
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Michael Sata Shared context
Michael Sata was operating in Lusaka when workers appealed to him for intervention.
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high court Shared context
The High Court is physically situated within the city limits of Lusaka.
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Chalimbana Shared context
Chalimbana is identified as the starting point for a river that flows through the region of Lusaka.
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Akashambatwa Mbikusita-Lewanika Shared context
The person's presence in Lusaka was the subject of local worker protests.
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Darwin Initiative Shared context
The evidence suggests that the work of the Darwin Initiative operates within a region relevant to Lusaka, providing geographical context for the agency's activities.
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Richard Banda Shared context
The location of the apprehension of Richard Banda was Lusaka.
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Malawi Shared context
Asylum seekers travel from Malawi to Lusaka.
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New York Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared geopolitical context of international health agreements between the U.S. and Zambia.
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GreenCape Shared context
An event was observed taking place in Lusaka.
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Guy Scott Mentioned together
No direct evidence linking Guy Scott to Lusaka was provided in the timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- The Electoral Commission allocated seats to the National Assembly and held a press conference in Lusaka.
- Njuki and others contested leadership positions in Lusaka while a council sought unity to negotiate with Parliament.
- Workers protested Michael Sata's continued stay in Lusaka and appealed to him for intervention.
September 2026
6 events- Chinese investment in Zambia includes a solar deal and operations by Chinese-owned ZamFresh near Lake Kariba.
- DEC is investigating Alick Banda over vehicle acquisition, while the Catholic Church holds a solidarity Mass in Lusaka.
- Court proceedings were held in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.
- A duchess visited Zambia for a tour, attending a workshop in Lusaka on September 15, 2026.
- Chreso Ministries operates a clinic in Lusaka as US funding cuts impact health services in Zambia.
- Political pressure led to the cancellation of the RightsCon conference in Lusaka, amid grave concerns regarding the human rights situation in Zambia.
August 2026
7 events- The UPND, a Zambian political party, successfully retained the Munali Constituency in Lusaka.
- The political action in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, is underway, complicated by the death of Edgar Lungu and the status of his Patriotic Front base.
- Drought exacerbated economic precarity in Lusaka in May 2026.
- Brian Mundubile plans to challenge election results in the courts, facing procedural roadblocks and political pressure while in hiding in Lusaka.
- An Alliance presidential candidate traveled through Lusaka.
- Political figures George Chisanga and Richard Banda were apprehended in Lusaka, Zambia, during an operation that also involved Brian Mundubile.
- Major political rallies are held in Lusaka, Zambia, as the presidential election tests economic reforms and stability.