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Nyirenda condemns ECZ ban on candle symbol for independent candidates

Independent Parliamentary candidate for Chilanga North Constituency, Guess Nyirenda, has condemned the Electoral Commission of Zambia decision to ban the use of the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 8, 20260

Power and Politics

Mabumba Royal Establishment joins calls for release of Chungu, alleges discrimination against Luapula people

The Mabumba Royal Establishment of the Ushi people in Mansa District, Luapula Province, has joined calls for the release of Liberal Democrats Party ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 8, 20260

Metro

HELSB, SeedCo seal K1.5m scholarship deal to fund students pursuing agric-related courses

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has entered into a partnership with SeedCo Zambia Limited to fund tertiary education for students ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 8, 20260

Power and Politics

Mushimba blames police leadership for stalling political rally in Mazabuka, demands violence-free polls

Organised People’s Party (OPP) president, Dr. Brian Mushimba, has condemned police actions to disrupt the political campaign launch for Mazabuka Central Independent candidate ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 8, 20260

International

South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation to announce a raft of new measures to crackdown on illegal migration as tensions ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 8, 20260

Power and Politics

Zambia steps up Ebola preparedness as DRC, Uganda cases rise

Government has intensified national preparedness measures for Ebola Virus Disease following a Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 7, 20260

Power and Politics

Electoral body orders Independent Candidates to drop ‘candle’ symbol over duplication fears

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has ordered independent candidates assigned the “Candle” symbol to select alternatives ahead of the August 13, 2026 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 7, 20260

Moment police disrupted Nkombo’s rally in Mazabuka (Video)

Police in Mazabuka on Sunday disrupted the political rally organised by Independent candidate and former area Member of Parliament, Gary Nkombo, citing security ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 7, 20260

Economy

Conservation Commission eyes tourism boost through heritage partnerships

The National Heritage Conservation Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to forging strategic partnerships that promote Zambia’s natural and cultural heritage while ensuring sustainable ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 7, 20260

Metro

DEC nabs 3 suspects, seizes pethidine, cocaine, 135kg Cannabis in Lusaka, Eastern province

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has intensified intelligence-led operations in Lusaka and Eastern Province, arresting 3 suspects and seizing assorted illicit ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 7, 20260

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