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We’ve no mandate to negotiate political settlement between govt and Mundubile —Zambian churches

Eight church mother bodies have clarified that they had no mandate to negotiate a political settlement between Government and the opposition Tonse Pamodzi ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 28, 20260

Mobility Africa

Southern Africa truck drivers raise the alarm over worsening congestion at Kazungula border

The Southern Africa Truck Drivers Association of Zambia (SATDAZ) has raised the alarm over worsening congestion and deteriorating humanitarian conditions at the Kazungula ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 28, 20260

Power and Politics

Election petition challenges Chitambala’s declaration as Mayor of Lusaka

An election petition has been filed in the Local Government Elections Tribunal challenging the declaration of Mwewa Chitambala as winner of the Lusaka ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 28, 20260

Economy

Zambia’s annual inflation rate eases to 6.2 percent in August as food, fuel prices drop

Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.2 percent in August 2026, down from 6.5 percent in July 2026, signaling continued moderation in the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20260

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Family declines Zambian govt offer of state funeral for late ex-Minister Kafwaya allegedly killed by military

Government has announced that the family of the late Lunte lawmaker, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has declined an offer for a state funeral and burial ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20260

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Courts reopen quietly but Zambian lawyers demand contingency framework for emergencies

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for a clear institutional framework for maintaining access to justice during emergencies, following the reopening ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20260

Power and Politics

New Heritage Party faults continuous closure of courts

The New Heritage Party says the closure of Courts in the country constitutes an injustice not only to the opposition but to Zambians ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20260

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Mo Ibrahim raises dust over Zambia polls, cautions Hichilema against stifling democracy

Democracy Advocate Mo Ibrahim has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to protect and strengthen his strong legacy, emphasizing the need not to undermine Zambia’s ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20260

Metro

35 Ugandans, 11 Chinese, 33 others arrested in Lusaka joint operation targeting alleged cybercrime network (Video)

Seventy-nine people have been apprehended in a joint security operation targeting a suspected cybercrime network operating from Evana Estates in New Kasama, Lusaka. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 26, 20260

Metro

Former HGC truck driver, Muleya, sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labour

The Subordinate Court in Ndola has delivered judgment in the criminal case of theft by servant against Kelvin Muleya, a former truck driver ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 26, 20260

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