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United for a Better Zambia reportedly adopts Lungu as 2026 presidential candidate

The United for a Better Zambia (UBZ) has officially adopted former President Edgar Lungu as its presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

Metro

Group opposes amendments to Zambia Medicines and Medical Supply Agency bill

The Medicines Research and Access Platform (MedRAP) has voiced strong opposition to several proposed amendments in the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supply Agency ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

International

Israeli strikes on Northern Gaza claim 87 lives, as Lebanon’s Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets on Isreal

At least 87 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in Israeli strikes on Beit Lahia, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

Metro

DEC arrests five Zambia-bound truck drivers with illicit drugs hidden in mealie meal bags

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested five truck drivers in Kazungula for trafficking illegal substances during a routine inspection. DEC Public Relations ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

Metro

Police shooting sparks near-riot in Kasama after suspect dies

A near-riotous situation broke out in Kasama District, Northern Province, on Saturday after police fatally shot a man identified as Bwalya Mukuka around ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

Ex-Attorney General, Mwenye, briefly detained after police allege drunk driving incident in Lusaka

Former Attorney General, Musa Mwenye, was briefly detained on Sunday at Woodlands Police Station for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, which ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

Power and Politics

ZIIMA joins clamour for release of detained journalist, Zgambo

The Zambia Institute of Independent Media Alliance (ZIIMA) has joined Amnesty International in calling for the unconditional release of journalist Thomas Zgambo. ZIIMA ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema delegates Haimbe to represent Zambia at 2024 commonwealth Heads of Government meeting

President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, to represent him at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 20, 20240

Metro

Mob kills two suspected goat thieves in Shibuyunji

Two male suspects accused of livestock theft were killed by a mob in Shibuyunji District, Central Province, police officials have confirmed. The incident ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 19, 20240

Economy

Rural youth key to sustainable forest management, says Zambia National Forest Association

The Zambia National Forest Association has called on the government to address the lack of environmental education and awareness, particularly among youths in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 19, 20240

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