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Ruling UPND accuses Zulu of fueling tension over Lungu’s state funeral

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has accused former President Edgar Lungu’s family lawyer, Makebi Zulu, of creating unnecessary public tension and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 26, 20250

Power and Politics

PF’s Mwamba demands release of Nakacinda, calls conviction ‘outrageous’

Patriotic Front (PF) Chairperson for Information and Publicity, Emmanuel Mwamba, has demanded the release of the party’s Secretary-General Raphael Nakacinda, describing his conviction ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 26, 20250

Metro

Police launch manhunt after officer murdered, 14 suspects escape in Nchelenge

Police in Luapula Province have launched investigations into a suspected case of murder involving Sergeant Frank Phiri, a police officer who was allegedly ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 26, 20250

Power and Politics

SADC reaffirms solidarity, calls for immediate lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has urged its 16 member states to stand with Zimbabwe and join the call for the unconditional ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 26, 20250

Economy

Anglo American urged to take responsibility for Kabwe lead poisoning as 140,000 victims reportedly await justice

Environment Africa Zambia has called on Anglo American to take responsibility for its major role in Kabwe’s lead poisoning and contamination, urging both ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20250

Lady Lungu loses appeal, govt kicks off constitution review; Zambia, Malawi sign $77 million maize deal. See our top 10 stories of the week.

In case you missed some of the stories, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Patriotic Front (PF) member Chishimba ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20250

Power and Politics

Free education to become legal right, says President Hichilema

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that legislation would soon be presented to Parliament to enshrine the free education policy into law, ensuring that ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20250

Power and Politics

Minister Sialubalo orders probe into alleged misuse of council machinery in Lufwanyama

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has expressed disappointment over reports of alleged misuse of council machinery in Lufwanyama District, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 25, 20250

Economy

Lusaka City Council seizes 230 cases of illegal alcohol in Chilenje raid

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has confiscated 230 assorted cases of alcoholic beverages from two houses in Chilenje Township that were operating as ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20250

Power and Politics

NHP, Kalaba condemn police for disrupting independence eve prayers, describe presidency reaction as inadequate

The New Heritage Party (NHP) has condemned the Police for blocking Christian worshippers from holding an Independence Day Eve overnight prayer vigil led ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAOctober 24, 20250

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