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UPND urges peaceful voting as campaigns conclude in Kasama

United Party for National Development (UPND) Deputy National Spokesperson, Evis Nkandu, has reiterated the ruling party’s commitment to peaceful elections as political parties ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 29, 20260

Power and Politics

Chisanga demands fair policing of Kasama mayoral by-election

Tonse Alliance Kasama mayoral election campaign manager, George Chisanga, has demanded fairness in police conduct ahead of the January 29, 2026 by-election, insisting ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 28, 20260

Mining & Energy

Zambia records 20 dead from mining incidents in 2025, as non-tax revenue climbs nearly 15%

Zambia’s mining sector recorded a doubling of fatalities in 2025, Mines and Mineral Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has disclosed, while non-tax revenue collection ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 28, 20260

Zambia posts 8% copper output surge as Minister Kabuswe announces 1,375 gold industry licences

Zambia recorded an eight percent increase in copper production in 2025, rising to 890,345.79 tonnes from 825,513.01 tonnes in 2024. The Ministry of ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 27, 20260

Power and Politics

Copperbelt minister, Matambo, charges water utilities to create better awareness on supply challenges

Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, has urged water utility companies in the province to strengthen their engagement with communities and provide consistent updates on ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 27, 20260

Metro

62-year-old man reportedly dies during alleged sexual encounter in Mpongwe

A 62-year-old man has allegedly died during a sexual encounter with a woman at a named guest house in Mpongwe district on the ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 27, 20260

Metro

Stray Hippo reportedly destroys crops, kills one person in Kasama’s Nkole Mfumu area

A stray hippo has reportedly gone on rampage in Nkole Mfumu area of Kasama, destroying crop fields and killing one person in what ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 26, 20260

PF crisis continues to fester as suspended official, Chipili, accuses Lubinda of destroying internal party democracy

Suspended Patriotic Front (PF) Northern Province chairperson, Chomba Chipili, has accused faction acting party leader, Given Lubinda, of panic and desperation in his ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 26, 20260

Power and Politics

‘Opposition focusing on trivialities,’ Musonda knocks Lubinda, Chabinga for tearing PF, Tonse alliance apart

Political commentator, Dr. James Musonda, has criticised Zambia’s opposition parties, saying they were preoccupied with trivial matters instead of offering meaningful alternatives to ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 25, 20260

Army special forces reportedly clear Kikonge mine of illegal miners (Video)

The Central Joint Operations Committee (CJOC) Chairperson and Commander of the Zambia Army, Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele, says Kikonge Gold Mine in ...

By Kenneth LutenaJanuary 24, 20260

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