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ZIM ENGINEER IN PAY DAY GOLDMINE! CEO TAKES HOME R129M A YEAR Zimbabwe-born engineer July Ndlovu has emerged as one of South Africa’s top-earning business leaders, steering coal giant Thungela Resources as its chief executive officer. Ndlovu, an alumnus of the University of Zimbabwe where he earned a BSc (Honours) in Engineering, has built a […]

275 ViewsThe Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential ticket of Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu have responded to accusations by President Hakainde Hichilema that they want to return to government and “eat” the country’s reserves. The response comes a day after President Hichilema officially launched his re-election campaign and used part of his speech to […]

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE NJOBVU BACKS HH, URGES YOUTHS TO VOTE UPND Democratic Union (DU) president Ackim Njobvu has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema’s candidature in the August 13 general election, despite being among the 14 presidential candidates validly nominated to contest this year’s polls. Speaking during the launch of the UPND presidential campaign yesterday, Mr Njobvu said […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Tonse Hits Back at Hichilema, Says Reserves Won’t Win Elections The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has dismissed President Hakainde Hichilema’s campaign launch, arguing that strong economic indicators alone will not secure victory if household living conditions remain difficult. In a statement issued by acting chairperson Sakwiba Sikota SC, the alliance said, “National reserves […]

Printing of ballot papers officially commences tomorrow in Dubai beginning with presidential ballot papers. This afternoon, ECZ Vice Chairperson Major General Vincent Mukanda (Retired) led a team of stakeholders to conduct a tour of the plant where the printing will be conducted from. The printing is being done by Al Ghurair printing company in Dubai, […]

A Government That Fears the People Has Already Lost the People’s Trust By Michael Zephaniah Phiri Political Activist History will judge governments not by the speeches they make, but by the freedoms they protect, the economy they build, and the dignity they afford their citizens. Many Zambians believe the UPND administration has reached a point […]

Economist Peter Chabu Rebuts Makebi Zulu’s Claims on Zambia’s International Reserves Economist Peter Chabu has challenged remarks by National Revolution Party United Party (NRPUP) Vice President Hon. Makebi Zulu, who recently claimed that Zambia does not have international reserves, describing the statement as inaccurate and inconsistent with available economic data. In a detailed response, Mr […]

62 Views The printing of ballot papers for Zambia’s 13 August 2026 General Election has started in Dubai, with presidential ballots scheduled to roll off the presses tomorrow. A team of stakeholders is on the ground to oversee the process. The delegation is led by Electoral Commission of Zambia Vice-Chairperson Maj Gen Vincent Mukanda (Rtd). […]

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) and the Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM) have reminded broadcasting stations across Zambia to ensure that all advertisements aired on their platforms comply with established advertising standards, ethical requirements, and broadcasting regulations. In a joint statement issued on Monday, June 29, 2026, the two institutions emphasized that advertising plays a […]

Statement for immediate release ================== The Barracks Demand Stewardship, not Politics. A Reminder to General Zyeele================ When Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele assumed command of the Zambia Army, the nation expected a disciplined focus on state security, military modernization, and internal institutional health. Instead, a concerning pattern has emerged. The Army Commander’s frequent visibility in […]