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132 Views The Archdiocese of Lusaka has reaffirmed that its Candlelight Prayers for Peace will go ahead as scheduled on Wednesday, 12th August 2026, in all parishes across the Archdiocese. In a press statement released today, the Archdiocese said it had noted concerns raised in a letter dated 6th August 2026 from the Secretary General […]

272 Views The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu this afternoon paid a courtesy call on His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka. Posting on his social media handle, Mundubile expressed gratitude to Archbishop Banda for the […]

By Kellys Kaunda SHOULD ECZ AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CANCEL THE CANDLELIGHT PRAYER SERVICE BILLED FOR AUGUST 12, 2026 AS REQUESTED BY UPND? IN Leviticus 24: 1-2, the Bible says, “The lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Command the people of Israel to bring pure oil from beaten olives for the lamp, that a lamp may […]

I CAN’T AGREE TO ADDRESS MUNDUBILE AS PRESIDENT,’ SAYS KAMBWILI. Former Information and Broadcasting Minister and former Roan Member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili has said it would be a joke for him to address Brian Mundubile as “President” or “His Excellency.” Kambwili also claimed that he helped Mundubile become financially successful during the Patriotic Front […]

LAWYER URGES ECZ TO REJECT UPND REQUEST TO STOP CANDLELIGHT CHURCH SERVICE By Nelson Zulu Constitutional lawyer Tresford Chali has asked the Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ-to reject a request from the UPND to stop a candlelight church service planned ahead of this year’s election by the Archdiocese of Lusaka. In a letter to the Chief […]

MINISTRY of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo says government is aware of planned, stage-managed violence that is yet to occur ahead of the August 13 general election. Meanwhile, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana claims that members of the opposition are wearing UPND regalia and attacking themselves in an attempt to […]

INDEPENDENT GWEMBE ASPIRING MP HELD IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR THREE DAYS Independent aspiring Member of Parliament for Gwembe Constituency, Macloudine Muleya Ntundu, has remained in police custody for three (3) days without being formally charged. His campaign team alleges that the detention is intended to prevent him from conducting campaign activities, supervising his campaign team […]

141 Views President Hakainde Hichilema has urged residents of Mufumbwe not to forget the hardships they endured together, saying those challenges are now being transformed into national progress. Addressing a rally in Mufumbwe, the President called on voters to turn out in large numbers for the United Party for National Development on Thursday. He said […]

“I Went To Russia To Hustle For My Family Only To Return & Find Out That My Younger Brother Had Married My Wife” – Livingstone Man Shares His Story, Reveals What Happened Next My name is David Habeenzu, and I come from Livingstone, Zambia. Like many young fathers, I made the difficult decision to leave […]

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan sign Makkah Joint Defense Agreement Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan have officially signed the landmark Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on Friday, August 7, 2026, establishing a major trilateral security alliance during a summit held at the Al-Safa Palace in Mecca. Pact Collective Defense Clause: An armed attack against any one […]