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1996: When treason became a campaign Strategy—a case of the late Senior Chief Inyambo Yeta. As Zambia headed toward the 1996 general elections, President Frederick Chiluba was seeking a second term. But while political parties should have been competing with ideas and manifestos, another contest was unfolding, one fought through police cells, courtrooms and criminal […]

BREAKING NEWS: US President Trump and the US Embassy in Lusaka, have announced that all Zambians wishing to visit America must now pay a total fee of US$20,000 (K375,011.58). In addition, any Zambian seeking information or assistance regarding a US visa will now be required to travel to South Africa. The US Embassy which is […]

Two suspected criminals have been shot dead after they allegedly attempted to free a suspect from police custody during a violent confrontation at SOS Police Post in Matero, Lusaka. According to Zambia Police, the incident occurred on Thursday night when four men reportedly stormed the police post demanding the release of a suspect who was […]

“I Had So Many Enemies At Work That I Almost Resigned, But Things Eventually Changed” Mpika Town Woman Shares How She Defeated Her Enemies My name is Alice Chola, and I come from Mpika, Zambia. There was a time when going to work became one of the most stressful parts of my life. I constantly […]

369 Views MUFUMBWE, August 1, 2026 – NRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that a single individual is holding about 800 mining licences, describing the situation as evidence of greed and mismanagement of Zambia’s mineral resources. Addressing a campaign rally in Mufumbwe on Saturday, Mundubile referred to residents of the gold-rich district as “abena […]

Russia Reportedly Providing Iran With Electronic Intelligence on U.S. Military Activity Russia is reportedly supplying Iran with electronic intelligence to help monitor U.S. military movements and improve its ability to counter American weapons systems, according to NBC News, citing current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The report states that the intelligence sharing […]

597 Views MUFUMBWE, August 1, 2026 – An emotional Brian Mundubile began his address at the Mufumbwe campaign rally on Saturday by asking thousands of supporters to observe a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives during the government’s operation to remove illegal miners from Mufumbwe Gold Mine. Addressing what was […]

Iris Kaingu deserves human dignity not public rebuke By Professor Namukolo Miyanda, Pan-Africanist and Governance Expert 31st July, 2026 President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent outburst against Iris Kaingu was unfair and untimely. It was a public rebuke laced with hypocrisy, and Zambians deserve to call it what it is. Ms. Kaingu is a young lady from […]

Mundubile appeals for public support to fund campaign! NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has appealed to supporters and well-wishers to help finance his presidential campaign through voluntary contributions. In a post published on his official Facebook page, Mundubile described his campaign as “people-driven” and encouraged Zambians to donate any amount towards his bid for the […]

CSOs URGE ECZ, ACC TO PROBE ALLEGED CAMPAIGN SMS LINKING SOCIAL CASH TRANSFERS TO VOTES A consortium of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to investigate reports of text messages allegedly linking Social Cash Transfer (SCT) benefits to voting for President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling UPND in […]