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CALLS TO BOYCOTT MAKHADZI SHOW GROWS IN ZIMBABWE South African music award winning singer Makhadzi scheduled performance in Cheso Music Festival to be held on July 31 has come under threat after Zimbabweans calls for the event to be cancelled over the ongoing anti-immigration protest marches that are taking place in South Africa. ZANU PF […]

USA – A couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to propose have been arrested after a video of the moment went viral. The footage, widely shared on social media, shows the pair reaching the building’s observation deck before the man drops to one knee and places a ring on his […]

Ukraine Claims Fuel Crisis Is Forcing Some Russian Troops to March Over 30 Kilometers Ukrainian officials say recent strikes on energy infrastructure in Russian-occupied Crimea are creating growing logistical challenges for Russian forces. Speaking on July 1, Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov stated that Ukraine’s campaign against fuel depots and energy facilities has triggered a chain […]

LUSAKA – Prominent Lusaka lawyer Dickson Jere has urged young people to avoid political violence, online insults, and reckless social media activity during Zambia’s ongoing 2026 General Election campaigns, warning that the choices they make today could negatively affect their future. In a message shared on social media, Jere reminded Zambians that election campaigns are […]

Skin bleaching, also known as skin lightening, is the use of creams, soaps, injections, or other products to lighten the skin or reduce the appearance of dark spots. While some products are prescribed by doctors for specific medical conditions, many over-the-counter skin-lightening products contain harmful ingredients that can damage the skin if used improperly. If […]

LUSAKA – The Organized People’s Party (OPP) has announced that its vice-presidential running mate, Andyford Mayele Banda, has stepped down ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Elections. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by OPP presidential candidate Dr. Brian Mushimba, who said the party respects Banda’s decision and has already notified the Electoral Commission […]

Zambia’s mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government’s fiscal consolidation gains traction after emerging from a sovereign default, said Citi’s country chief. “We have noted increased interest, especially when we have seen significant strides being made in terms of bringing stability to the Zambian economy,” said Lowani Chibesakunda, Citi’s […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has revealed plans to set up a University Teaching Hospital in Solwezi district in North-western Province. President Hichilema says the government also has plans to construct a University in Solwezi in order to ensure inclusive access to education for all Zambians. The President noted that the government has scored many achievements in […]

THE Organized People’s Party, OPP, says vice-presidential running mate Andyford Banda has stepped down, and the party has notified the Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, for guidance on next legal steps. In a statement, OPP presidential candidate Dr. Brian Mushimba said the party “fully respects” Banda’s decision and thanked him for his dedication. “We have […]

Western Province Principal Public Relations Officer, Mwakoi Njekwa has hailed the wheat production at Malombe Irrigation Scheme in Sioma District as a clear demonstration of how irrigation, is transforming agriculture and enhancing food security in the region. Mr Njekwa says the thriving wheat fields are a practical demonstration of the positive impact of the investment […]