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REPATRIATION BUS DRIVER KILLED AND AT LEAST 11 PEOPLE INJURED AFTER BUS OVERTURNS ON THE N1 WHILE TRANSPORTING MIGRANTS TO MUSINA A repatriation bus driver has died and at least 11 other people have been injured after a bus transporting migrants overturned on the N1 in Limpopo. According to initial reports, the bus was travelling […]

Trump’s Golden Eagle Post Sparks Backlash Over AI Image and Nazi Symbol Comparisons A social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary has triggered widespread online debate after users questioned both the authenticity and symbolism of the featured image. The post, shared on Truth Social and later reposted by official […]

Iran Warns Europe Not to Interfere With Mine Clearance in the Strait of Hormuz Iran has issued a strong warning to European countries, including France and the United Kingdom, urging them not to intervene or deploy forces for mine clearance operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran has […]

Another Russian Oil Facility Catches Fire Following Reported Drone Strike A major fire has broken out at an oil storage facility/refinery in southern Russia near the Ukrainian border, according to local officials. Authorities said the blaze was triggered by a reported kamikaze drone attack, marking another strike on Russia’s energy infrastructure. The latest incident comes […]

FORMER PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA SPOTTED WITH AJAY GUPTA IN INDIA AS QUESTIONS EMERGE OVER THE PRESENCE OF A SENIOR SOUTH AFRICAN DIPLOMAT DURING THE VISIT Former South African President Jacob Zuma has once again found himself at the centre of political debate after reports and images surfaced showing him visiting India, where he was seen […]

Egypt Unveils the World’s Largest Military Headquarters, Overtaking the U.S. Pentagon Egypt’s new Ministry of Defense complex, known as The Octagon, is not only the biggest in Africa, but it has also surpassed the U.S. Pentagon to become the largest defense headquarters complex in the world. Strategic State Command Headquarters, commonly known as “The Octagon,” […]

NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity president Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu say they have agreed to accord former president Edgar Lungu a dignified burial if they win the Aug. 13, 2026 general election. Mundubile made the pledge Monday while addressing supporters in Chinsali, saying the decision rests with voters. “Mothers and […]

263 Views Thousands of Chinsali residents have turned up for Tonse PF-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu, as if politically endorsing them for the highest office in the land. Before proceeding to the rally venue, the two leaders paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Senior Chief Nkula […]

213 ViewsNRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu today held what organisers described as a mega campaign rally in Chinsali, the provincial capital of Muchinga Province and home district associated with Zambia’s freedom icons Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe and Kenneth Kaunda. Thousands of residents assembled for the event as the opposition campaign continued […]

99 Views The Energy Regulation Board has reduced petroleum pump prices for July 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a stronger kwacha. In a press release issued by Board Chairperson James Banda, dated June 30, 2026, the ERB said petrol will drop to K26.15 per litre from K27.15, a K1.00 or 3.68 percent decrease. […]