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BREAKING NEWS: PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI IV OF THE NGONI PEOPLE HAS DIED His Royal Highness Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV of the Ngoni people has died. The nation now awaits official communication from the Royal Establishment and the Government of the Republic of Zambia regarding the sad development. Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, fondly known as Inkosi […]

By Francis Chipalo Independent Presidential Candidate Rev. Dr. Given Katuta has called on all independent candidates to unite ahead of the August 2026 general elections. Katuta said independent candidates must join hands to present a credible alternative to voters who are dissatisfied with traditional party politics. She said that unity would strengthen the voice of […]

Citizens First (CF) parliamentary candidate for Nkundalila Constituency in Serenje, Bangwe Naviley Chisenga, has stressed the urgent need for the construction of a one-by-five classroom block in Katota area of Mweshe Ward to accommodate secondary school learners. Speaking when he addressed voters in the area, Bangwe explained this is because Katota is geographically marginalised, with […]

By NATION REPORTER THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) should immediately launch investigations into the sudden withdrawals of parliamentary candidates from various electoral races in the UPND strongholds because the trend could potentially be influenced by corruption, Emmanuel Mwamba has said. Mr Mwamba, the Patriotic Front (PF) information and publicity chairperson says the abrupt withdrawal of […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…as the head of State reiterates his messages of peaceful and violence-free elections, says Zambians in general should be free to choose leaders of their choice without any form of intimidation PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has continued to preach messages of tolerance as Zambia gets to the general election in August this year and has […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

North-Western Province Veterinary Officer, Peter Banda says the department is targeting to vaccinate 39,000 animals against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in four high-risk districts of the province. Speaking in an interview with ZANIS, Dr Banda said North-Western remains on high alert due to the increasing number of animals entering the region from other provinces […]

ZAMBIA’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.6% in May, down from 6.8% in April, the Zambia Statistics Agency said Thursday. Statistician-General Sheila Mudenda said the decline was driven mainly by lower prices for breakfast mealie meal, roller mealie meal, maize grain and imported rice. Food inflation eased to 6.9% in May from 7.3% the previous […]

FORMER UPND MINISTER SIKAZWE JOINS MUNDUBILE Brian Mundubile, a leading opposition leader, recently welcomed former United Party for National Development (UPND) Muchinga provincial minister Hon Sikazwe into the Tonse Alliance, which raises further concerns for the UPND. Such defections are not simply individual decisions; they are frequently indicative of broader political currents, reflecting evolving party […]

By KALUNGA MWAPE ECONOMIST Rita Mkandawire says the effective management of inflation by the United Party for National Development government is expected to gradually result in a more manageable cost of living for Zambians. Ms. Mkandawire says the easing of food inflation is a positive indicator that prices of some essential commodities are beginning […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Accuses US and Israel of Trying to Force Tehran Into “Surrender” Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilize Iran and force the country into “surrender” amid the growing regional conflict. In remarks broadcast on Iranian state television, Khamenei claimed foreign powers were using military […]