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Lusaka, Zambia — President Hakainde Hichilema has paid tribute to the late Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Most Reverend Telesphore George Mpundu, describing him as a spiritual leader who touched countless lives through his evangelical mission. In a statement shared after attending the funeral gathering at Child Jesus, Pope Square, President Hichilema said […]
Veteran Coach Wedson Nyirenda has hinted that […]
President Hakainde Hichilema today, attended the funeral mass for late Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu who died on Friday, May 15th, 2026 in Lusaka. Speaking during the mass, at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus in Lusaka, Archbishop Alick Banda described the late cleric as an advocate of good governance, social and economic justice. Archbishop Banda underscored […]
ECZ Suspends UPND Ward Nominations in Kalumbila Over Duplicate Adoption Certificates Kalumbila | Prime TV Zambia By Jackson MwansaThe Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the nominations of all UPND aspiring councillors in five wards of Kalumbila District following the emergence of duplicate adoption certificates. Kalumbila District Electoral Officer, Liyungu Mungandi, said the Commission […]
BOWMAN LUSAMBO PRESS STATEMENT ON ENDORSEMENT OF BRIAN MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI ZULU. 21-05-2026 – Mwembeshi, Zambia – I, Bowman Lusambo, wish to officially endorse honorable Brian Mundubile and honorable Makebi Zulu following their decision to unite in the interest of the Patriotic Front and the Republic of Zambia. First and foremost, I wish to congratulate […]
UPND CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN MAZABUKA, EXPELS 15 MEMBERS Lusaka, May 21st 2026 – The United Party for National Development strongly condemns the unfortunate acts of violence and disorder that occurred at the civic centre in Mazabuka during the filing in of nomination papers by former UPND member Garry Nkombo for the Mazabuka Central parliamentary seat […]
By Gertrude ChandaConfusion and drama have erupted within the UPND after two different aspirants reportedly received adoption certificates for the Lusaka mayoral position ahead of the August 13 General Election. Former Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe confirmed receiving an adoption certificate barely a day after popular vlogger and mayoral aspirant Chitambala Mwewa also publicly announced […]
MUNDUBILE’S TONSE GROUP ACCUSED OF DISHONESTY BY MAKEBI …as rifts deepen within the opposition’s “PF alliance” The Makebi Zulu Pamodzi Alliance has accused the Mundubile-led faction of acting dishonestly, as internal divisions become more visible within the opposition alliance. According to opposition sources, Lusaka lawyer Makebi has strongly complained that the Mundubile Tonse Alliance has […]
Mazabuka, Zambia – May 20, 2026 — The Zambia Police Service in Mazabuka District has launched investigations into a case of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and malicious damage to property involving former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Garry Nkombo. According to a press statement issued by Southern Province Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, the incident […]
Ministry of Education Director dies while delivering speech “It was shocking for me and difficult to believe. I saw the man collapse and gasp for breath on the floor while I was covering the dissemination of the contextualised School-Based In-Service Teacher Training (SITT) tools,” says Journalist John Chaambwa. Ministry of Education Director of Teachers Education […]
