UPPZ PRESIDENT DISQUALIFIED FROM CONTESTING IN AUGUST 13 ELECTION By Victoria Kayeye Yambani/ Darius Choonya United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia Party President Charles Chanda, has been disqualified from contesting in the August 13, 2026 General Election after the Returning Officer, Mwangala Zaloumis, rejected his presidential nomination. Delivering the determination, Zaloumis cited two key reasons for […]

FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE WITHDRAWS FROM 2026 MAYORAL RACE By James Jordan Ng’uni Former Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe has announced her withdrawal from the race for the Lusaka Mayoral seat in the 2026 general elections. In her statement, Nanyangwe said the decision followed deep reflection, wide consultations, and careful consideration. She noted […]

A 33-year-old man of Chadiza District in Eastern Province has been left in deep emotional distress after his 22-year-old wife allegedly gave birth in secret and buried the infant in a maize field. According to information shared by Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba, the suspect has been identified as Mwanipata Banda, a Mozambican […]

Using a mobile phone in the toilet has become a common habit for many people in Zambia and around the world. Some scroll through social media, watch videos, respond to messages, or even make phone calls while using the bathroom. However, health experts and hygiene professionals warn that this habit may come with serious health […]

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has issued a strong warning against public officials accepting so-called “tokens of appreciation”, stating that such acts can easily amount to corruption under Zambian law. The warning follows remarks attributed to former Minister of Health Alex Katakwe, who reportedly suggested that it is acceptable for public officials to receive tokens of […]

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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed Zambia’s security agencies to remain on high alert to ensure peace as the official campaign period begins Saturday ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections. President Hichilema said Zambia would remain peaceful, orderly and secure during the election period. Campaigns will run from Saturday until the eve of the vote, […]

THE Anti-Corruption Commission has warned public officials against accepting rewards for services rendered, saying such conduct violates Zambia’s anti-corruption laws. The warning follows remarks attributed to outgoing Health Minister Alex Katakwe, who last week allegedly said there was nothing wrong with officials receiving “something for talk time” from the public as appreciation. ACC acting head […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Mundubile Targets Youth Vote with Black Mountain Promise Tonse Alliance presidential hopeful Brian Mundubile has moved to position himself as a pro-youth economic candidate, promising to reserve mining dumpsites such as the Black Mountain for local youths instead of large-scale investors if elected in August. Speaking Saturday at a press briefing, Mundubile […]