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United Party for National Development National Youth Chairman has announced that the party is targeting five million votes in the 2026 general elections following his re-appointment by President Hakainde Hichilema. Speaking during his inaugural press briefing held at Le Elementos

Several traders at New Soweto Market suffered losses in the early hours of today after a fire destroyed a number of businesses near Namununga School opposite the market. The fire reportedly broke out around 03:00 hours and destroyed three makeshift restaurants and an electronics

The Tonse Alliance led by Brian Mundubile and the PF/Pamodzi Alliance associated with Makebi Zulu have officially announced a merger ahead of the August 13 general elections. The announcement was made during a joint press briefing held yesterday, following months of discussions a

The Government of Zambia has received 25 metric tonnes of palm dates worth approximately K700,000 from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assist households affected by flooding across the country. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Permanent Secretary for Resettlement Mavis Nkome

Acting Isoka District Administrative Officer, Sara Sooli, says government remains committed to eliminating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through strengthened community interventions and stakeholder collaborations. ‎ ‎Ms Sooli said this during a meeting to formulate the Isoka Distri

Two minors have been defiled in separate incidences in Northern Province. In a press release made available to the media in Kasama, Northern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Charles Mbita, said the first incidence involves a 15-year-old girl in Lunte District while the o

The Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has called on political parties and their supporters to conduct peaceful campaigns ahead of the August General Elections. Speaking in an interview, MUZ president Joseph Chewe described the 2026 General Election as a crucial moment for the cou

Zambia’s digital transformation towards a secure, inclusive, and government wide digital identity system has become a standout story at the ID4Africa 2026 conference with Smart Zambia National Coordinator, Percy Chinyama, detailing the country’s progress before an international a

MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says there is need to move away from the era of unclear institutional mandates in the civil service because citizens deserve to know what to expect from public institutions. Mr Kangwa says public servants should work

GRACE CHAILE Lusaka TIKTOKER Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as “Why Me”, yesterday cross-examined a state witness in court, after his lawyers stopped appearing in the case he is facing hate speech and cyberrelated charges. Among the lawyers who ceased attending proceedings is