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No African politician matches my qualifications but I don’t boast – M’membe

No African politician matches my qualifications but I don’t boast – M’membe

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No African politician matches my qualifications but I don’t boast – M’membe SOCIALIST Party presidential candidate Dr Fred M’membe says no politician in Africa can match his academic credentials Fresh from a Constitutional Court victory that cleared him and his running mate Dolika Banda to contest the August 13 general election, Dr M’membe said attempts […]

MUSHIMBA DECLARES WAR ON ECONOMIC DOMINANCE

MUSHIMBA DECLARES WAR ON ECONOMIC DOMINANCE

By Francis Chipalo OPP President Dr. Brian Mushimba says Zambia “gave its economy to foreigners” through 1990s privatization and has pledged a “hard shift” to state participation in strategic sectors if elected. Commenting on Zambia’s economic direction, Dr. Mushimba said the privatization drive excluded citizens who lacked capital to buy state firms, leaving foreign investors […]

BANGWE CITES SERENJE’S KABINGA AREA NEGLECT

BANGWE CITES SERENJE’S KABINGA AREA NEGLECT

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Citizens First (CF) party Serenje’s Nkundalila Parliamentary Candidate Bangwe Naviley Chisenga says the under-five health structure at Kabinga in Lushibashi Ward is unbefitting. Bangwe stated that he sympathised with the community over the poor state of the clinic. He added that he has pledged to mobilise the community to mould bricks and then provide cement […]

Can a Court Remove an Abusive Husband From the Family Home? What a Zambian Court Decided

Can a Court Remove an Abusive Husband From the Family Home? What a Zambian Court Decided

A Lusaka-based lawyer has highlighted an important court ruling that explains when a husband can be removed from the matrimonial home under Zambia’s Anti-Gender Based Violence Act. According to lawyer Dickson Jere, the case involved a married couple whose relationship had deteriorated due to allegations of physical violence, emotional abuse and constant conflict that had […]

Kopala Kenzo defends female content creators against unfair public criticism.

Kopala Kenzo defends female content creators against unfair public criticism.

Content creator Ian Kalumba, popularly known as Kopala Kenzo, has urged people to stop judging female content creators when they achieve something good in life.‎‎According to a Facebook statement, he said female content creators are capable of buying vehicles because they make money from advertising on social media.‎‎He said content creators do not just go […]

ACC arrests teacher over K90,000 teacher recruitment bribe

ACC arrests teacher over K90,000 teacher recruitment bribe

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THE Anti-Corruption Commission, ACC, has arrested a Lusaka secondary school teacher for allegedly soliciting K90,000 to secure a teaching job. Charles Mubita, 30, of Kamwala South, has been charged with one count of corrupt practices by a public officer, contrary to Section 19(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Chapter 91 of the Laws of Zambia. ACC […]

Hichilema: National Interest Must Guide Leadership

Hichilema: National Interest Must Guide Leadership

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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says national interest must remain the cornerstone of leadership, a principle he credits for the UPND New Dawn government’s citizen-focused policies. Speaking to UPND adopted candidates and party officials in Choma, Southern Province, on Wednesday, Hichilema thanked members who were not adopted but continue serving the party. He called them “genuine members.” […]

Court Clears M’membe na Banda to Contest August Election

Court Clears M’membe na Banda to Contest August Election

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THE Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition challenging the eligibility of Socialist Party President Fred M’membe and his running mate Dolika Banda to contest the Aug 13, 2026, general election. A full bench ruled that petitioners Isaac Mwanza and others failed to provide sufficient evidence that Banda lacks a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent as […]

New satellite images reveal heavy damage at Iran’s Yazd missile complex — but the underground network may remain intact

New satellite images reveal heavy damage at Iran’s Yazd missile complex — but the underground network may remain intact

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New satellite images reveal heavy damage at Iran’s Yazd missile complex — but the underground network may remain intact New satellite imagery shows extensive damage to surface facilities at Iran’s Yazd military complex following recent strikes, with multiple structures appearing destroyed or heavily damaged. However, military analysts note that the visible destruction may represent only […]