Democratic Union presidential candidate Ackim Antony Njobvu has described the 2026 election campaigns as “boring”, saying the silence on the ground is worrying and may indicate that citizens are not free to express themselves. And Njobvu has projected serious voter apathy in the upcoming elections due to the political situation in the country. Speaking in […]

THE Zambia Police Service Victim Support Unit —VSU has acted on revelations made by a 22-year-old woman, we shall call, “Mary Jane,” who alleged that her 61-year-old biological father repeatedly raped her over a prolonged period. Shortly after TV Yatu published the story, officers from the Victim Support Unit reportedly contacted the victim and later […]

Mufulira Leopards Chairman Wilton Chewe has observed […]

FORMER Mazabuka Member of Parliament Garry Nkombo has been charged with two counts of assault for allegedly attacking two United Party for National Development members during party nominations. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said Nkombo was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm at Mazabuka Police Station. The […]

By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka The Government of Zambia has taken a significant step in strengthening the country’s public finances by launching a buyback of more than US$1.3 billion worth of Eurobonds. This operation represents one of the most important debt management decisions undertaken since Zambia completed its debt restructuring process and signals a shift from […]

UPP’s Chishimba rejects ‘Political Prisoner’ label for corruption convicts… …Says there is no honour in stealing By Oliver Chisenga President of the United Progressive People (UPP), Saviour Chishimba, has strongly rejected attempts to portray individuals convicted of corruption as political prisoners, arguing that criminal accountability should not be confused with political persecution In a statement, […]

KUDOS TO THE NGONI ROYAL ESTABLISHMENT FOR TAKING ACTION Guest Article by Hon Oster Chali Halutaka The Ngoni Royal Establishment deserves commendation for reporting Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda to the police over allegations that Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV was killed. According to the establishment, the late Chief died after an illness for which he had […]

THE POLITICS OF LIES – WHY THE PF/TONSE ALLIANCE’S “PLAN B” WAS A FRAUD FROM THE START By Thomas Mbewe For months, the opposition PF/Tonse Alliance led by Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu strutted across the political stage, chests puffed, whispering to their loyalists and the Zambian people about a secret weapon—a so-called “Plan B.” […]

Saviour Chishimba backs Hichilema, UPND Alliance United Progressive People (UPP) president Saviour Chishimba has announced his party’s joining of the UPND Alliance in an effort to create a better Zambia. Chishimba was PF Kasama Central member of parliament from September 2006 until July 2009 when he resigned as a lawmaker. Speaking at a media briefing […]

Emmanuel Jay Banda lied Mpezeni wasn’t killed – Ngoni Royal Establishment THE Ngoni Royal Establishment has reported former Petauke Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Jay Banda to police over allegations he made about the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV. The former law maker who escaped from lawful custody and usually interacts with his followets online, […]