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THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted seven suspected illegal immigrants of Somali origin who were concealed in a transit vehicle bound for Zimbabwe. Officers stopped a Toyota Probox during a routine enforcement exercise en route to the Chirundu One Stop Border Post. A search revealed the seven individuals hidden beneath bags of rice and

ECZ says all ballot papers will be flown from Dubai directly to Lusaka The Electoral Commission of Zambia has assured that every ballot paper for next month’s general election will arrive by air on a chartered aircraft flying directly from Dubai to Kenneth Kaunda International…

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A new U.S. intelligence assessment delivers the verdict Trump doesn’t want: the strikes won’t move Iran, and the war is stuck in “indefinite limbo.” -Per the Washington Post, analysts conclude Iran’s government is unlikely to feel significant impact or soften its negotiating position from the new rounds of strikes, with the CIA-authored report already briefed […]

THE Minerals Regulation Commission’s announcement that it has considered 823 mining-right applications in two weeks is, on the face of it, encouraging. A backlog of 1,672 applications cannot be allowed to frustrate legitimate investors, artisanal miners and cooperatives. Clearing it efficiently is necessary, and the reported participation of women in artisanal mining deserves recognition. But […]

THE MEN WHO MADE MNANGAGWA NOW WANT HIM GONE: INSIDE ZIMBABWE’S NEW POWER STRUGGLE By Gabriel Manyati A core team of nine retired military commanders, operating in tandem with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has emerged as the principal driver of internal resistance to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s extended tenure. An internal investigation document prepared by […]

Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Wildberries Distribution Center in Southern Russia A large fire broke out at a Wildberries distribution center in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, on 22 July 2026, following a reported long-range drone strike. Russian authorities said the attack injured at least five people and caused significant damage to the logistics facility. Emergency services […]

Iran Rejects Ceasefire, Says War Will Continue Until Its Security Objectives Are Achieved Iran has rejected proposals for a ceasefire, declaring that it will continue military operations until it achieves what it describes as “complete security” and ensures that no future attacks can be carried out against the country. According to statements attributed to General […]

COPPER Queens captain Barbra Banda says Zambia must raise its level if it hopes to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off next week. Zambia is scheduled to play Algeria in its final preparatory match before the tournament. The teams drew 1-1 last week. Banda, who recently joined camp from her club

BREAKING: UK Grants US Full Access to British Bases for Potential Middle East Military Operations The United Kingdom has reportedly declared that the United States is free to use British military bases for any operations related to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, signaling a significant deepening of military cooperation between the two allies. […]