Government has called on stakeholders to exercise patience as construction works continue at the Kasumbalesa Border Post. Chililabombwe District Commissioner Kelly Jibinga said the border post is undergoing expansion works, which are expected to be completed within the next two years. Mr Jibinga urged truck drivers to support the efforts being undertaken by the Chililabombwe […]

THE Government of Zambia has closed the chapter in the year-long burial dispute over late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, following a judgment by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal. The SCA on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 overturned a 2025 Gauteng High Court ruling that had granted government the right to repatriate and bury President […]

A BURIAL ON FOREIGN SOIL IS NO VICTORY By Farai Ruvanyathi The ruling of the South African Supreme Court allowing Zambia’s Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, to be buried in South Africa closes a painful and unfortunate chapter in our nation’s history. Whatever one’s political persuasion, it is difficult to celebrate the fact that […]

MAKEBI ZULU CALLS ON PARTIES TO RESPECT THE SUPREME COURT RULING We welcome the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa in the matter of Esther Lungu and Others v Government of the Republic of Zambia and Others, which has upheld the appeal and affirmed the rights of the late President […]

COURT SLAMS ZAMBIA WITH HEAVY BILL IN LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU’S BURIAL BATTLE South Africa, 23rd June, 2026 – Smart Eagles The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa has drawn a sharp financial line through one of the most emotionally charged cross-border burial disputes in recent memory, and the message is blunt. If you lose, […]

GOVT WON’T APPEAL TODAY’S LUNGU’S BODY BURIAL COURT MATTER BUT WISHES HIS FAMILY WELL IN HIS BURIAL PROCESSES AS PER THEIR WISHES. Government says it only wanted Lungu to be buried like other former Presidents but since the family refused and the today’s court ruling, there will be no further involvement by government. *Statement from […]

JUST IN: SOUTH AFRICANS VOW TO BLOCK ECL BURIAL IN SOUTH AFRICA “We will not allow Edgar Lungu to be buried in our country. We don’t want immigrants buried in our country. By June 30, he must also go back home. The family will then demand permanent citizenship because their loved one is buried here. […]

WhatsApp has become one of the most widely used messaging platforms in Zambia, connecting millions of people with family, friends and businesses. Unfortunately, it has also become a favourite tool for scammers looking to steal money, personal information and even WhatsApp accounts. Knowing how these scams work can help you avoid becoming the next victim. […]

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has continued to captivate football fans around the globe, with dramatic upsets, standout individual performances and unforgettable moments. As the tournament gathers momentum, some teams have strengthened their status as title contenders, while others have seen their World Cup dreams suffer major setbacks. Here is a look at the biggest […]

A 28-year-old woman from Mansa District in Chief Chimese’s Chiefdom has allegedly killed her two young children in a shocking incident that has left the local community in disbelief. The suspect, identified as Gladys Kapya, is alleged to have fatally attacked her children using a hoe under circumstances that remain unclear. According to reports, shortly […]