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POLICE IG EXPLAINS COURT PRESENCE, CITES ONGOING SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENTS Details in the statement…………………….. The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with other law enforcement and security agencies, is conducting security risk assessments at selected key Government premises across the country. The operations are intelligence-led and preventive, aimed at safeguarding Government institutions, public officers, and members […]

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONCERNED OVER COUNTRYWIDE CLOSURE OF COURT PREMISES The Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the reported countrywide closure of court premises in Zambia today, August 24, 2026. The Commission says any disruption to normal judicial operations must be balanced against constitutional guarantees of the rule of law, the right to […]

PVT SETTLES POLL QUESTION Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 24-08-2026 – The Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) conducted by the Consortium of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance and Constitutionalism has confirmed President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, […]

JAWUZ BACKS COURT CLOSURE OVER SECURITY CONCERNS The Judicial and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) has backed the decision to close courts across the country on security grounds, saying the measure should be respected. JAWUZ president Peter Mwale said the union had directed its members countrywide not to report for work until further guidance […]

19-Year-Old NRPUP Supporter Dies by Su!c!d: After Political Dispute With UPND-Supporting Sister ‎ ‎A 19 old woman has been found dead at Chiumbu Village in Chief Kakumbi’s area of Mambwe District. ‎ ‎The incident occurred around 10:00 hours today. ‎ ‎According to Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba, the deceased, Naomi Mmumanga, was believed to be a sympathiser of the NRPUP, while her elder sister was believed to be a sympathiser of the UPND. ‎ ‎Mr. Mweemba said the…

United Party for National Development (UPND) Parliamentary Candidate for Zambezi Central Constituency Dennis Kayombo Maano has called for calm and an end to violence as legal proceedings over the disputed election results get underway. Addressing the media in Lusaka, Monday, Maano urged residents to remain patient and allow the courts to resolve the matter. “I […]

19 Views The Zambia Police Service says it has begun conducting intelligence-led security risk assessments at key government premises across the country, including institutions under the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General’s Chambers. In a press statement issued on 24 August 2026 and signed by Inspector General of Police Graphel C. Musamba, the service […]

0 ViewsBitcoin is back in the spotlight after one of its strongest rallies of 2026. BTC has climbed roughly 20% this week, briefly moving above $79,000 and reaching its highest level in about three months. At the same time, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen renewed inflows, adding to expectations that bullish momentum could continue. […]

27 Views South Africa and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation through several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding covering agriculture, trade, investment, gender equality, correctional services, diplomacy, arts and culture, writes Gautam Karve. The agreements were signed in Pretoria at the conclusion of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission, […]

Zambia’s Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba has clarified that ongoing security risk assessments being conducted by the Zambia Police Service and other security agencies are not targeting any particular individual or political grouping. Musamba said the operations are intelligence-led and preventive in nature, with the primary objective of identifying and addressing potential security vulnerabilities […]