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Law Association of Zambia Demands Answers over Three-Day Court Closure
PRIME TV NEWS27.08.26 BY JOSEPH TAMALI. LAZ DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER THREE-DAY COURT CLOSURE The Law Association of Zambia LAZ is demanding clear answers from the Judiciary over the three-day closure of courts and registries across the country, warning that the disruption may have left some…
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Politics
Kafwaya’s Funeral Service Cancelled
Funeral service for Mutotwe Kafwaya has been cancelled until further notice. The reasons for the cancellation have not yet been disclosed. The development has sparked discussion on social media, with some Facebook commentators calling for an end to prolonged delays in funeral arrangements involving former…
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Politics
Eight Church Mother Bodies Received Mundubile and Makebi Zulu from the United Nations Earlier Today
The Eight Church Mother Bodies — EFZ, CCZ, ZCCB, ICOZ, ACOC, CMML, SDA and NAC — have received Hon. Brian Mundubile and Hon. Makebi Zulu from the Office of the Special Assistant to the United Nations Secretary-General and the UN
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Politics
NRPUP Lusaka Mayoral Candidate Gabriel Kibombwe has petitioned the election and declaration of UPND’s Chitambala Mwewa
KIBOMBWE PETITIONS LUSAKA MAYORAL ELECTION, CHALLENGES CHITAMBALA’S VICTORY NRPUP Lusaka Mayoral Candidate Gabriel Isaac Kibombwe has petitioned the election and subsequent declaration of UPND’s Mwewa Chitambala as Mayor of the City of Lusaka following the August 13, 2026 General Elections. Court documents seen by Zambian…
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Politics
Commonwealth Sends Goodwill Message to President Hichilema
The Commonwealth has conveyed a message of goodwill to President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration as he embarks on his second mandate. In her message, Secretary General Shirley Botchwey reaffirmed the Commonwealth’s commitment to its long standing relationship with Zambia and expressed readiness for continued…
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Politics
Zambia’s Inflation Rate Drops to 6.2% in August
Inflation rate has dropped to 6.2 percent in August 2026 from 6.5 percent recorded in July, with the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) attributing the decline to slower increases in food and non-food prices. ZamStats Acting Statistician General Chola Daka said food inflation declined to 6.0
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Politics
Wamunyima Reminds MPS-Elect of Four Core Parliamentary Roles
Member of Parliament-elect Imanga Wamunyima has reminded newly elected Members of Parliament that their mandate is anchored on four core constitutional roles. Mr. Wamunyima said MPs are responsible for making laws, providing oversight over Government and public institutions, approving budgets and scrutinising public expenditure, as…
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Politics
Why Did Binwell Mpundu Run Away If His ‘Kill’ Statement was Innocent?
It is interesting how some politicians appear to underestimate the intelligence of Zambians. Today, our focus is on Binwell Mpundu, who has reportedly left Zambia and been in Zimbabwe, allegedly attempting to make his way to Italy to seek refuge. But the biggest
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Politics
Boris Chansa Petitions Chingola West Election Result
NRPUP Chingola West losing parliamentary candidate Boris Chansa has petitioned the outcome of the parliamentary election in the Kitwe High Court. UPND Chingola West candidate Chipoka Mulenga won the seat with 9,995 votes, while Mr. Chansa came second with 9,944 votes. Speaking after filing his…
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Politics
George Mtonga Calls for Restraint over Mundubile, Makebi Matter
MTONGA CALLS FOR RESTRAINT OVER MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI MATTER UPND member George Mtonga has called for restraint among party members and the public in discussing the matter involving National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu…
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Politics
Chipata-Bound Power Tools Bus Involved in Fatal Road Accident
🇿🇲 BREAKING | Fatal crash involving Chipata-bound Power Tools bus in Rufunsa A Power Tools passenger bus travelling from Lusaka towards Eastern Province has been involved in a serious road accident in the Rufunsa area after colliding with a truck reportedly carrying soya beans. Images…
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Politics
Truck Driver Flees as Fish Worth over K1.3 Million Vanish in Transit
Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into the alleged theft of 1,335 boxes of Horse Mackerel fish worth over K1.3 million while in transit from Namibia to Kasumbalesa in Chililabombwe Copperbelt Division Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga says the consignment, weighing more than
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Politics
Mandevu Still Awaits Its MP as Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop
Police have recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), which was stolen in Mandevu Constituency during the just-ended general elections. The laptop was among election materials allegedly stolen after unknown people attacked one of the tallying centres in Mandev Meanwhile,
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Politics
The Countdown is Ending—Europe Has Entered the Danger Window
Years, European officials have warned that Russia might eventually test NATO. The threat was always placed safely in the “coming years”—distant enough to acknowledge, but never urgent enough to force immediate action. That language is now worn out. The danger window is opening, and some
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Politics
America is Blockading Iran but Too Scared to Touch China and Iran is Selling 1.2 Million Barrels a Day
United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iran. American warships are in the Gulf. Sanctions are being escalated. Pete Hegseth says America controls the Strait of Hormuz. And China is buying 1.2 million barrels
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Makebi Handed Over to Police
2026 National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity -NRPUP- Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have been handed over to police and are currently being interviewed. Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi has confirmed the development to ZNBC News, saying the two opposition…
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Business
ZCSA inspected over 39 thousand used motor vehicles in 2025
According to the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
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Zambia
Livingstone man dies in road traffic accident
A 33-year-old man has died after being hit by a Howo truck in a road traffic accident in Bwiketo Area of Livingstone District. The accident happened around 06:00 hours today along the Great North Road, about 40 kilometres from Livingstone Central Business District. Southern Province…
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Crime & Courts
Nyimba cyclist sustains serious injuries
A 65-year-old cyclist has sustained serious injuries after being hit by an unknown motorcyclist in a hit-and-run accident in Nyimba District. Zambia Police Service Eastern Province Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba says the accident occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, around 18:30 hours opposite Mount Meru…
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Sport
National Volleyball team advance at Africa championships
The Zambia Women National Volleyball team has advanced to the next round at the ongoing Women’s African Volleyball Championship, after defeating Mali 3-1. Zambia Head Coach Arnold Simulezi says the victory was important for the team’s progress in the tournament, particularly after losing their previous…
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Crime & Courts
Two-month-old baby injured in domestic fight
A two-month-old baby in Luanshya District has been injured after being struck on the head with a stick allegedly intended for his mother during a domestic fight. Police have since arrested the infant’s father, 46-year-old Mula Mwape of Kanshinde Farming Area, in connection with the…
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Crime & Courts
Police Probe Missing 1,330 Boxes of Fish
Police on the Copperbelt have launched investigations into the disappearance of one thousand three hundred...
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Agriculture
Kalomo Livestock Farmers Face Delays in Disease Testing
Livestock farmers in Kalomo District are facing
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Health
Kafue records drug availability
Kafue District Health Director Ikasaya Ikasaya says the district has 78 percent availability of essential drugs, while vaccines stand at 94 percent and tuberculosis (TB) and HIV commodities are at 100 percent. Dr Ikasaya said the district has maintained availability of key health commodities, particularly…
