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Politics
Update on 6 Opposition Lawyers missing/Detained after Elections
Counsel President Brian Mundubile (Under International Protection)2. Counsel Veep Makebi Zulu (Under International Protection) 3. Counsel George Chisanga (In Police detention, no Court appearance)4. Counsel Bishop Trevor Mwamba (In Police detention, no Court appearance) 5. Counsel Celestin Mukandila (In Police detention, no Court appearance)6. Counsel…
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Politics
IMF signals continued support as Chinese envoy meets Hichilema in Lusaka
BRIEFING | IMF signals continued support as Chinese envoy meets Hichilema in Lusaka The International Monetary Fund has congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva assuring him of the Fund’s continued commitment to Zambia. Georgieva said the IMF remained “unequivocally…
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Politics
Putin Warns Ukraine: “You Went Too Far” as Russia Signals Further Retaliation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukraine’s continued attacks on Russian territory will not go unanswered, as Moscow signals that it is preparing additional measures in response. The warning comes amid heightened tensions over Ukrainian strikes targeting areas inside Russia. Moscow has
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Politics
Obama Unleashes Sharp Attack on Trump Ahead of Midterm Elections
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has launched a fierce criticism of President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of weakening America’s alliances while pursuing friendlier relations with countries such as Russia and North Korea Obama reportedly argued that the United States has handed power to a
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Politics
After CIA Chief Visit, Russia Announces ‘Flying Chernobyl’ Missile Test
Russia has announced plans for another test of its controversial Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, shortly after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unexpected visit to Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart. The Kremlin confirmed that Ratcliffe did not meet President Vladimir Putin. The timing
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Politics
US Asks Russia to Pressure Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States has reportedly asked Moscow to use its influence over Tehran to push Iran toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to two senior Iranian sources familiar with the matter. The request was reportedly conveyed during CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent visit
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Politics
“If Donald Trump had not been president, Israel would not exist today”-President Donald Trump
Trump: “Israel Would Not Exist Today Without Donald Trump” 🇺🇸🇮🇱 U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed that his presidency played a decisive role in ensuring Israel’s survival. Speaking about his support for Israel, Trump said: «“If Donald Trump had not been president, Israel…
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Politics
Kellogg Urges Trump to Leverage Middle East Oil in Pressure Campaign Against China
L Keith Kellogg has urged President Donald Trump to use U.S. influence over Middle Eastern oil supplies as leverage against China, according to a statement attributed to Kellogg. Kellogg argued that the United States controls significant influence over a large share of
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Politics
Putin Briefed on Ratcliffe’s Moscow Talks
President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the outcome of talks between CIA Director John Ratcliffe and senior Russian intelligence officials during his unannounced visit to Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. According to Peskov, the discussions were conducted strictly at the intelligence-service level, with Ratcliffe…
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Politics
EU Eom Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Affairs PS
At Charter House today, Ms. Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, Permanent Secretary for International Relations and Cooperation (IR&C), received a delegation from the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), led by Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumilowicz, the Deputy Chief Observer for the EU EOM to Zambia. The discussions
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Politics
Iran Discovers 7.5 Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas amid War and Economic Pressure
Has announced the discovery of more than 200 billion cubic metres…about 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in southern Fars province. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says more than 160 billion cubic metres could be recoverable, with the field
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Politics
Kellogg: Trump Refused to Force Ukraine to Surrender Donbas
Former U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg says Vladimir Putin expected Donald Trump to pressure President Zelenskyy into voluntarily surrendering the remaining Ukrainian-held territory in Donetsk region According to Kellogg, that pressure never came. He characterized Trump’s message to Moscow as: “If you want this land…
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Africa & World
Kelsea Says Sorry to First Lady as Lawyers Move to End Dispute
Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, the second wife of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son Collins, has apologised to First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, saying she never intended to disrespect her or any member of the First Family In a letter dated August 26, 2026,
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Politics
Jito Kayumba Regrets Making Fun of Reports on Kafwaya’s Death, Apologises to Bereaved Family
Jito regrets making fun of news on Kafwaya’s death, sends condolences President Hakainde Hichilema’s aide, Jito Kayumba, has apologised – in apparent reference to ex-Transport minister Mutotwe Kafwaya – that he made fun of the news that he had died from shootings by the security…
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Agriculture
FRA set to open three Satellite depots in Mungwi
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) is set to open three additional satellite depots in Mungwi District in Northern Province this week. This is in response to the surge in maize deliveries by farmers in the 2026 maize marketing season in the district. Food Reserve Agency…
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Lifestyle
All is set for Kulonga traditional ceremony in Lundazi
All is set for the Kulonga Traditional Ceremony of the Tumbuka people in Lundazi district, Eastern province. The ceremony which is slated for September 12, 2026 will be celebrated under the theme: Our Culture brings about Peace and Unity to people. Interpreting the theme, Kulonga…
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Politics
Kalulushi Pastors’ Fellowship congratulate HH on re election
The Pastors Fellowship in Kalulushi has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election for a second term, attributing the victory to the development delivered to the country. Pastors Fellowship Kalulushi Chairperson, Reverend Clinton Longwani, told ZANIS in an interview in Kalulushi district that Zambians had…
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Business
Government commended swift payment of farmers
The Kabwe Farmer’s Cooperative Society has commended Government for prompt payment of farmers who supply maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) during the ongoing crop marketing season. Kabwe Farmer’s Cooperative Society Chairperson, Eugene Mwitumwa says the prompt payment of farmers will make it easy…
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Zambia
Govt. receives 100 fuel tankers
Kinglong Motors Zambia Limited has handed over 100 fuel tankers to the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, a move that will empower 12, 000 youths across the country. Ministry of Youth, Sports and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe described the fuel tankers as an…
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Politics
Chienge’s election victory reflects the electorates’ confidence
United Party for National Development (UPND) Deputy Spokesperson, Elvis Nkandu says the party’s victory in the Chienge parliamentary seat and local government wards reflects the electorate’s confidence in the Government’s development agenda. Mr Nkandu says the UPND’s victory demonstrates that residents are responding positively to…
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Agriculture
Chief Chimese seeks early inputs
Chief Chimese of the Ushi people in Mansa District has urged the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and the Ministry of Agriculture to commence the distribution of farming inputs under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) before the onset of the rains. In an interview with…
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Agriculture
PIDACC boosts Mwinilunga mechanisation
Government through the Program for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change (PIDACC) with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) has over the last one year handed over an assortment of agriculture mechanisation equipment to three wards in Mwinilunga District of North-western Province. The…
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Lifestyle
From Grandma’s Pot to the Freezer: Why Zambian traditional foods still feed us better
175 Views In Lusaka’s Mtendere compound, 68-year-old *Bana Mary is up at 5am like she has been for 40 years. The fire is already going. On it sits a clay pot with _ifisashi_ made from pumpkin leaves pounded that morning, cooked with groundnuts and a…
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Crime & Courts
Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on HH
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