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THE JUDICIARY: LET THE PETITION BE HEARD – Prophet Ian Genesis
Genesis THE JUDICIARY: LET THE PETITION BE HEARD My fellow Zambians, Today marks a day when the silence must be broken and the truth must be spoken,not against power, but to power. The wind blowing across our beloved nation does not feel…
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Africa & World
Gen. Muhoozi has openly declared his intention to contest for Uganda’s presidency in 2031
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has openly declared his intention to contest for Uganda’s presidency in the 2031 elections, expressing confidence that he will win “by the grace of God.” In a statement that is already fueling fresh debate about Uganda’s political future, the Chief of Defence…
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Politics
Hichilema’s Victory Will Allow Zambia to Stabilize – Nzovu
UPND National Management Committee (NMC) member Collins Nzovu has said President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election presents Zambia with an opportunity to achieve stability in leadership and sustain long-term development. Mr Nzovu said frequent changes in government since the de•ath of former President Levy Mwanawasa had made…
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Politics
Russia Claims Japan Could Develop Nuclear Weapons Within 12 Months
Russian intelligence services have reportedly issued a warning claiming that Japan is secretly developing nuclear weapons and could be capable of producing an operational arsenal within as little as 12 months. The allegation has raised fresh concerns about nuclear proliferation in East Asia, particularly given
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Africa & World
EU Wants Nigeria to Reintegrate Boko Haram Fighters
The European Union has advised Nigeria to reintegrate former Boko Haram, ISWAP and JNIM fighters back into society. The bloc has committed 731 million euros to the project. The programme will deradicalise these fighters and reintegrate them into communities or the military. Nigerians are furious…
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Politics
CIA Director Ratcliffe Made Secret Trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for undisclosed meetings with Russian officials. Multiple US media outlets have confirmed the visit. The US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III was spotted at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport. Flight tracking data showed the plane traveled from Joint…
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Politics
Turkey Warns Israel to Stay Out of Syria
Turkey has reportedly warned Israel to stay away from Syria and refrain from actions that could further destabilize the region, according to reports. Ankara has signaled that continued Israeli military activity in Syria could trigger a strong response, warning that Israel could “pay a heavy…
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Politics
Poland Deploys 28 South Korean K2 Tanks Near Kaliningrad
Poland has deployed 28 South Korean-made K2 Black Panther main battle tanks near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, according to Polish officials. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said future deliveries will include the K2PL variant, featuring components manufactured in Poland. The deployment comes as Poland…
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Africa & World
Former Liberian Vp, Ex-Wife of Charles Taylor, Jailed Ahead of Drug Trafficking Trial
Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been transferred to Monrovia Central Prison as she awaits further court proceedings over allegations linking her to an international drug trafficking network. Howard-Taylor, who served as Liberia’s Vice President from 2018 to 2024 under former
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Africa & World
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a stern public warning to President Yoweri Museveni’s son-in-law
To have him arrested if he contacts any security officer without Muhoozi’s prior approval. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces made the warning in a direct message aimed at Rwabwogo, who is also the
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Politics
Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot: A Major Test for Israel’s Next Election
Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot? Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election is shaping up as a major political contest, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a serious challenge from former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot, a former senior military commander and prominent political
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Politics
South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Air Defense Identification Zone
South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting Russian military aircraft entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ), according to The Independent. Moscow reportedly did not provide Seoul with a flight plan or prior warning before the aircraft entered the zone. South Korean
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Politics
Trump announced Tuesday that he is giving “serious consideration” to renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America
Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is giving “serious consideration” to renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” His justification, posted directly to social media, was that the United States does not expect to “doing much business with Ontario any longer.” This is how the administration…
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Politics
Fedorov Says Ukraine Is Gradually Losing Ground to Russia
Ukraine–Russia War Battlefield Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has acknowledged that Ukraine is gradually losing ground to Russia in the ongoing conflict, according to an interview with Reuters. Fedorov’s remarks point to continued battlefield pressure on Ukrainian forces as Russian troops maintain offensive operations…
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Politics
Medvedev: Russia’s Territorial Ambitions ‘Far From Over’
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has vowed that Russia will continue pursuing territories it considers historically Russian, while praising the country’s military advances. Medvedev said the conflict remains unfinished and suggested that Moscow’s territorial ambitions extend beyond its current gains. « “The story is far from…
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Technology
Official Launch of Build Zambia Conference & Expo 2026
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, we are LIVE at the Official Press Briefing & Launch of the Build Zambia Conference and Expo 2026. The event brings together key stakeholders ahead of the Build Zambia Conference and Expo 2026, highlighting opportunities, innovation and growth within Zambia’s construction and…
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Africa & World
Dolly Parton dies at 80 after cancer battle
Parton leaves behind a career spanning more than six decades and a catalogue of enduring hits including Jolene, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You and Coat of Many Colors.
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Lifestyle
Chief justice speaks
The Judiciary says the documents, described as “the people’s presidential petition,” were received through the Chief Justice’s private email and have not been formally filed with the court.
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Sport
Zesco face Malawi’s Strikers in COSAFA semis
Zambian champions Zesco Ndola Girls will face Malawi’s Silver Stars in the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026. Zesco and Strikers will clash in the first semifinal on Thursday afternoon. Strikers booked a date against Zesco after defeating…
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Opinion
Let love lead: Zambia’s digital conscience after the ballot
For generations, Zambia has worn the identity of a peaceful nation, a country where people of different tribes, faiths and political loyalties have lived side by side, recognising one another first as fellow citizens. It is worth asking, honestly, whether that identity is beginning to…
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Crime & Courts
Petition Or No Petition, Zambia’s Courts Hold The Real Verdict
Zambia’s transition of power now rests on an unresolved legal question with a fixed deadline attached: does the Constitutional Court have a valid petition in front of it, and can it rule before Hakainde Hichilema is sworn in on September 1. The Constitution gives the…
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Politics
HH went through the same in 2016 but courts didn’t close – Caritas Zambia
Caritas Zambia has indicated that the abrupt
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Business
We’ll have a single-buyer model for gold – Govt
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Opinion
When Words Become Weapons
The Book of James offers an old warning for a modern crisis: the tongue is small, but it can set a forest ablaze. After a contested election, Zambia is discovering just how quickly loose words can outrun public patience. Abigail Kabandula, a scholar who has…
