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Politics
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…
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Politics
List of Ndola Councillors Elected for 2026 -2031
DAG HAMMARSKJOELD CONSTITUENCYTwapia Ward- Muyunda Lubasi (NRPUP)Dag Hammarskjoeld Ward- Richard Nyakamonga (NRPUP)Kaniki Ward- Gilbert Samulozela (UPND) CHIFUBU CONSTITUENCYChifubu Ward – Gabriel Chinoya (NRPUP)Fibobe Ward – Justine Mwamba (NRPUP)Kamba Ward – Brightone Kang’ombe (NRPUP)Kanyanje Ward – Amos Chabala (NRPUP)Kawama Ward – Francis Kabwe (RP)Pamodzi Ward –…
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Crime & Courts
79 Nabbed in luxury Lusaka estate raid over cyber crime….Joint security operation seizes Starlink kits, cash and passports at suspected cybercrime and human trafficking hubs in New Kasama
DAVID KANDUZA A MASSIVE joint security operation has dismantled a suspected international cybercrime network operating out of a luxury estate in Lusaka, resulting in the arrest
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Crime & Courts
Zambia police defends closure of courts, as groups fault alleged attempts to frustrate opposition leader, Mundubile
Zambian authorities on Monday defended the closure of courts as it faced growing criticisms by civil society groups over its action. Responding through the Police Service, the authorities said they were conducting security risk assessments at selected key government premises across the country in collaboration…
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Politics
Pvt Settles Poll Question
Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions...
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Crime & Courts
Police addresses ‘courts’ closure says “we’re carrying out threats’ assessments
724 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…
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Crime & Courts
LINK: Over 3000 Zambians sign petition pleading with ICC to intervene in country’s post-election crisis
457 Views More than 3000 Zambians have signed a petition seeking the intervention of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in addressing what is being called the country’s post-election crisis. The petition prepared by Voice of Zambia Chairperson Beverly Kunda is calling on the ICC to…
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Africa & World
Africa will rise to the top globally through stronger intra-African trade
342 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…
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Crime & Courts
‘Restore access to courts,’ Zambian lawyers knock govt over closure of courts amid post-election battles
The Law Association of Zambia has called for the immediate restoration of access to courts following the closure of superior courts in Lusaka and the deployment of heavily armed military personnel around court premises. LAZ president, Arnold Kaluba, expressed concern over the shutdown, which occurred…
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Business
Elections blamed as LuSE CEO says investor confidence collapsed in Q1
214 Views The Lusaka Securities Exchange says market activity remained “stunted and subdued” in the first half of the year, with the bourse’s Chief Executive Officer directly attributing the lack of investor confidence to elections. LuSE Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso says liquidity was a…
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Crime & Courts
Police conducting security assessments at key government premises
THE Zambia Police Service said Monday it is conducting intelligence-led security risk assessments at selected key government premises across the country. In a statement dated Aug. 24, Inspector General of Police Graphel C. Musamba said the preventive operations are being carried out in collaboration with…
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Zambia
Chifumu, Bonaventure rubbish US750, 000 lies
TWO of Zambia’s senior lawyers State Counsel Bonaventure Mutale and State Counsel Chifumu Banda, have rubbished assertions alleging that the duo have received US$750, 000 from National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for purposes of leading…
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Crime & Courts
NGOCC condemns ‘unprecedented’ court closures
??️ Lusaka, Zambia24 – 24-08-2026 — The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council...
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Politics
When the Courts close, who protects the constitution?
1,080 Views By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma What is happening in Zambia today is deeply disturbing. The closure of courts across the country, particularly on a day when the constitutional window for challenging the presidential election is at stake, raises serious questions about access to justice…
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Lifestyle
Lawyers body engage Chief Justice, Attorney General as churches preach political tolerance
782 Views The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is currently engaging the Chief Justice and the Attorney General concerning the closure of courts and its implications, as the country’s three Church Mother Bodies warn against political hostility and the erosion of democratic values…
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Politics
I fully agree with Zumani Zimba’s call for a Government of National Unity in Zambia- Wright Musoma
STATEMENT ON THE CALL FOR A GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY. Friends and fellow citizens, As ZRP President and Tonse PF Pamozi Alliance Nation Mobilization Chairperson, I fully agree with Dr Chrisy Zimba’s call for a Government of National Unity in Zambia. Following the just-concluded elections…
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Politics
LAZ Calls for Urgent Restoration of Access to Courts, Clarification and Engagement on Court Closures
IN STATEMENT The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for the urgent restoration of access to the courts, warning that the ongoing closure could interfere with access to justice and prejudice people seeking to exercise constitutional and statutory rights. In a statement dated August…
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Politics
Paul Moonga Regrets Joining Toonse Alliance in Last Minutes
Toonse Pamodzi Alliance Member Paul Moonga has dramatically regretted joining the Toonse Pamodzi Alliance, charging that the alliance is far more disorganized than it appears from the outside. Mr. Moonga says looking at the Toonse Pamodzi Alliance from afar, one can easily be deceived into…
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Politics
If Zambia’s Elections were Rigged, Then God Rigged Them Says Uebert Angel
Prophet Uebert Angel has delivered a controversial message on Zambia’s elections, declaring that if the election was rigged, then “God rigged it.” Adressing his church members on Sunday, Angel says he had already prophesied that Zambia’s electoral outcome would not ultimately be
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Politics
Ti-Z Calls for Immediate Reopening of Courts
International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed concern over the closure of superior courts on the final day of the constitutional window for challenging presidential election results. TI-Z says an unsigned memorandum from the Judiciary’s Chief Administrator directed staff not to report for work due to unspecified…
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Politics
What has led to our key public institutions being closed and declared crime scenes without any explanation to the people?- Given Katuta
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 24th August 2026 Issued by: Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwe DEMAND FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE DECLARATION OF KEY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AS CRIME SCENES Fellow Citizens, According to the yellow “CRIME SCENE” tapes surrounding them, the High Court and…
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Politics
Reconciliation with UPND, only way to save Mundubile — Zumani
Zumani TONSE Alliance founder member Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba says dialogue and reconciliation with the UPND is the only way to save NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and others facing political charges. In a lengthy post shared on his Facebook…
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Politics
“Where is Your Brother Abel?” The Case of Mutotwe Kafwaya
Genesis 4 vs 9 records God asking Cain the whereabouts of his brother. “I don’t know. Am I the brother’s keeper?” Arrogantly, this is how Cain responded. This story teaches principles of responsibility and accountability. We have a responsibility towards one another and we are
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Politics
Meet the New Dag Hammarskjöld MP – Ezra Tembo – Nrpup
NRPUP Newly elected Dag Hammarskjöld Constituency Member of Parliament-elect Ezra Tembo stood on the NRPUP ticket, a party he leads as President. In his pledge, he said: “My leadership will be inclusive and transparent. I will work with traditional leaders, churches, civil society, the business
