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Politics
Greece and Cyprus Republic Object to Turkey–Northern Cyprus Gas Pipeline
And the Republic of Cyprus have reportedly objected to a proposed natural gas pipeline linking Turkey with Northern Cyprus, calling for the project to be suspended. Athens and the Republic of Cyprus consider the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to be part of
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Politics
Gulf States Reportedly Consider Removing U.s. Military Bases
URGENT: GULF STATES REPORTEDLY CONSIDER REMOVING U.S. MILITARY BASES Several Gulf countries are reportedly considering plans to reduce or remove U.S. military bases and American troops from their territories, with the stated intention of developing expanded Chinese-backed economic zones and investment projects. If confirmed, such…
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Politics
Iran Discovers Major New Natural Gas Reserve in Fars Province
Iran has announced the discovery of a new natural gas field in southern Fars Province, with more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of proven reserves. Iran’s Ministry of Oil said that, based on a recovery rate of more than 72%, around 5.7 trillion cubic
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Politics
Zelensky Warns Russia Could Mobilize 300,000 More Troops
President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia is preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops shortly after its upcoming parliamentary elections in mid-September. Speaking during a press briefing, Zelensky said the reported mobilization could target Russia’s far-flung and peripheral regions, rather than major population centers…
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Politics
Syria Foreign Minister Meets Mossad Chief in Jordan
Syria’s Foreign Minister reportedly met with the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency today in Amman, Jordan, according to Axios. The meeting reportedly focused on easing tensions following Israel’s recent airstrike that destroyed the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria. The reported talks come amid heightened…
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Lifestyle
Strong Storm Flips Aircraft at Forlì Airport in Italy
A strong storm caused an aircraft to overturn and moved several other aircraft at Forlì Airport in Italy after heavy rain and winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour hit the area. No injuries were reported. The airport later announced that operations had returned to normal…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance seeks AU intervention over Zambia post-election crisis
The Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance has written to African Union Chairperson President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, seeking urgent intervention in Zambia’s post-election situation, citing the killing of an opposition leader, the refuge of presidential candidates at United Nations premises, and an expiring constitutional remedy. In a letter dated August…
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Business
Watch: Inside ZESCO’s Kariba Control Room During Peak Load-Shedding
Our cameras gained rare access to Kariba North Bank's control room as engineers managed Zambia's worst power deficit in years. See how water levels dictate daily schedules affecting millions of households nationwide.
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Business
ATI Implementation Historic
Signed into law by President Hakainde Hichilema on December 22, 2023, and officially commenced on June 25, the Act shifts power from State bureaucracy to the citizens. For decades, governance was shielded by a culture of secrecy that bred suspicion and choked development. Today, information…
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Lifestyle
Chief Nkweto Calls on Traditional Leaders to Work with HH
Chief NKWETO of Chinsali District in Muchinga Province has called on traditional...
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Opinion
No Election Is Worth Dying For—Peace Must Prevail
THE Government’s warning that no election is worth killing or dying for is both timely and necessary. Elections should be a peaceful contest of ideas, policies and leadership, not a struggle in which political opponents are treated as enemies. Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo…
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Opinion
Preserve Dignity Beyond the Ballot
Exporting unprocessed copper leaves Zambia vulnerable to commodity price swings and forfeits thousands of skilled jobs. Government should tie mining licences to beneficiation milestones and reliable power for smelters.
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Business
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Politics
First Lady Mutinta Hichilema
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Opinion
The Midnight Terror: Malawi’s 2002 Vampire Scare
When a catastrophic famine gripped Malawi and the government's grain reserves mysteriously vanished, a terrifying rumour spread that the state was trading human blood for food. The panic that followed was not about vampires. It was the desperate cry of a betrayed people, a stark…
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Entertainment
Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi: The Voice of a Nation
While others shaped their music into direct political anthems, Tuku chose a different kind of revolution. He aimed his guitar at the human heart. His early hits resonated deeply with a population yearning for freedom, capturing the daily struggles of ordinary people with unmatched empathy…
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Opinion
Dambisa Moyo: Zambian woman who took her place at the global table
Born in Lusaka in 1969, Dr Dambisa Moyo has risen to become one of Zambia's most internationally recognised economists and authors. She now sits in the United Kingdom's House of Lords as Baroness Moyo of Knightsbridge and serves on global boards including Chevron, Starbucks and…
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Opinion
When Facebook stops being fun
Three nursing students discuss how social media, once a vital tool during load-shedding and a source of entertainment, has turned toxic due to the spread of misinformation, unverified news, and cyber-bullying, prompting one to consider abandoning Facebook altogether to protect her mental health.
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Zambia
Chewa Royal Establishment Calls for Unity
The Chewa Royal Establishment has called for enhanced peace and unity among...
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Opinion
A little critical thinking, please
In the aftermath of the 2026 general elections, a man identified only as "Zonda" expresses shock over the nation's growing gullibility, condemning the spread of unverified social media rumors, the influence of self-proclaimed "prophets," and the divisive insults hurled at leaders and voters, urging Zambians…
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Zambia
Government releases 1.4bn for social cash transfer
GOVERNMENT has commenced the disbursement of more than K1.4 billion in Social Cash Transfer (SCT) payments to over 1.5 million vulnerable households across the country for the July-August 2026 payment cycle. The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services said beneficiaries would access the funds…
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Politics
Zambia’s ruling party, UPND, tackles EU, Commonwealth over harsh observer mission reports
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has called on the Commonwealth and the European Union not to issue statements that could be seen as endorsing insurgency or terrorism in Zambia. UPND Media Director, Mark Simuuwe, said the party had taken note of the statement…
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Africa & World
Kabila challenges US sanctions in Washington court
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President, Joseph Kabila, has filed a lawsuit in a Washington court seeking to have his name removed from a United States Treasury sanctions blacklist. Kabila, who ruled the DRC from 2001 to 2019, argues that the sanctions imposed by the…
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Politics
Edgar Lungu lost the 2016 elections and was about to conceed to HH but was told to sit down and leave the matter in the hands of those that were managing elections on the part of PF-UPPZ President Charles Chanda
UPPZ President Charles Chanda Speaks On 2016 Elections UPPZ President and UPND Alliance member Charles Chanda has shared his views on the 2016 general elections. In a statement posted online, Mr. Chanda claimed that the late former President Edgar Lungu was initially preparing to concede…
