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Ukraine’s Northern Allies Arrive in Kyiv—Here is WHO is Present
Leaders are now confirmed in Kyiv: ▪️ Denmark — Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen▪️ Estonia — Prime Minister Kristen Michal▪️ Finland — President Alexander Stubb▪️ Latvia — Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs▪️ Lithuania — President Gitanas Nausėda▪️ Norway — Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre German
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Politics
UPND urges Commonwealth, EU to avoid statements that could “endorse insurgency”
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has urged the Commonwealth and European Union not to issue statements that could be interpreted as endorsing insurgency or terrorism in Zambia. In a statement issued, UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe said the party had taken note of…
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Sport
South Africa ex-world boxing champ Tete shot dead outside his home
Two-time world champion boxer Zolani Tete, 38, was fatally shot in an apparent ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on Friday evening. A 27-year-old female passenger was also wounded in the attack and remains hospitalised as police search for the two armed suspects…
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Politics
ZAMBIA NARROWLY ESCAPED CIVIL WAR….former Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba claims a Mundubile-Zulu victory would have ‘set the country on fire’ due to a lack of leadership capacity to curb post-election violence
Justice Minister and State Counsel Wynter Kabimba has issued a chilling warning, declaring that Zambia would likely be engulfed in a
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Politics
The Dangerous Path of Terrorism and the Zambian Law- Chris ZUMANI
The Dangerous Path of Terrorism and the Zambian Law By Chris ZUMANI Zimba, TONSE ALLIANCE POLITICAL ADVISOR Anyone who knowingly aids, abets, assists, harbours, conceals or provides support to persons involved in terrorism or treason may themselves commit a serious criminal offence under Zambian law…
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Politics
Mundubile Should Not Waste Our Time – 60% vs 38% is Not Petition, It’s a Knockout!
Let’s talk about the truth, no sugar coating. HH beat Mundubile 60% to 38%. That’s not an election you petition, that’s a knockout! 22% gap! More than 900,000 votes! You want to petition what? You want
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Politics
Church Mother Bodies Warn against Online Hate, Political Insults
LUSAKA, Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Zambia’s three Church Mother Bodies have called on political leaders, citizens and social media users to reject hate speech, misinformation, insults and political hostility The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) and Zambia Conference…
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Politics
Let the Law Speak: Why Brian Mundubile Must be Allowed to Submit His Election Petition before the Deadline.
Zambia stands at a delicate democratic crossroads. Following the 13 August 2026 presidential election, Brian Mundubile has indicated that he intends to challenge the declared result through the courts. Whatever one thinks of his allegations or political
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Politics
Repudiation of False and Malicious Online Statement to the Effect that Mr. Bonaventure Mutale, Sc and Mr. Chifumu Banda, Sc Each Received $750,000.
RE: REPUDIATION OF FALSE AND MALICIOUS ONLINE STATEMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT MR. BONAVENTURE MUTALE, SC AND MR. CHIFUMU BANDA, SC EACH RECEIVED $750,000. 1. We refer to the articles circulating online on various online and social media platforms to the effect that Mr. Bonaventure…
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Politics
After the Ballots: How Do We Heal a Politically Divided Zambia?
Communication Specialist & Political Analyst The ballots have been counted, the winner has emerged, and the campaign period is over. But an election can end on the electoral calendar while its political emotions continue in society. Zambia must now
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Politics
Hichilema more disciplined than Edgar Lungu, Mundubile — Wynter Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says one thing he likes and admires about President Hakainde Hichilema is his discipline. Speaking on Prime Television’s Post Election Analysis programme with Paul Shingongo, Kabimba questioned why people would want to “destroy a country” simply because they dislike one…
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Politics
Elvis Nkandu: The Man WHO Moved Kaputa
Some politicians win elections. Some build political parties. And a rare few actually change the political map. Elvis Chishala Nkandu belongs to that third category. Those of us whose work has taken us deep into rural Zambia, the fishing camps, border settlements and Northern hinterlands…
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Politics
Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition
BRIEFING | Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition Christian Democratic Party president Daniel Pule has urged opposition leaders to accept President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s victory and move on, adding his voice to growing opposition resistance to a presidential election petition. Pule, who…
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Politics
Mwenya Musenge gets another political lease in Chimwemwe
Mwenya Laban Musenge gets another political lease in Chimwemwe Born on December 26, 1963, Musenge’s political career is beginning to look less like a journey and more like a political tenancy agreement with frequent changes of address and an impressive number of landlords. The National…
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Politics
Copperbelt Youths Congratulate President Hichilema on Landslide Re-Election
From Zambia’s Copperbelt Province have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the landslide victory as clear affirmation of his administration’s policies, particularly in the mining sector. Speaking on behalf of the Copperbelt youths, Frank Mulenga said the region’s young people would continue to…
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Politics
“The Mundubile team was too excited and very indisciplined,” Kabimba says.
Former PF Secretary General Wynter Kabimba has criticised the Brian Mundubile-led Tonse Alliance campaign team, describing it as overly excited and lacking discipline during the election period. Kabimba says he became concerned when Mundubile publicly declared that he had won the election, arguing that
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Politics
Auditor General Mwambwa Will Vacate Office – Gov’t
23rd August 2026 ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says government has accepted the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare Dr Ron Mwambwa’s appointment as Auditor General unconstitutional on grounds of age, adding that he will vacate the office. Meanwhile, State House Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President…
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Lifestyle
Kitwe Woman Dies after Being Beaten by Her Husband’s Side Chick
26-YEAR-OLD woman of Kitwe has died after she was allegedly beaten to death by her husband’s side chick whom she had gone to confront over an alleged affair with him. Finess Bwalya, of Kapoto Township, was murdered on Tuesday allegedly by Christin Ntundwe,
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Politics
THE DANGEROUS PATH OF TERRORISM AND THE ZAMBIAN LAW- Dr Charles Sinkala
THE DANGEROUS PATH OF TERRORISM AND THE ZAMBIAN LAW By Dr Charles Sinkala Zambia’s greatest asset is peace. It is a peace secured not only by our values, but by law. As recent events remind us, citizens must understand where legitimate association ends and criminal…
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Politics
Ngocc Concerned over Low Women Representation in Parliament after August 13 Polls
The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council -NGOCC- says women representation in the national assembly remains below 20 percent after the August 13 general election. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela said only about 31 women out of the initial 122 who
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Politics
Senior Chief Muchinda Calls for National Unity, Reconciliation and Development after the Elections
Senior Chief Muchinda Kankomba Welala III of the Lala-Swaka people has called on Zambians to embrace unity, reconciliation and renewed commitment to national development following the conclusion of the elections. The Traditional Leader congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on receiving a renewed national
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Politics
The Tonga Wealth Culture Continues
The Tonga Wealth Culture Continues Being Tonga in Zambia’s political space can sometimes be challenging, especially for people with Tonga names like mine. Before you even speak, some people have already decided what your political position must be. But that is beside…
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Entertainment
Towela Kaira Speaks Out and Apologises over Lisa’s Death
Kaira has apologised for the way she reacted to Lisa’s death, saying her words came from a place of grief, anger and emotion. She acknowledged that the investigation is still ongoing and urged everyone to wait for the police and postmortem findings before drawing conclusions.
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Politics
Vernon Mwaanga Calls for Love and Unity in Post-Election Zambia
MWAANGA CALLS FOR LOVE AND UNITY IN POST-ELECTION ZAMBIA Veteran politician and elder statesman Dr Vernon Mwaanga has urged Zambians to embrace one another and to promote a spirit of love and togetherness in the period following the 2026 General Elections. In a statement issued…
