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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…
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Business
One of the things ZRA has to really analyze is the cost of collecting certain taxes vs a waiver and formalization
Example, why spend 100,000zmw in costs for ZRA to collect 20,000zmw in taxes? Especially on busineses that clearly wont be able to pay. A 1 time analysis and proposal to waive what without a
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Lifestyle
DNA test in Malawi is showing a shocking trend: 8 out of 10 men who test because they suspect their partner of cheating are not the biological fathers
A DNA test in Malawi is showing a shocking trend: 8 out of 10 men who test because they suspect their partner of cheating are not the biological fathers. But there’s an important twist. The 80% figure applies specifically to men who seek DNA tests…
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Lifestyle
33-year-old who didn’t know she was pregnant gives birth
The hospital for what she thought was a medical emergency turned into a life-changing surprise for a US, Columbus County couple. Cierra Bellamy, 33, thought she was experiencing a painful medical issue when her world changed forever. “I was in the car, on
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Crime & Courts
11 dogs rescued from the meat trade
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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Politics
Iran Calls for Independent Regional Security Order, Condemns U.S. “Bullying”
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has condemned what he described as U.S. “bullying” and disregard for the interests of its allies, calling for a new regional security framework independent of outside powers. Ghalibaf said on August 22 that Tehran had received multiple messages from
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Politics
Iran Just Warned Its Neighbours and the Message is Simple
Tehran has issued a direct warning to neighbouring countries against joining America’s economic war against Iran. The message is not subtle. Stay out of Washington’s pressure campaign or face consequences. This warning covers the Gulf states walking a careful line between American security relationships and
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Business
Kitwe Entrepreneur Welcomes HHs Special Skills Fund
A 29-year-old entrepreneur in Kitwe has welcomed President-elect HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s plan to...
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Politics
Russia Says It Leads the World in Nuclear Power and Plans to Build 30 Gigawatts More
Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is the global leader in nuclear power plant construction. He said Russia is the only country in the world with expertise across the entire nuclear energy chain. The statements came during a meeting
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Sport
ZESCO United Win Pre-Season Tournament
Ndola giants Zesco United football club has won the four team international...
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Lifestyle
Church Mother Bodies Call on Zambians to Promote Peace
The Three Church Mother Bodies have called on Zambians to promote peace,...
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Politics
America threatens to cut ties with Belgium’s Ghent University following Cofnas’ suspension
The suspension of Nathan Cofnas, the white Researcher at the center of the alleged racial death of a former black Professor, Jason Arday, the United States of America has termed Ghent University’s action taken against the researcher as unwarranted and means to
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Sport
FIFA President Gianni Infantino may be facing a growing challenge from within one of his most important support bases: Africa
Senior figures from several African football federations have reportedly begun sounding out possible alternatives to Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential election, amid mounting concerns about his leadership and the direction of world football.
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Politics
Türkiye’s Syria Strategy Could Create a New Problem for Israel
Continued supplying weapons, military equipment, training, and logistical support to Syria’s post-Assad interim government through defense cooperation agreements. But what is Ankara’s bigger objective? Is Türkiye trying to strengthen Syria in a way that could keep Israel locked into a prolonged regional conflict
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Politics
NATO Conducts Major Air Operation Near Russia’s Kaliningrad Enclave
Has reportedly conducted an unprecedented air-power deployment near Russia’s heavily militarized Kaliningrad enclave, in a major demonstration of allied capabilities amid rising tensions with Moscow. The large-scale operation reportedly involved between 25 and 50 allied aircraft operating over Poland and the Baltic states. The deployment
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Politics
Germany Considers €12 Billion Long-Range Missile Investment Amid Russian Threats
Reportedly seriously considering investing €12 billion to acquire long-range missiles, as Berlin seeks to strengthen its military capabilities in response to growing tensions with Russia. According to Western media reports, Germany has faced increasingly frequent security threats and warnings linked to Russia, particularly because
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Sport
Zesco are champions
Zesco United won the four-club international pre-season tournament with a perfect record, but coach Mwenya Chipepo said his side struggled in front of goal and needed to improve their attacking play.
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Zambia
‘Throw It in the Bin,’ netizens cheer new Lusaka Mayor’s clean-up drive
Newly elected Lusaka Mayor, Chitambala Mwewa Chitambala’s “Throw It in the Bin” campaign has sparked widespread excitement on social media, with many residents praising his hands-on approach to tackling litter and restoring cleanliness in the capital. The campaign encourages residents to dispose of waste responsibly…
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Africa & World
South Africans Call for Ramaphosa to be Given a Third Term as Video of President’s Humble Moment Goes Viral Online
Video of President Cyril Ramaphosa casually walking through a venue and greeting people has gone viral on social media, with many users praising his leadership style and describing him as a calm and approachable
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Politics
U.S. Threatens Major New Sanctions on Iran
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Threatens Major New Sanctions on Iran The United States has warned that Monday could mark a major turning point for Iran, referring to the planned measures as “D-Day” and describing them as potentially devastating in scale. Washington has threatened to impose a…
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Lifestyle
Church bodies caution political parties not to use children as instruments of political fights
The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have called on political parties to stop using children in political campaigns, warning that children must not be turned into tools of confrontation. In…
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Business
Party leader, Chanda, calls for closure of unlicensed gold processing plants
Leader of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia party, Charles Chanda, has urged government to act immediately and close all gold processing plants operating in the country without valid mining licenses. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, Chanda said foreign firms, including Chinese-owned…
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Sport
Brentford thrash Tottenham 3-0 on opening day of Premier League
Big-spending Tottenham were stunned on the opening day of the Premier League season as Brentford ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at the Gtech Community Stadium. Spurs splashed around £237m this summer — twice breaking their club record — to avoid a repeat of last season’s…
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Health
11 dogs rescued from meat trade in Kabwe
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
