Latest news
Everything published across the network, newest first, from all 17 newsrooms.
1,979 stories
-
Politics
Government Offers State Funeral Honours to Late Mutotwe Kafwaya
Government says it offered to accord former Cabinet Minister and former Lunte Member of Parliament, Mutotwe Kafwaya, funeral and burial honours applicable to a former Cabinet Minister. The offer, however, has been declined by the family, which has opted for a private funeral. Mr Kafwaya…
-
Zambia
Petition deadline should’ve been moved to Thursday – Wynter
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
-
Zambia
Post election activities will ‘slightly’ dent HH’s international image – Simutanyi
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
-
Crime & Courts
Tasila’s husband is fine in custody, insist Police
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
-
Crime & Courts
NRPUP mayoral candidate petitions Mwewa’s election
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
-
Zambia
Let’s give peace a chance despite mounting national tensions – M’membe
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
-
Technology
Digital growth triggering more cyber attacks – Govt
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
-
Crime & Courts
New Heritage Party Demands Two-Day Extension To File Presidential Petition
New Heritage Party (NHP) president Chishala Kateka has demanded a two-day extension to file the presidential election petition, arguing that time lost during the closure of courts across Zambia unfairly disadvantaged the opposition in the days immediately before the filing deadline. In a statement issued…
-
Africa & World
China has told its people to get out of Eswatini
Beijing says the tiny southern African kingdom is too dangerous right now – “extremely high” security risks, mostly cyber fraud and illegal online gambling. Chinese citizens and companies already there were told to leave as soon as they can, or move next door to South
-
Politics
The History of a country where Father & Son serve as President & Vice President
Vice President. The story of Equatorial Guinea, one of Africa’s cleanest countries, started in 1968. The Spanish Guinea, now known as Equatorial Guinea, gained independence under the influence and leadership of Macias Nguema, the uncle to the current president of Equatorial Guinea,
-
Politics
U.s. Intelligence: Putin Sees America as Weakened by Iran War
Declassified U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin view the United States as significantly weakened by its six-month-long war in Iran, according to reports. The assessments suggest Moscow believes Washington’s military resources, strategic focus, and global influence have been
-
Politics
Iran’s Underground Arsenal Could Sustain War for 20 Years Mohsen Rezaei Warns Trump of “the Gates of Hell”
One of the strongest and most alarming warnings yet, former senior Iranian military commander Mohsen Rezaei has claimed that Iran possesses a vast hidden arsenal beneath the ground, including an extensive network of underground tunnels packed
-
Politics
Iran Declares Beirut and Southern Suburbs a ‘Red Line,’ Warns Any New Conflict Would be Different
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said that Beirut and its southern suburbs are a “red line” for Iran, warning that any potential future war would be different from previous conflicts. Speaking to Al-Manar,
-
Politics
Italy’s Meloni Reportedly Prepares New Air Defense Package for Ukraine
Government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reportedly quietly approved a new military aid package aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses, according to La Repubblica, in a report subsequently picked up by several other media outlets. The package is said to include four
-
Politics
Putin Orders Strategic Missile Forces to Prepare Rs-26 Oreshnik Missiles
President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces Command to prepare the RS-26 Oreshnik missile systems, signaling a potentially significant move involving Moscow’s strategic missile capabilities. The reported order comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine and the broader standoff
-
Politics
Russia Reportedly Uses New “Iskander-1000” Ballistic Missile against Kyiv for the First Time
Has reportedly struck Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with a 9M723-2 ballistic missile, known as the “Iskander-1000,” for the first time, according to Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR). The HUR said the missile was used during one of Russia’s combined large-scale attacks on
-
Lifestyle
U.s. Says Iran Can Have Civilian Nuclear Power but Not Nuclear Weapons
United States has said it has “no problem at all” with Iran pursuing commercial nuclear energy, while maintaining that Tehran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington would be willing to supply Iran with
-
Politics
Moscow Seeks Restrictions on Protests in Helsinki Finland Refuses to Back Down
As Russia approaches its parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18–20, Moscow has reportedly sent a diplomatic note to Helsinki requesting tighter security measures around the Russian Embassy, including a temporary ban on demonstrations in the surrounding area. Finnish authorities, however, have rejected the
-
Politics
Putin Sees U.s. Weakened by Iran War Moscow May Seek to Take Advantage
To a confidential U.S. intelligence assessment cited by The Washington Post, Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that six months of war involving Iran have weakened U.S. military capabilities and depleted parts of America’s strategic weapons stockpiles, particularly missiles and Patriot air-defense
-
Politics
U.s. Doesn’t Need More Nuclear Weapons to Deter China and Russia
Reassesses its nuclear strategy, Erin D. Dumbacher has warned against expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal, arguing that adding more weapons could weaken rather than strengthen American deterrence. Her argument is that entering a new nuclear arms race with China would be costly
-
Politics
Possible plea deal looms for Zimbabwean fugitive accused of killing wife and daughters in UK
By Ezra Tshisa A possible plea agreement could determine the next step in the case of Zimbabwean national Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted in the United Kingdom in connection with the alleged murders of his wife and two daughters.
-
Politics
Lukashenko Arrives in Moscow as Security Tensions Build Around NATO
LUKASHENKO. Cc cc ARRIVES IN MOSCOW AS SECURITY TENSIONS BUILD AROUND NATO Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Belarusian state media says Lukashenko and Putin will discuss bilateral relations, international developments and regional security…
-
Politics
The CIA Brought Putin the War His Generals May Not Show Him
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow to deliver a blunt assessment: Russia’s offensive is stalling, its military and economy are being steadily weakened, and the time has come for serious negotiations before Moscow’s position deteriorates further. According to The New York Times,
-
Sport
Rodri: “Cristiano has managed to MATCH Messi in many things without any Natural TALENT!”
Rodri: “I always say that Cristiano has managed to MATCH Messi in many things without any Natural TALENT!” “Those of us who really play against them quickly realize the difference!” “We were Afraid of Cristiano in the penalty area because he was lethal there…” “..but…