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Israel Defense Minister Katz Warns Erdoğan: “Israel Will Not Allow Any Entity to Threaten Its Security”
Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a sharp warning to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan amid escalating tensions between Israel and Turkey. Katz said Israel would not allow any entity to threaten its security and urged Erdoğan not
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NATO Members Plan Hormuz Mission Without Official Alliance Involvement
NATO’s top commander has convened a videoconference with interested allies to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting happened on August 19 at the chief of defence level. The goal is to secure freedom of navigation through the waterway. The alliance is being careful…
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Dr M’membe Calls on Citizens to Step Back and Stay Calm
Dear fellow citizens, compatriots, I come to you with a very troubled heart. I have been around for more than six decades, but I have never experienced tensions and divisions like this. Despair and helplessness are starting to set in. People don’t seem
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Chris Zumani Zimba opposes petitioning 2026 election results, calls for dialogue
CHIEF Advisor to the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity [NRPUP] presidential candidate Chris Zumani Zimba has opposed petitioning the 2026 General Election results, saying it would amount to political confrontation. Dr. Zimba said the country should instead pursue dialogue and reconciliation to ensure…
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Why Zumani Zimba Does Not Want Mundubile to Petition the 2026 Presidential Results
Guest Article by Marvin Chola According to News Diggers, Tonse Alliance Secretary General Dr Chris Zumani Zimba believes Brian Mundubile would be making a “big mistake” by petitioning the 2026 presidential election results, which saw President Hakainde Hichilema declared the winner. Mundubile
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Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason
Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason Police in Lusaka today charged the 11 individuals found with Hon. Brian Mundubile during a militry raid to his house on 14th August 2026. Leading candidate, Brian Mundubile had just arrived at his home located…
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More congratulate Hichilema
MARY LEMBA Lusaka MORE world leaders and prominent Zambians have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the outcome of the August 13 general election as a demonstration of Zambia’s democratic maturity, political stability and commitment to peace. Angolan President João Lourenço has congratulated…
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Constitutional Court orders Dr. Mwambwa to vacate Auditor-General office
THE Constitutional Court has ordered Acting Auditor-General Dr. Ron Mwambwa to vacate office with immediate effect, ruling that his continued occupation of the position is unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered, a full bench of Judges Margaret Munalula, Arnold Shilimi, Martin Musaluke, Judy Mulongoti and Vincent…
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Harry Findlay appears in court on terrorism financing charge
LUSAKA businessman Harry Findlay appeared in the Lusaka High Court facing a charge of prohibition against financing terrorism. Mr. Findlay, who appeared unwell, was before Judge Lameck Mwale for a possible plea. However, after the matter was heard in chambers, Judge Mwale recused himself, citing…
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Tonse Alliance secretary general,Celestine Mukandila, in Immigration custody over status probe
THE Department of Immigration has arrested Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestine Mukandila over questions relating to his immigration status. Department Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka confirmed the arrest in a statement Thursday. Mr. Mukandila, 36, was arrested at his residence in Mapepe, Chilanga, Lusaka…
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LAZ calls for independent probe into death of Mutotwe Kafwaya
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into the death of former Lunte MP and former Minister of Transport and Communications, Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya. In a statement issued, LAZ President Arnold Kaluba said the association noted “with…
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PeP founder Sean Tembo announces retirement from politics
PATRIOTS for Economic Progress (PeP) founder Sean Tembo has announced his retirement from active politics, effective immediately. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mr. Tembo said the decision followed “careful consideration and extensive consultations with family and friends.” Today marks 10 years since he founded…
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Zambia thanks outgoing UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali
GOVERNMENT has commended outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali for her “dedicated service and invaluable contribution” to the country’s development during her four-year tenure. Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale-Nalumango said the government and people of Zambia expressed “profound appreciation” for Ms. Mutali’s partnership, commitment…
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Family seeks habeas corpus for NRPUP spokesperson allegedly held since Aug. 14
THE family of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential spokesperson George Chisanga has filed a High Court application seeking his release, saying he has been detained at Chelstone Police Station since Aug. 14 without charge. In court papers filed Aug. 17, Chisanga’s…
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No tolerance for anarchy – HH
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned that he will not tolerate individuals seeking to promote anarchy, political violence or division through the use of militias. Mr Hichilema said no one will be allowed to divide Zambia and warned that those found promoting anarchy…
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Citizens First calls for independent probe into Kafwaya killing
CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba has called for a clear, transparent and independent account of the events surrounding the death of former Lunte MP Mutotwe Kafwaya. In a statement, Mr. Kalaba said he was addressing the nation “with profound sadness” following the “tragic passing” of…
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Former MP Mutotwe Kafwaya confirmed dead after Kabulonga operation
FORMER Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya has been confirmed dead following a joint security operation in Kabulonga on August 14, 2026 Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said on August 14, 2026, around 19:30 hours, a Joint Task Force team from the Central Joint…
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Mutotwe Kafwaya’s wife seeks husband’s release from detention
THE wife of former Lunte MP Mutotwe Kafwaya has filed an application in the Lusaka High Court seeking an order for her missing husband to be brought before court. His wife, Dinis Ng’andu, has filed an application in the Lusaka High Court seeking leave to…
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UPND’s Simon Chitambala Mwewa elected Lusaka Mayor
VLOGGER and businessman Simon Chitambala Mwewa has been elected Mayor of Lusaka after polling 200,029 votes in the August 13 general elections. Lusaka Returning Officer Oliver Muka declared Mr. Chitambala duly elected on Wednesday. Standing on the United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket, Mr…
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Mbala Mayor-Elect Steward Simutenda dies six days after election
MBALA District is in mourning following the death of newly elected Mayor Steward Simutenda, who died in the early hours of Wednesday, 19th August 2026, just six days after winning the mayoral seat. Mr. Simutenda’s brother, Gabriel Simutenda, confirmed he died around midnight on 18th…
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Hichilema pledges to serve all Zambians after re-election
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to serve all Zambians fairly following his re-election on August 13, saying the vote was a clear show of confidence in his leadership. In a national address, Mr. Hichilema said his administration does not take the decision to return it…
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Hichilema thanks Zambians, pledges development and unity
PRESIDENT-Elect Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for entrusting him with the country’s highest office once again. Mr. Hichilema said the election demonstrated that Zambia is “a nation of peace, a nation of law and order, a democratic nation that settles our differences at the ballot…
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UPND’s Chipoka Mulenga wins Chingola West as NRPUP takes Kwacha
FORMER Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has won the Chingola West Constituency seat on the UPND ticket. Mulenga polled 9,995 votes and was declared winner by Chingola West Returning Officer Grace Mundia. NRPUP’s Borris Chansa came second with 9,944 votes, followed by…
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Why HH has been given another overwhelming mandate by the Zambia People
President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election is not merely a political victory. It is an endorsement of the difficult economic decisions his administration made during its first term and a vote to protect the progress Zambia has achieved since 2021. When President Hichilema…
