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Politics
Courts to be reopened tomorrow. Security threat de-escalated
COURTS TO REOPEN AFTER THREE-DAY SECURITY CLOSURE The Judiciary has announced the reopening of court premises following a three-day closure triggered by a security threat. The courts were closed from Monday and remained shut through today, Wednesday, after security wings advised of heightened risks. In…
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Politics
African Union Urged to Stop President Hichilema Inauguration by Emmanuel Mwamba
AU URGED TO STOP PRESIDENT HICHILEMA INAUGURATION BY EMMANUEL MWAMBA. Exiled Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance Media Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently intervene and stop the planned inauguration of President elect Hakainde Hichilema, saying Zambia remains trapped in a post election…
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Politics
Judiciary Says There is No Presidential Petition before the Constitutional Court
NO PRESIDENTIAL PETITION BEFuORE CONCOURT SAYS JUDICIARY. The Judiciary has confirmed that the Constitutional Court Registry had received no Presidential Petition as of close of business on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 26 August, the Judiciary said there is therefore…
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Politics
Makebi Zulu Has More Bad Dark Intentions Compared to Mundubile Obseves Miti
Political commentator Laura Miti has delivered a blunt assessment of Zambia’s political landscape, questioning both the opposition’s readiness to govern and the ruling UPND’s commitment to democracy. Miti says Brian Mundubile initially struck her as a politician who was “entirely not ready to
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Crime & Courts
Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu Following Post-Election Investigations
Have successfully recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was stolen following the August 13 election in Mandevu Constituency. Deputy Inspector General of Police – Operations Fred Hamaamba announced the recovery during a briefing, noting that while the elections
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Politics
How Sishuwa Sishuwa Has Found Himself at the Centre of Planning to Assassinate the Sitting President of Republic of Zambia-Barbra Musamba Chama
By Barbra Musamba Chama HOW SISHUWA SISHUWA HAS FOUND HIMSELF AT THE CENTRE OF PLANNING TO ASSASSINATE THE SITTING PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA. Sishuwa Sishuwa an acclaimed academician who went rogue of his own nation, is currently co editor and writer of Articles of…
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Politics
Zambia’s Great Ministerial Resignation Tradition: From Principle to Political Survival
There is one thing Zambia’s political history has consistently demonstrated, it is that a ministerial seat is not necessarily a lifetime contract. From the First Republic to the present, ministers have occasionally discovered that there are things more important than Cabinet and sometimes, apparently,
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Politics
Update on 6 Opposition Lawyers missing/Detained after Elections
Counsel President Brian Mundubile (Under International Protection)2. Counsel Veep Makebi Zulu (Under International Protection) 3. Counsel George Chisanga (In Police detention, no Court appearance)4. Counsel Bishop Trevor Mwamba (In Police detention, no Court appearance) 5. Counsel Celestin Mukandila (In Police detention, no Court appearance)6. Counsel…
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Politics
IMF signals continued support as Chinese envoy meets Hichilema in Lusaka
BRIEFING | IMF signals continued support as Chinese envoy meets Hichilema in Lusaka The International Monetary Fund has congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva assuring him of the Fund’s continued commitment to Zambia. Georgieva said the IMF remained “unequivocally…
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Politics
Putin Warns Ukraine: “You Went Too Far” as Russia Signals Further Retaliation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukraine’s continued attacks on Russian territory will not go unanswered, as Moscow signals that it is preparing additional measures in response. The warning comes amid heightened tensions over Ukrainian strikes targeting areas inside Russia. Moscow has
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Politics
Obama Unleashes Sharp Attack on Trump Ahead of Midterm Elections
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has launched a fierce criticism of President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of weakening America’s alliances while pursuing friendlier relations with countries such as Russia and North Korea Obama reportedly argued that the United States has handed power to a
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Politics
After CIA Chief Visit, Russia Announces ‘Flying Chernobyl’ Missile Test
Russia has announced plans for another test of its controversial Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, shortly after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unexpected visit to Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart. The Kremlin confirmed that Ratcliffe did not meet President Vladimir Putin. The timing
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Politics
US Asks Russia to Pressure Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States has reportedly asked Moscow to use its influence over Tehran to push Iran toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to two senior Iranian sources familiar with the matter. The request was reportedly conveyed during CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent visit
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Politics
“If Donald Trump had not been president, Israel would not exist today”-President Donald Trump
Trump: “Israel Would Not Exist Today Without Donald Trump” 🇺🇸🇮🇱 U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed that his presidency played a decisive role in ensuring Israel’s survival. Speaking about his support for Israel, Trump said: «“If Donald Trump had not been president, Israel…
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Politics
Kellogg Urges Trump to Leverage Middle East Oil in Pressure Campaign Against China
L Keith Kellogg has urged President Donald Trump to use U.S. influence over Middle Eastern oil supplies as leverage against China, according to a statement attributed to Kellogg. Kellogg argued that the United States controls significant influence over a large share of
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Politics
Putin Briefed on Ratcliffe’s Moscow Talks
President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the outcome of talks between CIA Director John Ratcliffe and senior Russian intelligence officials during his unannounced visit to Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. According to Peskov, the discussions were conducted strictly at the intelligence-service level, with Ratcliffe…
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Politics
EU Eom Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Affairs PS
At Charter House today, Ms. Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, Permanent Secretary for International Relations and Cooperation (IR&C), received a delegation from the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), led by Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumilowicz, the Deputy Chief Observer for the EU EOM to Zambia. The discussions
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Politics
Iran Discovers 7.5 Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas amid War and Economic Pressure
Has announced the discovery of more than 200 billion cubic metres…about 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in southern Fars province. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says more than 160 billion cubic metres could be recoverable, with the field
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Politics
Kellogg: Trump Refused to Force Ukraine to Surrender Donbas
Former U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg says Vladimir Putin expected Donald Trump to pressure President Zelenskyy into voluntarily surrendering the remaining Ukrainian-held territory in Donetsk region According to Kellogg, that pressure never came. He characterized Trump’s message to Moscow as: “If you want this land…
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Africa & World
Kelsea Says Sorry to First Lady as Lawyers Move to End Dispute
HARARE — Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, the second wife of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son Collins, has apologised to First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, saying she never intended to disrespect her or any member of the First Family In a letter dated August 26, 2026,
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Politics
Jito Kayumba Regrets Making Fun of Reports on Kafwaya’s Death, Apologises to Bereaved Family
Jito regrets making fun of news on Kafwaya’s death, sends condolences President Hakainde Hichilema’s aide, Jito Kayumba, has apologised – in apparent reference to ex-Transport minister Mutotwe Kafwaya – that he made fun of the news that he had died from shootings by the security…
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Politics
Mundubile Lost Because of Tribalism and Greedy, Says Maxwell Chongu.
NRPUP member Maxwell Chongu has delivered a scathing verdict on Brian Mundubile’s election defeat, blaming what he describes as tribalism, greed, selfishness and deep divisions within the opposition camp. In a strongly worded statement posted on his official Facebook page, Chongu stated that Mundubile’s political
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Politics
Secretary to the Cabinet Meets Diplomatic Corps over Election Post-2026 Elections
Government has reassured members of the diplomatic corps that it remains committed to constitutionalism, the rule of law, and national unity. Speaking when he met diplomats accredited to Zambia at Cabinet Office today, Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Patrick Kangwa observed that although
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Politics
IMF Congratulates President Hichilema on Re-Election, Pledges Continued Support
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zambia’s development agenda during his new term in office. In a letter to the President, the Fund extended its best wishes for a successful term and welcomed
