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Crime & Courts
Binwell, three-others captured by DEC, Police!
Drug Enforcement Commission—DEC has arrested four suspects and seized more than 25 kilogrammes of cannabis in coordinated operations across Muchinga, Southern and Lusaka Provinces. Tamba tells TV Yatu in a statement that among the suspects is Binwell Chanda, 59, who has been arrested on allegations…
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Politics
Azerbaijan Seeks to De-escalate Growing Turkey-Israel Tensions
Reportedly working behind the scenes to ease growing tensions between Turkey and Israel, according to Israeli media outlet Ynet, citing Israeli and Azerbaijani sources. Baku is said to be increasingly concerned by the deterioration in relations between the two countries, viewing both Ankara and Jerusalem…
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Politics
Trump Urges World Leaders to Cut Ties With Iran
BREAKING: Trump Urges World Leaders to Cut Ties With Iran U.S. Treasury Secretary says President Donald Trump is personally reaching out to world leaders and urging them to sever economic and diplomatic cooperation with Iran. The Treasury Secretary said Trump has been making phone calls…
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Politics
Uganda’s Reported Israel Deployment Raises Questions
Reported plan to send around 1,200 soldiers to Israel is drawing criticism and raising questions over Kampala’s foreign-policy strategy. The controversy comes amid escalating tensions involving Israel and several countries across the region. Israel faces growing friction with Turkey and Iran , while tensions with…
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Africa & World
Botswana President Duma Boko praises Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré for “speed and decisiveness”
President Duma Boko has publicly praised Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré for the speed and decisiveness of his governance, contrasting it with Botswana’s own democratic and bureaucratic processes. In an interview with SABC, Boko stated: “When he makes a pronouncement,
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Politics
Russia Withdraws Ambassador From London Without Replacement, Raising Fears of Diplomatic Downgrade
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrey Kelin, from London and has yet to nominate a successor, leaving the post vacant and raising concerns over a possible long-term downgrade in diplomatic relations. Kelin, who had served as Russia’s ambassador for
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Africa & World
No Degree Needed: Kenya’s electoral commission Confirms Candidates Can Run For President, Governor And MP In 2027
KENYA: No Degree Needed: IEBC Confirms Candidates Can Run For President, Governor And MP In 2027 Kenya’s electoral commission says candidates will not need a university degree to run for president, governor, or parliament in the 2027 election. Speaking to local media, IEBC Commissioner Ann…
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Sport
UEFA chief Aleksander Čeferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing him
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but warned that the embattled FIFA boss must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to
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Politics
Putin Gives the Kremlin Power to Take over Businesses Hit by Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has authorized the Russian state to assume “temporary management” of critical infrastructure when the government decides its owners failed to protect it from Ukrainian drones—or did not repair it quickly enough afterward. The decree covers energy facilities, factories, communications, transportation, logistics
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Politics
19-year-old Tonse Alliance supporter takes own life after political dispute with UPND-supporting sister!
19-year-old NRPUP supporter takes own life after political dispute with UPND-supporting sister! A 19-year-old woman in Mambwe District has died by taking her own life following a reported political dispute with her elder sister. The incident occurred around 10:00 hours today at Chiumbu Village in…
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Politics
Police Ig Explains Court Presence, Cites Ongoing Security Risk Assessments
Details in the statement…………………….. The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with other law enforcement and security agencies, is conducting security risk assessments at selected key Government premises across the country. The operations are intelligence-led and preventive, aimed at safeguarding Government institutions, public officers, and members
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Politics
Human Rights Commission Concerned over Countrywide Closure of Court Premises
The Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the reported countrywide closure of court premises in Zambia today, August 24, 2026. The Commission says any disruption to normal judicial operations must be balanced against constitutional guarantees of the rule of law, the right to
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Politics
Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed
PVT SETTLES POLL QUESTION Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 24-08-2026 – The Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) conducted by the Consortium of Civil Society Organisations for…
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Politics
Jawuz Backs Court Closure over Security Concerns
The Judicial and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) has backed the decision to close courts across the country on security grounds, saying the measure should be respected. JAWUZ president Peter Mwale said the union had directed its members countrywide not to report for work…
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Politics
List of Ndola Councillors Elected for 2026 -2031
DAG HAMMARSKJOELD CONSTITUENCYTwapia Ward- Muyunda Lubasi (NRPUP)Dag Hammarskjoeld Ward- Richard Nyakamonga (NRPUP)Kaniki Ward- Gilbert Samulozela (UPND) CHIFUBU CONSTITUENCYChifubu Ward – Gabriel Chinoya (NRPUP)Fibobe Ward – Justine Mwamba (NRPUP)Kamba Ward – Brightone Kang’ombe (NRPUP)Kanyanje Ward – Amos Chabala (NRPUP)Kawama Ward – Francis Kabwe (RP)Pamodzi Ward –…
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Crime & Courts
79 Nabbed in luxury Lusaka estate raid over cyber crime….Joint security operation seizes Starlink kits, cash and passports at suspected cybercrime and human trafficking hubs in New Kasama
DAVID KANDUZA A MASSIVE joint security operation has dismantled a suspected international cybercrime network operating out of a luxury estate in Lusaka, resulting in the arrest
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Politics
I fully agree with Zumani Zimba’s call for a Government of National Unity in Zambia- Wright Musoma
STATEMENT ON THE CALL FOR A GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY. Friends and fellow citizens, As ZRP President and Tonse PF Pamozi Alliance Nation Mobilization Chairperson, I fully agree with Dr Chrisy Zimba’s call for a Government of National Unity in Zambia. Following the just-concluded elections…
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Politics
LAZ Calls for Urgent Restoration of Access to Courts, Clarification and Engagement on Court Closures
IN STATEMENT The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for the urgent restoration of access to the courts, warning that the ongoing closure could interfere with access to justice and prejudice people seeking to exercise constitutional and statutory rights. In a statement dated August…
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Politics
Paul Moonga Regrets Joining Toonse Alliance in Last Minutes
Toonse Pamodzi Alliance Member Paul Moonga has dramatically regretted joining the Toonse Pamodzi Alliance, charging that the alliance is far more disorganized than it appears from the outside. Mr. Moonga says looking at the Toonse Pamodzi Alliance from afar, one can easily be deceived into…
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Politics
If Zambia’s Elections were Rigged, Then God Rigged Them Says Uebert Angel
Prophet Uebert Angel has delivered a controversial message on Zambia’s elections, declaring that if the election was rigged, then “God rigged it.” Adressing his church members on Sunday, Angel says he had already prophesied that Zambia’s electoral outcome would not ultimately be
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Politics
Ti-Z Calls for Immediate Reopening of Courts
International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed concern over the closure of superior courts on the final day of the constitutional window for challenging presidential election results. TI-Z says an unsigned memorandum from the Judiciary’s Chief Administrator directed staff not to report for work due to unspecified…
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Politics
What has led to our key public institutions being closed and declared crime scenes without any explanation to the people?- Given Katuta
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 24th August 2026 Issued by: Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwe DEMAND FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE DECLARATION OF KEY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AS CRIME SCENES Fellow Citizens, According to the yellow “CRIME SCENE” tapes surrounding them, the High Court and…
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Politics
Reconciliation with UPND, only way to save Mundubile — Zumani
Zumani TONSE Alliance founder member Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba says dialogue and reconciliation with the UPND is the only way to save NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and others facing political charges. In a lengthy post shared on his Facebook…
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Politics
“Where is Your Brother Abel?” The Case of Mutotwe Kafwaya
Genesis 4 vs 9 records God asking Cain the whereabouts of his brother. “I don’t know. Am I the brother’s keeper?” Arrogantly, this is how Cain responded. This story teaches principles of responsibility and accountability. We have a responsibility towards one another and we are
