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Politics
Meet the New Dag Hammarskjöld MP – Ezra Tembo – Nrpup
NRPUP Newly elected Dag Hammarskjöld Constituency Member of Parliament-elect Ezra Tembo stood on the NRPUP ticket, a party he leads as President. In his pledge, he said: “My leadership will be inclusive and transparent. I will work with traditional leaders, churches, civil society, the business
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Politics
Inauguration Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema Step Up
DEPUTY SECRETARY TO THE CABINET LEADS INSPECTION OF NATIONAL HEROES STADIUM RENOVATION WORKS LUSAKA, Monday, 24th August 2026 — Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Administration, Dr. Oliver Kalabo, this morning led a delegation of senior Government officials on an inspection tour of the ongoing…
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Politics
Tayali Dismisses NRPUP Withdrawal from Tonse Alliance as “Politically Irrelevant
Economic Equity Party President Chilufya Tayali has rubbished the withdrawal of NRPUP from the Tonse Alliance, describing it as an irrelevant move meant to block a petition. Tayali said the withdrawal changes nothing, because a petition can still be filed if Brian Mundubile wants to.
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Politics
Peace Must Come before Rights – Tayali
TAYALI Economic and Equity Party (EEP) president Chilufya Tayali says peace must take precedence over other national interests, arguing that constitutional rights, democracy and justice cannot be guaranteed in the absence of peace. Mr Tayali says Zambia cannot effectively uphold human rights, conduct elections or…
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Politics
Zumani Zimba proposes unity government between UPND and NRPUP Tonse Alliance
Zimba proposes unity government between UPND and NRPUP Tonse Alliance Political scientist and NRPUP Tonse Alliance chief presidential adviser Dr Chris Zumani Zimba has proposed the formation of a national unity government between the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) and the NRPUP Tonse…
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Politics
Iran Security Chief Raises Possibility of Nuclear Weapons
SECURITY CHIEF RAISES POSSIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A NUCLEAR WEAPON Tensions are escalating in Tehran after Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Iranian security official, suggested that Iran could reconsider its longstanding position against developing nuclear weapons. In an interview broadcast on Iranian state television, Rezaei argued that…
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Politics
U.S.-South Korea Exercises Disrupted by Iran War Pressures
Joint Maritime Exercises With South Korea Amid Iran War Constraints The United States and South Korea have confirmed the cancellation of planned joint maritime exercises, reportedly due to operational constraints linked to the ongoing war involving Iran. The decision highlights the growing strain the conflict
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Politics
NATO Defense Agreements Have Mobilized $150 Billion in Air-Defense Support for Ukraine
NATO-backed defense agreements have helped channel an estimated $150 billion in military equipment and ammunition toward Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities, underscoring the central role of Western support in Kyiv’s effort to counter Russian air and missile attacks. The support has included advanced systems
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Politics
North Korea Reportedly Plans Defense Pact With Iran
NORTH KOREA REPORTEDLY PLANS DEFENSE PACT WITH IRAN North Korea has reportedly announced plans to sign a defense agreement with Iran, potentially deepening military and strategic cooperation between Pyongyang and Tehran. The agreement has not yet been finalized, meaning its exact terms, scope and potential…
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Politics
Trump Claims Biden Officials Drove U.S. Citizens to Su!cide
UNITED STATES: President Trump Claims Biden Officials Drove U.S. Citizens to Suicide President Trump claims former President Joe Biden’s officials drove U.S. citizens to su!cide US President Donald Trump has claimed that some people died by suicide over the way they were treated by the…
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Africa & World
KELSEA DRUG DRAMA: Mum and Sister Held as Dubai Jet Waited
US$53,055 CASH, COCAINE AND CRYSTAL METH ALLEGEDLY FOUND AS PRIVATE JET PREPARED TO FLY THEM TO DUBAI By The Day Star Investigations Desk The drug scandal surrounding Kelsea Tafirenyika has taken a dramatic new turn after her mother and sister were arrested in Bulawayo
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Politics
WRITING ON THE WALL: Jared Kushner secretly meets Hakeem Jeffries as Trump’s inner circle prepares for Republicans to LOSE THE HOUSE
BREAKING: WRITING ON THE WALL: Jared Kushner secretly meets Hakeem Jeffries as Trump’s inner circle prepares for Republicans to LOSE THE HOUSE! Donald Trump’s inner circle is apparently making plans for something Republicans insist out loud isn’t going to happen: Speaker Hakeem Jeffries. Trump son-in-law…
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Africa & World
King Mswati III congratulates Hichilema on re-election
King Mswati III, Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. The message was conveyed on behalf of the King, the Queen Mother, the Eswatini Government and people. King Mswati III expressed confidence…
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Entertainment
50 Cent Calls Marriage a “Bad Contract” and Risky Business Deal for Men
UNITED STATES: 50 Cent Calls Marriage a “Bad Contract” and Risky Business Deal for Men 50 Cent is weighing in on marriage, and he’s not holding back. During an appearance on Apple Music’s _Rap Life Review_, the rapper called marriage a “bad contract” and a…
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Africa & World
Ngizwe Mchunu Calls for Peace and Issues an Apology to Africans Across the Continent, Urging South Africans in the Name of God to Stop Attacking Immigrants
AS DEBATES OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, XENOPHOBIA AND AFRICAN UNITY CONTINUE TO DIVIDE OPINION ACROSS THE COUNTRY Ngizwe Mchunu has reportedly called for peace and reconciliation, saying Africans should not
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Africa & World
Julius Malema’s Resurfaced Nightclub Video Goes Viral
SOUTH AFRICANS DEBATE WHETHER POLITICAL LEADERS SHOULD BE JUDGED FOR THEIR PRIVATE SOCIAL LIVES OR ONLY FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE A resurfaced video showing EFF leader Julius Malema at a nightclub has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms. The clip, which has been…
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Lifestyle
Bail bid CRUSHED: Dyonne and mum remanded in custody until September 3
By The Day Star A dramatic bail bid by Dyonne Tanaka Tafirenyika and her mother has been crushed, with the pair ordered to remain behind bars until September 3 as they face drug-related charges. Tafirenyika, 28, and her mother, Amina Jassinta Jessub Arab,
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Politics
Judiciary Closes Court Premises over Security Concerns
The Judiciary has directed all members of staff not to report for work today following the closure of court premises over unspecified security concerns. According to a memorandum dated August 24, 2026, issued by Chief Administrator Nalishibo Imataa, the decision has been taken as a…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance will file presidential election petition by today’s deadline- Muhabi Lungu
BRIEFING | Tonse remnants expect Mundubile election petition by deadline We Are One Zambia Alliance (WOZA) secretary-general Muhabi Lungu says the Tonse-affiliated grouping expects a presidential election petition to be filed by today’s deadline challenging President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election. According to Hot FM, Lungu said…
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Politics
Mundubile faces final hours to petition presidential election result
The window for losing NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to challenge the outcome of Zambia’s August 13 presidential election is rapidly closing, with less than 24 hours remaining before the constitutional deadline expires. Lusaka, 24 August – Sources close to the matter say Mundubile had…
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Politics
Mundubile and Makebi have no political party, which political party are they going to use to petition the August elections?- Edwin Lifwekelo
PRESS STATEMENT For immediate release 24/ 08/2026 MOVE ON STOP DARING STATE Elections are over it’s time to move on and support President Hakainde Hichilema s immediate tenure of office. There can only be one President at a time and this time belongs to President…
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Politics
Unity Yes — but Not at the Expense of Those UPND Members WHO Carried the Party Through the Storm
STORM By: Dr Larry Mweetwa Nobantu, let us have this conversation openly and respectfully. Many of us sacrificed enormously for this party called UPND. We stood with it when doing so was difficult, unpopular and sometimes personally
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Politics
Zumani proposes 46 Government jobs for Tonse Alliance in unity plan
Zumani proposes 46 Government jobs for NRPUP in unity plan POLITICAL scientist and NRPUP chief presidential Advisor Zumani Zimba has proposed that NRPUP be given 46 Government positions as part of a proposed unity government with the ruling UPND. Dr Zimba said the proposal is…
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Politics
Prophet Joshua Iginla To Mundubile: Give Peace A Chance, You Did Extremely Well
By Staff ReporterAugust 24, 2026 Nigerian-based Prophet Joshua Iginla has described opposition leader Brian Mundubile as a great man who performed extremely well in his first presidential election, while urging him to respond to the outcome with peace and dignity. Speaking during his Sunday Service…
