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Politics
Church Mother Bodies Warn against Online Hate, Political Insults
LUSAKA, Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Zambia’s three Church Mother Bodies have called on political leaders, citizens and social media users to reject hate speech, misinformation, insults and political hostility The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) and Zambia Conference…
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Politics
Let the Law Speak: Why Brian Mundubile Must be Allowed to Submit His Election Petition before the Deadline.
Zambia stands at a delicate democratic crossroads. Following the 13 August 2026 presidential election, Brian Mundubile has indicated that he intends to challenge the declared result through the courts. Whatever one thinks of his allegations or political
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Politics
Repudiation of False and Malicious Online Statement to the Effect that Mr. Bonaventure Mutale, Sc and Mr. Chifumu Banda, Sc Each Received $750,000.
RE: REPUDIATION OF FALSE AND MALICIOUS ONLINE STATEMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT MR. BONAVENTURE MUTALE, SC AND MR. CHIFUMU BANDA, SC EACH RECEIVED $750,000. 1. We refer to the articles circulating online on various online and social media platforms to the effect that Mr. Bonaventure…
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Politics
After the Ballots: How Do We Heal a Politically Divided Zambia?
Communication Specialist & Political Analyst The ballots have been counted, the winner has emerged, and the campaign period is over. But an election can end on the electoral calendar while its political emotions continue in society. Zambia must now
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Politics
Hichilema more disciplined than Edgar Lungu, Mundubile — Wynter Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says one thing he likes and admires about President Hakainde Hichilema is his discipline. Speaking on Prime Television’s Post Election Analysis programme with Paul Shingongo, Kabimba questioned why people would want to “destroy a country” simply because they dislike one…
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Politics
Elvis Nkandu: The Man WHO Moved Kaputa
Some politicians win elections. Some build political parties. And a rare few actually change the political map. Elvis Chishala Nkandu belongs to that third category. Those of us whose work has taken us deep into rural Zambia, the fishing camps, border settlements and Northern hinterlands…
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Politics
Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition
BRIEFING | Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition Christian Democratic Party president Daniel Pule has urged opposition leaders to accept President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s victory and move on, adding his voice to growing opposition resistance to a presidential election petition. Pule, who…
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Politics
Mwenya Musenge gets another political lease in Chimwemwe
Mwenya Laban Musenge gets another political lease in Chimwemwe Born on December 26, 1963, Musenge’s political career is beginning to look less like a journey and more like a political tenancy agreement with frequent changes of address and an impressive number of landlords. The National…
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Politics
Copperbelt Youths Congratulate President Hichilema on Landslide Re-Election
From Zambia’s Copperbelt Province have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the landslide victory as clear affirmation of his administration’s policies, particularly in the mining sector. Speaking on behalf of the Copperbelt youths, Frank Mulenga said the region’s young people would continue to…
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Politics
“The Mundubile team was too excited and very indisciplined,” Kabimba says.
Former PF Secretary General Wynter Kabimba has criticised the Brian Mundubile-led Tonse Alliance campaign team, describing it as overly excited and lacking discipline during the election period. Kabimba says he became concerned when Mundubile publicly declared that he had won the election, arguing that
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Politics
Auditor General Mwambwa Will Vacate Office – Gov’t
23rd August 2026 ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says government has accepted the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare Dr Ron Mwambwa’s appointment as Auditor General unconstitutional on grounds of age, adding that he will vacate the office. Meanwhile, State House Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President…
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Lifestyle
Kitwe Woman Dies after Being Beaten by Her Husband’s Side Chick
26-YEAR-OLD woman of Kitwe has died after she was allegedly beaten to death by her husband’s side chick whom she had gone to confront over an alleged affair with him. Finess Bwalya, of Kapoto Township, was murdered on Tuesday allegedly by Christin Ntundwe,
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Politics
THE DANGEROUS PATH OF TERRORISM AND THE ZAMBIAN LAW- Dr Charles Sinkala
THE DANGEROUS PATH OF TERRORISM AND THE ZAMBIAN LAW By Dr Charles Sinkala Zambia’s greatest asset is peace. It is a peace secured not only by our values, but by law. As recent events remind us, citizens must understand where legitimate association ends and criminal…
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Politics
Ngocc Concerned over Low Women Representation in Parliament after August 13 Polls
The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council -NGOCC- says women representation in the national assembly remains below 20 percent after the August 13 general election. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela said only about 31 women out of the initial 122 who
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Politics
Senior Chief Muchinda Calls for National Unity, Reconciliation and Development after the Elections
Senior Chief Muchinda Kankomba Welala III of the Lala-Swaka people has called on Zambians to embrace unity, reconciliation and renewed commitment to national development following the conclusion of the elections. The Traditional Leader congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on receiving a renewed national
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Politics
The Tonga Wealth Culture Continues
The Tonga Wealth Culture Continues Being Tonga in Zambia’s political space can sometimes be challenging, especially for people with Tonga names like mine. Before you even speak, some people have already decided what your political position must be. But that is beside…
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Entertainment
Towela Kaira Speaks Out and Apologises over Lisa’s Death
Kaira has apologised for the way she reacted to Lisa’s death, saying her words came from a place of grief, anger and emotion. She acknowledged that the investigation is still ongoing and urged everyone to wait for the police and postmortem findings before drawing conclusions.
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Politics
Vernon Mwaanga Calls for Love and Unity in Post-Election Zambia
MWAANGA CALLS FOR LOVE AND UNITY IN POST-ELECTION ZAMBIA Veteran politician and elder statesman Dr Vernon Mwaanga has urged Zambians to embrace one another and to promote a spirit of love and togetherness in the period following the 2026 General Elections. In a statement issued…
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Business
One of the things ZRA has to really analyze is the cost of collecting certain taxes vs a waiver and formalization
Example, why spend 100,000zmw in costs for ZRA to collect 20,000zmw in taxes? Especially on busineses that clearly wont be able to pay. A 1 time analysis and proposal to waive what without a
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Lifestyle
DNA test in Malawi is showing a shocking trend: 8 out of 10 men who test because they suspect their partner of cheating are not the biological fathers
A DNA test in Malawi is showing a shocking trend: 8 out of 10 men who test because they suspect their partner of cheating are not the biological fathers. But there’s an important twist. The 80% figure applies specifically to men who seek DNA tests…
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Lifestyle
33-year-old who didn’t know she was pregnant gives birth
The hospital for what she thought was a medical emergency turned into a life-changing surprise for a US, Columbus County couple. Cierra Bellamy, 33, thought she was experiencing a painful medical issue when her world changed forever. “I was in the car, on
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Crime & Courts
11 dogs rescued from the meat trade
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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Politics
Iran Calls for Independent Regional Security Order, Condemns U.S. “Bullying”
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has condemned what he described as U.S. “bullying” and disregard for the interests of its allies, calling for a new regional security framework independent of outside powers. Ghalibaf said on August 22 that Tehran had received multiple messages from
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Politics
Iran Just Warned Its Neighbours and the Message is Simple
Tehran has issued a direct warning to neighbouring countries against joining America’s economic war against Iran. The message is not subtle. Stay out of Washington’s pressure campaign or face consequences. This warning covers the Gulf states walking a careful line between American security relationships and
