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Politics
I got Kaloba to fund compaign using my BMW and Mercedes Benz as security Unfortunately, I have since lost both cars – Cries Losing Lusaka Mayoral Candidate Simon Mulenga Mwila
I HAVE LOST TWO CARS TO FUND MAYORAL CAMPAIGN SAYS SIMON MWILA. Lusaka Independent Mayoral Candidate Simon Mwila has revealed that he lost two of his vehicles after using them as security to obtain loans to finance his campaign. The 35-year-old lawyer said much of…
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Africa & World
Botswana Citizens Blast President Duma Boko, Accusing Him of Focusing More on His Image and Fashionable Public Appearances than Delivering the Change He Promised during His Election Campaign
A growing number of Botswana citizens on social media are expressing frustration with President Duma Boko, claiming that the high expectations many voters had during the election
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Africa & World
THE UNDERRATED PRESIDENT, THE OVERRATED VICE PRESIDENT AND THE OVERRATED OPPOSITION:Zimbabwe’s greatest political misunderstanding may be that we keep mistaking popularity, mythology and noise for strategy.
Reason Wafawarova Zimbabwean politics has produced a rather fascinating intellectual problem. We may be dealing with an underrated President, an overrated Vice President and an equally overrated
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Politics
HISTORIC WIN: 35 WORLD LEADERS FLOOD HH WITH CONGRATULATIONS AHEAD OF SWEARING-IN….rewrites Zambia’s diplomatic history as global superpowers and regional allies validate his second-term mandate before inauguration day
Unprecedented display of international endorsement, President-elect Hakainde Hichilema has made history by so far receiving 35 official congratulatory messages from heads of State
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Africa & World
Eff Vows to Remove Apartheid-Era Statues, Rename Streets, Towns and Landmarks, Saying South Africa’s Public Spaces Must Reflect the History, Heroes and Aspirations of All Its People
Freedom Fighters (EFF) has reaffirmed its commitment to removing apartheid and colonial-era statues, monuments, and symbols from public spaces if it gains the opportunity to implement
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Politics
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Thursday for high-level talks
Focused on bilateral relations and regional developments, as Doha continues to play an active diplomatic role in efforts to ease tensions and promote dialogue across the region.
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Politics
MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI ZULU TO BE SURRENDERED TO ZAMBIA POLICE…following failed UN attempts to resolve the stand-off .United Nations Secretary General,António Guterres’ representative has concluded his negotiation trip to Lusaka to help resolve the stand-off
MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI ZULU TO BE SURRENDERED TO ZAMBIA POLICE …following failed UN attempts to resolve the stand-off as President Hichilema has insisted that the duo must face the law on allegations of treason and insurrection. According to Emmanuel Mwamba… United Nations Secretary General,António Guterres’ representative…
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Politics
Electoral Complaint to the AU by Tonse is a Waste of Their Potential Reconciliation Time & Just Meant to Dent Their Own Country (Zambia)’s Good International Image
By Miles B. Sampa I worked with the Africa Union-AU last 5 years as a senior member of the Pan African parliament. Asking them by ba Tonse to
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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
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
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
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…
