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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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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…

Africa & World

Kelsea Says Sorry to First Lady as Lawyers Move to End Dispute

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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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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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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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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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

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Can a Person be Nominated as an MP Consecutively for More than One Term by the Republican President?

CAN A PERSON BE NOMINATED AS AN MP CONSECUTIVELY FOR MORE THAN ONE TERM BY THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT? THE ANSWER IS YES! The Constitution of Zambia does not impose a “once-only” rule on presidential nominations to the National Assembly. A person…

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NRPUP — 60 MPs ‘

MPs ‘ 1. Chitambo — Kabanda Nelson C2. Luanshya — Mulenga Golden3. Mkushi North — Nyirenda Mabvuto4. Nchanga — Chipoya Rosemary R5. Chimwemwe — Mwenya Musenge L6. Nkana — Chiteme Alexander 7. Kabushi — Sichinga Tillas T8. Dag Hammerskjoeld — Tembo Ezra9. Chadiza West —…

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Kulima Tower Bus Station to Provide 100 Free Buses for President Hichilema’s Inauguration

BUS STATION TO PROVIDE 100 FREE BUSES FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S INAUGURATION Kulima Tower Bus Station in Lusaka has announced that 100 buses will be provided free of charge to ferry members of the public to and from the venue of President

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Egypt’s Al-Sisi Congratulates President Hichilema

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election for a second term in office, describing the outcome as a clear reflection of the Zambian people’s confidence in his leadership. In a congratulatory message, President Al-Sisi said the result of the August 13…

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I Will Never Leave UPND Until I’m Buried, Says Paul Moonga.

Video is circulating online in which Mr. Paul Moonga is being questioned by Dr. Proud, a regular radio caller, over his history of moving from one political party to another. During the exchange, Dr. Proud reminds Mr. Moonga of assurances he made when

Africa & World

Johane Masowe Causes Controversy Even in Death, Sons Want to Exhume and Rebury Him

The State feared him alive, the church fights over his body By Fanuel Viriri Larger than life founder of the white-garment clad Inzwi RaMwari church – Johane Masowe (Shoniwa Masedza Tandi) – continues to cause controversy even in death. More than

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EXPLAINER | Was a presidential petition filed? What the Judiciary actually said?

Actually said? Two official statements have created confusion over whether Zambia has a presidential election petition. Read together, however, they establish a fairly clear set of facts. No petition was recorded at the Constitutional Court Registry within the stated filing period. Separately, documents described

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Presidential Petition costs K834.00:DID THEY PAY THE PETITION FEE?

DID THEY PAY THE PETITION FEE? By the way, under the Constitutional Court Rules, a document that is required to be filed will not be accepted by the Registry unless the prescribed fee has been paid. For an ordinary petition you pay K168.00, while a…

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Lawyer Seeks Clarity on 7-Day Deadline for Presidential Election Petition

Elesani Phiri Lusaka Lawyer Tresford Chali has raised questions over how the seven-day deadline for filing a presidential election petition should be calculated. Mr. Chali says the key issue is whether the deadline should be counted in hours from the time President Hakainde Hichilema

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Historian Says Zambia May No Longer Hold Strong International Democratic Standing after 2026 Polls

Historian Dr. Euston Chiputa says Zambia may no longer hold its position among countries with a strong international democratic standing following events surrounding the 2026 general election. Dr. Chiputa has cited a series of events surrounding the election,

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After considerable reflection, I have decided to withdraw from active social media politicsand temporarily close my Facebook account- Dr. Larry L. Mweetwa

A TIME TO STEP BACK: WITHDRAWING FROM ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POLITICS After considerable reflection, I have decided to withdraw from active social media politics, stop posting political content, and temporarily close my Facebook account. This decision is not born out of frustration, anger, disappointment or…

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Jere Calls for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation after Elections

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THE JUDICIARY: LET THE PETITION BE HEARD – Prophet Ian Genesis

Genesis THE JUDICIARY: LET THE PETITION BE HEARD My fellow Zambians, Today marks a day when the silence must be broken and the truth must be spoken,not against power, but to power. The wind blowing across our beloved nation does not feel…

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Gen. Muhoozi has openly declared his intention to contest for Uganda’s presidency in 2031

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has openly declared his intention to contest for Uganda’s presidency in the 2031 elections, expressing confidence that he will win “by the grace of God.” In a statement that is already fueling fresh debate about Uganda’s political future, the Chief of Defence…

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Hichilema’s Victory Will Allow Zambia to Stabilize – Nzovu

UPND National Management Committee (NMC) member Collins Nzovu has said President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election presents Zambia with an opportunity to achieve stability in leadership and sustain long-term development. Mr Nzovu said frequent changes in government since the de•ath of former President Levy Mwanawasa had made…

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Russia Claims Japan Could Develop Nuclear Weapons Within 12 Months

Russian intelligence services have reportedly issued a warning claiming that Japan is secretly developing nuclear weapons and could be capable of producing an operational arsenal within as little as 12 months. The allegation has raised fresh concerns about nuclear proliferation in East Asia, particularly given

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EU Wants Nigeria to Reintegrate Boko Haram Fighters

The European Union has advised Nigeria to reintegrate former Boko Haram, ISWAP and JNIM fighters back into society. The bloc has committed 731 million euros to the project. The programme will deradicalise these fighters and reintegrate them into communities or the military. Nigerians are furious…