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Politics
Why the Linda Kasonde Petition Would Struggle to Move the Needle
Why the Kasonde Petition Would Struggle to Move the Needle At the centre of the 60-page petition allegedly drawn by Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and the LCK Freedom Foundation sits an admission that quietly undercuts the entire case: the Christian Churches Monitoring Group’s own parallel…
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Politics
The 60-page presidential election petition filed by Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and LCK Freedom Foundation
Against the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the Attorney-General and President Hakainde Hichilema. It challenges the validity of the 13 August 2026 presidential election and the declaration of Hichilema as winner. The petitioners’ central argument is that the election was
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Politics
Where Is Binwell Mpundu? His Absence Deepens Questions About Accountability and Due Process
GUEST ARTICLE: Where Is Binwell Mpundu? His Absence Deepens Questions About Accountability and Due Process By: Thomas Moyo The whereabouts of former Nkana Independent Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu remain publicly unknown after he failed to appear before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on 20 August…
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Politics
Is Makebi Zulu and Brian Mundubile Really Bad People?
Before you condemn them, take away the political jersey and look at the human beings. Today, we are not asking you to support Makebi Zulu. We are not asking you to support Brian Mundubile. We are asking you to do something that is becoming increasingly…
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Politics
Courts to remain closed, judiciary sources
The indefinite countrywide shutter of key Courts and several judicial complexes effected yesterday is expected to continue today, effectively scuttling NRPUP’s Brian Mundubile’s attempts to challenge the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema on August. Yesterday, Zambia woke up to an unusual scenes as most important…
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Crime & Courts
Do Zambian Courts Go on Vacation?
Picture this: You have a serious legal problem. You have gathered your documents, instructed your lawyer, polished your arguments and mentally prepared yourself for The Battle of The Century. You arrive at the Court Registry like a man who has come to collect his money…
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Politics
Hakainde Hichilema: Why Zambia Should Cut Corporate Tax to 25 Percent and Bet on Economic Growth
Zambia should reduce its standard corporate income tax rate from 30 percent to 25 percent as part of a broader strategy to attract investment, support local businesses, expand manufacturing and grow the country’s tax base. The usual concern with
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Politics
Kremlin Says It Has No Information on Reported U.S. C-17 Flight to Moscow
U.S.–RUSSIA | Kremlin Says It Has No Information on Reported U.S. C-17 Flight to Moscow Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he has no information regarding reports that a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft arrived in Moscow Peskov also stated that no…
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Politics
Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Buys His Orange Makeup From a Bronx Supply Shop and Looks Like “an Open Can of Spam” Without It
BREAKING: Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Buys His Orange Makeup From a Bronx Supply Shop and Looks Like “an Open Can of Spam” Without It Trump’s own former communications director just blew up the biggest open secret in American politics: the tan is not a tan…
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Politics
No politician in Zambia can buy me. Even if I were available for purchase,they could not afford the price- Zim Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono
I am not surprised that you have resorted to labelling me, because that is the typical political playbook in Africa. When people cannot engage with the facts, they invent a political home for you and then attack you on the basis of…
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Politics
Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi Resigns
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi, has announced his resignation from office and retirement from active politics and public service, effective September 4, 2026. In a statement, Dr. Nchimbi said he had formally submitted his resignation to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, citing provisions of…
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Politics
Zambia’s Prime Ministers: The One-Party Era
Zambia formally became a one-party state under a new Constitution, beginning an era in which democracy came with a notable qualification: there was only one party from which to choose. The United National Independence Party (UNIP) was the country’s sole legal political party, so elections…
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Politics
ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY- Zim Senator Jameson Z. Timba
ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY By Senator Jameson Z. Timba24 August 2026 I am deeply concerned by reports emerging from Zambia that courts have been closed today following an alleged security threat, at a particularly sensitive moment in the country’s post-election process…
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Politics
Russia Deploys “Doomsday” Nuclear-Capable Weapon System
BREAKING: Russia Deploys “Doomsday” Nuclear-Capable Weapon System Russia has reportedly deployed what has been described as a “Doomsday” weapon system, capable of carrying some of the country’s most powerful nuclear weapons. The reported deployment highlights Moscow’s continued emphasis on its strategic nuclear capabilities amid rising…
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Africa & World
Museveni ‘forgives’ former speaker Anita Annet Among, orders release from house arrest
Museveni ‘forgives’ former speaker Among, orders release from house arrest President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly directed the release of former speaker of parliament Anita Annet Among from house arrest and decided against prosecuting her over allegations of massive corruption and illicit wealth generation. President Museveni’s…
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Africa & World
UGANDA: General. Muhoozi Orders Protest at Turkish Embassy, Demands Extradition of Critic Lumbuye
UGANDA: Muhoozi Orders Protest at Turkish Embassy, Demands Extradition of Critic Lumbuye Uganda’s military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered a major protest to be held at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala on September 1. The demonstration is meant to demand that Turkey extradite Ugandan…
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Africa & World
President Kagame Defends Alcohol Ban as Rwanda Suspends 52 Imported Brands
RWANDA: President Kagame Defends Alcohol Ban as Rwanda Suspends 52 Imported Brands Rwandan President Paul Kagame has defended new restrictions on alcohol, saying the country cannot “sit and watch” as harmful drinks “kill” people. Rwanda recently suspended 52 imported alcoholic products, including brands from Kenya…
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Politics
Iran Claims It Infiltrated U.S. Security Networks and Gathered Intelligence on Barron Trump
Has claimed that its intelligence operations successfully penetrated U.S. security networks and obtained detailed information about Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a video broadcast by Iran’s state-linked IRIB TV3, the alleged intelligence operation included
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Politics
Iran Rejects U.S.-Backed Proposal to Resume Talks
BREAKING: Iran Rejects U.S.-Backed Proposal to Resume Talks Iran has reportedly rejected a new proposal aimed at restarting negotiations with the United States, according to Iranian media. Pakistan is reported to have delivered the proposal to Tehran, outlining a potential ceasefire framework and a platform…
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Politics
Armenia Announces Plans to Move Toward EU Membership
Armenia has officially announced its intention to pursue closer ties with the European Union, marking another significant step away from its traditional alliance with Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told Parliament that Armenia intends to begin the process of seeking EU membership “in the near…
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Politics
Namibia Just Became Africa’s Biggest Industrial Test
M21 News Investigative Team China already controls Namibia’s largest uranium mines. So why was Windhoek back in Beijing in 2026 signing fresh critical minerals agreements ? The obvious answer…more rocks…doesn’t hold up. Namibia produces 12% of the world’s mined uranium. Chinese firms already hold controlling…
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Africa & World
U.S. Military Aircraft Lands in Moscow; Kremlin Claims No Knowledge
U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday morning, according to flight-tracking data, but Russian officials say they have no information about the arrival. Key Facts: · Aircraft & Flight: The C-17, operating under callsign
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Lifestyle
Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife’s death
KENYA: Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife’s death A Kenyan man, Dan Ambiya ‘Lampard’ has remarried seven months after the d3ath of his wife, Harriet Eshimuli, a development that has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, who questioned the timing of the remarriage. Harriet…
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Africa & World
Hugo Broos Blasts Pitso Mosimane Appointment Talk and Raises Concerns over Corruption in South African Football
Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has strongly criticized suggestions that Pitso Mosimane should return as South Africa’s national team coach, arguing that such a move would take South African football backwards rather than forwards. Broos reportedly stated that
