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“THE TRUTH ABOUT THE UPND GOVERNMENT: A RESPONSE TO KASONDE MWENDA’S...

“THE TRUTH ABOUT THE UPND GOVERNMENT: A RESPONSE TO KASONDE MWENDA’S ALLEGATIONS” By Timmy Kasonde Mwenda’s recent article accusing the UPND government of corruption is a baseless attack that lacks...

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PF CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBER KAVUMBU HAKACHIMA QUESTIONS UPND’s CONSTITUENCY...

PF CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBER KAVUMBU HAKACHIMA QUESTIONS UPND’s CONSTITUENCY DELIMITATION PROPOSAL Kavumbu Hakachima, a member of the Patriotic Front (PF) central committee, has raised concerns about...

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Students shouldn’t celebrate bursaries, those are loans which they’ll pay...

Students shouldn’t celebrate bursaries, those are loans which they’ll pay back – Kafwaya LUNTE PF MP Mutotwe Kafwaya says students should not be celebrating bursaries because they are loans which will...

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ABOUT THE RISE IN DEFILEMENT AND INCEST CASES: KEY DRIVERS AND POSSIBLE...

ABOUT THE RISE IN DEFILEMENT AND INCEST CASES: KEY DRIVERS AND POSSIBLE INTERVENTIONS By Sean Tembo – PeP President & TONSE ALLIANCE Spokesperson 1. Why would a grown man have sexual relations with...

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Zambia Losing $3 Billion Annually to Illicit Financial Flows, Says U.S....

Zambia Losing $3 Billion Annually to Illicit Financial Flows, Says U.S. Ambassador Zambia’s economic stability is under threat, with up to $3 billion lost each year due to illicit financial flows,...

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HH has appointed an ‘ancestor’ at local govt – Kalaba

HH has appointed an ‘ancestor’ at local govt – Kalaba… overlooking youths and women By Chinoyi Chipulu Opposition Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba says President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed ‘an...

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UPND advises Archbishop Banda to declare political interests

UPND advises Archbishop Banda to declare political interests UPND Chairperson for Religious Affairs Chairman, William Njombo has implored church leaders to openly profess their political affiliations...

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$8 Billion Paradox: Who Really Benefited from Donor Aid to Zambia?- Dr Mwelwa

$8 Billion Paradox: Who Really Benefited from Donor Aid to Zambia? By Dr Mwelwa Ambassador Gonzales’ remarks are a sobering reminder of the challenges and contradictions that lie at the heart of...

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UPND HAS TWO THIRDS NEEDED TO PASS AMENDMENTS – MILUPI

UPND HAS TWO THIRDS NEEDED TO PASS AMENDMENTS – MILUPI We have the two thirds majority needed to pass constitutional amendments, says Infrastructure and Housing minister Charles Milupi. And Milupi has...

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Kanye West Unveils Controversial ‘WW3’ Artwork As Album Fails To Drop

Kanye West‘s new album WW3 has (unsurprisingly) failed to be released as planned, but the rapper has unveiled the controversial artwork for the project (also not a surprise). It was claimed by...

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Trump scrambles to defend tariff chaos with plea for patience

The day after Wall Street was once again sent into a sell-off frenzy over fears of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announcement earlier in the week, the president took to his Truth Social platform to...

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Trump buried by Dem vet for skipping event for fallen soldiers so he can play...

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) didn’t hold back in his condemnation of President Donald Trump for choosing to appear at a golf tournament in Florida instead of at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified...

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Eddie Cross apologies to Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s former economic adviser Eddie Cross has apologised following his public claims that the First Family is involved in corruption. Cross revealed that he met with the...

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South Africa unveils strategy to counter US tariffs and strengthen economic...

South Africa unveils strategy to counter US tariffs and strengthen economic resilience South Africa has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the economic impact of new US tariffs, set to take...

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Business leaders urge Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen to resolve disputes and...

Business leaders urge Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen to resolve disputes and protect government stability South African business leaders have issued a stark warning to President Cyril Ramaphosa and...

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‘Thirty to forty’ House GOP lawmakers at risk of 2026 defeat due to Trump

“A message to Republicans: watch out,” was the advice of one MSNBC political analyst on Saturday morning when asked about the election results in Wisconsin and Florida this past week. During an...

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50 Cent Celebrates Success Of ’50 Cent Action’ TV Channel: ‘I Got More Coming’

50 Cent‘s action channel on Roku is a hit, and the entertainment mogul is ready to make things even bigger in the near future. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday (April 2), Fif revealed the 50 Cent...

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‘Unhappy’ Trump was blindsided by Elon Musk’s Pentagon plans

A meeting Elon Musk scheduled with Pentagon officials in March was scheduled without Donald Trump’s knowledge causing friction between the two, reports the Wall Street Journal. As part of a deep dive...

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Cassper says son Khotso is ‘Growing Without Him’

Cassper says son Khotso is ‘Growing Without Him’ Cassper Nyovest recently sparked a wave of conversation on social media after making claims about his son, Khotso, in Ricky Rick’s song “Emotions” which...

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Minister pushes for South African content creators to get paid on TikTok

Minister pushes for South African content creators to get paid on TikTok South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has called for a fairer deal for South...

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God has told me that RCCG council meetings will soon be held on the moon –...

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has declared that a time will come when the church’s Governing Council will hold its meetings on the moon. The...

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Husband Kills Wife After Forcing Poison Down Her Throat During A Domestic...

A husband was arrested and charged by the courts after killing his wife by forcing poison down her throat during a domestic dispute. A 29-year-old man from Kwekwe’s Qagani village faces murder charges...

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KUOMBOKA 2025 SUCCESSFUL

KUOMBOKA 2025 SUCCESSFUL. At about 20:05 Hours, The 2025 Kuomboka Ceremony reached its glorious climax as His Majesty Litunga Lubosi Imwiko II successfully docked at Limulunga Nayuma Harbour, marking...

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RESOLUTIONS FROM THE STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON THE ZAMBIA ATHLETICS ELECTIONS

RESOLUTIONS FROM THE STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON THE ZAMBIA ATHLETICS ELECTIONS Lusaka, 5th April 2025 – Following the cancellation of the 2025 Zambia Athletics (ZA) elections by the National Sports...

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NOCZ ELECTIVE AGM CONCLUDES AS ALFRED FOLOKO RETAINS PRESIDENCY, NEW...

NOCZ ELECTIVE AGM CONCLUDES AS ALFRED FOLOKO RETAINS PRESIDENCY, NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM ELECTED THE National Olympic Committee of Zambia successfully concluded its Elective Annual General Meeting, ushering...

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President Mnangagwa Responds to Trump’s Tariffs with Surprise Move

President Mnangagwa Responds to Trump’s Tariffs with Surprise Move Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has thrown his support behind former US President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to...

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TAKEAWAYS FROM KUOMBOKA 2025: A ROYAL VOYAGE OF UNITY

TAKEAWAYS FROM KUOMBOKA 2025: A ROYAL VOYAGE OF UNITY April 5, 2025 • A historic celebration marking His Majesty King Lubosi Imwiko II’s 25-year reign, reflecting continuity, wisdom, and royal...

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we were locked in a three hour meeting with a delegation from the European...

Harry Kalaba shares…. Yesterday we were locked in a three hour meeting with a delegation from the European Union at the Sarova hotel. HK The post we were locked in a three hour meeting with a...

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THIEVES BREAK INTO MATER0 MP MILES SAMPA’S HOME WHILE HE WAS AWAY

THIEVES BREAK INTO MATER0 MP MILES SAMPA’S HOME WHILE HE WAS AWAY Matero Member of Parliament and Patriotic Front (PF) faction president, Hon. Miles Sampa, has reported a break-in at his residence...

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“EXPOSING PROPAGANDA: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KING OF LESOTHO’S INVITATION”

“EXPOSING PROPAGANDA: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KING OF LESOTHO’S INVITATION” BY TIMMY The Kuomboka ceremony, a revered tradition of the Lozi people in Zambia’s Western Province, recently played host to a...

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I’LL FACE THEM , I’M BUILT DIFFERENTLY – MUNIR  ZULU

I’LL FACE THEM , I’M BUILT DIFFERENTLY – MUNIR He writes… Morning Zambians A rogue and malicious platform run from State House on behalf of Mr. Hakainde Hichilema by Clayson Hamasaka and his fellow...

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Hubby urinates in our drinking water when drunk, wife tells court

Hubby urinates in our drinking water when drunk, wife tells court! A Lusaka  woman has dragged her husband to court seeking a divorce, saying he is in the habit of showering her with insults when he...

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DRUNK HUSBAND BURNS WIFE WITH HOT WATER

DRUNK HUSBAND BURNS WIFE WITH HOT WATER A woman has been severely burnt with hot water by her husband in Livingstone, Southern province. NAOMI LIMAO, aged 27, of Nottie Broad Township, was burnt last...

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Woman arrested for stealing dead infant’s body to fake pregnancy for marriage!

Woman arrested for stealing dead infant’s body to fake pregnancy for marriage! A woman of Mushindamo District has shocked her community after she was arrested for allegedly exhuming and stealing a body...

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KABWE HEAD TEACHER RUNS MAD AFTER MEETING HIS GHOST

KABWE HEAD TEACHER RUNS MAD AFTER MEETING HIS GHOST By Jackson Mwewa Chabala A named head teacher has reportedly been seen running strangely in Kabwe Town calling the blood of Jesus, holy ghost fire...

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WORLD BANK, COMESA SIGN $2.5 BILLION DEAL TO BOOST DIGITILISATION IN EASTERN...

WORLD BANK, COMESA SIGN $2.5 BILLION DEAL TO BOOST DIGITILISATION IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA The World Bank and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have signed a landmark...

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A HUMBLE LEADER: PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’S RESPECT FOR TRADITION

A HUMBLE LEADER: PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’S RESPECT FOR TRADITION By Timmy The Kuomboka ceremony, a revered tradition of the Lozi people, was recently celebrated with great fanfare. However, what...

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PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA LEAVES MONGU HAPPY.

PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA LEAVES MONGU HAPPY. President Hakainde Hichilema has left Mongu visibly happy and satisfied after attending the colorful and culturally rich Kuomboka Ceremony of the Lozi...

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Chishimba Falls, A National Treasure Honored on Zambia’s Currency

Chishimba Falls, A National Treasure Honored on Zambia’s Currency By : Hamunkoyo Tobbius Zambia’s currency is more than a tool for trade—it is a canvas that reflects the nation’s identity, heritage,...

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ZEMA APPROVES $294 MILLION WORTH OF PROJECTS TO BOOST SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

ZEMA APPROVES $294 MILLION WORTH OF PROJECTS TO BOOST SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved 90 development projects valued at $294 million, signaling a...

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PETER SINKAMBA ATTRIBUTES LACK OF PROGRESS AT KCM TO GOVT’S FAILURE TO HOLD...

PETER SINKAMBA ATTRIBUTES LACK OF PROGRESS AT KCM TO GOVT’S FAILURE TO HOLD VEDANTA ACCOUNTABLE By Michael Kaluba Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba has attributed the reported lack of progress at...

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Girlfriend Fined K5,000 for going out with a married man

Girlfriend Fined K5,000 for going out with a married man THE MATERO Local Court in Lusaka has condemned a married woman who admitted to having a six months’ affair with a married man, describing her as...

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IS POLITICS DIRTY? If politics is dirty, how can it produce a Julius Nyerere...

IS POLITICS DIRTY? If politics is dirty, how can it produce a Julius Nyerere – a “saint”?In 2005 the late Bishop Justin Samba of the Diocese of Musoma and TEC requested the Holy See to declare Nyerere...

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$8 BILLION IN AID, BUT KANYAMA STILL SUFFERS …SP Raises Alarm in Makeni Villa...

$8 BILLION IN AID, BUT KANYAMA STILL SUFFERS …SP Raises Alarm in Makeni Villa Tour Lusaka… Sunday April 6, 2025 A recent community tour conducted in Makeni Villa Ward 14 of Kanyama Constituency has...

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STATEMENT ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF ARTICLE 52 AND THE...

STATEMENT ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF ARTICLE 52 AND THE PRESIDENTIAL TERM By Rev. Dr. Kelvin Mugala – Advocate for Good Governance and Concerned Citizen I have taken note of the recent...

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UPND’s Response to Archdiocese of Lusaka on Constitution Reforms

UPND’s Response to Archdiocese of Lusaka on Constitution Reforms: Key Takeaways; 1. Strong Relationship with the Church •UPND, through its Chairperson for Religious Affairs and Chaplaincy Services...

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Can a Minister or MP Fire a Parliamentary Staff

Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba writes: Can a Minister or MP Fire a Parliamentary Staff Minister of Mines and Minerals and Minerals Development Minister Paul C Kabuswe has suspended his personal assistant to...

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Laura Miti Fired

Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba writes: Laura Miti Fired President Hakainde Hichilema has NOT renewed the mandate of the Human Rights Commission Board. Some of the board members that President Hichilema had...

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DR Congo has officially started negotiations with the United States for a...

The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially started negotiations with the United States for a minerals-for-security deal. Under this proposed agreement, U.S. companies would gain exclusive access...

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Julius Malema vows to seek justice for alleged victims of Omotoso following...

Malema vows to seek justice for alleged victims of Omotoso following acquittal Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has pledged to seek justice for the alleged victims of...

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