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High Court Places Rizwani Patel and Others on Defence

High Court Places Rizwani Patel and Others on DefenceThe Chipata High Court has placed senior member of the Opposition Rizwani Patel of Petauke on his defence. One of the accused, Simon Nkhoma was acquitted. Authorities arrested Rizwan Patela Petauke mobilization leader for the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party—alongside Joseph Phiri, Grey Daka, and Simon Ngoma… Continue reading High Court Places Rizwani Patel and Others on Defence

ZAEED PATEL, WICKNEL CHIVAYO RAISE 15.5 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NRPUP’S FINAL ACTIVITIES

ZAEED PATEL, WICKNEL CHIVAYO RAISE 15.5 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NRPUP’S FINAL ACTIVITIES By Mercy Kalaba NYIMBA Investments managing director Zaeed Patel, who also doubles as Tonse Alliance chairman for finance has managed to galvanise a total of $15.5 Million United States Dollars with the help of Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknel Chivayo, to fund Brian Mundubile and… Continue reading ZAEED PATEL, WICKNEL CHIVAYO RAISE 15.5 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NRPUP’S FINAL ACTIVITIES

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UPND Leader Hichilema Faces Backlash Over Remarks Directed at Gary Nkombo

UPND Leader Hichilema Faces Backlash Over Remarks Directed at Gary Nkombo President Hakainde Hichilema is facing mounting criticism from women’s organisations, church bodies and civil society groups following remarks he made about former Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo during a political rally in Southern Province over the weekend. During the event, Hichilema… Continue reading UPND Leader Hichilema Faces Backlash Over Remarks Directed at Gary Nkombo

ECZ Revises Ballot Paper Arrival Schedule, Assures Public of Timely Delivery

ECZ Revises Ballot Paper Arrival Schedule, Assures Public of Timely Delivery The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced a revision to the schedule for the transportation and arrival of ballot papers for the 2026 General Election, assuring stakeholders and the public that the change will not affect the overall delivery timeline. In a public… Continue reading ECZ Revises Ballot Paper Arrival Schedule, Assures Public of Timely Delivery

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THEY SAID AFRICA CAN’T MANUFACTURE. SENEGAL JUST OPENED A FACTORY THAT PROVES THEM WRONG

THEY SAID AFRICA CAN’T MANUFACTURE. SENEGAL JUST OPENED A FACTORY THAT PROVES THEM WRONG President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal didn’t hold a conference. He didn’t make a promise. He cut the ribbon on a real factory AVCI Global Industrie sitting right in the heart of Diamniadio. Senegal was buying its own military uniforms from… Continue reading THEY SAID AFRICA CAN’T MANUFACTURE. SENEGAL JUST OPENED A FACTORY THAT PROVES THEM WRONG

MISA DEMANDS IMMEDIATE POLICE BOND FOR DETAINED JOURNALIST GRANT MUKUKA

MISA DEMANDS IMMEDIATE POLICE BOND FOR DETAINED JOURNALIST GRANT MUKUKA The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia has called on the Zambia Police Service to immediately grant police bond to detained journalist Grant Mukuka, saying his continued detention raises concerns over due process and the protection of media freedom. In a press statement issued… Continue reading MISA DEMANDS IMMEDIATE POLICE BOND FOR DETAINED JOURNALIST GRANT MUKUKA

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NORTH-WESTERN WARMS UP FOR MUNDUBILE

NORTH-WESTERN WARMS UP FOR MUNDUBILE The Northwestern Presidential Campaign Team of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) held a media briefing to set the stage for the arrival of their presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, in the province tomorrow. The briefing highlighted the leadership’s confidence in a significant turnout and overwhelming support for… Continue reading NORTH-WESTERN WARMS UP FOR MUNDUBILE

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FODEP CONCERNED OVER HIGH NUMBER OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN AUGUST POLLS

FODEP CONCERNED OVER HIGH NUMBER OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN AUGUST POLLS The Foundation for Democratic Process -FODEP- has expressed concern over the high number of candidates contesting unopposed in the august general election, with 176 councilor candidates set to assume office without facing any competition. FODEP Executive Director Elijah Rubvuta said democracy thrives on broad… Continue reading FODEP CONCERNED OVER HIGH NUMBER OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN AUGUST POLLS

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GOVT INSISTS ZNBC JOURNALIST’S ARREST IS A CRIMINAL MATTER, NOT AN ATTACK ON PRESS FREEDOM

GOVT INSISTS ZNBC JOURNALIST’S ARREST IS A CRIMINAL MATTER, NOT AN ATTACK ON PRESS FREEDOM Government has insisted that the arrest of Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) journalist Macpherson Mukuka is unrelated to his work as a journalist, insisting that the matter is a criminal case that should be handled through the courts. Speaking on… Continue reading GOVT INSISTS ZNBC JOURNALIST’S ARREST IS A CRIMINAL MATTER, NOT AN ATTACK ON PRESS FREEDOM

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