STOP THE INSULTS-CHITIMUKULU URGES YOUNG PEOPLE Mwine Lubemba Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Kanyanta Manga II has called on young people from his Kingdom to desist from insulting him on social media over his decision not to involve himself in political disputes. The traditional leader says, as an elderly person and custodian of the traditional institution, he
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BM, MZ IN HIGH SPIRITS TO CONTINUE ‘INDEPENDENCE’ FIGHT AFTER CUSTODY – AKA… the fact Mundubile is a political prisoner today like his father was under the colonialists, shows we are not yet independent September 14,2026Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and the other ‘political prisoners’ are in high spirits and confident that they shall be released
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MWAMBA DEMANDS INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO DEATH OF POLICE OFFICER DANIEL BANDA: Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Assistant Superintendent Daniel Banda at Zambia Police Service headquarters in Lusaka, disputing the police account that the officer died by suicide. Police said Banda, a 53-year-old officer
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Hichilema and I agree that Zambia is divided – Nevers PASTOR Nevers Mumba says no matter what is done on the economic side, if Zambia is not united, the country risks destroying itself. Mumba says all well-meaning Zambians understand that the country is currently divided. He says President Hakainde Hichilema, himself and other well-meaning Zambians
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M’MEMBE CHALLENGES BASIS FOR CHIEF MUKUNI’S PROPOSED PARAMOUNT CHIEFTAINCY STATUS: SOCIALIST Party president Fred M’membe has questioned the constitutional and historical basis of efforts to have Chief Mukuni recognised as a Paramount Chief, arguing that the modern system of ranking traditional leaders was largely shaped by colonial administration rather than indigenous tradition. Mr M’membe said
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BISHOP LUNGU URGES HICHILEMA TO HOLD PRIVATE TALKS ON JUSTICE, TOLERANCE AND RECONCILIATION: CHIPATA Diocese Bishop George Lungu has called for a private meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss concerns surrounding justice, political tolerance, the rule of law and the treatment of opposition figures following the August 13 election. Bishop Lungu said Zambia needed
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ZAMBIA’S NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY REACHES 93.6 PERCENT COMPLETION: ZAMBIA’S nationwide high-resolution geophysical survey has reached 93.6 per cent completion, with the Government saying the exercise will provide investors with improved geological information and help unlock new opportunities in mineral exploration. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Acting Permanent Secretary Anthony Chilengi said the survey is
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FORMER MAKENI PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE KAVUMBU HAKACHIMA APPEALS TO PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FOR APPOINTMENT By chikankata top stories reporter Losing Makeni Constituency parliamentary candidate for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) under the Tonse Alliance led by Brian Mundubile, Ms. Kavumbu Hakachima, has appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to consider her for national service.
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BISHOP IMAKANDO FUMES AT PASTORS LEAVING HIS CHURCH Below is his communication MEMORANDUM To: All Branches and Members, Lusaka West RegionFrom: Regional Overseer, Lusaka West RegionSubject: Clarification: No Ties Between Bread of Life and Bishop Chisulo’s New Church in Lilayi Dear all, Grace and peace to you. We write to inform you that Bishop Shadreck
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IBA summons HOT FM for playing, ‘Mundubile na Makebi Bengile’ song, among other alleged breaches September 15,2026 THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has summoned Hot FM Radio to appear before it over alleged breaches of the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines, including the station’s decision to play the song “Mundubile na Makebi Bengile” in its original
Read MoreWHO DECIDES WHERE A FORMER PRESIDENT IS BURIED? Picture this: A former President dies. Government says: “Bring the body home. State funeral. Embassy Park.” The family says: “Aah, not so fast.” The repatriation is stopped. Mourning ends. The family says the former President will be buried in South Africa. And just like that, Zambia’s funeral
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KONKOMALIMBA KAPUMPE THINKS NEVERS MUMBA IS PREPARING TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2031 He writes:Even if he doesn’t know it himself, Dr. Nevers Mumba will be a presidential candidate in 2031. This resignation is temporary, hence it’s been called a “step aside” . He has sensed a gap in opposition leadership, and his political instincts
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Hand grenade explodes in 11-year-old’s hand! AN 11-year-old boy of Mazabuka has sustained serious injuries after a hand grenade he picked up exploded in his hands. The incident happened on Sunday in Simwaba Village, Chief Mwanachingwala, and was reported to Mazabuka Police Station on September 14, 2026 at 16:49 hours by Harrison Mankoli, 33, of
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PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE DETENTION AND MEDICAL CONDITION OF HON. FAITH MUNTHALI The Citizens First (CF) Party is deeply concerned about the deteriorating health condition of Hon. Faith Munthali, who was arrested and charged yesterday in Mafinga District and subsequently detained at the police station in Isoka. According to information received by the Party, Hon.
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MWAMBA CRITICISES MUSOKOTWANE’S REAPPOINTMENT AS FINANCE MINISTER: Former Zambian diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba has criticised President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to reappoint Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning, arguing that the move represents continuity in economic policy rather than a shift in direction. Musokotwane was retained in the finance portfolio following President Hichilema’s inauguration
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‘IT’S ALRIGHT’ TO GRANT MP BOND WHILE IN ICU – POLICE CHIEF… CF say they have been pushing for Munthali to be granted bond even before she was admitted to hospital Muchinga Province police commissioner Lubinda Mayamba says he directed his officer-in-charge in Nakonde to grant Mafinga South member of parliament Faith Munthali (CF), bond
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LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM, MAYOR CHITAMBALA MWEWA IS WORKING HARD TO MAKE LUSAKA A BETTER PLACE Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa is working hard to make Lusaka a better place. His unconventional style, relentless energy, and commitment to order and cleanliness have already left a mark on the city just weeks after his election. VISIBLE
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TWO FORMER EDUCATION OFFICIALS CHARGED OVER $401M SCHOOL SUPPLIES LOAN The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged two former senior Ministry of Education officials over a school supplies contract that left Government carrying a loan obligation of US$401.8 million. Former Permanent Secretary Henry Tukombe and former Head of Procurement and Supply Jacob Masatunya each face
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THE CIVIL SERVICE IS NOT A POLITICAL REWARD There is something fundamentally wrong with the idea that a civil servant should lose their job simply because they did not support the President or because they celebrated an opposition candidate’s claimed victory. If the reported remarks by UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta are accurately reported,
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KATAKWE WARNS NEW HEALTH MINISTER CHILENGI OVER ALLEGED MINISTRY ‘CARTELS’ Former Health Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has advised newly appointed Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi to remain vigilant against what he describes as “cartels” within the Ministry of Health. Dr Katakwe warned that some individuals may go to great lengths to protect what he described
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Kim Kardashian Awarded Symbolic 1 Euro in Damages Over 2016 Paris Robbery A Paris court has officially awarded media mogul Kim Kardashian a symbolic 1 euro ($1.15) in damages following the infamous 2016 armed robbery in the French capital. The ruling marks a major milestone in the reality star’s quest for closure after what she
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SACCORD WARNS AGAINST POLITICAL INTIMIDATION OF CIVIL SERVANTS Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) Executive Director Arthur Muyunda has cautioned politicians against threatening or intimidating civil servants, saying disciplinary matters involving public officers should be handled through established government procedures. Mr Muyunda said while civil servants were expected to support the
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Bishop Lungu seeks private meeting with Hichilema over political concerns CATHOLIC Diocese of Chipata Bishop George Lungu has called for a private meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss what he describes as growing concerns over justice, constitutional rights and the political situation in Zambia. Bishop Lungu says the proposed meeting should provide a peaceful
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TRAGEDY AT POLICE HQ….elite cop ballistics expert dies after hours of tense stand-off By DAVID KANDUZAA CHILLING silence fell over the Zambia Police Service headquarters last night after a high-ranking Ballistics expert took his own life inside his office, bringing a desperate, hours-long standoff with his own colleagues to a tragic end. Assistant Superintendent Daniel
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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Miles Sampa sues Lillian Mutambo for £2 million over murder claims Former Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has taken UK-based social media content creator Lillian Mutambo to the Lusaka High Court, demanding £2 million, or its Kwacha equivalent, in damages over publications allegedly linking him to the 2012 murder of NIPA
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ZAMBIA MOVING TOWARDS TWO-PARTY SYSTEM – HAMUDUDU Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP) President Highvie Hamududu says Zambia is steadily moving towards a two-party political system and there is no need to continue with multiple political parties. Speaking on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview, Hamududu, who is also a member of the UPND Alliance, said it
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ECZ ASKS COURT TO DISMISS MASEBO’S ELECTION PETITION 15th September 2026 THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss with costs former lands minister Sylvia Masebo’s petition challenging the Chongwe East parliamentary election. Meanwhile, Chongwe East MP Anita Kamanga has denied distributing gifts or benefits for the purpose of
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NRPUP BEATS MUNDUBILE TO THE PUNCH S24 News Reporter While the political clock keeps ticking, NRPUP president Ezra Tembo appears to have decided that there is no time to wait for presidential candidate Brian Mundubile. Tembo says NRPUP has already submitted its list of nominated Members of Parliament under proportional representation, with the list prepared
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FOREIGN SERVICE APPOINTMENT, NEVER MUMBA QUITS ACTIVE POLITICS.. Dr Nevers Mumba has announced his retirement from active partisan politics following an offer to serve in Zambia’s Foreign Service. Dr Mumba has since resigned as President of the opposition New Nation Party (NNP), formerly known as the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD). He has also stepped
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RELEASE MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI IF YOU HAVE NO EVIDENCE-SAKI. LAWYER Sakwiba Sikota has called on Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri to immediately release his clients, Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and 16 others. Mundubile and others were arrested for allegedly being in possession of high-grade military weapons, intended to threaten State security. Speaking to journalists, Sikota
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MWAMBA CORNERS MUMBA INTO RESIGNING FROM ACTIVE POLITICS Former Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba raised concerns over former Vice President Dr Nevers Mumba’s active participation in partisan politics, arguing that it violated constitutional provisions regarding the benefits accorded to former vice presidents. Today, Dr Mumba stepped aside from active partisan politics and resigned as New Nation Party
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OPP LEARNS FROM 2026 DEFEAT, EYES FIVE-YEAR MOBILISATION FOR 2031 Organized People’s Party (OPP) president Eng. Dr. Brian Mushimba says the party’s poor preparation for the 2026 elections has taught it the importance of sustained political organisation ahead of the 2031 polls. Dr. Mushimba said the OPP had initially been conceived as a special-purpose vehicle
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POLICY ANALYST WELCOMES MUSOKOTWANE REAPPOINTMENT AS FINANCE MINISTER Policy Analyst Zondwayo Duma says the reappointment of Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning provides important continuity. In a media statement today, Duma said the continuity is vital as Zambia consolidates the gains made in restoring macroeconomic stability. He noted that addressing the country’s
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LT GEN PETER ZUZE DIES The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Lt Gen Peter Dingiswayo Zuze (Rtd), the first indigenous Zambian Air Force Commander, who passed on Monday, 14 September 2026 in Lusaka following an illness. Lt Gen Zuze was an accomplished pilot, distinguished General and a pioneering
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REVERSE PASSPORT CANCELLATION: Global Academicians Join Forces To Fight Dr. Sishuwa Shiwuwa’s Passport Revocation Dr. Shishuwa’s passport was revoked alongside journalist and Tonse Alliance spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba, former Nkana MP Binwell Mpundu, former Petauker MP Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda and UK-based Zambian Lilian Mutambo. An organization named Democracy in Africa has issued a statement demanding
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WHO IS PROF. ROMA CHILENGI, ZAMBIA’S NEW MINISTER OF HEALTH? 🇿🇲🇿🇲 By Prof. Mutti President Hakainde Hichilema has today appointed Prof. Roma Chilengi as Zambia’s new Minister of Health, bringing to Cabinet a man whose career has largely been built around medicine, epidemiology, vaccinology, clinical research and public health. Prof. Chilengi is a medical
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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA NAMES FIRST MINISTERS OF SECOND TERM President Hakainde Hichilema has made his first ministerial appointments of the new term, drawing on the nominated Members of Parliament sworn in this week. Dr Roma Chilengi has been appointed Minister of Health and Dr Gilbert Siame Minister of Green Economy and Environment, alongside Mulambo Haimbe, who
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FIVE NOMINATED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT SWORN IN. President Hakainde Hichilema, has nominated 5 Members of Parliament and have been sworn into office following the taking and subscribing of the Oath of Office in accordance with the Constitution of Zambia. The five MPs are Mulambo Haimbe, Noel Nkhoma, Dr Gilbert Siame, Dr Roma Chilengi and Mubita
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Zambia Experiencing Constitutional Crisis-CSO RESTORE PASSPORTS, TAKE DETAINEES TO COURT …This is not merely a series of individual grievances. It is a constitutional crisis. Article 1 of the Constitution declares the Constitution the supreme law of the Republic, binding on all persons, State organs, and State institutions; any act inconsistent with it is void to
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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema NOMINATES 5 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has nominated five Members of Parliament. The five are former Foreign Affairs Minister, MULAMBO HAIMBE, former Zambia National Public Health Institute, Director-General, ROMA CHILENGI. Others are Economist, NOEL NKOMA, University of Zambia academician, GILBERT SIAME and former Luena Member of Parliament, MUBITA ANAKOKA. The
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