DEC summons Bishop Banda, as Catholics set to hold prayers on Monday before he appears at 10:00 hours THE ARCHDIOCESE of Lusaka has called on Catholic faithful to attend a special Solidarity Mass in honour of Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda, who has been summoned by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC). The Mass will be held
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SHOCKING: ECL IS ALIVE Leadership Movement Party President Richard Silumbe has reportedly made a startling claim that former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (ECL) is alive, a statement likely to attract widespread public attention and raise questions among Zambians. The claim, attributed to Dr Silumbe posted on his Facebook page, has sparked interest given the national
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‘ZAMBIA DOES NOT BELONG TO LUSAKA ALONE’ — HICHILEMA The Moth Media | SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 President Hakainde Hichilema has criticised what he described as a “spirit of entitlement” among some Lusaka residents, questioning why some people appear to think that Zambia belongs to them alone. President Hichilema said Zambia belongs to all Zambians, regardless
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NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile yesterday appeared before Solwezi Magistrates Court alongside his running mate, Makebi Zulu, in a case in which they are charged with seditious practices. The duo appeared before principal resident magistrate Mambwe Mukonde for plea and possible commencement of trial. However, proceedings could not
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CHIRUNDU POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS FOR K800 BRIBE By ZAS The Siavonga Subordinate Court has sentenced Francis Chisala, a police officer stationed at Chirundu Police Station, to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for corruption involving an K800 bribe. Presiding over the court, High Court Judge Hon. Ireen Wishimanga convicted Chisala on one
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Police Refuse to Release Mukandila Despite Being Granted Constitutional Bail After 36 Days of Detention ….And Court halts cancellation of Mukandila’s citizenship, Releases him on Constitutional Bail…. LAWYER Patrick Chulu says the Lusaka High Court has stayed government’s decision to cancel Celestine Mukandila’s National Registration Card (NRC) and Zambian passport. Chulu says Mukandila has also
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Fourth-year Makasa University Cyber Security student dies A FOURTH-YEAR Kapasa Makasa University student, Bethsaida Chileshe has died, according the School’s student union. The union writes: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved friend and sister, Bethsaida, a 4th-year Cyber Security student We pray that the Lord comforts her family
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UN Selects Zambia for Programme to Boost Local Processing of Critical Minerals Zambia has been selected among six countries for a new United Nations programme aimed at helping mineral-rich nations capture more economic value by moving beyond the export of raw materials. The programme will support local processing, stronger mineral value chains, policy and legal
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ONE-YEAR-OLD CHILD DIES AFTER ALLEGED TONGUE-TIE CUTTING By Elesani Phiri The Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into the death of a one-year-old child following an alleged tongue-tie cutting procedure in Chilanga District. The child, identified as Clifford Muleya, reportedly died on Thursday after his mother, Loveness Ngandu, took him to the house of 98-year-old
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Zambian Government a Recorded Human Rights Abuser, Seeks to Sit on the Human Rights Council Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote; Last evening I sat in a high-level meeting with international lawyers and human rights defenders. The lawyers expressed concern among many issues, that countries that were at the fore front of abusing and violating human rights
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MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI APPEAR BEFORE SOLWEZI MAGISTRATE’S COURT By Dante Bwalya National Restoration Party for Unity and Prosperity—NRPUP—2026 presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, have appeared before the Solwezi Magistrate’s Court on charges of seditious practices. The matter was scheduled for plea and possible commencement of trial. However, Mr. Mundubile applied for
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YOUTH CONSORTIUM PETITIONS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND PRESIDENTIAL TERM ELIGIBILITY CLAUSE The Zambia Youth Organisations Consortium has petitioned the National Assembly to move a Private Members’ Motion seeking to amend Article 106(3) of the Constitution. Article 106(3) provides that a person who has twice held office as President is not eligible for election as President.
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A witness in Sylvia Masebo’s Chongwe East election petition has told the Lusaka High Court that an alleged attack by supporters of independent candidate Anita Kamanga left him with persistent back pain and, rather awkwardly, unable to perform his conjugal duties. Aaron Mwambi, a member of the UPND campaign team, said he was among party
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Go and Visit Mundubile, Makebi in Prison, Mwila Urges MPs TONSE Alliance National Chairman Davies Mwila has called on Members of Parliament to visit incarcerated Alliance leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu at Mukobeko Maximum Prison. Mwila said MPs should show solidarity with the two leaders by visiting them, instead of leaving them to serve
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“HIS GUN FIRED”: NURSE AND DNA ANALYST TESTIFY IN SHIKAPWASHA MURDER TRIAL Shocking details have emerged in the High Court during the trial of Jane Lusengo, who is accused of murdering her husband, retired Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha. Testifying before High Court Judge Conceptor Zulu, Sergeant Mutinta Muleya—a nurse at Maina Soko Military Medical Centre—recalled
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Lusaka… Thursday September 24, 2026 National Freedom Front (NFF) president Ronnie Jere has called for transparency over the reported consent agreement between Lusaka mayoral election petitioner Gabriel Kibombwe and Mayor Mwewa Chitambala, saying the matter raises questions of public interest beyond the two parties involved Mr. Jere said he had not seen or read the
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DR KALUMBA CHARGED AND ARRESTED FOR CYBER OFFENCE The Zambia Police Service in Kabwe District has formally charged and arrested Dr Katele Kalumba, of Chienge District, for the offence of harassment, contrary to Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025. The matter was reported at Kabwe Central Police Station on September
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The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has suspended KBN TV and three other broadcasters for 30 days, citing election coverage breaches at KBN TV and unpaid annual operating fees at the other stations. The decisions took immediate effect following the IBA Board’s meeting on September 23. According to a statement issued by IBA Director General Webster
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Court hears Masebo’s electoral claims, Ex-lawmaker is challenging Anita Kamanga’s election victory! The Lusaka High Court has heard testimony claiming that independent Chongwe East Member of Parliament (MP) Anita Kamanga supplied pepper spray to a group of men and instructed them to attack members of Sylvia Masebo’s campaign team. Accusations surfaced during the hearing of
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LAZ RAISES ALARM OVER PROLONGED DETENTION OF SUSPECTS The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has raised concern over the prolonged detention of suspects by the Zambia Police Service without being brought before a court, warning that the practice could undermine constitutional protections on personal liberty. LAZ president Arnold Kaluba said continued detention without presenting suspects
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KATEKA ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF TURNING ZAMBIA INTO ‘POLICE STATE’ New Heritage Party (NHP) president Chishala Kateka has accused the United Party for National Development (UPND) government of turning Zambia into what she described as a “full-blown police state”, alleging that security agencies are being used to silence opposition voices and critics. Speaking during a radio
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CHABINGA REFUTES FALSE STATEMENTS ATTRIBUTED TO HIMBy Blessings MkandawireFormer Mafinga Member of Parliament Robert Chabinga has distanced himself from statements circulating under the headline, “They Used Us, Then Took Away the Mic,” saying the remarks were falsely attributed to him. In a statement, Mr. Chabinga says he did not make the remarks and that they
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LUSAKA MAN SUES BEST FRIEND AFTER FINDING HIM WITH WIFE A Lusaka man has taken his best friend to court after allegedly catching him emerging from a spare bedroom at his home, amid claims that the friend had been having an affair with his wife. The matter came before the Chelstone Local Court, where 27-year-old
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SENGA HILL MP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF FARMERS Senga Hill Independent Member of Parliament Mukwavi Sichula has called for the immediate payment of farmers, saying delayed payments are undermining their ability to prepare for the next farming season and sustain their families. Speaking on Capital FM’s Mid-Morning with Womba, Sichula said his primary responsibility was
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PERMANENT SECRETARY OPENS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ORIENTATION WORKSHOP Lusaka, 24th September 2026 The Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary, Mr. Evans Muhanga, has officially opened an Orientation Workshop on Performance Contract Management for officers in Salary Scale L and above, with a call for strengthened supervision, continuous feedback and greater accountability across the Ministry. Speaking during
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SICHULA VOWS TO PUT SENGA HILL FIRST IN PARLIAMENT SENGA Hill Independent Member of Parliament Mukwavi Sichula says his decision to contest the 2021 elections was driven by dissatisfaction with the status quo and a desire to provide genuine representation for the people. Speaking on Capital FM’s Mid-Morning with Womba, Mr Sichula said his political
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LET’S EMBRACE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S GROW ZAMBIA We welcome President Hakainde Hichilema’s clarion call on every citizen to participate in the Grow Zambia Agenda. Indeed, the Grow Zambia Agenda is about commitment and hard work to collective responsibility in driving the national development process forward. Further, it’s worth noting that collective responsibility means every citizen identifying
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M’MEMBE WARNS OF ‘COUP IN INSTALMENTS’ AND CALLS FOR DEFENCE OF CONSTITUTIONALISM LUSAKA, 23 September 2026 Socialist Party (SP) President Dr Fred M’membe has warned that Zambia must remain vigilant against what he described as a “coup in instalments”, arguing that constitutional changes undertaken gradually could weaken democratic safeguards and ultimately threaten constitutionalism. Dr M’membe
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LOSING UPND DAG HAMMARSKJÖLD CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS ELECTION PETITION By Justina Matandiko UPND Parliamentary candidate for Dag Hammarskjöld constituency Ernest Lufunda has withdrawn his election petition, saying he has decided to put the interests of the party and the people of the constituency ahead of his legal challenge. Addressing the media in Ndola this morning, Mr.
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Masebo dismisses third-term debate, defends Chongwe petition! Sylvia Masebo has dismissed speculation over a possible third term for President Hakainde Hichilema, describing the debate as premature and insisting that it has no place in the UPND or government at this stage. Ms Masebo, who is a member of the UPND National Executive Committee, says it
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CCZ OPPOSES CALLS TO REMOVE PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has opposed calls to remove presidential term limits, saying any changes to the Constitution should be made in the interest of all Zambians and not individuals or political parties. CCZ Secretary General Father James Phiri says the Constitution must be
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If Hichilema Stands in 2031, He Will Be Life President – Silumbe Leadership Movement (LM) Party President Dr. Richard Silumbe says President Hakainde Hichilema is the most experienced and well-informed President Zambia has had. Speaking on Monday, Dr. Silumbe said no candidate can defeat President Hichilema if he contests the 2031 general election, arguing that
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IF WE ARE DISCUSSING CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM, LET US DISCUSS THE WHOLE SYSTEMBy Augustine Mwewa Bahati Independent Candidate – 2026 Zambia has just come through a general election, and I believe this is an important moment for the country to reflect—not only on the election itself, but also on the kind of democratic and constitutional system
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Paramount Chiefs challenge court ruling barring them from Mukuni Paramountcy case! Three Paramount Chiefs, Chitimukulu, the Litunga and Kalonga Gawa Undi, have asked the Constitutional Court to quash a single judge ruling of 10th September 2026 barring them from joining the matter in which Bene Mukuni Royal Dynasty Committee Director General Jonas Shakafuswa wants Chief
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RCZ synod moderator dismissed from church REFORMED Church in Zambia (RCZ) former vice synod moderator Clement Mwanza has been dismissed from the church for allegedly participating in politics Dr Mwanza, who contested the Lusangazi Central parliamentary seat in the August 13 general election, has lost his pastoral licence for breaching the church’s constitution by actively
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MUSOMA URGES ZAMBIANS TO RESIST ANY MOVE TO REMOVE PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMIT Zambia Republican Party President Wright Musoma has opposed calls for the removal of the presidential term limit from the Constitution. Mr. Musoma says the calls, which he attributes to members and sympathisers of the ruling United Party for National Development, UPND, are a
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ZAMBIAN DIASPORA GROUPS TO PROTEST AT UN OVER DISPUTED ELECTION, KILLING OF KAFWAYA. September 22, 2026 Zambians living in the United States plan to protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York this week, timed to the UN General Assembly, over what organisers call a stolen general election, the arbitrary arrest of Opposition leaders
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SIMUUWE HITS BACK AS MASEBO ELECTORAL CLAIMS SPARK CONTROVERSY UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe has dismissed as fake an online publication allegedly quoting former Lands Minister Sylvia Masebo attacking the party’s electoral performance in Lusaka and on the Copperbelt. Speaking in Lusaka on September 20th, Simuuwe said the publication does not represent Masebo’s views and
Read MoreMONGU STADIUM TO BE FIRST BITUMINOUS-STANDARD STADIUM IN ZAMBIA — MP KENNEDY MAKAI PLEDGES RECONSTRUCTION Mongu Central Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. Kennedy Makai Makai, has pledged to find practical solutions to reconstruct and upgrade Mongu Sports Stadium to bituminous standard. The pledge was made in a Facebook post where the lawmaker said Mongu Stadium
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS TRIBUNAL DENIES KIBOMBWE’S BID TO TESTIFY VIRTUALLY Below is the reason for my absence from Zambia: I filed my the petition on 27th August whose hearing period ends on 26th September. Obviously, I was hoping for the tribunal to start sitting earlier so that I would be available to testify in-person. However,
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