VINCENT MWALE IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST By Luyando Silumesi A little bird told me, and I have verified today, that Parliament will have an interesting race for the position of Second Deputy Speaker, with two candidates emerging as leading contenders so far: Vincent Mwale, the Honourable Member of Parliament for Chipangali West Parliamentary
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MUZUNGU SET FOR SECOND DEPUTY SPEAKER Independent MP for Mufumbwe Constituency Nshamba Mulondwe MUZUNGU is contesting the position of Second Deputy Speaker. Muzungu is a qualified lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Zambia (UNZA) and an Advocate of the High Court for Zambia. He also holds a Master of Arts
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CLEAN YOUR BUILDING FIRST – LUSAKA RESIDENT TELLS Simon Chitambala Mwewa My Appeal to the Lusaka Mayor Simson Mwewa Chitambala: Firstly, Your Worship, your Simson Building along Lumumba Road looks dirty and does not reflect the image of a clean and modern Lusaka. Since one of your campaign messages was to keep Lusaka clean, you
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Mudzinganyama Granted R15 000 For Gender Based Violence Businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama has been granted R15 000 bail by the Randburg Magistrates’ Court. He appeared in court on Thursday facing 10 charges, including fraud, intimidation, crimen injuria and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Kaiser Kganyakgo said the
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Chivayo Crash Victims Named: Captain Kelvin Soda, Captain Courage Mutavirwa, Senelisiwe Magagula Victim 6:???? By Tino Machakaire Machakaire has issued a condolence message and at the same mentioning the names of the other Crash Victims I write this with a deeply broken heart following the tragic loss of five precious lives aboard the Bell 430
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Jah Prayzah Postpones Wedding Following Chivayo Death Zimbabwean musician Jah Prayzah has indefinitely postponed his wedding, which was scheduled for this Saturday. The postponement follows the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who was closely linked to the celebrations. Chivayo bankrolled the coming of Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo, who was paid US$1 million to perform
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PROVE IT!…presidency dismisses Catholic Bishops’ scathing pastoral letter as an unproven opposition echo chamber By DAVID KANDUZA STATE House has strongly rejected claims of growing political polarisation, ethnic manipulation and a narrowing democratic space in Zambia, challenging the Catholic clergy to substantiate their allegations with verifiable evidence. The response follows a highly critical Pastoral Statement
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FUEL PRICES SKYROCKET BY OVER K6….as motorists face heavy blow at the pumps By DAVID KANDUZAZAMBIAN consumers woke up to a harsh economic reality on October 1, 2026, as the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced a massive, double-digit spike in petroleum pump prices. Driven by an unforgiving perfect storm of international geopolitical turmoil, a sliding
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PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA PAYS TRIBUTE TO SIR WICKNELL CHIVAYO The sudden and unexpected tragic passing on of Mr and Mrs Chivayo, two crew members and a security aide in a helicopter crash yesterday afternoon left our Nation, my family, and me personally numbed and in deep shock and grief. We are all shattered by this unexpected,
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THE MYSTERY OF FLASHY WEALTH IN ZIMBABWE: BUSINESS, CONNECTIONS OR RITUALS? The more useful question is not whether these men used rituals, but how they made their money, which businesses generated their wealth, who financed their ventures, and whether their business dealings were transparent and lawful. Ginimbi’s reported business history included gas distribution, fuel trading,
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Chivayo crash: Tazvi Mhaka Was in Not In Helicopter Crash Chief J Alive Businessman Tazvi Mhaka aka Chief J, best friend of the late flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, did not perish in the accident and is alive and well. Mhaka is said to have visited the scene of the helicopter crash in rural Marondera that
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THOUGHTS BY LINDA BANKS: Why Has Mr. Hichilema Said Nothing On Hon. Kafwaya’s Assassination? Since Hon. Kafwaya was murdered, the father of the Nation has had plenty to say about absolutely everything, from how State House used to be a place of ‘enjoyiiii’ on Fridays, to how he’s not afraid of witchcraft and everything else
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ZAMBIA KEEPS CHANGING THE DRIVER — BUT THE POLITICAL SYSTEM REMAINS THE SAME In April 2017, police raided the Lusaka home of then-opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema in the early hours of the morning and arrested him on treason charges. The charges followed an incident in Western Province in which Hichilema’s convoy was accused of failing
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ZESCO EXPLAINS 18-MINUTE FLOODLIGHTS BLACKOUT DURING ZAMBIA-TOGO MATCH ZESCO Limited has attributed the 18-minute interruption during Zambia’s 2-0 victory over Togo at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to the design of the stadium’s floodlighting system, revealing that the actual power disturbance lasted just 0.2 seconds. The disruption occurred at around 18:21 hours during Tuesday evening’s 2027 Africa
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GOVT WARNS DECLINING DONOR FUNDING TO HEALTH SECTOR COULD AFFECT GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA By Nelson Zulu Government says declining donor funding to the health sector is putting pressure on the country and could affect the implementation of the Grow Zambia Agenda if the situation is not addressed. Speaking during the second sitting of the Public-Private
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Catholic Bishops Warn: Nation Cannot Be Built on Lies and Intimidation …Zambia in a crisis in need of healing By Staff Reporter —“The nation cannot be built on lies, corruption, and intimidation, but only on truth, justice and service,” they (Catholic Bishops) reiterated, echoing their 2004 appeal for integrity. 30th September 2026 LUSAKA — Zambia’s
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The 2-0 scoreline does not reflect my team’s performance – Togo coach TOGO coach Patrice Neveu says the 2-0 defeat to Zambia does not reflect the performance his team put up in their AFCON 2027 qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola last evening. Neveu said at a post match briefing that conceding an early
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SAD NEWS💔: HIGH PROFILE BUSINESSMAN DIES IN FATAL CRASH: GOVERNMENT The Government has confirmed a fatal helicopter crash in Marondera Rural that killed all six people on board. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said the aircraft was carrying a high-profile businessman, three other passengers and two pilots, with no survivors reported. The Zimbabwe Republic Police separately
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Catholic bishops call for dialogue, justice …ZCCB raise concern over political polarisation, arrests and electoral credibility By Staff Reporter THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has called for urgent national dialogue, reconciliation and healing amid growing political polarisation, fears over personal security and concerns about the rule of law and democratic institutions. The bishops
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FR. MOSES PHIRI ATTACKS THE NUCIO PUBLICLY ================LUSAKA – Catholic Priest Father Moses Gladson Phiri has launched a blistering attack on the Vatican Ambassador to Zambia, Archbishop Gian Luca Perici, accusing him of failing to perform his duties following the recent arrest of Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda. Speaking during a live broadcast on Christian
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Musokotwane to Contract More IMF Loans ZAMBIA COMMENCES DISCUSSIONS WITH THE IMF ON A SUCCESSOR ECF PROGRAMME The Government of the Republic of Zambia has commenced discussions with an International Monetary Fund mission on a successor programme under the Extended Credit Facility, seeking to build on restored macroeconomic stability while accelerating investment, exports, diversification and
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By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Cruel; Now Immigration Becomes Desperate Subject Mukandila to Age Test 40 days in Detention UPND Gvt Takes Mukandila for Age Test The Economic Freedom Fighters say Celestine Mukandila was taken to University Teaching Hospital for a procedure normally used in defilement cases, and that a court found the government broke the
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JUNGLE LAW: MUKANDILA AND SIMUUWE NRC INEQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW Kasebamashila Kaseba writes Where Celestine Mukandila’s NRC and passport belong to the Republic of Zambia (to be withdrawn or cancelled) according to the state whereas Mark Simuuwe’s NRC, passport, deed poll belong to Simuuwe as a person and not the nation to be questioned, withdrawn
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FRED M’MEMBE PENS DOWN AN EMOTIONAL POEM FOR HIS GRACE ARCHBISHOP ALICK BANDA: He writes: A SHORT MORNING POEM TO MY SHEPHERD ALICK A religious leader, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda stands firm in truth while facing harsh persecution and cruel mockery. The Trial of FaithHe raised the lamp of sacred law,And spoke
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ARCHBISHOP ALICK BANDA SPENDS NIGHT IN CELLS By CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA Magistrate Mwandu S. Nakazwe has today granted Archbishop Alick Banda K80,000 bail in his own recognisance, with three working sureties bonded at K50,000 each. The bail was granted after the parties appeared before the magistrate in chambers. However, when Archbishop Banda was presented before
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“REZA GUYS!” BRAMO HIT WITH A FRESH COURT CHARGE! By: Thomas Mwale Social media personality and “Pambukilo” hitmaker Abraham Zika, popularly known as Bramo, has found himself facing another twist in his ongoing court battle. Bramo, from Lusaka’s Matero Township, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, where the Court was informed that he is facing
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UFSF Leader Calls for National Agenda Beyond Political Leadership United Front for a Strong Foundation (UFSF) President Brian Chisengalumbwe has called on churches, civil society organisations and citizens to develop a national agenda aimed at addressing the country’s challenges. Mr Chisengalumbwe says organisations should not approach political leaders from a position of weakness, arguing that
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Lusaka dad arrested over sex with biological daughter, 18 POLICE in Lusaka have arrested a biological father after he allegedly had sex with his own 18-year-old biological daughter, on several occasions. Police spokesman, Godfrey Chilabi says the suspect was apprehended yesterday, in Chazanga Compound following investigations into allegations that he had carnal knowledge of his
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ZINEDINE ZIDANE SHOWED US A SIDE WE HAD NEVER SEEN. For years he was the calm architect, the silent genius who lifted trophies with elegance. But in this moment, the mask slipped. ⚡️ France vs Belgium. Minute 88. The scoreline locked, tension suffocating. Then Michael Olise picked the ball near halfway, surged forward like a
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KENYAN OFFICIAL VOWS TO SHUT BARS ACCUSED OF HOSTING NAKED DANCERS By: Citizen TV Kenya Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Omar Mwijuma has vowed to shut down bars in the Kenyan county accused of hosting nude dancers, saying the practice will not be tolerated. Mwijuma said authorities had identified two establishments in Kagio and Kutus where
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NRPUP MPS ELECT STEVEN KAMPYONGO BUT UPND’s EZRA CLAIMS HE IS THE LEADER NRPUP Fractures Over Leader of the Opposition Post: Kampyongo vs.Ezra Tembo By: Joy Mwinuka A power struggle has emerged within the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) over who holds the legitimate title of Leader of the Opposition in the
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ARCHBISHOP BANDA DENIES UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF ZRA VEHICLE, GRANTED K80,000 BAIL By Victoria Kayeye Yambani Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda has pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained, in connection with a motor vehicle suspected to have been improperly disposed of by the Zambia Revenue
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CHIEFS DEMAND SPEEDY COURT ACTION IN MUNDUBILE, ZULU TREASON CASE Traditional leaders have called for opposition figures Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and 16 others facing treason charges to be brought before the courts without further delay, saying the judicial process should be allowed to take its course. Chief Mpepo, Chief Mabumba and Chief Kalaba made
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BRIEFING | DEC arrests Archbishop Banda over alleged possession of ZRA vehicle The Drug Enforcement Commission has formally charged and arrested Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda over the alleged possession of a Zambia Revenue Authority vehicle and says he is expected to appear in court today. DEC says Archbishop Banda has been charged with possession
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CATHOLIC BISHOPS ARRIVE AT LUSAKA MAGISTRATES COURT By: Thomas Mwale Catholic Bishops, led by Kasama Archbishop Ignatius Chama, have arrived at the Lusaka Magistrates Court, where Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda is expected to appear. The appearance follows a summon issued by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) after Dr. Banda recorded a Warn and Caution
Read MoreZCCB Expresses Solidarity with Archbishop Alick Banda LUSAKA, 28 September 2026 — The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has expressed solidarity with Archbishop Alick Banda, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lusaka, as he appears before the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on Monday, 28 September 2026. In a statement issued for immediate release, the ZCCB said it
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NRPUP DRAMA: YOU CAN OWN THE PARTY, BUT CAN YOU OWN THE POLITICS? By Bill Hamapumbu Jr. Let me act dumb on this one. I honestly thought NRPUP belonged to Brian Mundubile. I didn’t even know Ezra Tembo was the sole owner of the party. But looking at how everything has played out, I have
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THE SDA & DANIEL’S COURAGE: Where Is The Church When Zambia Needs It The Most? 24th September, 2026The General Conference PresidentGeneral Conference of Seventh-day Adventists12501 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, Maryland 20904United States of America ATTENTION: ELDER ERTON KÖHLERRE: THE SILENCE OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH AND ITS PROPHETIC RESPONSIBILITY AMID ZAMBIA’S POST-ELECTION CRISIS Dear Elder
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President Hichilema can restore unity now …says Chiefs Mabumba, Kalaba and Mpepo after visiting Brian Mundubile Makebi Zulu and others in Kabwe LUSAKA, September 27, 2026 — President Hakainde Hichilema, as Head of State, has the power to bring down tensions in Zambia “today if he so wishes,” says a group of traditional leaders led
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POLICE PANIC, TRYING TO STOP PEOPLE FROM ESCORTING ARCHBISHOP ALICK BANDA Lusaka, Sunday, 27th September 2026. Dr. Alick Banda Summoned Arising from a Warn and Caution Statement recorded on Monday, 5th January 2026, His Grace, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Dr. Alick Banda, has been invited to appear before the Drug Enforcement Commission
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