CHIZYUKA SAYS HICHILEMA IS A SELFISH MAN Retired Major Robbie Chizyuka, the former Member of Parliament for Namwala, recently addressed participants at the online NRPUP Southern Province rally, where he expressed strong criticism of President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. According to Chizyuka, President Hichilema is the most selfish leader he has ever encountered. He accused the
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U.S. APPROVES TURKISH ATACMS AND M270 TRANSFER TO UKRAINE — A MAJOR BOOST AS NORTH KOREAN MANPOWER DEEPENS RUSSIA’S WARThe package includes 12 M270 MLRS launchers, 2,524 M26 227-mm rockets with DPICM cluster warheads, 47,000 M509A1 203-mm cluster artillery shells, and 70 M39 ATACMS missiles. The combined value is roughly $284 million. The M39 ATACMS
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HICHILEMA HAS 70–80% CHANCE OF VICTORY, PARI-AFRICA RESEARCH SAYS President Hakainde Hichilema has between a 70 and 80 percent chance of retaining power in the August 13, 2026 General Elections, according to a new pre-election analysis by PARI-Africa Research. The analysis also projects that Zambia is unlikely to go into a presidential election re-run, with
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BINWELL MPUNDU ALLEGEDLY ON THE RUN AS POLICE LOOK FOR HIM Toonse Pamodzi Alliance Presidential Affairs Chairman Binwell Mpundu is reportedly on the run following allegations that he issued a dangerous statement. Yesterday, Mr. Mpundu posted a video on his official Facebook page in which he suggested that he was ready to die and kill
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HH’S LEGAL ADVISOR CONDEMNS BINWELL MPUNDU’S REMARKS, CALLS FOR ACTION UNDER THE LAW By: Kirby Kaoma Musonda LEGAL Advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema Senior Counsel Christopher Mundia has condemned remarks attributed to former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu in a widely circulated video, calling for stern action under applicable laws. In a statement, the
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Zambia Army Acknowledges Torturing of a Gold Miner, Claims They Have Punished the Errant Torturers Circulating Video of Soldiers’ Misconduct The Zambia Army has taken note of an old despicable video circulating on social media depicting Soldiers flogging an apprehended illegal miner in North-Western Province. The Army wishes to inform the public that the Soldiers
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Democratic Advocates for Good Governance executive director Fabian Mutale has reported former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu to the police over a viral video posted on his Facebook page, in which he allegedly declared that in this election “he is ready to be killed and to kill.” In the video, Mr Mpundu stated that
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FINDLAY FAMILY RAISES ALARM OVER HIS WHEREABOUTS AND HEALTH The family of businessman Harry Findlay has raised concerns over his safety, health and legal rights after he was allegedly removed from police custody on Sunday evening and taken in an unmarked vehicle to an undisclosed location. The family says it has not been informed of
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80% OF YOUTHS IN NINE PROVINCES SAY THEY WILL BACK MUNDUBILE – DW Roughly 75–80% of young people surveyed in Copperbelt, Luapula, Lusaka, Muchinga, Northern, Western, Eastern, North-Western and parts of Southern Province say they intend to support opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile of the NRPUP in Thursday’s election. The youths cited hopes for fairer
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Kalenshi couple triumphs under free education policy….after a seven-year wait since dropping out in 2015 By DAVID KANDUZA A CHEMBE couple, in Luapula Province, has emotionalised the community by publicly thanking President Hakainde Hichilema for the free education policy that enabled them to finally complete their Grade 12 certificates. Alfred Kalenshi and his wife, had
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SIMPLY PUT: If You Pursue Binwell Mpundu For Remarks In An AI Attributed Video, Do The Same To The UPND Thug Kalufyanya Justice must not be selective. The pursuit for the rule of law should be impartial. In an highly volatile election period, opposition supporters can’t be the only ones in the wrong. Let’s pursue
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MWAANGA PREDICTS HH VICTORY, SAYS HE HAS NEVER MISSED A PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTION SINCE 1991 By: Thomas Mwale Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga has predicted victory for President Hakainde Hichilema in the upcoming general election. Mr. Mwaanga says he has never been wrong in his presidential predictions since 1991. He says his prediction is based on information
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PRESS STATEMENT ON THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS CSEIFZ CALLS FOR FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS; URGES ECZ TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE VOTING USING THE STANDARD ❌ CROSS, AND POLITICAL PARTIES TO DEPLOY STRONG AND ALERT POLLING AGENTS AND ELECTION MONITORS TO SAFEGUARD THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE Mon. August 10, 2026 The Civil Society
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THE CHAMINUKA MURDER: WHAT MESSAGE DOES ZAMBIA’S RESPONSE SEND TO THE WORLD? By Charlotte Salivaji Naess – Governance Activist Stelios Sardanis was part of a family whose connection to Zambia stretches back decades. Chaminuka isn’t simply another hospitality establishment. It has become part of Zambia’s tourism, conservation and investment story, with a long-standing presence in
Read MoreAttorney General Mulilo Kabesha SC, has observed that the 2026 general elections have recorded reduced incidents of violence compared to the 2021 polls. Attorney General Kabesha said Government is committed to upholding democratic principles by ensuring free and peaceful elections. Mr Kabesha also stated that Government will continue to strengthen electoral dispute resolution mechanisms by
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MAKEBI LASHES OUT AT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA OVER “YOU’RE FOREIGNERS IN MUFUMBWE REMARKS” National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential running mate Makebi Zulu has criticized President Hakainde Hichilema over remarks made in Mufumbwe, saying it was wrong for the Head of State to tell Zambians they are foreigners in their own country. Zulu was
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NAKACINDA FOUND WITH CASE TO ANSWER By Chikumbi Katebe PATRIOTIC Front faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda has been found with a case to answer in a matter in which he is accused of alleging that the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) dispatched vehicles carrying pre-marked ballot papers during local government by-elections in Mwense.
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ABOUT THE X AND TICK ON THE BALLOT PAPER A debate is rapidly unfolding over whether voters must mark an “X” on the ballot paper or whether a tick (✓) is equally valid in the forthcoming General Election. Many people believe that only an“X” is allowed because Regulation 33(d) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations,
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By The Insight Analyst A PARTY MAY LEAVE THE BALLOT BUT NOT THE PEOPLES’ HEARTS In this article, we take a look at the Patriotic Front…what next? From the onset, we would to state that no one should make the mistake of thinking that the Patriotic Front (PF) disappeared simply because it is facing political
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Catholic Church rejects UPND’s plea to cancel Candlelight Prayers for Peace, prayers to go on THE CATHOLIC Church has rejected UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda’s call to cancel August 12 Candlelight Prayers for Peace. In a statement issued by the Catholic Church Archdiocese of Lusaka Communications Office, the Church maintains that the prayers will go
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GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST PROPAGANDA TARGETING HH Government has cautioned Zambians to be wary of propaganda aimed at maligning President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA and his administration. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, THABO KAWANA has expressed concern over what he described as continued efforts by some individuals to use falsehoods and propaganda to discredit the President.
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IRAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER DECLARES NATION WILL NOT SURRENDER TO WESTERN PRESSURE Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that the world now sees Iran will never bow down to foreign sanctions or external threats. For decades, Western powers have used heavy sanctions to crush economies and force nations to their knees. Ghalibaf stated that
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QATAR JUST SHIFTED TO YUAN FOR MAJOR TRADE DEALS AND THE DOLLAR IS FEELING IT Qatar has reportedly dropped the US dollar for the Chinese yuan in major trade agreements. No official announcement from Doha. But financial sources and social media are sounding the alarm. BRICS nations now account for 39 percent of global GDP.
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SOUTH SUDAN SET TO HOLD ELECTIONS WITHOUT CENSUS OR PERMANENT CONSTITUTION South Sudan’s cabinet has approved a bill to push forward with December 2026 elections, even without a national census, voter registration, or a permanent constitution. Calling a national election without knowing how many voters actually exist is like hosting a grand feast without counting
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YEMEN HOUTHIS TARGET SAUDI ARAMCO REFINERY AGAIN WITH DRONE STRIKE Yeme n’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery along the Red Sea coast. When war expands across borders, critical energy infrastructure is always the first target in the crosshairs. Saudi energy officials confirmed a fire broke out
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RUSSIAN MISSILES BLAST ODESA INFRASTRUCTURE AS UKRAINE FAILS TO INTERCEPT ATTACK Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s Odesa region, hitting critical transport infrastructure including a key bridge connecting to Danube port routes. When air defense shields fail to hold up, working citizens pay the price with broken supply lines and ruined homes.
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ALIKO DANGOTE TO BREAK GROUND ON MASSIVE 16 BILLION DOLLAR EAST AFRICA OIL REFINERY Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has announced that construction on a massive 700,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, will officially begin by October. When a single billionaire decides to control the fuel tap from West to East Africa, you know
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ZACCH ADEDEJI CLAIMS PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TREKS TO OFFICE AND EATS ONCE DAILY Nigeria Revenue Service boss Zacch Adedeji has publicly defended President Bola Tinubu, claiming the president walks on foot from his residence to his office and eats only once a day. When government officials start describing a president like a suffering monk, you
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Iran has declared that new defense agreements between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia prove the world now realizes the United States is a source of instability rather than protection. When regional powers start signing their own defense deals, it is a direct message that Washington’s security promises are completely hollow. Tehran stated that reliance on
Read MoreSouth Africa to arrest returning South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza – Foreign Minister The South African government has confirmed that citizens who return home after fighting alongside the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza will face arrest and possible prosecution. Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor says such actions violate domestic law, as joining foreign
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THEY SENTENCED HIM TO 5 YEARS — BUT JULIUS MALEMA IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE On April 16, 2026, a South African court sentenced Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema to five years in prison for unlawfully discharging a firearm at an EFF rally in 2018.But here is what they did not expect. Within minutes of
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama has described the aftermath of the 2011 intervention in Libya as the biggest mistake of his presidency. In a 2016 interview with Fox News, Obama said the decision to intervene was justified at the time, but acknowledged that his administration failed to adequately plan for what would happen after Muammar
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Black Man from Texas Gets 45 Years in Prison For Stealing LEGO Toys. Winston Love, a 28-year-old man from Texas, was sentenced to 45 years in prison in June 2026 for a 50-day retail theft spree involving over 200 LEGO sets and other merchandise. The Offender: Winston Love, 28.The Sentence: 45 years in prison and
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Heartbreaking 💔; They murdered a medical professional, unlocked her phone using her finger, called her husband, and then began raping her corpse while he watched on a video call. This is the Islamic Republic. This is the story of Saleheh Akbari. And the world must know her name. Saleheh was an operating room technician from
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Listne up, men! “I married and dîvorced Elon Musk twice but only made about $20.2-million. That man is a STÎNGY ALÎEN.” Talulah Riley, Elon Musk 2nd ex-wife “When I first married Elon Musk in 2010, he was worth $8-billion but during our dîvorce in 2012, I received just $16-million. But then I didn’t worry I
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NRPUP LAWYERS TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ECZ Aongola & Company representing the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), urgently addressed the Chief Electoral Officer regarding the 2026 General Elections scheduled for August 13. They seek immediate clarification on two critical issues: the method of marking ballot papers, specifically the proposal allowing ticks/check marks
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MUNDUBILE DEMANDS CLARITY ON BALLOT MARKING, FASTER RESULTS National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia to immediately clarify its guidance on ballot marking, arguing that last-minute changes could confuse voters and undermine confidence in the electoral process. Mr Mundubile says the Commission should maintain
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EVENING WIRE | Campaigns Tighten as Zambia Enters Final Four Days Zambia enters the final four days before Thursday’s General Election with the two leading presidential campaigns sharpening their closing messages, while a controversy surrounding Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Presidential Affairs Chairperson Binwell Mpundu has introduced a security dimension into an already tense final stretch. Mpundu
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By Given Mutinta HICHILEMA’S 5 MILLION VOTES IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN HIS HEAD In a recent statement, Muhabi Lungu, chairperson of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential campaign committee for Lusaka Province, addressed the vastly publicized United Party for National Development’s (UPND) aim to secure five million votes in the forthcoming
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“I am senior to both Jude and P-Square. Jude is my brother, but he is a very ba*d person. He is very w!ck£d. I was the one who started sponsoring P-Square when they had nothing. Jude only came in when P-Square started making money and said he wants to manage them. My mother originally disagreed
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