Zambia Streets

In the corridors of power, news travels fast, and sometimes, it arrives like a thunderclap. The rumour that Thabo Kawana has been fired from his role as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Media has sent shockwaves through Zambia’s civil service and political arena. Once a trusted figure, Kawana’s ousting marks a turning

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Police, DEC withdraw operation to seize property from Lusaka law firm belonging to KMG George Chisanga

September 9, 2026 zambianstreets

Police, DEC withdraw operation to seize property from Lusaka law firm Police and Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) officers have withdrawn an operation to seize property from the offices of KMG Chisanga Advocates and Notaries in Lusaka following engagement with the law firm’s representatives. The officers visited the firm’s offices and identified themselves as law enforcement

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MUKANDILA CHALLENGES CANCELLATION OF NRC, PASSPORT

MUKANDILA CHALLENGES CANCELLATION OF NRC, PASSPORT By Josphat Hamakala Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General Celestin Mukandila has gone to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order to overturn the Government’s cancellation of his National Registration Card and Zambian passport. Mukandila has applied for leave for judicial review, challenging Government Gazette Notice Number 1418 of 2026,

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TONSE-PAMODZI ALLIANCE DISOWNS CIRCULATING STATEMENTS ON ELECTIONS, KAFWAYA DEATH AND ARRESTS

TONSE-PAMODZI ALLIANCE DISOWNS CIRCULATING STATEMENTS ON ELECTIONS, KAFWAYA DEATH AND ARRESTS The Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance says its highest decision-making body, the Council of Presidents, has not issued any directive or new statement concerning the just-ended General Elections, the death of Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya, or the incarceration of its leadership and members at Mukobeko Maximum Prison and

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ZUMANI ZIMBA SUSPENDED, ORDERED TO RETURN ALL TOONSE ALLIANCE PROPERTIES.

September 9, 2026 zambianstreets

ZUMANI ZIMBA SUSPENDED, ORDERED TO RETURN ALL TOONSE ALLIANCE PROPERTIES. A major storm has erupted within the Tonse Alliance after Alliance President Brian Mundubile suspended Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba from his duties and ordered him to immediately stop presenting himself as Tonse Secretary General or as an adviser to the Alliance leadership. In a letter

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KAUNDA PLEDGES TO SERVE ONLY ONE TERM AS MP FOR LIMA CONSTITUENCY

KAUNDA PLEDGES TO SERVE ONLY ONE TERM AS MP FOR LIMA CONSTITUENCY NEWLY elected Lima Constituency Member of Parliament Kelvin Kaunda has pledged to serve only one term in office, saying he wants to create space for other leaders to take over and continue the development of the constituency. Kaunda said leadership should not be

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Zumani urges Mundubile to recognize Hichilema as Head of State

Zumani urges Mundubile to recognize Hichilema as Head of State TONSE Alliance founder Zumani Zimba has urged losing National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to recognise President Hakainde Hichilema as head of State. Dr Zimba, who is NRPUP secretary-general and chief presidential adviser, said such a recognition will pave

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MAN FAKES OWN DEATH TO FORCE BANK TO CANCLE LOAN

MAN FAKES OWN DEATH TO FORCE BANK TO CANCLE LOAN Police have arrested a primary school teacher in Kasungu for allegedly forging documents to make it appear that he had died in an attempt to have his outstanding bank loan cancelled. According to information available, the teacher allegedly submitted the fake death documents to the

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COMMONWEALTH LAWYERS CONCERNED OVER HON. MUTOTWE KAFWAYA KILLING: International Body Condemns Military Raid On Private Residence Of Brian Mundubile, Demands Independence Of The Judiciary & Protection Of Lawyers

September 8, 2026 zambianstreets

COMMONWEALTH LAWYERS CONCERNED OVER HON. MUTOTWE KAFWAYA KILLING: International Body Condemns Military Raid On Private Residence Of Brian Mundubile, Demands Independence Of The Judiciary & Protection Of Lawyers Zambia’s post election crisis has attracted the attention of Commonwealth lawyers demanding the safety of lawyers, independence of the judiciary and condemned the military involvement in the

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YUYI, 5 OTHERS GRANTED FREE BAIL OVER ALLEGED COPPER THEFT

September 8, 2026 zambianstreets

YUYI, 5 OTHERS GRANTED FREE BAIL OVER ALLEGED COPPER THEFT Former Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi and his five co-accused have been granted bail in their own recognizance in a case arising from an alleged copper transaction in Mufulira. Mr. Yuyi’s lawyer, Siisi Mulele, has told Phoenix News that all the accused were granted

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I’M REACHING OUT TO PRESIDENT HH FOR PEACE. TIME HAS COME FOR US TO HAVE A VERY HONEST CONVERSATION
-Binwell Mpundu

MPUNDU PLEADS WITH HH FOR DIALOGUE Opposition politician Binwell Mpundu has made a direct appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema to open the door for dialogue and help restore peace and political tolerance in Zambia. Mpundu said the country’s political environment had become increasingly hostile and warned that continued divisions could have serious consequences if political

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9 Children Emerge, Claim Share of Late Paramount Chief Mpezeni’s Estate

9 Children Emerge, Claim Share of Late Paramount Chief Mpezeni’s Estate At least nine individuals claiming to be children of the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni have reportedly approached the Royal Family, demanding to be recognised as beneficiaries of the late traditional leader’s estate. According to correspondence reportedly seen by News Diggers!, the individuals, through their

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Munir Zulu tells opposition diaspora: Stop exporting tribalism into Zambia

September 8, 2026 zambianstreets

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Munir Zulu tells opposition diaspora: Stop exporting tribalism into Zambia Former Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu has criticised opposition supporters living abroad who use social media to spread tribalism, hatred and misinformation, arguing that political disagreements in Zambia should not be driven by people who are removed from conditions on the

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ZAMBIA URGED TO BECOME REGIONAL ECONOMIC GATEWAY

ZAMBIA URGED TO BECOME REGIONAL ECONOMIC GATEWAY Former Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has called for Zambia to position itself as the economic gateway to Southern and Central Africa, saying its strategic geographical location could drive economic growth. Mr Chanda said Zambia’s eight neighbouring countries provided an opportunity to connect major regional markets and

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Italian Catholic priest resigns to marry Kenyan woman

Italian Catholic priest resigns to marry Kenyan woman Sandro Ferretto, an Italian-born Catholic priest, has left the priesthood and married Sharon Jepng’ok, a Tugen woman from Baringo South in Kenya. Ferretto, 55, who spent 12 years serving communities in Baringo county, held his traditional wedding ceremony with Jepng’ok on September 6 at Seretion village in

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Pentecostal Assemblies of God Defends Bishop Joshua Banda, Clarify UN Opposition Leaders’ Handover

September 8, 2026 zambianstreets

STATEMENT BY THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPSPENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD ZAMBIAON CONTINUED MISREPRESENTATION, INFLAMMATORY RHETORIC AND ATTACKS AGAINST THE PRESIDING BISHOP AND THE CHURCH 07 September, 2026 (For Immediate Release) The Council of Bishops of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Zambia (PAOGZ), hereafter, The Council, has noted with increasing concern the continued politically aligned rhetoric, personal

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TAKE MUNDUBILE & MAKEBI TO COURT – MUHABI LUNGU

TAKE MUNDUBILE & MAKEBI TO COURT – MUHABI Muhabi Lungu, is calling on the Law Association of Zambia to step in. His demand? Bring Mundubile and Makebi Zulu to court IMMEDIATELY. Muhabi says keeping treason detainees locked up without trial is only creating anxiety for families and damaging public trust.“It would be in government’s interest

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ZAF Dismisses Social Media Crash Allegations

ZAF Dismisses Social Media Crash Allegations By Arnold Tutu The Zambia Air Force-ZAF- has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media that it recently suffered an undisclosed air crash. ZAF Director of Public Relations and Foreign Liaison, MUTALE KASOMA, says the claims are false, misleading and a total fabrication by what he describes as

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SENEGAL, ETHIOPIA AND SPAIN ADD TO CONGRATULATIONS FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA

SENEGAL, ETHIOPIA AND SPAIN ADD TO CONGRATULATIONS FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA Further messages of congratulation have reached State House from Africa and Europe following President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia. President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye of the Republic of Senegal conveyed his congratulations and expressed a steadfast desire to continue working

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CHESTER, FELIX, IDC RETURN TO KALABO COURT TODAY

CHESTER, FELIX, IDC RETURN TO KALABO COURT TODAY By Mike Mwendachabe Musicians Moses Ng’andwe, known as Chester, Felix Phiri, comedian Winston Ngosa, known as IDC Light Comedy, and 13 others are expected to appear before the Kalabo Magistrate’s Court today as their trial in a riotous behaviour case continues. The 16 accused persons were arrested

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Ngimbu and Chiteme reject petitions challenging their elections

Ngimbu a Chiteme reject petitions challenging their elections Independent Zambezi Central Member of Parliament-elect Raphael Ngimbu and Nkana MP-elect Alexander Chiteme have separately asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss petitions challenging their elections, arguing that the allegations of electoral malpractice, violence and irregularities are unsupported by evidence. In his response to a petition filed

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Enock Tonga remains Detained

By Amb Emmanuel Mwamba Tonga remains Detained Enock Roosevelt Tonga serves as the president of the Third Liberation Movement (3rd LM) and was a representative of the Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance to the ECZ National Totalling Centre. His crime was to demand that Electoral Commission of Zambia Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis suspends the announcement of presidential results until

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FINDLAY’S WIFE RAISES CONCERN OVER HARRY’S HEALTH IN DETENTION