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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Hichilema Heads to UAE as Zambia Deepens Middle East Economic Ties Under Grow Zambia Agenda By George N. Mtonga, MBA President Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates from 29 to 30 September 2026, with investment, trade and economic diplomacy expected to dominate discussions. According to the Ministry of Foreign
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Below are the numbers of registered Christians in Zambia, Denomination by Denomination; ●Catholic: approximately 3.22 million ●SDA: approximately 3.18 million ● Combined Pentecostal: approximately 3.14 million Source: ZamStatsThese are the numbers of registered Christians in Zambia, Denomination by Denomination; % of Christian population Church by Church: Catholic 17.9% Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) 17.7% Pentecostal 17.5% United
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Below, what Zambia’s MFA Mulambo Haimbe told UNGA —Zambia’s Haimbe Calls for Unity, Democracy, and Zambia’s Seat at the UN human rights council UNITED NATIONS, 28 September 2026 — Zambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe delivered an address to the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, urging unity in multilateralism, defending Africa’s democratic
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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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