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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CATHOLIC BISHOPS PUSH BACK ON ALICK BANDA’S “CANDLELIGHT” MASS A number of Catholic Bishops have opposed the planned “candlelight” prayer service by Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, calling it divisive and politically charged ahead of the August 13 elections. The Bishops, who requested anonymity, say the event risks dragging the Church into partisan politics — against
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Uganda Nearly Became Israel.. Here’s Why It Didn’t In 1903, the British Empire offered part of East Africa… then under the Uganda Protectorate (modern-day Kenya) …to the Zionist movement as a potential Jewish homeland. This became known as the Uganda Scheme. Theodor Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, saw it as a temporary safe haven
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SECURITY GUARD DETAINED OVER CHAMINUKA RESORT CEO’S MURDER Police have launched investigations into the killing of Chaminuka Resort Chief Executive Officer Stelios Sardinis, 64, following a suspected aggravated robbery at the resort in Chisamba District. According to Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, August 9, between 01:00 and
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Chaminuka owner Stelios Sardanis allegedly killed in night attack Chaminuka owner Stelios Sardanis has allegedly been killed in an overnight attack at the wildlife sanctuary in Central Province, police have confirmed. Mr Sardanis is alleged to have been attacked by a group of about 15 people within the Chaminuka premises on Saturday night, 8 August.
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Iran Rapidly Res tores Missile and Drone Production After Strikes Recent intelligence assessments reportedly indicate that Iran has accelerated efforts to restore production lines for ballistic missiles and drones, with surviving underground facilities and hardened manufacturing sites helping Tehran resume production faster than expected. Iran is also believed to retain significant stocks of short- and
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Mainga Is Almost 60, I Can’t Control What He Does — Dr Vernon Mwaanga By Muzamba Siandizya There are those moments when someone suddenly takes over social media. A video is shared, comments start pouring in, pages post alerts about what is happening and before long, almost everyone is talking about the same person, the
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UPND to attend Catholic Candlelight Prayers with, “Zambia Forward” placards UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe says the Catholic Church is free to proceed with its planned candlelight prayers, but UPND members will also attend in large numbers carrying “Zambia Forward” placards and raising their hands in prayer, News Diggers reports. On August 4, Fr. Felix
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ECZ IS NOT CREDIBLE, KATOTOBWE CHARGES …says ECZ poll staff country wide must not be involved in crime Lusaka… Sunday August 10, 2026 (SMART EAGLES) Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) President and former Luapula Constituency PF Member of Parliament, Eng. Chanda Katotobwe, has accused the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) of lacking credibility, independence and
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