PRESIDENT HICHILEMA NAMES FIRST MINISTERS OF SECOND TERM President Hakainde Hichilema has made his first ministerial appointments of the new term, drawing on the nominated Members of Parliament sworn in this week. Dr Roma Chilengi has been appointed Minister of Health and Dr Gilbert Siame Minister of Green Economy and Environment, alongside Mulambo Haimbe, who
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FIVE NOMINATED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT SWORN IN. President Hakainde Hichilema, has nominated 5 Members of Parliament and have been sworn into office following the taking and subscribing of the Oath of Office in accordance with the Constitution of Zambia. The five MPs are Mulambo Haimbe, Noel Nkhoma, Dr Gilbert Siame, Dr Roma Chilengi and Mubita
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Zambia Experiencing Constitutional Crisis-CSO RESTORE PASSPORTS, TAKE DETAINEES TO COURT …This is not merely a series of individual grievances. It is a constitutional crisis. Article 1 of the Constitution declares the Constitution the supreme law of the Republic, binding on all persons, State organs, and State institutions; any act inconsistent with it is void to
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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema NOMINATES 5 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has nominated five Members of Parliament. The five are former Foreign Affairs Minister, MULAMBO HAIMBE, former Zambia National Public Health Institute, Director-General, ROMA CHILENGI. Others are Economist, NOEL NKOMA, University of Zambia academician, GILBERT SIAME and former Luena Member of Parliament, MUBITA ANAKOKA. The
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JUST IN: WE CAN’T HAVE CIVIL SERVANTS WHO WILL FRUSTRATE GOVERNMENT EFFORTS – MWALITETA. UPND Kafue West Member of Parliament Obvious Mwaliteta has warned civil servants who openly opposed President Hakainde Hichilema during the August 13 elections that government will not tolerate public officers who frustrate its efforts. Mwaliteta said civil servants who do not
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ZRP DEFENDS ELEVATION OF CHIEF MUKUNI TO PARAMOUNT CHIEF STATUS Zambia Republican Party (ZRP) President Wright Musoma has defended President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to elevate Chief Mukuni of the Toka-Leya people to Paramount Chief status. Mr. Musoma says opposition political parties should not develop a culture of condemning everything done by the government simply because
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Due process or failure Muhabi challenges Zambia’s State” …in the aftermath of the polls and detentions From Crown TV Zambia—Muhabi Lungu Lusaka, 13 September 2026 — Zambia’s political temperature continues to rise as opposition figures remain in detention weeks after the disputed 13 August presidential election, with a political analyst and former detainee Muhabi Lungu
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MR UGLY THOUGHT HE WAS SAFE ON THE CONGOLESE SIDE OF THE BORDER ***but was captured when he sneaked into Zambia to buy fish and see his baby mama Brotherman” Apprehended Over Hate Speech and Insults Against President The Department of Immigration, working with other defence and security agencies, has apprehended a 44-year-old Zambian national
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PLEASE TELL YOUR HUSBAND TO RELEASE BA MUNDUBILE NA MAKEBI, HARRY KALABA REQUESTS FIRST LADY MUTINTA HICHILEMA Citizens First president Harry Kalaba has appealed to First Lady Mutinta Hichilema to intervene in the treason case involving NRPUP leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu. According to News Diggers, Kalaba said Mutinta, whom he described as President
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Amnest Chief shocked by Hichilema’s Repression Dr. Agnès Callamard a world-famous human rights leader from France currently serves as the Secretary General of Amnesty International. She acts as the chief spokesperson and top boss for the organization, directing its global fight for fairness and safety. Dr. Agnès Callamard wrote; What a shame. What a disappointment.
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HON. FAITH MUNTHALI ARRESTED FOR BEING ARMED IN PUBLIC AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A FELONY September 12, 2026 — The Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District, Muchinga Province, has arrested and charged Hon. Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament for Mafinga South Constituency, for the offences of Being Armed in Public, contrary to Section 85 of
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STATE SUED OVER TREASON DETENTION: Mundubile, Makebi & 16 Others Seek High Court To Declare Unconstitutional Detention & Inhuman Treatment LEADING opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 other petitioners have asked the High Court to declare their continued detention unlawful and unconstitutional citing violations of their fundamental rights. The 18
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CONCOURT HALTS TRADITIONAL COUP…the Litunga, Chitimukulu and Gawa Undi fail to prove legal interest in a high-stakes petition to elevate Chief Mukuni’s status By DAVID KANDUZATHE Constitutional Court has dealt a blow to three of Zambia’s most influential traditional rulers, rejecting their application to join a high-stakes legal battle over the official elevation of Chief
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TONE DOWN! ….Harry Kalaba implores Emmanuel Mwamba to moderate rhetoric for national healing By DAVID KANDUZAIN a surprising and blunt intervention, Citizens First (CF) president Harry Kalaba has publicly called on prominent opposition figure Emmanuel Mwamba to immediately tone down his political commentary and agenda-setting theory. Mr Kalaba warned that the country’s high post-election political
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ITALIAN JOB …..Father Sandro trades celibacy for love in Kenya, sheds his clerical robes BARINGO, Kenya — For 12 years, he was known simply as ‘Father Sandro,’ a trusted Italian missionary navigating the rugged terrain of Baringo County to deliver sermons, guide youth programmes and comfort the faithful. But on September 6, 2026, 55-year-old Sandro
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Hubby inspects our private parts to see if I had s£x with our son, wife tells court MY husband orders my children and I to remove our underwear so he can check whether I have had s£x with my son, a woman has narrated to the Chestone Local Court. Agness Mpango of Chainda, says her
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OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT DUMA BOKO: YOU, OF ALL PEOPLE, SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER Dear President Duma Gideon Boko, I write this open letter with a heavy heart and profound disappointment. Not because Botswana is our neighbour. Not because you came to Zambia. Not because African leaders should not maintain relations with one another. But
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Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa also known as the crocodile 🐊 of Africa says Victoria Falls is Zimbabwe’s alone not Zambia’s. Speaking on 9 September at the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Masvingo, he rejected the long-standing line that Mosi-oa-Tunya is shared. “Some say it is shared between Zimbabwe and Zambia, but that is not true,”
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Police arrest Mansa tailor for insulting President Hichilema! Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man from Mansa for allegedly insulting President Hakainde Hichilema on TikTok. Kennedy Mwansa, of Musaila Junction in Mansa has been arrested and charged with harassment using electronic gadgets after a video allegedly containing indecent language directed at President Hakainde Hichilema
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MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI ZULU FORMALLY CHARGED WITH SEDITIOUS PRACTICES By ZR Reporter The Zambia Police Service has formally arrested and charged former Minister Brian Mundubile and lawyer Makebi Zulu with the offence of seditious practices. According to a statement issued by Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Timothy Malumo on Friday, September 11, 2026, the two
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IMMIGRATION DEPARTIMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT ACCUSED OF CONTEMPT OF COURT OVER MUKANDILA’S DETENTION MENT ACCUSED OF CONTEMPT OF COURT OVER MUKANDILA’S DETENTION The Immigration Department has been accused of contempt of court for allegedly failing to comply with a court order concerning the continued detention of Celestin Mambula Mukandila. According to a media statement, the Court on
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Government cancels passports for Mwamba, Mutambo, Sishuwa, Kaizer, Binwell and Jay Jay! Government has cancelled or revoked the passports of six prominent individuals, citing national security reasons. Those affected are former ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke Central MP Emmanuel Jay Banda, former Nkana MP Binwell Mpundu, former State House Special Assistant Kaizer Zulu, academician Dr
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STATE HOUSE RULES OUT REINTRODUCTION OF DEPUTY MINISTERS President Hakainde Hichilema is not considering reintroducing the position of Deputy Ministers, as he believes in the prudent utilisation of public resources, State House has said. State House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said this amid calls from organisations such as the Christian Coalition (CC) for President
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UPND defends rejection of Hot FM congratulatory message UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe has defended the party’s decision to reject a congratulatory message from Hot FM following President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the 2026 general election. Lusaka, 11 September – Speaking on Crown TV’s Spotlight programme, Mr Simuuwe said the decision was not a rejection
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AIPAC CALLS FOR REINTRODUCTION OF DEPUTY MINISTERS AND MINISTRY OF CHIEFS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has called for the urgent reintroduction of Deputy Ministers in Zambia, arguing that their absence has weakened governance and service delivery. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma said the organisation’s research had established that
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OSUN STATE POLICE IN NIGERIA ARREST MAN OVER ALLEGED MURDER OF MOTHER: The Osun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Taye Kasali for allegedly killing his mother, Kudirat Kasali. The command also said the remains of the deceased were recovered from a shallow grave on a family farm. The Commissioner of Police,
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McManaman Names Two Champions League Favourites, Snubs Arsenal: Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has left Arsenal out of his two favourites to win this season’s UEFA Champions League. Arsenal continued their perfect start to the campaign on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Serie A outfit Napoli. Martin Odegaard maintained his impressive scoring run,
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I WITHDRAW MY SUGGESTION FOR DIALOGUE. This morning i woke up to this article attributed to the UPND media director Mark Simuwe,who is rubbishing my suggestion for dialogue and my heart has sunk so deeply that i regret ever making this call and i immediately withdraw it and appologise unreservedly to all those who did
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AVOIDING THE BIBLE: Why Is Chipoka Mulenga Not Taking Oath On The Bible? Yesterday, Chipoka Mulenga avoided the Bible in parliament and today he has avoided the Bible at the council offices. What is the explanation? Why can’t he take oath on the Bible ? What is he scared of? Taking the oath today were
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JUNIOR BALLY MUST REFUND OUR K3 MILLION- GIVEN LUBINDA We paid K3 million to Junior Bally as per agreement to campaign for Brian Mundubile. He got the money, but he did not campaign. This is a clear breach of agreement. You cannot collect money for a job and fail to do it. We are therefore
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PRESSURE MOUNTS FOR MUNDUBILE’S RELEASE Pressure is mounting for the release of Tonse Pamodzi Alliance president Brian Mundubile and vice president Makebi Zulu as their lawyers reportedly continue to face difficulties accessing them at Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison. Citizens First president Harry Kalaba has called for the unconditional release of Mundubile, Zulu and other political
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State Challenges Musukwa’s Bid to Retain Assets Worth 100 Million Kwacha The state has opposed former Minister RICHARD MUSUKWA’s bid to prevent the seizure of his assets valued over 100 million Kwacha deemed to be proceeds of crime. DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions GILBERT PHIRI has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to dismiss Mr.
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Mourinho Breaks His Silence on Vinícius Jr., the Trent Alexander-Arnold Midfield Gamble, and the Wild Night Real Madrid Nearly Lost Control Against Inter Milan There is a very specific sound the Santiago Bernabéu makes when it turns on one of its own, and on Tuesday night that sound found Kylian Mbappé the moment he walked
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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 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 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 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. 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 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 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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