SECOND CHOPPER CREW TELLS OF CHIVAYO PILOT’S FINAL CONFUSED RADIO CALL By Daimon Phiri MARONDERA – The pilot flying businessman Wicknell Chivayo repeatedly told the second helicopter that he was stuck inside cloud and could not get out, before asking in confusion “Which destination?” then going silent. That is according to Mr Froster Chisi (also
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Adam Rhys Lurie writes: Connecting the dots: Wicknell Chivayo, gold smuggling, & terrorism. We all know the brutal conflict in Sudan between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) & the regular army has been raging since April 2023. But just yesterday, a massive bomb dropped in Malawi: General Paul Valentino Phiri was arrested by the
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Even Africa’s Richest man Aliko Dangote with Wealth Estimated at $59 Billion was Never Seen Dishing out cars or even Bags of his Cement Then See Wicknell Chivhayo’s 6 Month 2026 Summary January 20261 January 2026 – Visited President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his farm.3 January 2026 – Gifted Johanne Masowe members vehicles valued at more
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Govt fires all ZAMMSA staff after forensic audit Government has separated all members of staff at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) as part of what Health Minister Roma Chilengi has described as a major reset of the troubled medicines supply agency Professor Chilengi said the decision follows findings of a forensic audit
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Buses and taxi owners project about K4 fare increase following fuel price hike! The Buses and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia-BTOAZ- estimates that fares could increase by K4 within the next 2 to 3 days following the upward adjustment in fuel prices by the Energy Regulation board-ERB In an interview with Phoenix News, association National
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I am well, not sick-President Hichilema President Hakainde Hichilema has returned home from a two-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates, assuring Zambians that he is well and not sick. Speaking shortly after landing, President Hichilema says he is in good health and high spirits, while highlighting the achievements recorded during the visit. The
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MUKOKA DEMANDS RETRACTION FROK SIMUWE OVER NATIONALITY CLAIMS US-based Zambian journalist Augustine Mukoka has, through his lawyers, demanded the immediate withdrawal and retraction of an article questioning his nationality and calling on him to stop commenting on Zambian affairs. In a letter addressed to UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe, Mulunda and Company Legal Practitioners say
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MWANZA CALLS FOR COMPLETE SUPPLY-CHAIN STRATEGY TO LOWER FUEL PRICES Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Antonio Mourinho Mwanza has called for a comprehensive strategy to reduce the cost of fuel in Zambia, arguing that focusing on a single intervention such as subsidies, refinery operations, taxes or alternative supply routes will not deliver sustainable price reductions.
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Zim Lawyer Arrested Over R5.2 Million Road Accident Fund Scandal in South Africa Lawyer inflated compensation claims A Zimbabwean lawyer has been arrested in South Africa for allegedly defrauding the Road Accident Fund (RAF) of more than R5.2 million (approx. US$312,000). Precious Muleya, director of Precious Muleya Attorneys, was arrested on September 30 at OR
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Zambia’s democratic slide hits home as Stellenbosch scholar silenced By Jeremy Seekings The Zambian government’s targeting of Stellenbosch-based historian Sishuwa Sishuwa shows that the country’s democratic backsliding has direct implications for academic freedom in South Africa and beyond, writes Jeremy Seekings. Many Zambians, as well as observers of Zambian politics, have been alarmed by the
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Jah Prayzah Pulls Out of Festival Following the Death of Chivayo It is with a heavy heart that I share that 3G The Band and I will unfortunately not be able to perform at Jacaranda Music Festival today, Jah Prayzah writes. Following the recent tragedy and loss that has deeply affected me and the entire
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VINCENT MWALE IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST By Luyando Silumesi A little bird told me, and I have verified today, that Parliament will have an interesting race for the position of Second Deputy Speaker, with two candidates emerging as leading contenders so far: Vincent Mwale, the Honourable Member of Parliament for Chipangali West Parliamentary
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MUZUNGU SET FOR SECOND DEPUTY SPEAKER Independent MP for Mufumbwe Constituency Nshamba Mulondwe MUZUNGU is contesting the position of Second Deputy Speaker. Muzungu is a qualified lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Zambia (UNZA) and an Advocate of the High Court for Zambia. He also holds a Master of Arts
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CLEAN YOUR BUILDING FIRST – LUSAKA RESIDENT TELLS Simon Chitambala Mwewa My Appeal to the Lusaka Mayor Simson Mwewa Chitambala: Firstly, Your Worship, your Simson Building along Lumumba Road looks dirty and does not reflect the image of a clean and modern Lusaka. Since one of your campaign messages was to keep Lusaka clean, you
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Mudzinganyama Granted R15 000 For Gender Based Violence Businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama has been granted R15 000 bail by the Randburg Magistrates’ Court. He appeared in court on Thursday facing 10 charges, including fraud, intimidation, crimen injuria and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Kaiser Kganyakgo said the
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Chivayo Crash Victims Named: Captain Kelvin Soda, Captain Courage Mutavirwa, Senelisiwe Magagula Victim 6:???? By Tino Machakaire Machakaire has issued a condolence message and at the same mentioning the names of the other Crash Victims I write this with a deeply broken heart following the tragic loss of five precious lives aboard the Bell 430
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Jah Prayzah Postpones Wedding Following Chivayo Death Zimbabwean musician Jah Prayzah has indefinitely postponed his wedding, which was scheduled for this Saturday. The postponement follows the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who was closely linked to the celebrations. Chivayo bankrolled the coming of Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo, who was paid US$1 million to perform
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PROVE IT!…presidency dismisses Catholic Bishops’ scathing pastoral letter as an unproven opposition echo chamber By DAVID KANDUZA STATE House has strongly rejected claims of growing political polarisation, ethnic manipulation and a narrowing democratic space in Zambia, challenging the Catholic clergy to substantiate their allegations with verifiable evidence. The response follows a highly critical Pastoral Statement
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FUEL PRICES SKYROCKET BY OVER K6….as motorists face heavy blow at the pumps By DAVID KANDUZAZAMBIAN consumers woke up to a harsh economic reality on October 1, 2026, as the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced a massive, double-digit spike in petroleum pump prices. Driven by an unforgiving perfect storm of international geopolitical turmoil, a sliding
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PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA PAYS TRIBUTE TO SIR WICKNELL CHIVAYO The sudden and unexpected tragic passing on of Mr and Mrs Chivayo, two crew members and a security aide in a helicopter crash yesterday afternoon left our Nation, my family, and me personally numbed and in deep shock and grief. We are all shattered by this unexpected,
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THE MYSTERY OF FLASHY WEALTH IN ZIMBABWE: BUSINESS, CONNECTIONS OR RITUALS? The more useful question is not whether these men used rituals, but how they made their money, which businesses generated their wealth, who financed their ventures, and whether their business dealings were transparent and lawful. Ginimbi’s reported business history included gas distribution, fuel trading,
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Chivayo crash: Tazvi Mhaka Was in Not In Helicopter Crash Chief J Alive Businessman Tazvi Mhaka aka Chief J, best friend of the late flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, did not perish in the accident and is alive and well. Mhaka is said to have visited the scene of the helicopter crash in rural Marondera that
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THOUGHTS BY LINDA BANKS: Why Has Mr. Hichilema Said Nothing On Hon. Kafwaya’s Assassination? Since Hon. Kafwaya was murdered, the father of the Nation has had plenty to say about absolutely everything, from how State House used to be a place of ‘enjoyiiii’ on Fridays, to how he’s not afraid of witchcraft and everything else
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ZAMBIA KEEPS CHANGING THE DRIVER — BUT THE POLITICAL SYSTEM REMAINS THE SAME In April 2017, police raided the Lusaka home of then-opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema in the early hours of the morning and arrested him on treason charges. The charges followed an incident in Western Province in which Hichilema’s convoy was accused of failing
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ZESCO EXPLAINS 18-MINUTE FLOODLIGHTS BLACKOUT DURING ZAMBIA-TOGO MATCH ZESCO Limited has attributed the 18-minute interruption during Zambia’s 2-0 victory over Togo at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to the design of the stadium’s floodlighting system, revealing that the actual power disturbance lasted just 0.2 seconds. The disruption occurred at around 18:21 hours during Tuesday evening’s 2027 Africa
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GOVT WARNS DECLINING DONOR FUNDING TO HEALTH SECTOR COULD AFFECT GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA By Nelson Zulu Government says declining donor funding to the health sector is putting pressure on the country and could affect the implementation of the Grow Zambia Agenda if the situation is not addressed. Speaking during the second sitting of the Public-Private
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Catholic Bishops Warn: Nation Cannot Be Built on Lies and Intimidation …Zambia in a crisis in need of healing By Staff Reporter —“The nation cannot be built on lies, corruption, and intimidation, but only on truth, justice and service,” they (Catholic Bishops) reiterated, echoing their 2004 appeal for integrity. 30th September 2026 LUSAKA — Zambia’s
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The 2-0 scoreline does not reflect my team’s performance – Togo coach TOGO coach Patrice Neveu says the 2-0 defeat to Zambia does not reflect the performance his team put up in their AFCON 2027 qualifier at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola last evening. Neveu said at a post match briefing that conceding an early
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SAD NEWS💔: HIGH PROFILE BUSINESSMAN DIES IN FATAL CRASH: GOVERNMENT The Government has confirmed a fatal helicopter crash in Marondera Rural that killed all six people on board. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said the aircraft was carrying a high-profile businessman, three other passengers and two pilots, with no survivors reported. The Zimbabwe Republic Police separately
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Catholic bishops call for dialogue, justice …ZCCB raise concern over political polarisation, arrests and electoral credibility By Staff Reporter THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has called for urgent national dialogue, reconciliation and healing amid growing political polarisation, fears over personal security and concerns about the rule of law and democratic institutions. The bishops
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FR. MOSES PHIRI ATTACKS THE NUCIO PUBLICLY ================LUSAKA – Catholic Priest Father Moses Gladson Phiri has launched a blistering attack on the Vatican Ambassador to Zambia, Archbishop Gian Luca Perici, accusing him of failing to perform his duties following the recent arrest of Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda. Speaking during a live broadcast on Christian
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Musokotwane to Contract More IMF Loans ZAMBIA COMMENCES DISCUSSIONS WITH THE IMF ON A SUCCESSOR ECF PROGRAMME The Government of the Republic of Zambia has commenced discussions with an International Monetary Fund mission on a successor programme under the Extended Credit Facility, seeking to build on restored macroeconomic stability while accelerating investment, exports, diversification and
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By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Cruel; Now Immigration Becomes Desperate Subject Mukandila to Age Test 40 days in Detention UPND Gvt Takes Mukandila for Age Test The Economic Freedom Fighters say Celestine Mukandila was taken to University Teaching Hospital for a procedure normally used in defilement cases, and that a court found the government broke the
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JUNGLE LAW: MUKANDILA AND SIMUUWE NRC INEQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW Kasebamashila Kaseba writes Where Celestine Mukandila’s NRC and passport belong to the Republic of Zambia (to be withdrawn or cancelled) according to the state whereas Mark Simuuwe’s NRC, passport, deed poll belong to Simuuwe as a person and not the nation to be questioned, withdrawn
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FRED M’MEMBE PENS DOWN AN EMOTIONAL POEM FOR HIS GRACE ARCHBISHOP ALICK BANDA: He writes: A SHORT MORNING POEM TO MY SHEPHERD ALICK A religious leader, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda stands firm in truth while facing harsh persecution and cruel mockery. The Trial of FaithHe raised the lamp of sacred law,And spoke
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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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