In a twist that has captured the nation’s attention, the United Party for National Development (UPND) official Bruce Kanema has set the stage for a diplomatic showdown between Zambia and Botswana. Kanema, in a fiery statement, urged the Zambian Government to take unprecedented action by seeking the extradition of former Botswana President Ian Khama. The
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Zambia dominates international news as seven leading legal and human rights organisations issue joint statement on the Rule of Law, Judicial Independence and Access to Justice in Zambia Surrounding the General Election 16 September 2026 The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), the Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales (BHRC), the East
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‘WE FAILED YOU’ B FLOW ADMITS AS MACKY 2 CALLS OUT MUSICIANS OVER CAMPAIGN SUPPORT ZAMBIA Association of Musicians (ZAM) president Brian Bwembya, widely known as B Flow, has admitted that the music industry failed to support losing Nchanga Independent parliamentary candidate Mulaza Kaira, popularly known as Macky 2, during his election campaign in the
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Don’t take going to the toilet for granted — UPP president UPND Alliance member and United Progressive People (UPP) president Saviour Chishimba says all politicians are job seekers, arguing that there is no shame in seeking public office because leadership is essentially work and responsibility. Chishimba says politicians should stop claiming that they are not
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Macky 2 ZAMBIAN ARTISTS, SAYS HE’S DISAPPOINTED WITH ZAMBIAN MUSICIANS WHO DIDN’T SUPPORT HIM DURING ELECTION CAMPAIGNS IN NCHANGA He writes 👇🏾 👇🏾 Firstly, let me say this.. I love Mampi. That’s family. She has come through for me so many times.. Nolo apapene before the election she even sent me some money to help
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UPND SHOULD TELL ZAMBIANS WHY THE STATE NOW WANTS THE FINAL WORD OVER A FORMER PRESIDENT’S GRAVE There are laws that are born out of careful policy planning. And then there are laws that make people look back at a national controversy and ask: What exactly happened here? The Benefits of Former Presidents and Former
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GOV’T REJECTS CSOs CLAIMS OF BREAK-DOWN OF RULE OF LAW Government has rejected claims by a group of civil society organisations that Zambia is experiencing a breakdown in the rule of law, describing the allegations as sweeping and unsupported by sufficient evidence. In a response issued by the Attorney-General, Government defended the recent cancellation of
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CHITIMUKULU TO BEMBAS: STOP INSULTING YOUR CHIEF ON SOCIAL MEDIA PARAMOUNT Chief Chitimukulu has urged Bembas to restore respect for traditional leadership and stop using social media to insult him, warning that such conduct damages the dignity of the Bemba people and the institution he represents. The 82-year-old traditional leader said he was particularly concerned
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GOVERNMENT IMPRESSED WITH THE 2026 GCE PASS RATE The 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination results have been released, with 85.63 percent of candidates passing at least one subject. Acting Minister of Education, Honourable Dr Gilbert Siame, M.P announced the results today, 17th September, 2026, noting that performance is similar to that of 2025.
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Chipata man gets 12 months for insulting Tongas, Lozis A 30-YEAR-OLD man of Referendum Township in Chipata has been sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment with hard labour for insulting Tonga and Lozi-speaking people. Rabson Phiri recorded a video of himself insulting the Lozis and Tongas, which he posted on Facebook. He was charged with one
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VEHICLE ENDS UP IN SEWER PONDS IN CHAMBA VALLEY A motor vehicle was involved in a road traffic accident in the early hours this morning along Munali Road, near the ZNS Chamba Valley curve, close to the sewer ponds. The vehicle was seen floating in the middle of the sewer dam, sparking curiosity among residents
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Breaking News: MUNDUBILE & TUNDU LISSU: NOMINATED FOR EU’S TOP HUMAN-RIGHTS AWARD Brian Mundubile of Zambia and Tundu Lissu of Tanzania are now being discussed in connection with the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, the European Parliament’s major human-rights award. The reported nomination of Brian Mundubile comes at a critical moment in Zambia’s
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WE ARE ALL JOB SEEKERS: LET US STOP FOOLING OURSELVES There is a fashionable statement among politicians, “I am not looking for a job.” Let us stop fooling ourselves. If you form a political party because you want to govern, you are seeking a job. If you contest the presidency, parliament or council, you are
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FQM Founder Shareholder KWALELA LAMASWALA Dies By Masauso Mkwayaya One of the founder shareholders of First Quantum Minerals and Chairperson of Diversified Minerals Group, KWALELA LAMASWALA, has died A statement issued by the family in LUSAKA says Mr. LAMASWALA died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Born on October 26, 1942, Mr. LAMASWALA also served as
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LET ME RESPOND TO THE SERIOUS DEBATE GOING ON RIGHT NOW ON CHURCH NEWSPAPER BEFORE SOME PHARISEES CAN COMFORT BELIEVERS IN POWERLESSNESS.#ColdBloodedBelievers By Pastor Kelvin J. Zulu A PASTOR WITHOUT POWER IS A LECTURER#VERYTRUE 2 Timothy 3:5 NASB“Holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these.” This
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RECONSIDER HANDS-OFF APPROACH TO STRATEGIC PROJECTS, MUSHIMBA URGES GOVERNMENT ORGANIZED People’s Party (OPP) president Brian Mushimba has urged Government to reconsider its hands-off approach to strategic projects, arguing that the private sector should not be left to carry the entire burden of developing critical infrastructure. Dr Mushimba said Government’s responsibility should go beyond regulation and
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STOP THE INSULTS-CHITIMUKULU URGES YOUNG PEOPLE Mwine Lubemba Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Kanyanta Manga II has called on young people from his Kingdom to desist from insulting him on social media over his decision not to involve himself in political disputes. The traditional leader says, as an elderly person and custodian of the traditional institution, he
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BM, MZ IN HIGH SPIRITS TO CONTINUE ‘INDEPENDENCE’ FIGHT AFTER CUSTODY – AKA… the fact Mundubile is a political prisoner today like his father was under the colonialists, shows we are not yet independent September 14,2026Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and the other ‘political prisoners’ are in high spirits and confident that they shall be released
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MWAMBA DEMANDS INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO DEATH OF POLICE OFFICER DANIEL BANDA: Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Assistant Superintendent Daniel Banda at Zambia Police Service headquarters in Lusaka, disputing the police account that the officer died by suicide. Police said Banda, a 53-year-old officer
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Hichilema and I agree that Zambia is divided – Nevers PASTOR Nevers Mumba says no matter what is done on the economic side, if Zambia is not united, the country risks destroying itself. Mumba says all well-meaning Zambians understand that the country is currently divided. He says President Hakainde Hichilema, himself and other well-meaning Zambians
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M’MEMBE CHALLENGES BASIS FOR CHIEF MUKUNI’S PROPOSED PARAMOUNT CHIEFTAINCY STATUS: SOCIALIST Party president Fred M’membe has questioned the constitutional and historical basis of efforts to have Chief Mukuni recognised as a Paramount Chief, arguing that the modern system of ranking traditional leaders was largely shaped by colonial administration rather than indigenous tradition. Mr M’membe said
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BISHOP LUNGU URGES HICHILEMA TO HOLD PRIVATE TALKS ON JUSTICE, TOLERANCE AND RECONCILIATION: CHIPATA Diocese Bishop George Lungu has called for a private meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss concerns surrounding justice, political tolerance, the rule of law and the treatment of opposition figures following the August 13 election. Bishop Lungu said Zambia needed
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ZAMBIA’S NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY REACHES 93.6 PERCENT COMPLETION: ZAMBIA’S nationwide high-resolution geophysical survey has reached 93.6 per cent completion, with the Government saying the exercise will provide investors with improved geological information and help unlock new opportunities in mineral exploration. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Acting Permanent Secretary Anthony Chilengi said the survey is
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FORMER MAKENI PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE KAVUMBU HAKACHIMA APPEALS TO PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FOR APPOINTMENT By chikankata top stories reporter Losing Makeni Constituency parliamentary candidate for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) under the Tonse Alliance led by Brian Mundubile, Ms. Kavumbu Hakachima, has appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to consider her for national service.
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BISHOP IMAKANDO FUMES AT PASTORS LEAVING HIS CHURCH Below is his communication MEMORANDUM To: All Branches and Members, Lusaka West RegionFrom: Regional Overseer, Lusaka West RegionSubject: Clarification: No Ties Between Bread of Life and Bishop Chisulo’s New Church in Lilayi Dear all, Grace and peace to you. We write to inform you that Bishop Shadreck
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IBA summons HOT FM for playing, ‘Mundubile na Makebi Bengile’ song, among other alleged breaches September 15,2026 THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has summoned Hot FM Radio to appear before it over alleged breaches of the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines, including the station’s decision to play the song “Mundubile na Makebi Bengile” in its original
Read MoreWHO DECIDES WHERE A FORMER PRESIDENT IS BURIED? Picture this: A former President dies. Government says: “Bring the body home. State funeral. Embassy Park.” The family says: “Aah, not so fast.” The repatriation is stopped. Mourning ends. The family says the former President will be buried in South Africa. And just like that, Zambia’s funeral
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KONKOMALIMBA KAPUMPE THINKS NEVERS MUMBA IS PREPARING TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2031 He writes:Even if he doesn’t know it himself, Dr. Nevers Mumba will be a presidential candidate in 2031. This resignation is temporary, hence it’s been called a “step aside” . He has sensed a gap in opposition leadership, and his political instincts
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Hand grenade explodes in 11-year-old’s hand! AN 11-year-old boy of Mazabuka has sustained serious injuries after a hand grenade he picked up exploded in his hands. The incident happened on Sunday in Simwaba Village, Chief Mwanachingwala, and was reported to Mazabuka Police Station on September 14, 2026 at 16:49 hours by Harrison Mankoli, 33, of
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PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE DETENTION AND MEDICAL CONDITION OF HON. FAITH MUNTHALI The Citizens First (CF) Party is deeply concerned about the deteriorating health condition of Hon. Faith Munthali, who was arrested and charged yesterday in Mafinga District and subsequently detained at the police station in Isoka. According to information received by the Party, Hon.
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MWAMBA CRITICISES MUSOKOTWANE’S REAPPOINTMENT AS FINANCE MINISTER: Former Zambian diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba has criticised President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to reappoint Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning, arguing that the move represents continuity in economic policy rather than a shift in direction. Musokotwane was retained in the finance portfolio following President Hichilema’s inauguration
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‘IT’S ALRIGHT’ TO GRANT MP BOND WHILE IN ICU – POLICE CHIEF… CF say they have been pushing for Munthali to be granted bond even before she was admitted to hospital Muchinga Province police commissioner Lubinda Mayamba says he directed his officer-in-charge in Nakonde to grant Mafinga South member of parliament Faith Munthali (CF), bond
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LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM, MAYOR CHITAMBALA MWEWA IS WORKING HARD TO MAKE LUSAKA A BETTER PLACE Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa is working hard to make Lusaka a better place. His unconventional style, relentless energy, and commitment to order and cleanliness have already left a mark on the city just weeks after his election. VISIBLE
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TWO FORMER EDUCATION OFFICIALS CHARGED OVER $401M SCHOOL SUPPLIES LOAN The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged two former senior Ministry of Education officials over a school supplies contract that left Government carrying a loan obligation of US$401.8 million. Former Permanent Secretary Henry Tukombe and former Head of Procurement and Supply Jacob Masatunya each face
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THE CIVIL SERVICE IS NOT A POLITICAL REWARD There is something fundamentally wrong with the idea that a civil servant should lose their job simply because they did not support the President or because they celebrated an opposition candidate’s claimed victory. If the reported remarks by UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta are accurately reported,
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KATAKWE WARNS NEW HEALTH MINISTER CHILENGI OVER ALLEGED MINISTRY ‘CARTELS’ Former Health Minister Dr Alex Katakwe has advised newly appointed Health Minister Professor Roma Chilengi to remain vigilant against what he describes as “cartels” within the Ministry of Health. Dr Katakwe warned that some individuals may go to great lengths to protect what he described
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Kim Kardashian Awarded Symbolic 1 Euro in Damages Over 2016 Paris Robbery A Paris court has officially awarded media mogul Kim Kardashian a symbolic 1 euro ($1.15) in damages following the infamous 2016 armed robbery in the French capital. The ruling marks a major milestone in the reality star’s quest for closure after what she
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SACCORD WARNS AGAINST POLITICAL INTIMIDATION OF CIVIL SERVANTS Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) Executive Director Arthur Muyunda has cautioned politicians against threatening or intimidating civil servants, saying disciplinary matters involving public officers should be handled through established government procedures. Mr Muyunda said while civil servants were expected to support the
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Bishop Lungu seeks private meeting with Hichilema over political concerns CATHOLIC Diocese of Chipata Bishop George Lungu has called for a private meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss what he describes as growing concerns over justice, constitutional rights and the political situation in Zambia. Bishop Lungu says the proposed meeting should provide a peaceful
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TRAGEDY AT POLICE HQ….elite cop ballistics expert dies after hours of tense stand-off By DAVID KANDUZAA CHILLING silence fell over the Zambia Police Service headquarters last night after a high-ranking Ballistics expert took his own life inside his office, bringing a desperate, hours-long standoff with his own colleagues to a tragic end. Assistant Superintendent Daniel
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