Former Mayors, Council Chairpersons Sue Government for K153 Million in Unpaid Benefits A group of 25 former elected local authority leaders has sued the Zambian Government, demanding more than K153 million in alleged unpaid salaries, allowances and benefits accrued during their tenure in office. The former civic leaders, led by Duncan Kaonga, have filed an… Continue reading Former Mayors Sue Government for K153 Million in Unpaid Benefits
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COPPERBELT STUDENT UNIONS BACK HH IN AUGUST POLLS
COPPERBELT STUDENT UNIONS BACK HH IN AUGUST POLLS A consortium of student unions on the Copperbelt has declared its support for President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the August general election. The student bodies include the Kitwe Vocational Training Centre, Luanshya Technical and Vocational Teachers’ College (TVTC), Luanshya Technical and Business College (LTBC), Ndola Teaching Hospital,… Continue reading COPPERBELT STUDENT UNIONS BACK HH IN AUGUST POLLS
COPPER PRICES EXTEND GAINS, STRENGTHENING ZAMBIA’S MINING OUTLOOK
COPPER PRICES EXTEND GAINS, STRENGTHENING ZAMBIA’S MINING OUTLOOK Copper prices on the international market continued to edge higher this week, offering a positive outlook for Zambia’s mining industry as the country seeks to expand production and increase export earnings. Data from the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (ZEITI) Mineral Commodity Prices Dashboard shows that copper… Continue reading COPPER PRICES EXTEND GAINS, STRENGTHENING ZAMBIA’S MINING OUTLOOK
UPND PLEDGES MILLIONS OF JOBS THROUGH SKILLS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP DRIVE
UPND PLEDGES MILLIONS OF JOBS THROUGH SKILLS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP DRIVE The UPND New Dawn Government has outlined an ambitious plan to create millions of jobs by investing in skills development, entrepreneurship and private sector growth, saying employment creation will be the defining priority of Zambia’s next phase of development. In a statement, Ministry of Information and… Continue reading UPND PLEDGES MILLIONS OF JOBS THROUGH SKILLS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP DRIVE
Meet Arthur Peter Mathurika, the Malawian President.
Meet Arthur Peter Mathurika, the Malawian President. He came into South Africa three weeks ago with his wife. They spent most of their time indoors at 5-star hotels, getting full-body massages, ordering whiskey, and Italian dishes daily. Several times, they went shopping for clothes and jewelry in Sandton. Never once did they go to the… Continue reading Meet Arthur Peter Mathurika, the Malawian President.
When Threats Replace Diplomacy: Katz and the Death Sentence on a Grieving Son
When Threats Replace Diplomacy: Katz and the Death Sentence on a Grieving Son Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has confirmed what many suspected but few dared say aloud: Mojtaba Khamenei is “marked for death.” Not a battlefield combatant. Not a man holding a weapon. A son, still recovering from the strike that killed his mother… Continue reading When Threats Replace Diplomacy: Katz and the Death Sentence on a Grieving Son
KZN looters in Critical Condition After mistaking a truck transporting crocodiles for a truck transporting meat
KZN looters in Critical Condition After mistaking a truck transporting crocodiles for a truck transporting meat DURBAN — A group of opportunistic looters on the N2 highway near Stanger are reportedly reconsidering their life choices after intercepting a broken-down transport truck they believed was carrying premium braai meat, only to discover they had successfully hijacked… Continue reading KZN looters in Critical Condition After mistaking a truck transporting crocodiles for a truck transporting meat
Chama Grade 7 pupil chooses death over being unmarried
Chama Grade 7 pupil chooses death over being unmarried A 16-year-old grade seven pupil of Chitheba Primary School in Chama District has decided to leave the earth rather than stay unmarried after her mother denied her request to tie the knot with her lover. Loveness Zimba of Tembwe Village took her life after consuming insecticide … Continue reading Chama Grade 7 pupil chooses death over being unmarried
Andyford Mayele Banda quit as running mate of Organized People’s Party (OPP) presidential candidate Dr Brian Mushimba because of money
Zambian politicians and money… So, Andyford Mayele Banda quit as running mate of Organized People’s Party (OPP) presidential candidate Dr Brian Mushimba because of money? “Regrettably, after nominations were confirmed, OPP’s position started to shift dramatically — from assurances of a previously stated substantial campaign budget that would have enabled a credible national effort, to… Continue reading Andyford Mayele Banda quit as running mate of Organized People’s Party (OPP) presidential candidate Dr Brian Mushimba because of money
HH builds up momentum in North-West…takes UPND re-election campaign to scale-up free education and economic recovery
HH builds up momentum in North-West…..takes UPND re-election campaign to scale-up free education and economic recovery By DAVID KANDUZA PRESDENT Hakainde Hichilema took his nationwide campaign tour to Zambezi town on July 2, 2026, engaging with local residents during a high-energy whistle-stop visit. Addressing a cheering crowd, Mr Hichilema expressed gratitude for the region’s strong… Continue reading HH builds up momentum in North-West…takes UPND re-election campaign to scale-up free education and economic recovery