Sumaili Criticizes Government for Accepting South African Court Ruling on Lungu Burial Former Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili, who served under former President Edgar Lungu, has criticized the Zambian government’s decision to accept the ruling of the South African court regarding Lungu’s burial. According to this view, she expected the government to immediately appeal the… Continue reading Sumaili Criticizes Government for Accepting South African Court Ruling on Lungu Burial
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HIGH COURT REJECTS
SUBORDINATE COURT LENIENCY, IMPOSES PRISON SENTENCES ON KAMONO DIRECTORS
HIGH COURT REJECTSSUBORDINATE COURT LENIENCY, IMPOSES PRISON SENTENCES ON KAMONO DIRECTORS Lusaka | June 24, 2026 – In a stunning judicial escalation that has sent shockwaves through Zambia’s financial sector, the Economic and Financial Crimes Division (EFCC) of the High Court has overturned the subordinate court decision and dismantled the earlier lenient outcome in the… Continue reading HIGH COURT REJECTS
SUBORDINATE COURT LENIENCY, IMPOSES PRISON SENTENCES ON KAMONO DIRECTORS
DEFENCE PS DEFENDS ARMY CHIEF’S REMARKS ON MAINTAINING ELECTION ORDER
DEFENCE PS DEFENDS ARMY CHIEF’S REMARKS ON MAINTAINING ELECTION ORDER By Joseph Kaputula Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Hamaundu says there is nothing wrong with remarks attributed to Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele suggesting that the army will ensure and enforce order before, during, and after the August elections. Lieutenant General Zyeele’s… Continue reading DEFENCE PS DEFENDS ARMY CHIEF’S REMARKS ON MAINTAINING ELECTION ORDER
ECZ TO PAY HOT FM OVER THREE MILLION KWAHCA FOR RADIO ADVERTS SCHEDULED TO RUN DURING ELECTION PERIOD
ECZ TO PAY HOT FM OVER THREE MILLION KWAHCA FOR RADIO ADVERTS SCHEDULED TO RUN DURING ELECTION PERIOD The Electoral Commission of Zambia will folk out a whopping 3 million Kwacha to Hot FM and 1.3 million Kwacha Kwitu FM alone. This is money for the radio adverts the two radio stations will run for… Continue reading ECZ TO PAY HOT FM OVER THREE MILLION KWAHCA FOR RADIO ADVERTS SCHEDULED TO RUN DURING ELECTION PERIOD
Zelensky Authorizes New “Preemptive Strike” Doctrine Against Russian Military Infrastructure
Zelensky Authorizes New “Preemptive Strike” Doctrine Against Russian Military Infrastructure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced one of Kyiv’s toughest military policy shifts in recent months, formally authorizing a doctrine of “preemptive strikes” against Russian military-related infrastructure. According to Zelenskyy, official directives have been issued to Ukraine’s military and the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR)… Continue reading Zelensky Authorizes New “Preemptive Strike” Doctrine Against Russian Military Infrastructure
Chinese Satellite Reportedly Tracks U.S. Carrier Group Operating Near Iranian Coast
Chinese Satellite Reportedly Tracks U.S. Carrier Group Operating Near Iranian Coast Reports emerging on June 24 indicate that Chinese military surveillance satellites have detected and tracked the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG-3) operating in the Gulf of Oman, relatively close to Iran’s southeastern coastline. According to the reports, the USS Abraham Lincoln was… Continue reading Chinese Satellite Reportedly Tracks U.S. Carrier Group Operating Near Iranian Coast
GOVERNMENT TO ADVISE ON THE FATE OF THE GRAVE
GOVERNMENT TO ADVISE ON THE FATE OF THE GRAVE The Ministry of Information’s Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, stated that the government will soon notify the nation about the fate of the unoccupied grave of the late former President Edgar Lungu at Embassy Park. Kawana’s remarks followed the recent ruling by the South African Supreme Court,… Continue reading GOVERNMENT TO ADVISE ON THE FATE OF THE GRAVE
INTRODUCTION OF TEACHER LICENSURE EXAMS
INTRODUCTION OF TEACHER LICENSURE EXAMS The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) of Brian Mundubile to introduce teacher licensure exams. The NRPUP says this is a transformational step for Zambia’s education system. This policy aims to ensure that only qualified and competent educators enter classrooms, thereby uplifting the overall quality of teaching nationwide.… Continue reading INTRODUCTION OF TEACHER LICENSURE EXAMS
REMOVE THE GRADE 12 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES – AMOS CHANDA
REMOVE THE GRADE 12 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES – AMOS CHANDA Amos Chanda, the former Press Aide to the late former President Edgar Lungu, has suggested that Zambia should abolish the Grade 12 education requirement for presidential candidates, arguing that it is unnecessary. He pointed out that formal education is not always a prerequisite… Continue reading REMOVE THE GRADE 12 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES – AMOS CHANDA
Olusegun Obasanjo, aged 94, wrote a touching letter to Nigerians. Does this mean he is preparing to leave this world? Here is what he wrote
Olusegun Obasanjo, aged 94, wrote a touching letter to Nigerians. Does this mean he is preparing to leave this world? Here is what he wrote: My fellow citizens, People say life is long. They say, “Take your time, there is plenty of it.” But I am 94 years old now, and I can tell you… Continue reading Olusegun Obasanjo, aged 94, wrote a touching letter to Nigerians. Does this mean he is preparing to leave this world? Here is what he wrote