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A major debate has erupted after South African-born executive Donald Pols reportedly lost his senior position in the Netherlands following renewed scrutiny over his alleged - [DEMOCRAT VOTE-SPLITTING CHAOS IN CALIFORNIA: CONSERVATIVE STEVE HILTON LEADS GOVERNOR’S RACE](https://zambianstreets.com/democrat-vote-splitting-chaos-in-california-conservative-steve-hilton-leads-governors-race/) - DEMOCRAT VOTE-SPLITTING CHAOS IN CALIFORNIA: CONSERVATIVE STEVE HILTON LEADS GOVERNOR’S RACE California’s jungle primary is delivering a reality check to the Golden State’s one-party machine. With nearly half the votes counted, former Fox News host and Trump-backed Steve Hilton is out in front for governor at 26.55 percent, edging out longtime Democrat Xavier Becerra at - [Ukraine Strikes Oil Terminal Near Putin's Major Economic Forum](https://zambianstreets.com/ukraine-strikes-oil-terminal-near-putins-major-economic-forum/) - Ukraine Strikes Oil Terminal Near Putin's Major Economic ForumUkrainian drones reportedly struck the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in the early hours of Wednesday, triggering a large fire near Russia's second-largest city on the opening day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026). Images and local reports showed flames and thick black smoke rising - [Tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu may have reached a boiling point](https://zambianstreets.com/tensions-between-donald-trump-and-benjamin-netanyahu-may-have-reached-a-boiling-point/) - 🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu may have reached a boiling point. According to Axios, during a phone call about the escalating conflict in Lebanon, Trump reportedly lashed out at the Israeli prime minister, accusing him of jeopardizing Washington’s diplomatic efforts with Iran. Sources familiar with the conversation claim Trump told - [THE MAN AFRICA'S ENEMIES FEAR THE MOST IS STILL STANDING — AND HE'S CALLING THE WHOLE CONTINENT TO UNITE](https://zambianstreets.com/the-man-africas-enemies-fear-the-most-is-still-standing-and-hes-calling-the-whole-continent-to-unite/) - THE MAN AFRICA'S ENEMIES FEAR THE MOST IS STILL STANDING — AND HE'S CALLING THE WHOLE CONTINENT TO UNITE Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters, stood before tens of thousands at the Nigerian Bar Association Conference in Enugu, Nigeria, and declared what many African leaders are too afraid to say ONE Africa. - [BAROTSELAND GROUP DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER PROLONGED DETENTION OF NINE IN SESHEKE](https://zambianstreets.com/barotseland-group-demands-answers-over-prolonged-detention-of-nine-in-sesheke/) - BAROTSELAND GROUP DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER PROLONGED DETENTION OF NINE IN SESHEKE A growing human rights controversy has emerged in Western Province following allegations that a 72-year-old man and eight others have been detained at Sesheke Police Station for more than 30 days without being taken before a court. The allegations were raised by Busile, Proponents - [BUDANOV: PUTIN FEARS FOR HIS LIFE AND THE STABILITY OF HIS REGIME](https://zambianstreets.com/budanov-putin-fears-for-his-life-and-the-stability-of-his-regime/) - 🟥 BUDANOV: PUTIN FEARS FOR HIS LIFE AND THE STABILITY OF HIS REGIMEUkraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov believes Vladimir Putin’s greatest concern is no longer simply the battlefield, but the future of the system he has spent nearly three decades building. “Having built a stable system, just leave? And for what? To be afraid - [PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI TO BE LAID TO REST ON JUNE 9](https://zambianstreets.com/paramount-chief-mpezeni-to-be-laid-to-rest-on-june-9/) - PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI TO BE LAID TO REST ON JUNE 9The Ngoni Royal Establishment has announced that the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni will be laid to rest on June 9, 2026. Speaking during a visit by Chipata Catholic Diocese Bishop George Lungu to Ephendukeni Palace today, Senior Chief Nzamane revealed that the body of the - [YOU CLAIM TO BE A GANGSTER, BUT DIDDY PIPED YOUR BABY MAMA!- -Rapper Rick Ross throws shot at 50 Cent](https://zambianstreets.com/you-claim-to-be-a-gangster-but-diddy-piped-your-baby-mama-rapper-rick-ross-throws-shot-at-50-cent/) - YOU CLAIM TO BE A GANGSTER, BUT DIDDY PIPED YOUR BABY MAMA!"Damn... I hear them boys always talkin' 'bout being gangsters, always beatin' on their chest, always sellin' that tough-guy image. But peep this...While you busy claimin' victories, you brought a son into this world who gon' grow up watchin' headlines and clips of his - [XAVIER CHUNGU SLAPPED WITH 11 COUNTS, HIS LAWYER SAYS](https://zambianstreets.com/xavier-chungu-slapped-with-11-counts-his-lawyer-says/) - XAVIER CHUNGU SLAPPED WITH 11 COUNTS, HIS LAWYER SAYSDetained former Zambia Intelligence Service Director-General, Xavier Chungu has been slapped with 11 counts of various alleged offences, his lawyer, Godfrey Kunda has disclosed. Mr. Kunda of George Kunda and Company expressed his concern to KBN TV that his client has been in detention since Thursday last - [New poll shows Trump trails Pope Leo by 54 points in favorability](https://zambianstreets.com/new-poll-shows-trump-trails-pope-leo-by-54-points-in-favorability/) - New poll shows Trump trails Pope Leo by 54 points in favorabilityA newly released Economist/YouGov survey of more than 1,600 American adults has put Trump's popularity problem in stark relief: Pope Leo XIV holds a net favorability rating of +37, while Trump sits at a dismal -17. That's a 54-point gap between the sitting president - [Hon. Makebi Zulu: A Man Who Chose Unity Over Ambition, and Country Over Self](https://zambianstreets.com/hon-makebi-zulu-a-man-who-chose-unity-over-ambition-and-country-over-self/) - Hon. Makebi Zulu: A Man Who Chose Unity Over Ambition, and Country Over SelfBy Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma In Zambia’s unfolding political history, there are moments that rise above ordinary politics, moments that reveal the true measure of leadership, sacrifice, and national consciousness. One such defining moment is the decision by Hon. Makebi Zulu to set - [Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain while still awaiting US visas](https://zambianstreets.com/iran-world-cup-squad-to-head-for-mexico-via-spain-while-still-awaiting-us-visas/) - Iran’s national football team will depart for Spain this weekend as part of their journey to their World Cup base in Mexico, despite still awaiting visas for travel to host nations, according to the head of the country’s football federation. The 2026 World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, - [OPPOSITION PARTIES REJECT ANC CONTROL OF IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE AS BATTLE OVER CYRIL RAMAPHOSA'S FUTURE HEATS UP IN PARLIAMENT](https://zambianstreets.com/opposition-parties-reject-anc-control-of-impeachment-committee-as-battle-over-cyril-ramaphosas-future-heats-up-in-parliament/) - 🚨 OPPOSITION PARTIES REJECT ANC CONTROL OF IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE AS BATTLE OVER CYRIL RAMAPHOSA'S FUTURE HEATS UP IN PARLIAMENT 🚨 A fierce political battle has erupted in Parliament after several opposition parties argued that the ANC should not be allowed to chair the committee responsible for handling impeachment-related proceedings. The dispute emerged during discussions around - [Kambwili denies calling for the arrest of Mundubile, as he calls for opposition unity ahead of the 13th August election.](https://zambianstreets.com/kambwili-denies-calling-for-the-arrest-of-mundubile-as-he-calls-for-opposition-unity-ahead-of-the-13th-august-election/) - Kambwili denies calling for the arrest of Mundubile, as he calls for opposition unity ahead of the 13th August election. Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu Are My Brothers, I Never Called for Their Arrest – KambwiliBy Staff ReporterCitizen First member and Roan Constituency parliamentary candidate Chishimba Kambwili has rubbishes social media reports claiming that he - [Diddy's 's£xt@pes' with 50 Cent’s babymama Daphne Joy and male escort leaks online, 50 responds](https://zambianstreets.com/diddys-sxtpes-with-50-cents-babymama-daphne-joy-and-male-escort-leaks-online-50-responds/) - Alleged explicit videos involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, model Daphne Joy—who shares a child with rapper 50 Cent and a male escort have leaked online. The videos made it to the internet this week. One of the X-rated videos features the currently incarcerated record exec pleasuring himself while watching Daphne perform mouth action on another man. - [Pregnant 17-year-old lured outside with flowers by ex-boyfriend before being shot in the head](https://zambianstreets.com/pregnant-17-year-old-lured-outside-with-flowers-by-ex-boyfriend-before-being-shot-in-the-head/) - A pregnant teenage girl was allegedly shot and k!lled by her adult boyfriend. 17-year-old Jariah Edwards was f@tally shot during a trip to San Diego over the weekend. According to San Diego police, Edwards, who was about 32 weeks pregnant, was visiting San Diego with family when she was allegedly shot by her 21-year-old boyfriend. - [Trump Unleashes Expletive Rant at Netanyahu as Israel Escalates Lebanon Campaign](https://zambianstreets.com/trump-unleashes-expletive-rant-at-netanyahu-as-israel-escalates-lebanon-campaign/) - Trump Unleashes Expletive Rant at Netanyahu as Israel Escalates Lebanon CampaignPresident Donald Trump reportedly launched an expletive-filled tirade against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated June 1 phone call, according to Axios. Key details from the call:· Trump allegedly told Netanyahu: "You're f*ing crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me."· - [UPP JOINS UPND ALLIANCE AHEAD OF AUGUST ELECTIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/upp-joins-upnd-alliance-ahead-of-august-elections/) - UPP JOINS UPND ALLIANCE AHEAD OF AUGUST ELECTIONS The opposition United Progressive People's Party (UPP) has joined the UPND Alliance ahead of the August General Election, in a move its leader says is aimed at promoting peace, unity, and national development. Announcing the decision in Lusaka, UPP President Dr Savior Chishimba said joining the Alliance - [KAWANA SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON REPORTED USD 1.5 BILLION US GRANT DEAL](https://zambianstreets.com/kawana-sets-the-record-straight-on-reported-usd-1-5-billion-us-grant-deal/) - KAWANA SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON REPORTED USD 1.5 BILLION US GRANT DEALDetails in the Statement..............The Ministry of Information and Media wishes to clarify remarks delivered by the Secretary to Cabinet during the United States of America National Day Celebration held on 28th May 2026 regarding the reported USD 1.5 billion five-year grant covering the - [Iran Has Reopened 50 of the 69 Entrances to Its Underground Missile Bases](https://zambianstreets.com/iran-has-reopened-50-of-the-69-entrances-to-its-underground-missile-bases/) - BREAKING: Iran Has Reopened 50 of the 69 Entrances to Its Underground Missile BasesAccording to U.S. media reports, Iran has already restored access to 50 of the 69 entrances to the underground missile facilities that were targeted by U.S. and Israeli strikes. 🔥 The recovery effort was reportedly completed in less than two months, raising - [NAKACINDA TRIAL: JUDGMENT SET FOR JULY 14 AS DEFENCE RESTS CASE](https://zambianstreets.com/nakacinda-trial-judgment-set-for-july-14-as-defence-rests-case/) - NAKACINDA TRIAL: JUDGMENT SET FOR JULY 14 AS DEFENCE RESTS CASE...*Seditious practices matter adjourned; PF SG remains in custody on separate sentence* THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set 14th July 2026 as judgment day in the seditious practice case against Patriotic Front National Secretary Raphael Nakacinda. Chief Resident Magistrate Davis Chibwili gave the date today - [NCP ENDORSES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA AHEAD OF AUGUST ELECTION](https://zambianstreets.com/ncp-endorses-president-hichilema-ahead-of-august-election/) - NCP ENDORSES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA AHEAD OF AUGUST ELECTIONThe New Congress Party (NCP) has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema as its preferred candidate for the General Election on 13 August. NCP President Mr Peter Chanda said the decision followed extensive consultations with party supporters, well-wishers, and members of the public, alongside a careful assessment of the country's - [Zambia Begins Buying Back Eurobonds: A Major Step Toward Lower Debt Costs and Fiscal Sustainability](https://zambianstreets.com/zambia-begins-buying-back-eurobonds-a-major-step-toward-lower-debt-costs-and-fiscal-sustainability/) - Zambia Begins Buying Back Eurobonds: A Major Step Toward Lower Debt Costs and Fiscal SustainabilityBy Prof. Lubinda HaabazokaThe Government of Zambia has taken a significant step in strengthening the country's public finances by launching a buyback of more than US$1.3 billion worth of Eurobonds. This operation represents one of the most important debt management decisions - [The future is no longer what it used to be, says Gary Nkombo](https://zambianstreets.com/the-future-is-no-longer-what-it-used-to-be-says-gary-nkombo/) - The future is no longer what it used to be, says GaryMAZABUKA Central independent parliamentary candidate Gary Nkombo says he never anticipated that events would unfold the way they have. Commenting on his arrest yesterday, Nkombo confirmed that he has been charged with two counts of assault. Meanwhile, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo - [ELECTORAL IMINGALATO IN LUSAKA AND THE COPPERBELT WILL NOT SAVE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA- Given Mutinta](https://zambianstreets.com/electoral-imingalato-in-lusaka-and-the-copperbelt-will-not-save-president-hichilema-given-mutinta/) - GUEST ARTICLE: ELECTORAL IMINGALATO IN LUSAKA AND THE COPPERBELT WILL NOT SAVE PRESIDENT HICHILEMABy Given MutintaAs the nation gears up for the 2026 general elections, speculation abounds regarding the potential fate of incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema and his United Party for National Development (UPND) administration. Whispers of intelligence reports suggest a shift in urban voter - [SOUTH AFRICANS BLAMED FOREIGNERS FOR KILLING Tsonga Teen After Mistaking Him for a Foreign National, New Claims Spark Fresh Debate Over What Really Happened](https://zambianstreets.com/south-africans-blamed-foreigners-for-killing-tsonga-teen-after-mistaking-him-for-a-foreign-national-new-claims-spark-fresh-debate-over-what-really-happened/) - 🚨 SOUTH AFRICANS BLAMED FOREIGNERS FOR KILLING Tsonga Teen After Mistaking Him for a Foreign National, New Claims Spark Fresh Debate Over What Really Happened 🚨 Conflicting claims have emerged following the tragic death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, whose killing has shocked South Africans and sparked intense discussions on social media. Early reports and social - [BISHOP JOHN GENERAL CLAIMS HE WAS FORCED TO STRIP NAKED AT GUNPOINT WHILE PRAYING AT A WOMAN’S HOME](https://zambianstreets.com/bishop-john-general-claims-he-was-forced-to-strip-naked-at-gunpoint-while-praying-at-a-womans-home/) - BISHOP JOHN GENERAL CLAIMS HE WAS FORCED TO STRIP NAKED AT GUNPOINT WHILE PRAYING AT A WOMAN’S HOME By Nelson ZuluMiracle Impact Church Overseer Bishop John Nundwe, popularly known as Bishop John General has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he was forced to undress at gunpoint while conducting prayers at a woman’s house. Opening - [INDIAN DEFENSE ANALYST MAKES A SHOCKING PROPOSAL: INDIA SHOULD SUPPORT PAKISTAN'S ENTRY INTO BRICS](https://zambianstreets.com/indian-defense-analyst-makes-a-shocking-proposal-india-should-support-pakistans-entry-into-brics/) - 🚨🇮🇳🇵🇰 INDIAN DEFENSE ANALYST MAKES A SHOCKING PROPOSAL: INDIA SHOULD SUPPORT PAKISTAN'S ENTRY INTO BRICS In a surprising move that is sparking debate across South Asia, a prominent Indian defense analyst has suggested that India should consider supporting Pakistan's future entry into the BRICS bloc. The proposal comes from Pravin Sawhney, a respected voice on - [LONGWE WANTS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S NOMINATION TO BE ANNULLED](https://zambianstreets.com/longwe-wants-president-hichilemas-nomination-to-be-annulled/) - LONGWE WANTS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S NOMINATION TO BE ANNULLED Charles Longwe, a founding member of the United Party for National Development (UPND), has filed a lawsuit against Batuke Imenda, the Secretary General of the UPND, President Hakainde Hichilema, and the Electoral Commission of Zambia. This case is scheduled to be heard by the Constitutional Court on - [MUNDUBILE TO ESTABLISH A MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIALISATION](https://zambianstreets.com/mundubile-to-establish-a-ministry-of-industrialisation/) - MUNDUBILE TO ESTABLISH A MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIALISATION While featuring on Millennium television, Zambia’s incoming President, Brian Mundubile, promised to establish a Ministry of Industrialization. By centralizing efforts to grow the industrial sector, Mundubile said that the ministry will drive economic diversification, reducing the country's dependence on raw material exports like copper. He said that through - [IT'S GARY NKOMBO WHO ASSAULTED ME AND I LOST K20, 000 IN THE PROCESS, NKOMBO'S ALLEGED ATTACKER TELLS POLICE](https://zambianstreets.com/its-gary-nkombo-who-assaulted-me-and-i-lost-k20-000-in-the-process-nkombos-alleged-attacker-tells-police/) - IT'S GARY NKOMBO WHO ASSAULTED ME AND I LOST K20, 000 IN THE PROCESS, NKOMBO'S ALLEGED ATTACKER TELLS POLICE The Zambia Police Service in Mazabuka District registered two cases of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (OABH) at the Mazabuka Police Station on May 20, 2026, at 11:25 hours. The incidents reportedly occurred earlier the same - [RAMAPHOSA FACES CONSTITUTIONAL WAR AS IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE LAUNCHES](https://zambianstreets.com/ramaphosa-faces-constitutional-war-as-impeachment-committee-launches/) -  RAMAPHOSA FACES CONSTITUTIONAL WAR AS IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE LAUNCHES 1 June 2026 | 17:30By Paul Hattingh On Monday afternoon, 1 June 2026, South Africa entered constitutional territory never before seen in the democratic era. For the firest time since 1994, a sitting South African President formally appeared inside an active Section 89 impeachment structure under - [Pentagon bans reporters from press office, turning it into a classified space](https://zambianstreets.com/pentagon-bans-reporters-from-press-office-turning-it-into-a-classified-space/) - BREAKING: Pentagon bans reporters from press office, turning it into a classified spacePete Hegseth's Pentagon just took another sledgehammer to press freedom in America. The Defense Department has quietly redesignated its press office as a classified facility, effectively locking journalists out of a space they have freely accessed for decades under administrations of both parties. - [Trump's $1.8 billion "weaponization" slush fund is dead](https://zambianstreets.com/trumps-1-8-billion-weaponization-slush-fund-is-dead/) - BREAKING: Trump's $1.8 billion "weaponization" slush fund is deadTrump's plan to hand out $1.8 billion in taxpayer money to people who claimed they were targeted by prosecutors under Biden has collapsed, and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving scheme. The so-called "weaponization" fund, which critics from both parties called exactly what it was, - [CHIWENGA GUNS FOR POWER...Mnangagwa's schemes and threats fail to silence the General who could be Zimbabwe's next president.](https://zambianstreets.com/chiwenga-guns-for-power-mnangagwas-schemes-and-threats-fail-to-silence-the-general-who-could-be-zimbabwes-next-president/) - CHIWENGA GUNS FOR POWER· Mnangagwa's schemes and threats fail to silence the General who could be Zimbabwe's next president. By Peter Bolder7NN Special AssignmentVice President General Constantino Chiwenga Chiwenga (Rtd) has been acting presidential of late, drawing the admiration of Zimbabweans tired of ZANU PF bickering putting brakes on business. Despite the daily taunts he - [EXPECT A NGONI QUEEN: NGONI SUCCESSION](https://zambianstreets.com/expect-a-ngoni-queen-ngoni-succession/) - EXPECT A NGONI QUEEN NGONI SUCCESSION The Ngoni are a patrilineal society. Succession follows the male line, unlike matrilineal groups such as the Chewa and Bemba, where heirs are determined through the mother’s lineage. From the time of Zwangendaba Jere, founder of the Ngoni Kingdom 1820s–1848, the death of an iNkosi (king) was treated as - [NGONI ROYAL ESTABLISHMENT REPORTS FORMER PETAUKE LAWMAKER JAY JAY BANDA TO POLICE ](https://zambianstreets.com/ngoni-royal-establishment-reports-former-petauke-lawmaker-jay-jay-banda-to-police/) - NGONI ROYAL ESTABLISHMENT REPORTS FORMER PETAUKE LAWMAKER TO POLICE The Ngoni Royal Establishment has refuted as untrue the assertions made by former Petauke Member of Parliament, Mr. Emmanuel J. Banda, who is currently on the run, claiming that Paramount Chief Mpenzeni IV was killed. The Establishment strongly condemns these allegations in the strongest terms. We - [KAMBWILI PLEADS GUILTY](https://zambianstreets.com/kambwili-pleads-guilty/) - ‎KAMBWILI PLEADS GUILTY ‎‎Former Minister of Information Chishimba Kambwili has changed his earlier position and pleaded guilty in a case of failing to appear before immigration officers. ‎‎Apparently, sentencing is expected to be handed down on june 4.‎‎Kambwili was arrested in October 22, 2025, while in prison custody for failing to present himself to an - [HELEN ZILLE STORMS INTO A JOHANNESBURG TOWNSHIP, EXPOSES CRUMBLING ROADS, BLOCKED DRAINS AND PILES OF RUBBLE AS SHE DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER SERVICE DELIVERY FAILURES](https://zambianstreets.com/helen-zille-storms-into-a-johannesburg-township-exposes-crumbling-roads-blocked-drains-and-piles-of-rubble-as-she-demands-answers-over-service-delivery-failures/) - 🔥 HELEN ZILLE STORMS INTO A JOHANNESBURG TOWNSHIP, EXPOSES CRUMBLING ROADS, BLOCKED DRAINS AND PILES OF RUBBLE AS SHE DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER SERVICE DELIVERY FAILURES 🔥 DA federal chairperson Helen Zille has once again put the spotlight on service delivery problems in Johannesburg after visiting a township community where residents complained about damaged roads, blocked - [FARMER WHO WORKED THE SAME LAND FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS BRUTALLY KILLED IN SHOCKING ATTACK AS COMMUNITY DEMANDS JUSTICE](https://zambianstreets.com/farmer-who-worked-the-same-land-for-more-than-50-years-brutally-killed-in-shocking-attack-as-community-demands-justice/) - 🚨 FARMER WHO WORKED THE SAME LAND FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS BRUTALLY KILLED IN SHOCKING ATTACK AS COMMUNITY DEMANDS JUSTICE 🚨 The tragic killing of Moolman Meyer, a farmer who had spent more than five decades working the same piece of land, continues to spark outrage and concern about violent crime in rural South - [OPC Denies Claims Mutharika Missed Cabinet Meeting, Calls Social Media Reports “False”](https://zambianstreets.com/opc-denies-claims-mutharika-missed-cabinet-meeting-calls-social-media-reports-false/) - OPC Denies Claims Mutharika Missed Cabinet Meeting, Calls Social Media Reports “False”The Office of the President and Cabinet has dismissed as “entirely false” reports circulating on social media claiming President Arthur Peter Mutharika did not chair last week’s Cabinet meeting. In a statement issued from Capital Hill Tuesday, OPC said all Cabinet meetings since Mutharika - [2026 A WORRYING YEAR FOR MINE SAFETY AS FATALITIES CONTINUE TO RISE, SAYS MUZ.](https://zambianstreets.com/2026-a-worrying-year-for-mine-safety-as-fatalities-continue-to-rise-says-muz/) - 2026 A WORRYING YEAR FOR MINE SAFETY AS FATALITIES CONTINUE TO RISE, SAYS MUZ.By Ennie Kishiki Mutepuka.The Mine-workers Union of Zambia (MUZ), says 2026 is rapidly becoming one of the most difficult and worrying years for mine-workers, due to the continued loss of lives in mining accidents, warning that the industry risks normalizing preventable fatalities - [MUNDUBILE'S PURSUIT OF OPPOSITION UNITY](https://zambianstreets.com/mundubiles-pursuit-of-opposition-unity/) - MUNDUBILE'S PURSUIT OF OPPOSITION UNITYThe Tonse Alliance, and specifically its President Brian Mundubile, appears to be actively engaged in pursuing alliances towards 2026 elections. Recent reports indicate a meeting between Mundubile, accompanied by First Vice President Chifumu Banda, and the President of the Economic Front (EEF), Kasonde Mwenda. While the precise agenda of this particular - [MUNDUBILE'S PATH TO THE PRESIDENCY CERTAIN](https://zambianstreets.com/mundubiles-path-to-the-presidency-certain/) - By Given Mutinta MUNDUBILE'S PATH TO THE PRESIDENCY CERTAINHonourable Brian Mundubile, upon his election as President of the Patriotic Front (PF) Tonse Alliance has become the unstoppable political force. His rapid resurgence of the PF party structures has taken many by surprise, positioning him as a prominent contender and a household name across the nation. - [MUNDUBILE APPOINTS ANDY LUKI JR AS HIS OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHER](https://zambianstreets.com/mundubile-appoints-andy-luki-jr-as-his-official-presidential-photographer/) - MUNDUBILE APPOINTS ANDY LUKI JR AS HIS OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has announced the appointment of Andy Luki Jr as his official presidential photographer. This strategic decision signals a growing recognition of the power of visual storytelling in modern political communication and highlights the importance of a dedicated professional to capture the - [PEOPLE DEMAND FOR A BANNED SONG BENGILE OR PE LAMPI](https://zambianstreets.com/people-demand-for-a-banned-song-bengile-or-pe-lampi/) - PEOPLE DEMAND FOR A BANNED SONG BENGILE OR PE LAMPIAt a political rally, people demanded a banned song bengile or pe lampi to be played. They were shouting, saying play, "yame iyo bakulesa," the one they have banned.This demand was not merely a request for entertainment; it was a symbolic act of defiance and a - [Our current tribalism is better than the one practiced by the Patriotic Front.-Oliver Shalala](https://zambianstreets.com/our-current-tribalism-is-better-than-the-one-practiced-by-the-patriotic-front-oliver-shalala/) - Amb Emmanuel Mwamba writes; Our Tribalism is Better-Oliver ShalalaI've just seen another write-up by a neglected member of the m23 justifying President Hakainde Hichilema's excessive tribal and regional appointments. Oliver Shalala says the current tribalism is better than the one practiced by the Patriotic Front. This is a similar argument the m23 puts up when - [SOUTH AFRICA’S LAND DECEPTION: HOW THE “72%” LIE IS USED TO TURN LAND REFORM INTO RACIAL WARFARE](https://zambianstreets.com/south-africas-land-deception-how-the-72-lie-is-used-to-turn-land-reform-into-racial-warfare/) -  SOUTH AFRICA’S LAND DECEPTION: HOW THE “72%” LIE IS USED TO TURN LAND REFORM INTO RACIAL WARFARE31 May 2026By Paul Hattingh How many South Africans actually know what the famous “72%” statistic really refers to? How many know that it does not refer to all land in South Africa?How many know that the “4% - [EVIL PLANS TO ELIMINATE PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA EXPOSED.](https://zambianstreets.com/evil-plans-to-eliminate-president-hakainde-hichilema-exposed/) - EVIL PLANS TO ELIMINATE PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA EXPOSED.For a long time, some opposition the Tonse Pamozi PF accused the government of delaying the burial of former President Lungu in South Africa. 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The - [WE DON'T INTEND TO DISQUALIFY BRIAN MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI ZULU-ECZ](https://zambianstreets.com/we-dont-intend-to-disqualify-brian-mundubile-and-makebi-zulu-ecz/) - WE DON'T INTEND TO DISQUALIFY BRIAN MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI ZULU-ECZELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIAElections House,Haile Selassie Avenue,PO Box 50274,LUSAKA.27th May, 2026 PRESS STATEMENT(For immediate release)ECZ DISMISSES FALSE AND MALICIOUS CLAIMS PUBLISHED ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE “PATRIOTIC FRONT” The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) strongly condemns the false, reckless and deliberately misleading allegations circulating on the Patriotic - [TONSE-PAMODZI ALLIANCE DISMISSES FAKE ADOPTION LIST, WARNS AGAINST MISINFORMATION](https://zambianstreets.com/tonse-pamodzi-alliance-dismisses-fake-adoption-list-warns-against-misinformation/) - TONSE-PAMODZI ALLIANCE DISMISSES FAKE ADOPTION LIST, WARNS AGAINST MISINFORMATION The Tonse Alliance - PF-Pamodzi Alliance have been alerted to a fake and misleading Facebook post purporting to contain a list of adopted candidates for the 2026 General Elections allegedly signed by Japhen Mwakalombe and Celestine Mukandila. 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Luampa East constituency- Hon Makozo Chikote 8. - [Former MINISTER of Health Thanks President Hakainde Hichilema for the re-adoption](https://zambianstreets.com/former-minister-of-health-thanks-president-hakainde-hichilema-for-the-re-adoption/) - Former MINISTER of Health Thanks President Hakainde Hichilema for the re-adoption...GRATEFUL FOR THE TRUST BESTOWED UPON ME BY PRESIDENT HICHILEMA AND UPND I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, and the entire United Party for National Development (UPND) National Management Committee (NMC) for the confidence and trust bestowed - [BREAKING NEWS: ECZ declares Brian Mundubile together with his running mate Makebi Zulu’s nominations valid](https://zambianstreets.com/breaking-news-ecz-declares-brian-mundubile-to-together-with-his-running-mate-makebi-zulus-nominations-valid/) - 'MINGALATOS' FAIL AS BM8 FILES NOMINATIONSWe have just defeated Some 'mingalatos' claiming Brian Mundubile's supporters verified from Luapula and Southern Provinces were short by two and one supporters respectively. 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The message, - [“Elderly Johannesburg Couple Married for 58 Years Brutally Murdered in Their Own Home as South Africans Renew Fears Over Violent Crime and Safety of Senior Citizens”](https://zambianstreets.com/elderly-johannesburg-couple-married-for-58-years-brutally-murdered-in-their-own-home-as-south-africans-renew-fears-over-violent-crime-and-safety-of-senior-citizens/) - “Elderly Johannesburg Couple Married for 58 Years Brutally Murdered in Their Own Home as South Africans Renew Fears Over Violent Crime and Safety of Senior Citizens” The tragic murders of William Giessing (81) and his wife Hilary Giessing (78) continue to haunt many South Africans after the elderly Johannesburg couple were killed inside their home - [“Police Confirm Firearm Used in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Brown Mogotsi Is Linked to Multiple Other Cases as Shocking Details Deepen Mystery Around Vosloorus Shooting”](https://zambianstreets.com/police-confirm-firearm-used-in-alleged-assassination-attempt-on-brown-mogotsi-is-linked-to-multiple-other-cases-as-shocking-details-deepen-mystery-around-vosloorus-shooting/) - “Police Confirm Firearm Used in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Brown Mogotsi Is Linked to Multiple Other Cases as Shocking Details Deepen Mystery Around Vosloorus Shooting” South African police have confirmed that the firearm allegedly used in the reported assassination attempt on Brown Mogotsi has now been positively linked to several other criminal cases, raising serious - [UNCONFIRMED LEAKED UPND ADOPTED MP CANDIDATES SO FAR](https://zambianstreets.com/unconfirmed-leaked-upnd-adopted-mp-candidates-so-far/) - UNCONFIRMED LEAKED UPND ADOPTED MP CANDIDATES SO FAR. 1. 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PF President Miles Sampa said Monday - [Why The Tanzania Formula Can’t Work in Zambia’s 2026 Elections](https://zambianstreets.com/why-the-tanzania-formula-cant-work-in-zambias-2026-elections/) - Why The Tanzania Formula Can’t Work in Zambia’s 2026 Elections.When President Hakainde Hichilema attended the inauguration of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan in November 2025, many observers wondered if this was a way of studying Tanzania’s ruling party model as a way to secure long‑term power in Zambia. Tanzania’s Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has ruled - [Bwalya Calls on Zambia Police to Boost Security for ECZ Officials](https://zambianstreets.com/bwalya-calls-on-zambia-police-to-boost-security-for-ecz-officials/) - Bwalya Calls on Zambia Police to Boost Security for ECZ Officials By News Trackers ReporterFollowing the scenes that characterized today’s Presidential nominations conducted by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), United Party for National Development (UPND) member Lengwe Cornelius Bwalya has called on the Zambia Police Service to consider increasing security details for ECZ officials. - [BLOOD ON THE STREETS OF KENYA OVER FUEL PRICES ](https://zambianstreets.com/blood-on-the-streets-of-kenya-over-fuel-prices/) - BLOOD ON THE STREETS OF KENYA OVER FUEL PRICES BLOOD FOR FUEL President Ruto, is this the Kenya you promised? Four Kenyans are dead. Over 30 are bleeding. 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Here is the true scenario of what has prompted him to withdraw:👇Lusaka Central Needs New TeamBy Zed Gossip Veteran politician and UPND senior member William Banda - [KBF has asked the ECZ to reschedule his nomination day to Thursday](https://zambianstreets.com/kbf-has-asked-the-ecz-to-reschedule-his-nomination-day-to-thursday/) - Zambia Must Prosper wishes to clarify misleading reports suggesting that President Kelvin Fube Bwalya failed to file in his nomination today as prescribed in the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) timetable. We wish to state categorically that President Kelvin Fube Bwalya did not fail to file his nomination. The request for Mr. Bwalya to file - [ECZ DISQUALIFIES CHARLES CHANDA FROM PRESIDENTIAL RACE](https://zambianstreets.com/ecz-disqualifies-charles-chanda-from-presidential-race/) - 🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Presidential Aspirant Charles Chanda Disqualified from 2026 Race A dramatic scene unfolded during presidential nominations after Charles Chanda of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia Party was disqualified from contesting in the August 13, 2026 general election, triggering angry reactions and fresh controversy around the nomination process. Delivering the determination, Returning Officer - [Africa is Splitting in Two: Scientists Uncover a New Tectonic Boundary Forming in Zambia](https://zambianstreets.com/africa-is-splitting-in-two-scientists-uncover-a-new-tectonic-boundary-forming-in-zambia/) - Africa is Splitting in Two: Scientists Uncover a New Tectonic Boundary Forming in Zambia Africa is on the move — and not in the metaphorical sense. 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"TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!" he added. Earlier he posted a picture with the caption "It was the calm before the storm." US officials have - [According to Fars News, US has given Iran 5 conditions in response to Iran’s proposal](https://zambianstreets.com/according-to-fars-news-us-has-given-iran-5-conditions-in-response-to-irans-proposal/) - According to Fars News, US has given Iran 5 conditions in response to Iran’s proposal:• No war compensation from US• Give up 400kg of HEU to US• Iran can only have 1 nuclear facility to remain active• Not more than 25% of frozen assets to be unfreezed• Halting war on all fronts depends on negotiations - [Beijing Gave Trump a Banquet And Nothing Else That Mattered](https://zambianstreets.com/beijing-gave-trump-a-banquet-and-nothing-else-that-mattered/) - Beijing Gave Trump a Banquet And Nothing Else That MatteredDonald Trump flew to Beijing with the world watching and came home with a full stomach and a deeply underwhelming briefcase. 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Tents are - [ROYAL FAMILY URGES JACK 'MUSEVENI' MWIIMBU TO STEP DOWN FROM MONZE EAST RACE](https://zambianstreets.com/royal-family-urges-jack-museveni-mwiimbu-to-step-down-from-monze-east-race/) - Emulate Douglas Siakalima, Retire....Bellinda Hambulo said Mr. Mwiimbu has been in leadership for over 25 years, and that it is time to give an opportunity to a younger aspiring candidate, Victor Cheelo.... ROYAL FAMILY URGES JACK MWIIMBU TO STEP DOWN FROM MONZE EAST RACE Royal family members to Chief Ofwenuka in Monze District of Southern - [Promoting Abortions and Abortion Care in Zambia Instead of Curbing High Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates](https://zambianstreets.com/promoting-abortions-and-abortion-care-in-zambia-instead-of-curbing-high-maternal-and-infant-mortality-rates/) - Promoting Abortions and Abortion Care in Zambia Instead of Curbing High Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates Amb. 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Although he was acquitted of the claims in court in 2005, the accusations about the - [LUSAKA CENTRAL RESIDENT AND MAKENI CONSTITUENCY NON-RESIDENT UPND MEDIA DIRECTOR ASPIRANT MARK SIMUUWE PRESSURED OUT OF RACE](https://zambianstreets.com/lusaka-central-resident-and-makeni-constituency-non-resident-upnd-media-director-aspirant-mark-simuuwe-pressured-out-of-race/) - Kasebamashila Kaseba writes; LUSAKA CENTRAL RESIDENT AND MAKENI CONSTITUENCY NON-RESIDENT UPND MEDIA DIRECTOR ASPIRANT MARK SIMUUWE PRESSURED OUT OF RACE--- becomes popular or viral for withdraw after becoming unpopular and divisive for imposition ---UPND Media Director also UPND NMC from Chingola Copperbelt and Kabulonga, Lusaka Central resident was an example of UPND dictatorship, corruption, imposition - [ZAMBIA'S $6.2 BILLION FOREIGN RESERVES: A STATISTICAL PARADOX OF GROWTH AND POVERTY](https://zambianstreets.com/zambias-6-2-billion-foreign-reserves-a-statistical-paradox-of-growth-and-poverty/) - By Given Mutinta ZAMBIA'S $6.2 BILLION FOREIGN RESERVES: A STATISTICAL PARADOX OF GROWTH AND POVERTYAt the close of the first quarter, the Zambia's gross international reserves reached a historic high of US$6.2 billion. 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This included accreditations, disposable phones, badges, and other items given by - [STRAIT OF HORMUZ SHOWDOWN: U.S. WAR HELICOPTERS FORCE DOZENS OF SHIPS TO TURN BACK AS IRAN BLOCKADE TENSIONS EXPLODE](https://zambianstreets.com/strait-of-hormuz-showdown-u-s-war-helicopters-force-dozens-of-ships-to-turn-back-as-iran-blockade-tensions-explode/) - STRAIT OF HORMUZ SHOWDOWN: U.S. WAR HELICOPTERS FORCE DOZENS OF SHIPS TO TURN BACK AS IRAN BLOCKADE TENSIONS EXPLODEThe Middle East edged closer to a major maritime confrontation last night after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed that American military forces are actively enforcing a naval blockade linked to Iran near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. - [Iran FM Says Tehran Has “No Trust” in the United States Amid Renewed Negotiation Push](https://zambianstreets.com/iran-fm-says-tehran-has-no-trust-in-the-united-states-amid-renewed-negotiation-push/) - NO TRUST ‼️‼️ NO DEAL ‼️🔥🔥Iran FM Says Tehran Has “No Trust” in the United States Amid Renewed Negotiation Pus Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has “no trust in the Americans” while addressing reporters in New Delhi during the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting, warning that contradictory US messaging remains the biggest obstacle to - [Trump Claims US Can Read Iranian Name Tags From Space](https://zambianstreets.com/trump-claims-us-can-read-iranian-name-tags-from-space/) - Trump Claims US Can Read Iranian Name Tags From SpaceDonald Trump claimed the US has “9 cameras in space” watching Iran’s enriched uranium sites and can even read the names of people nearby from orbit. Trump said:“We can read the name of a person… right on his tag, right from space.”He also said that “50% - [“Julius Malema Publicly Backs Thoko Didiza, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma And Dr Naledi Pandor As Possible Future Presidents Of South Africa If Cyril Ramaphosa Resigns”](https://zambianstreets.com/julius-malema-publicly-backs-thoko-didiza-dr-nkosazana-dlamini-zuma-and-dr-naledi-pandor-as-possible-future-presidents-of-south-africa-if-cyril-ramaphosa-resigns/) - “Julius Malema Publicly Backs Thoko Didiza, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma And Dr Naledi Pandor As Possible Future Presidents Of South Africa If Cyril Ramaphosa Resigns” 🇿🇦🔥 EFF leader Julius Malema has sparked fresh political debate after openly naming three senior ANC women he believes are capable of leading South Africa should President Cyril Ramaphosa step down - [CAMPAIGNS TO START NEXT SATURDAY - ECZ](https://zambianstreets.com/campaigns-to-start-next-saturday-ecz/) - CAMPAIGNS TO START NEXT SATURDAY - ECZTHE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that campaigns for the 2026 General Election will commence next Saturday, 23 May 2026, and run until Wednesday, 12 August 2026. 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Watching his government's legislative and political arrogance and misbehaviour, I am convinced he will take us down the horrible path of an attempt to amend the constitution, to give himself a third - [Dora Siliya goes hard on Mundubile and Given Katuta](https://zambianstreets.com/dora-siliya-goes-hard-on-mundubile-and-given-katuta/) - Dora Siliya goes hard on Mundubile and Given KatutaFormer Cabinet Minister Dr. Dora Siliya argues that independent presidential candidates and politicians who frequently switch parties just to become president lack the qualities needed to lead a nation. She states that effective leadership requires patience, consistency, and long-term experience within political party structures, where individuals learn - [Support for Ukraine Will Be a Priority at NATO Summit in Ankara — Mark Rutte](https://zambianstreets.com/support-for-ukraine-will-be-a-priority-at-nato-summit-in-ankara-mark-rutte/) - Support for Ukraine Will Be a Priority at NATO Summit in Ankara — Mark RutteNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said continued support for Ukraine will be one of the key priorities at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8. Speaking after the summit of the Bucharest Nine and Nordic allies, Rutte stressed that - [BM8 WILL BE ON THE BALLOT — NRPUP IS THE NEW SPV](https://zambianstreets.com/bm8-will-be-on-the-ballot-nrpup-is-the-new-spv/) - BM8 WILL BE ON THE BALLOT — NRPUP IS THE NEW SPVWe wish to reassure all Tonse and Pamodzi Alliance members, structures and supporters across the Country that Hon. Brian Mundubile and Hon. Makebi Zulu will duly be on the ballot in the August 13 Presidential Election. All our members and supporters must therefore remain - [FROM MY HEART TO THE PEOPLE OF MPIKA: THANK YOU FOR THE JOURNEY](https://zambianstreets.com/from-my-heart-to-the-people-of-mpika-thank-you-for-the-journey/) - FROM MY HEART TO THE PEOPLE OF MPIKA: THANK YOU FOR THE JOURNEY 🙏 By Hon Francis Robert Kapyanga, Former Member of Parliament for Mpika Constituency Today marks the end of my first term as Member of Parliament for the people of Mpika Constituency. As I write this, my heart is full — full of - [FORMER LUSAKA ARCHBISHOP TELESPORE MPUNDU DIES AT 78, SIX DAYS BEFORE 79TH BIRTHDAY](https://zambianstreets.com/former-lusaka-archbishop-telespore-mpundu-dies-at-78-six-days-before-79th-birthday/) - FORMER LUSAKA ARCHBISHOP TELESPORE MPUNDU DIES AT 78, SIX DAYS BEFORE 79TH BIRTHDAY By: Thomas Afroman Mwale Emeritus Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu has died at the age of 78, just six days before his 79th birthday. The sad development was confirmed by Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda in a statement dated Friday, May 15, - [Who exactly is Micheelo Chizombe, and why has he suddenly developed interest in contesting for Mazabuka Central Constituency?](https://zambianstreets.com/who-exactly-is-micheelo-chizombe-and-why-has-he-suddenly-developed-interest-in-contesting-for-mazabuka-central-constituency/) - Who exactly is Micheelo Chizombe, and why has he suddenly developed interest in contesting for Mazabuka Central Constituency? 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Speaking when he featured on the Friday’s edition of Let The People Talk programme on Phoenix FM, Member of the Public Private Partnership Council of - [“Rob Hersov Reveals What Donald Trump Allegedly Told Him South Africa Must Do If It Wants Better Relations With The United States”](https://zambianstreets.com/rob-hersov-reveals-what-donald-trump-allegedly-told-him-south-africa-must-do-if-it-wants-better-relations-with-the-united-states/) - “Rob Hersov Reveals What Donald Trump Allegedly Told Him South Africa Must Do If It Wants Better Relations With The United States” 🇿🇦🇺🇸🔥 Businessman and political commentator Rob Hersov has once again sparked major debate after discussing what he claims Donald Trump and people close to the US administration believe South Africa must change in - [MUNDUBILE REMOVED FROM PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT](https://zambianstreets.com/mundubile-removed-from-presidential-ballot/) - MUNDUBILE REMOVED FROM PRESIDENTIAL BALLOTPresidential hopeful Brian Mundubile has reportedly moved to a new political party, the NRPUP, following a fresh lawsuit filed by FDD National Youth Secretary Vincent Mwakawele blocking the party’s March 9 convention that had adopted Mundubile as its presidential candidate. 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Trump - [CABINET HOLDS FINAL MEETING AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/cabinet-holds-final-meeting-ahead-of-general-elections/) - CABINET HOLDS FINAL MEETING AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTIONS President Hakainde Hichilema, earlier today, chaired the final Cabinet meeting of his administration’s first term ahead of the August 13 general elections, where he thanked ministers for their service and contribution to national development.l President Hichilema said his government had undertaken the difficult task of stabilising the - [Pieter Kriel Blasts United States And President Donald Trump Over Growing American Tech Influence In South Africa, Warns Of ‘Data Colonialism](https://zambianstreets.com/pieter-kriel-blasts-united-states-and-president-donald-trump-over-growing-american-tech-influence-in-south-africa-warns-of-data-colonialism/) - “Pieter Kriel Blasts United States And President Donald Trump Over Growing American Tech Influence In South Africa, Warns Of ‘Data Colonialism’” 🇿🇦🇺🇸 Controversial South African political commentator Pieter Kriel has sparked another heated online debate after criticizing the growing influence of American technology and infrastructure companies in South Africa. 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Bester argues the - [OBAMA REGRETS K!LL!NG MUAMMAR GADDAFI.](https://zambianstreets.com/obama-regrets-kllng-muammar-gaddafi/) - 💔 OBAMA REGRETS K!LL!NG MUAMMAR GADDAFI.Former US President BARACK OBAMA has stated that the “WORST MISTAKE” of his presidency was the lack of planning for the aftermath of the 2011 intervention in LIBYA, which led to the k!lling of MUAMMAR GADDAFI and subsequent chaos. 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Obama Killed Gaddafi But U.S. Republicans Also Killed Lumumba](https://zambianstreets.com/current-affairsobama-killed-gaddafi-but-u-s-republicans-also-killed-lumumba/) - CURRENT AFFAIRSObama Killed Gaddafi But U.S. Republicans Also Killed Lumumba There has been recent outrage over a since-deleted video posted to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The video drew bipartisan condemnation, forcing Trump to delete it. Trump claimed that a junior staffer posted the video but fell - [COURT STRIPS LUNGU’S SON DALITSO OF K24 MILLION ASSETS OVER PROCEEDS OF CRIME SUSPICIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/court-strips-lungus-son-dalitso-of-k24-million-assets-over-proceeds-of-crime-suspicions/) - COURT STRIPS LUNGU’S SON DALITSO OF K24 MILLION ASSETS OVER PROCEEDS OF CRIME SUSPICIONS . PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu’s son, Dalitso Lungu, has lost properties valued at over K24 million to the State after the Lusaka High Court’s Economic and Financial Crimes Court ruled that the assets were proceeds of crime. The forfeited properties include more - [I'M SORRY MR JITO KAYUMBA FOR MISLEADING THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBIA - Junior Bally](https://zambianstreets.com/im-sorry-mr-jito-kayumba-for-misleading-the-people-of-zambia-junior-bally/) - I'M SORRY MR JITO KAYUMBA FOR MISLEADING THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBIA Junior Bally writes ✍️ Mr. Jito Kayumba did not just block me for no reason. I made a mistake, and it is normal for someone to take that decision when boundaries are crossed. At that time, I was still young and lacked maturity in - [N'Golo Kante is being used by his wife](https://zambianstreets.com/ngolo-kante-is-being-used-by-his-wife/) - Imagine being rich but ended up marrying a woman that's 16 years older than you. I still don't get it 😭😭😭N'Golo Kante is being used by his wife💔Another bläck footballer that I'm scared for is Ngolo Kante, the former Chelsea Star and world cup winner with the French national team.Ngolo Kante is married to a - [Namibia advised to construct a border wall to stop illegal crossing from Angola, Malawi and Zambia](https://zambianstreets.com/namibia-advised-to-construct-a-border-wall-to-stop-illegal-crossing-from-angola-malawi-and-zambia/) - Namibia advised to construct a border wall to stop illegal crossing from Angola, Malawi and Zambia Political analyst Sakaria Shikomba says Namibia should consider constructing a border wall along parts of the Angola and Zambia borders amid rising concern over undocumented migration and strain on public services Shikomba further claims authorities are receiving reports of - [THE SILENT ARCHITECT OF POWER: WHY EVERY ZAMBIAN MUST WATCH THE DELIMITATION MAP](https://zambianstreets.com/the-silent-architect-of-power-why-every-zambian-must-watch-the-delimitation-map/) - THE SILENT ARCHITECT OF POWER: WHY EVERY ZAMBIAN MUST WATCH THE DELIMITATION MAPIn the theater of democracy, we often focus on the actors, the candidates, the manifestos, and the rallies. But as Prof. Cephas Lumina rightly asserts in his recent article on the subject matter, it is the stage itself, the electoral map, that often - [ZAMBIAN YOUTHS MUST NOT BE DISCOURAGED BECAUSE OF SELLOUTS LIKE CHRISTOPHER KANGOMBE](https://zambianstreets.com/zambian-youths-must-not-be-discouraged-because-of-sellouts-like-christopher-kangombe/) - ZAMBIAN YOUTHS MUST NOT BE DISCOURAGED BECAUSE OF SELLOUTS LIKE CHRISTOPHER KANGOMBEBy Zambian Whistleblower The youth represent the heartbeat of change, innovation, and hope for a bright future. Yet, time and again, society witnesses figures who rise as beacons of promise only to dim their light through acts of apparent betrayal and excessive self-interest. One - [The Fall of Edgar Lungu and the Controversy Surrounding His Death and Burial](https://zambianstreets.com/the-fall-of-edgar-lungu-and-the-controversy-surrounding-his-death-and-burial/) - The Fall of Edgar Lungu and the Controversy Surrounding His Death and BurialEdgar Chagwa Lungu’s political journey is one of the most dramatic in Zambia’s post-independence history. Rising from relative obscurity to become president in 2015, Lungu was initially seen as a humble, streetwise leader who understood the everyday struggles of ordinary Zambians. Yet over - [Erdogan projects power into Africa: Turkey deploys F-16s to Somalia](https://zambianstreets.com/erdogan-projects-power-into-africa-turkey-deploys-f-16s-to-somalia/) - Erdogan projects power into Africa: Turkey deploys F-16s to SomaliaTurkey has sent US-made F-16 Viper fighter jets to Somalia, marking a major expansion of its military reach beyond West Asia. The move comes as Ankara already operates its largest overseas military training base in Mogadishu.The Turkish Air Force is one of the largest in the - [UGANDA PRESIDENT REMEMBER MUAMMAR GADDAFI FROM THEIR YOUNG AGE](https://zambianstreets.com/uganda-president-remember-muammar-gaddafi-from-their-young-age/) - UGANDA PRESIDENT REMEMBER MUAMMAR GADDAFI FROM THEIR YOUNG AGE“IF HE HAD LISTENED TO ME, THEY WOULD STILL BE AMONG THE LIViNG” -Ugandan Presido|Point One Museveni gives a sober reflection on when he advised Gadaffi to thread carefully when picking sides“We were two young, rugged comrades who came to power through the barrels of the gun.He - [WHEN MUAMMAR GADDAFI WAS TRICKED INTO SIGNING HIS OWN D£ATH WARRANT/DESTRUCTION OF LIBYA](https://zambianstreets.com/when-muammar-gaddafi-was-tricked-into-signing-his-own-dath-warrant-destruction-of-libya/) - 💔🇱🇾: WHEN MUAMMAR GADDAFI WAS TRICKED INTO SIGNING HIS OWN D£ATH WARRANT/DESTRUCTION OF LIBYA. LIBYA laid down its ultimate shield in 2003, trusting that cooperation would bring safety, dignity, and a future among nations. GADDAFI dismantled LIBYA’s NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, and CHEMICAL programs believing the West’s promises—believing that surrendering power would earn protection, respect, and economic - [WHAT DID I DO TO YOU?” — GADDAFI’S LAST WORDS STILL HAUNT AFRICA](https://zambianstreets.com/what-did-i-do-to-you-gaddafis-last-words-still-haunt-africa/) - 💔“WHAT DID I DO TO YOU?” — GADDAFI’S LAST WORDS STILL HAUNT AFRICA 😭🔥That cry did not come from a coward.It came from a wounded AFRICAN father, dragged through the dust of SIRTE, bleeding, confused, betrayed.MUAMMAR GADDAFI did not die on a battlefield.He was hunted like an animal.And in his final seconds, he did not - [UNHCHR has called on BURKINA FASO to immediately reinstate the political parties that have been banned](https://zambianstreets.com/unhchr-has-called-on-burkina-faso-to-immediately-reinstate-the-political-parties-that-have-been-banned/) - STAY OFF BURKINA FASO'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS NOW!!!The UNHCHR 🇺🇳 has called on BURKINA FASO 🇧🇫 to immediately reinstate the political parties that have been banned & tagged waste by the government.Well, they should come and reverse the decision themselves!The failing UN, the mouthpiece of FRANCE, has asked IBRAHIM TRAORÉ to reconsider BURKINA FASO'S decision to - [D.R CONGO 🇨🇩 HAS BEEN SOLD TO THE U.S](https://zambianstreets.com/d-r-congo-has-been-sold-to-the-u-s/) - D.R CONGO 🇨🇩 HAS BEEN SOLD TO THE U.S 🇺🇸.U.S. President DONALD TRUMP has praised President FELIX TSHISEKEDI of the Democratic Republic of the CONGO (DRC) during the National Prayer Breakfast, describing him as “a true president, a courageous and wonderful man.” TRUMP also highlighted what he referred to as a historic peace agreement and - [THE ASSAÄSS!NAT!ON OF SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI WAS AIMED TO UNDERMINE RECONCILIATION AND ELECTIONS ~ MOHAMMED MENFI](https://zambianstreets.com/the-assaassnaton-of-saif-al-islam-gaddafi-was-aimed-to-undermine-reconciliation-and-elections-mohammed-menfi/) - THE ASSAÄSS!NAT!ON OF SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI WAS AIMED TO UNDERMINE RECONCILIATION AND ELECTIONS ~ MOHAMMED MENFIThe Head of LIBYA’s Presidential Council, MOHAMMED MENFI, on Wednesday called on political, media, and social actors to exercise restraint in public discourse and reject incitement, in order to thwart the objective behind the ässass!nation of SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI, saying: - [On 17th Oct. 2011, MUAMMAR GADDAFI'S son, SAIF AL-ISLAM escaped an ässass!nation. The SUV conveying him was targeted and b0mbed but he survived miraculously.](https://zambianstreets.com/on-17th-oct-2011-muammar-gaddafis-son-saif-al-islam-escaped-an-assassnation-the-suv-conveying-him-was-targeted-and-b0mbed-but-he-survived-miraculously/) - 💔🇱🇾: On 17th Oct. 2011, MUAMMAR GADDAFI'S son, SAIF AL-ISLAM escaped an ässass!nation. The SUV conveying him was targeted and b0mbed but he survived miraculously.SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI was monitored for eight months by NATO intelligence, until on Oct. 17, 2011, his SUV was ättäcked in the village of ZAMZAM.Three days later, MUAMMAR GADDAFI'S convoy was - [THE ÄSSASS!NATED SONS OF MUAMMAR GADDAFI SINCE 2011](https://zambianstreets.com/the-assassnated-sons-of-muammar-gaddafi-since-2011/) - THE ÄSSASS!NATED SONS OF MUAMMAR GADDAFI SINCE 2011.~ SAIF AL-ARAB (1982- 2011, NATO b0mbings on the GADDAFI'S house in TRIPOLI). ~ MUTASSIM BILLAH (1974 - 2011, SIRTE). ~ KHAMIS (1983 - 2011, near TRIPOLI) ~ MUAMMAR GADDAFI (1942- 2011, SIRTE).~ SAIF AL-ISLAM (1973-2026, ZINTAN). HERE ARE GADDAFI'S CHILDREN, ALIVE: -MUHAMMED GADDAFI (1970) from his first - [AL-SALLAK DOUBTS THE 'Commandos'' ACCOUNTS REGARDING THE K!LL!NG OF SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI](https://zambianstreets.com/al-sallak-doubts-the-commandos-accounts-regarding-the-kllng-of-saif-al-islam-gaddafi/) - AL-SALLAK DOUBTS THE 'Commandos'' ACCOUNTS REGARDING THE K!LL!NG OF SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI Former Spokesperson for the Presidential Council, MOHAMMED AL-SALLAK, revealed this. A few weeks ago, some voices emerged from ZINTAN. They expressed displeasure over the continued social cover and protection provided to SAIF AL-ISLAM in the city. However, other voices denounced this. Others denied - [WILL AFRICAN LEADERS LET THE MURDERERS OF SAIF GADDAFI WALK FREE?](https://zambianstreets.com/will-african-leaders-let-the-murderers-of-saif-gaddafi-walk-free/) - WILL AFRICAN LEADERS LET THE MURDERERS OF SAIF GADDAFI WALK FREE? Here's something we need to talk about: when things go wrong in EUROPE, EUROPEAN leaders drop everything and mobilise. Emergency meetings. Coordinated responses. Immediate action.But in AFRICA? A thousand cry and life goes on as if nothing happened. It's business as usual. Look at - [HAFTAR KHALIFA PREVENTED SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI FROM BEING BURIED IN THE SIRTE CITY.](https://zambianstreets.com/haftar-khalifa-prevented-saif-al-islam-gaddafi-from-being-buried-in-the-sirte-city/) - HAFTAR KHALIFA PREVENTED SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI FROM BEING BURIED IN THE SIRTE CITY.The head of the media and legal team for SAID GADDAFI, AQILA DALHOUM, said that Haftar’s forces prevented SAIF from being buried in the city of SIRTE after imposing a set of conditions he described as harsh and inhumane.In a Facebook post, Dalhoum - [Inside Iran’s Deep Nuclear Bases: What Lies Beneath the Mountains](https://zambianstreets.com/inside-irans-deep-nuclear-bases-what-lies-beneath-the-mountains/) - Inside Iran’s Deep Nuclear Bases: What Lies Beneath the Mountains Iran’s deep underground strategic bases are not simple bunkers they are fully integrated military-industrial systems designed to survive airstrikes, sanctions, and prolonged conflict. At their core are uranium enrichment halls, housing advanced centrifuges used to process nuclear material. These facilities are buried tens to over - [Unexploded U.S. Bombs Still Inside Iran’s Nuclear Sites](https://zambianstreets.com/unexploded-u-s-bombs-still-inside-irans-nuclear-sites/) - Unexploded U.S. Bombs Still Inside Iran’s Nuclear SitesIran’s foreign minister has confirmed that undetonated U.S. munitions remain inside Iranian nuclear facilities struck in June 2025.Among them are 14-ton GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs that failed to detonate at the Fordow Nuclear Facility, one of Iran’s most hardened nuclear sites.The revelation raises serious questions about strike effectiveness, escalation - [WE LEARN ENGLISH BY FORCE—BUT FOOD BY CHOICE. THAT’S THE PROBLEM](https://zambianstreets.com/we-learn-english-by-force-but-food-by-choice-thats-the-problem/) - WE LEARN ENGLISH BY FORCE—BUT FOOD BY CHOICE. THAT’S THE PROBLEM.In many African classrooms, English is compulsory. Agriculture—the skill that feeds nations—is optional.That single policy choice says more about our priorities than any political speech ever could.We train children to speak flawlessly, to write essays that impress examiners, to debate ideas in a language imported - [Hichilema Lands in Cape Town to Court Mining Capital; Tightens Investment Pitch](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-lands-in-cape-town-to-court-mining-capital-tightens-investment-pitch/) - 🇿🇲 Exclusive | Hichilema Lands in Cape Town to Court Mining Capital; Tightens Investment PitchPresident Hakainde Hichilema has arrived in South Africa ahead of the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba, stepping onto the red carpet at Cape Town International Airport at 15:30 on Sunday, where he was received by senior Zambian and South African officials and - [Putin redrawing Ukraine’s borders again as talk grows of two more regions joining Russia](https://zambianstreets.com/putin-redrawing-ukraines-borders-again-as-talk-grows-of-two-more-regions-joining-russia/) - Putin redrawing Ukraine’s borders again as talk grows of two more regions joining RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin is signaling another possible shift to Ukraine’s territorial map, raising debate over whether two additional regions could be absorbed into Russia.The development has renewed global attention on the war’s endgame, diplomatic pressure on Kyiv, and how Western powers...especially - [DICTATOR YOWERI MUSEVENI SENT PAUL KAGAME TO CUBA TO STUDY INTELLIGENCE FOR 6 MONTHS](https://zambianstreets.com/dictator-yoweri-museveni-sent-paul-kagame-to-cuba-to-study-intelligence-for-6-months/) - DICTATOR YOWERI MUSEVENI SENT PAUL KAGAME TO CUBA TO STUDY INTELLIGENCE FOR 6 MONTHS As soon as MUSEVENI had just taken power through violence in 1986, he decided to send Paul Kagame to study intelligence in Cuba for 6 months. Museveni knew that Paul Kagame 1. Was a quick killer/ murderer2. Quick liar3.Quick thief. Paul - [LIST OF AFRICAN LEADERS ASSASS!NATED BY THE WEST, ESPECIALLY FRANCE](https://zambianstreets.com/list-of-african-leaders-assassnated-by-the-west-especially-france/) - 🔥💔 LIST OF AFRICAN LEADERS ASSASS!NATED BY THE WEST, ESPECIALLY FRANCE:◾SYLVANUS EPIPHANIO OLYMPIO was a TOGOLESE politician who served as Prime Minister, and then President, of TOGO from 1958 until his assass!nation in 1963. He came from the important OLYMPIO family, which included his uncle Octaviano OLYMPIO, one of the richest people in TOGO in - [Russia Proposes Staggering US$12 TRILLION “Dmitriev Cooperation Package” to the United States — Zelenskyy Sounds Alarm](https://zambianstreets.com/russia-proposes-staggering-us12-trillion-dmitriev-cooperation-package-to-the-united-states-zelenskyy-sounds-alarm/) - 💥 Breaking News : Russia Proposes Staggering US$12 TRILLION “Dmitriev Cooperation Package” to the United States — Zelenskyy Sounds Alarm 💥In a surprising and unprecedented development in the geopolitical tug-of-war over Ukraine’s future, Russia has reportedly offered the United States an economic cooperation package worth approximately US $12 trillion — a proposal now dubbed the - [MWAMBA REPORTS DR. MUMBA MALILA TO AFRICA BAR ASSOCIATION](https://zambianstreets.com/mwamba-reports-dr-mumba-malila-to-africa-bar-association/) - MWAMBA REPORTS DR. MUMBA MALILA TO AFRICA BAR ASSOCIATIONSunday February 8th 2026Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba has written to the Africa Bar Association (AfBA) to report the Zambia Judiciary that is colluding and cooperating with the Executive which is engaged in the systematic destruction of and underming the Independence of the Judicary.Amb. Mwamba has singled out the - [Epstein Files Reveal Hidden Russian Network and Years of Secret Attempts to Meet Putin](https://zambianstreets.com/epstein-files-reveal-hidden-russian-network-and-years-of-secret-attempts-to-meet-putin/) - Epstein Files Reveal Hidden Russian Network and Years of Secret Attempts to Meet Putin 📂🇷🇺 A massive new release of over 3 million documents from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has just exposed a deep and complex web of connections between the late Jeffrey Epstein and high-ranking Russian officials. While Epstein was known for - [SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE LOOKING FOR LUBINDA AND TEMBO OVER STREET FIGHTING](https://zambianstreets.com/south-african-police-looking-for-lubinda-and-tembo-over-street-fighting/) - SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE LOOKING FOR LUBINDA AND TEMBO OVER STREET FIGHTING South African Police have launched a man hunt for Given Lubinda and Sean Tembo who in the morning had a serious physical confrontation in Johannesburg over who should be the Alliance Spokesperson. Lubinda punched Sean Tembo on the chest before they were separated by - [WE WILL BURY IN ZIMBABWE, MACABRE TELLS LUNGU'S PF FAMILY](https://zambianstreets.com/we-will-bury-in-zimbabwe-macabre-tells-lungus-pf-family/) - WE WILL BURY IN ZIMBABWE, MACABRE TELLS LUNGU'S PF FAMILY PF Family spokesperson MACABRE Zulu has just informed the Lungu family that following the South African Government position that Late former President Edgar Lungu should be buried in Zambia with all honours deserving someone who was once President, he is engaging late President's Political Advisor - [GOVERNMENT SUES LUNGU FAMILY AND MAKEBI ZULU IN SOUTH AFRICAN COURT TO STOP BURIAL](https://zambianstreets.com/government-sues-lungu-family-and-makebi-zulu-in-south-african-court-to-stop-burial/) - BREAKING NEWSGOVERNMENT SUES LUNGU FAMILY AND MAKEBI ZULU IN SOUTH AFRICAN COURT TO STOP BURIAL By Sharon ZuluTHE burial of former president president Edgar Lungu scheduled for South Africa tomorrow may be hampered by legal proceedings that have been institued by Zambia’s Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha in the Gauteng Division of the High Court of - [PF BUYS GRAVE FOR LUNGU AT 66, 000 RANDS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND TO BURY HIM ON WEDNESDAY](https://zambianstreets.com/pf-buys-grave-for-lungu-at-66-000-rands-in-south-africa-and-to-bury-him-on-wednesday/) - PF BUYS GRAVE FOR LUNGU AT 66, 000 RANDS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND TO BURY HIM ON WEDNESDAY. The PF has bought a grave at a cost of 66, 000 rands in South Africa. The burial site is situated in cross roads and near where Winnie Mandela is buried, South Africa. The PF has made - [ECL SHOULD BE BURIED IN ZAMBIA, HH MEETS ENVOY OF SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPOSA AT STATE HOUSE](https://zambianstreets.com/ecl-should-be-buried-in-zambia-hh-meets-envoy-of-south-african-president-cyril-ramaposa-at-state-house/) - ECL SHOULD BE BURIED IN ZAMBIA, HH MEETS ENVOY OF SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPOSA AT STATE HOUSE ECL should be laid to rest in Zambia - HHHe writes ✍️ We were honoured to receive a courtesy call from Mr. Ronald Ozzy Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa. - [EDGAR LUNGU DID NOT ENDORSE ANYONE](https://zambianstreets.com/edgar-lungu-did-not-endorse-anyone/) - EDGAR LUNGU DID NOT ENDORSE ANYONEThe Patriotic Front (PF) party has stated that the late sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu , never endorsed any political candidate before his passing. This assertion comes from PF Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda, who spoke in an interview on Monday evening. Nakachinda expressed concern over what he called "desperate - [IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES AT KKIA DENY USA SOLDIER DR SAMPA ENTRY INTO ZAMBIA](https://zambianstreets.com/immigration-authorities-at-kkia-deny-usa-soldier-dr-sampa-entry-into-zambia/) - ZAMBIAN NATIONAL ARRESTED AT KK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES AT KKIA DENY DR SAMPA ENTRY INTO ZAMBIA Dr. Brian Chota Sampa who is also a member of the United States National Guard has been refused entry into Zambia, where he had traveled to mourn former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. He is currently being detained at - [PRESIDENT HICHILEMA: “LET US NOT USE DEATH TO REVIVE CONFLICTS – THIS IS A TIME TO UNITE”](https://zambianstreets.com/president-hichilema-let-us-not-use-death-to-revive-conflicts-this-is-a-time-to-unite/) - PRESIDENT HICHILEMA: “LET US NOT USE DEATH TO REVIVE CONFLICTS – THIS IS A TIME TO UNITE”Lusaka, Thursday 12 June 2025 President Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to reject division and conflict during the mourning period of the late sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, urging the nation to come together in unity, - [Madam Vice President Mutale Nalumango: A State Funeral Without the Sitting President Is Possible- Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma](https://zambianstreets.com/madam-vice-president-mutale-nalumango-a-state-funeral-without-the-sitting-president-is-possible-thandiwe-ketis-ngoma/) - Madam Vice President Mutale Nalumango: A State Funeral Without the Sitting President Is PossibleBy Thandiwe Ketis NgomaToday in Parliament, I watched attentively as Her Honour, the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Madam Mutale Nalumango, stood and declared that it is not possible to hold a state funeral for a former president without the - [THE CHURCH, TRADITIONAL LEADERS IMPLORED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE...on the misunderstanding between the government and the Lungu family](https://zambianstreets.com/the-church-traditional-leaders-implored-to-provide-guidance-on-the-misunderstanding-between-the-government-and-the-lungu-family/) - THE CHURCH, TRADITIONAL LEADERS IMPLORED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE....on the misunderstanding between the government and the Lungu familyLusaka... Friday June 13, 2025 – Former PF Deputy National Youth Chairperson Benja Siwila has called on the Church, Traditional leaders and other key stakeholders to intervene in the misunderstanding between the government and the family of the late - [A CASKET HELD HOSTAGE: NATIONAL MOURNING BEING TURNED INTO MANIPULATION](https://zambianstreets.com/a-casket-held-hostage-national-mourning-being-turned-into-manipulation/) - By Morgan Phiri. A CASKET HELD HOSTAGE: NATIONAL MOURNING BEING TURNED INTO MANIPULATION.Right now, as Zambia mourns the passing of its Sixth Republican President, something shameful is unfolding before our eyes. What should be a moment of unity, reflection, and national dignity has instead become a theatre of political bitterness, orchestrated by a desperate opposition - [HICHILEMA MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY TO APOLOGIZE](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-missed-an-opportunity-to-apologize/) - HICHILEMA MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY TO APOLOGIZE Mr Hakainde Hichilema’ s address last night was regrettably a missed opportunity to apologise and show genuineness, empathy, and accountability to the nation. A critical moment in our nation’s history, such as the one we are presently faced with required truth, sincerity, humility, and courage to address the “elephant - [VICE PRESIDENT DESCRIBES ATTEMPTS TO HOLD STATE FUNERAL WITHOUT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA`S INVOLVEMENT AS TREASONOUS](https://zambianstreets.com/vice-president-describes-attempts-to-hold-state-funeral-without-president-hichilemas-involvement-as-treasonous/) - VICE PRESIDENT DESCRIBES ATTEMPTS TO HOLD STATE FUNERAL WITHOUT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA`S INVOLVEMENT AS TREASONOUSBy Leah NgomaVice President Mutale Nalumango has described attempts to conduct a state funeral for late former President Edgar Lungu without the involvement of President Hakainde Hichilema as "treasonous". In a charged session of the vice president question time in parliament this - [FAMILY REVEALS LATE FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU WANTED PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO STAY AWAY FROM HIS FUNERAL](https://zambianstreets.com/family-reveals-late-former-president-edgar-lungu-wanted-president-hichilema-to-stay-away-from-his-funeral/) - FAMILY REVEALS LATE FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU WANTED PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO STAY AWAY FROM HIS FUNERAL By Michael Kaluba The family of late former president Edgar Lungu has revealed that one of his final wishes was for president Hakainde Hichilema to stay away from his funeral and refrain from mourning him. Family Spokesperson Makebi Zulu - [State Handling of Late President Lungu’s Funeral Risks Escalating Tensions](https://zambianstreets.com/state-handling-of-late-president-lungus-funeral-risks-escalating-tensions/) - State Handling of Late President Lungu’s Funeral Risks Escalating TensionsBy Chinkuli LitetaDuring a meeting between the family of the late President Edgar Lungu and Zambian government representatives in South Africa following his passing, it was agreed—and publicly announced—that the family would hand over his remains to the state upon their return to Zambia on Wednesday. - [STOP POLITICAL IDIOCY - A RESPONSE TO HON ELISHA MATAMBO:](https://zambianstreets.com/stop-political-idiocy-a-response-to-hon-elisha-matambo/) - STOP POLITICAL IDIOCY - A RESPONSE TO HON ELISHA MATAMBO:Jas 1:26 "If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain" Here is a link to what Mr Matambo has uttered on his page which is the reason we are making - [ITS NOT CERTAIN WHEN EDGAR LUNGU’S BODY WILL COME TO ZAMBIA - LUBINDA](https://zambianstreets.com/its-not-certain-when-edgar-lungus-body-will-come-to-zambia-lubinda/) - ITS NOT CERTAIN WHEN EDGAR LUNGU’S BODY WILL COME TO ZAMBIA - LUBINDA PATRIOTIC FRONT(PF) acting President Given Lubinda says not certain when former president Edgar Lungu’s remains will arrive in the country. And Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe has described the moment as an extremely painful one for those who loved and cherished Lungu. - [IT IS THIS KAVINDELE TYPE OF HYPOCRISY THAT IS MAKING IT HARD FOR PEOPLE TO ACCEPT GOVT CONDOLENCES](https://zambianstreets.com/it-is-this-kavindele-type-of-hypocrisy-that-is-making-it-hard-for-people-to-accept-govt-condolences/) - IT IS THIS KAVINDELE TYPE OF HYPOCRISY THAT IS MAKING IT HARD FOR PEOPLE TO ACCEPT GOVT CONDOLENCESPeople such as former Vice President Enoch Kavindele would do well to shut their mouths about mourning late Edgar Lungu with dignity. Where was Kavindele when former President Lungu was being blocked from travelling to seek medical attention - [OPPOSITION SHOULD BEWARE OF SUGAR-COATED ERTC REPORT](https://zambianstreets.com/opposition-should-beware-of-sugar-coated-ertc-report/) - OPPOSITION SHOULD BEWARE OF SUGAR-COATED ERTC REPORTWhy is the Electoral Reform Technical Report (ERTC) coming telling Zambians the obvious truth which opposition political parties have been saying all along? It is to hoodwink the public into the false confidence that the cadre-laden Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) can be trusted to conduct unbiased refereeing of - [LUNGU’S DEATH IS OUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE HH - MUMBI PHIRI](https://zambianstreets.com/lungus-death-is-our-golden-opportunity-to-remove-hh-mumbi-phiri/) - LUNGU’S DEATH IS OUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO REMOVE HH - MUMBI PHIRI This woman is the same one who was daily pushing late Edgar Chagwa Lungu to get back to active politics. Out of this pressure, Lungu had even to inform government that he was getting back to active politics and so, he did not - [PF is trying to provoke govt over Lungu funeral - Laura Miti](https://zambianstreets.com/pf-is-trying-to-provoke-govt-over-lungu-funeral-laura-miti/) - PF is trying to provoke government over Lungu funeral - Laura MitiHUMAN Rights activist Laura Miti has accused the Patriotic Front (PF) of attempting to provoke the government into chaos over the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu In a Facebook post, Miti said the former ruling party appeared to be using the funeral as - [PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ACCORDS STATE FUNERAL TO ECL, DECLARES 7-DAY NATIONAL MOURNING](https://zambianstreets.com/president-hichilema-accords-state-funeral-to-ecl-declares-7-day-national-mourning/) - PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ACCORDS STATE FUNERAL TO ECL, DECLARES 7-DAY NATIONAL MOURNING Government has accorded a state funeral to late former President Edgar Lungu who died on Thursday 5th June, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. Addressing the media in Lusaka this afternoon, Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded a state funeral - [DICKSON JERE TELLS LUNGU FAMILY TO RESPECT THE LAWS OF THE LAND](https://zambianstreets.com/dickson-jere-tells-lungu-family-to-respect-the-laws-of-the-land/) - DICKSON JERE TELLS LUNGU FAMILY TO RESPECT THE LAWS OF THE LAND. "Don't be deceived, you ou can't win against the government" By Dickson Jere When President Levy Mwanawasa, SC passed, he left a valid Last Will and Testament. One of his wishes in that Will was to be buried at his Palabana Farm. But - [Family to Repatriate President Edgar Lungu Privately After Rift with Government](https://zambianstreets.com/family-to-repatriate-president-edgar-lungu-privately-after-rift-with-government/) - BREAKING NEWS Family to Repatriate President Edgar Lungu Privately After Rift with GovernmentLusaka, Zambia — 7 June 2025 (SMART EAGLES)The family of the late Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has announced that it will proceed with a private repatriation of his remains from South Africa, citing mistrust and mistreatment by the current government. Family - [Nakachinda has vowed that PF will not allow the former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to be granted a state funeral](https://zambianstreets.com/nakachinda-has-vowed-that-pf-will-not-allow-the-former-president-edgar-chagwa-lungu-to-be-granted-a-state-funeral/) - PF Faction Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda has vowed that the party will not allow the former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to be granted a state funeral unless government meets one condition. Speaking in South Africa this afternoon, Mr Nakachinda said the government will only be allowed to take over the funeral of the former president - [He repeatedly sought to obtain medical treatment abroad. Uncomfortable Truth](https://zambianstreets.com/he-repeatedly-sought-to-obtain-medical-treatment-abroad-uncomfortable-truth/) - By Emmanuel Mwamba Uncomfortable TruthHe repeatedly sought to obtain medical treatment abroad. Uncomfortable TruthHe repeatedly sought to obtain medical treatment abroad. He was denied.On 16th August, 2023, he wrote yet another official letter to Government seeking authority to travel to South Africa for his scheduled medical review.On 7th September 2023, Deputy Secretary to Cabinet, Dr. - [Do Not Weep at His Funeral — You Mocked Him While He Lived”](https://zambianstreets.com/do-not-weep-at-his-funeral-you-mocked-him-while-he-lived/) - Do Not Weep at His Funeral — You Mocked Him While He Lived” Opinion | For Immediate Publication They mocked his morning jogs.They laughed when he exercised.They ridiculed his walks, his social interactions, even the air he breathed.They told him to stop — that a former president had no right to meet the people who - [LUNGU'S BODYGUARD CHISENGA CHANDA'S CASE ADJOURNED DUE TO FORMER PRESIDENT'S PASSING](https://zambianstreets.com/lungus-bodyguard-chisenga-chandas-case-adjourned-due-to-former-presidents-passing/) - WE THANK PRESIDENT HH FOR THIS....LUNGU'S BODYGUARD CHISENGA CHANDA'S CASE ADJOURNED DUE TO FORMER PRESIDENT'S PASSING The Lusaka High Court has adjourned the case involving Chisenga Chanda, former Aid De Camp to late President Edgar Lungu, to June 20 or June 27, following the news of Lungu's death. Chanda's lawyer informed the court that his - [Chipolopolo Players Boycott FIFA Friendlies to Demand Arrears](https://zambianstreets.com/chipolopolo-players-boycott-fifa-friendlies-to-demand-arrears/) - Chipolopolo Players Boycott FIFA Friendlies to Demand Arrears By Mwamba Makonde The Chipolopolo's international friendly matches against Sudan and Tunisia have been cancelled, following a boycott by some players. The matches, which were scheduled for June 6 and June 10, 2025, were part of the Chipolopolo's preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers and - [Litunga can't mourn publicly, but he does privately.... Read how our Royal Reporter found the Litunga in tears today](https://zambianstreets.com/litunga-cant-mourn-publicly-but-he-does-privately-read-how-our-royal-reporter-found-the-litunga-in-tears-today/) - A courageous sneak peek into the Litunga's palace by our Reporter today.......the Litunga can't mourn publicly, but he does privately.... Read how our Royal Reporter found the Litunga in tears today. By Barotseland Watchdog Royal Reporter In a heartwarming and moment, our reporter today 7th June,2025 gained exclusive access to the Litunga's Royal Palace, where - [Sean Tembo, Given Lubinda differ/fight over Lungu 's funeral](https://zambianstreets.com/sean-tembo-given-lubinda-differ-fight-over-lungu-s-funeral/) - GIVEN LUBINDA BREATHS FIRE ON SEAN TEMBO "Give us space, this is not your funeral!" Sean Tembo has created a private residence as a mourning place for our former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu without consulting me or the family, therefore we reject that place with contempt it deserves.... Says Given Lubinda. - ["Even in Death, He is Denied Dignity": Zambia Weeps as Edgar Lungu Awaits a Burial Befitting a Statesman](https://zambianstreets.com/even-in-death-he-is-denied-dignity-zambia-weeps-as-edgar-lungu-awaits-a-burial-befitting-a-statesman/) - "even in Death, He is Denied Dignity": Zambia Weeps as Edgar Lungu Awaits a Burial Befitting a StatesmanTwo days have passed since Zambia’s sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, breathed his last yet the nation still waits. Waits for closure. Waits for leadership. Waits for dignity to return to death. The late former Head of - [Thank you,Mr. Paul Kasonde, the Airport Officer who got fired for allowing ECL fly out for medicals](https://zambianstreets.com/thank-youmr-paul-kasonde-the-airport-officer-who-got-fired-for-allowing-ecl-fly-out-for-medicals/) - “Indeed Heroes are never built in ease”Mr. Paul Kasonde, The Man Who Let Humanity Fly A tribute to a soul who chose right over fear They took your badge, But not your honour. They stripped your title, But couldn’t touch your truth.Mr. Paul Kasonde, They say you let him through But we say, you let - [MR. WALK THE TALK — THE MAN OF FEW WORDS BUT COUNTLESS DEEDS.](https://zambianstreets.com/mr-walk-the-talk-the-man-of-few-words-but-countless-deeds/) - MR. WALK THE TALK — THE MAN OF FEW WORDS BUT COUNTLESS DEEDS.It is with deep sorrow that we received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the 6th Republican President of Zambia. He was more than a Head of State he was a father figure to the youth, especially - [ZAMBIA: WHERE PRESIDENTS DON’T RETIRE — THEY DIE](https://zambianstreets.com/zambia-where-presidents-dont-retire-they-die/) - ZAMBIA: WHERE PRESIDENTS DON’T RETIRE — THEY DIEBy Godfrey ChitaluA day after President Hakainde Hichilema celebrated his birthday, former President Edgar Lungu died in a South African hospital. It added another sombre line to our growing political obituary. With his passing, Zambia becomes a democracy with no living former president - a republic without elders. - [ECL’S BILLION KWACHA LEGACY .......Roads, Debt, and the Fight to Rebuild Zambia’s Economy”](https://zambianstreets.com/ecls-billion-kwacha-legacy-roads-debt-and-the-fight-to-rebuild-zambias-economy/) - “ECL’S BILLION KWACHA LEGACY - ESTHER BANDA .......Roads, Debt, and the Fight to Rebuild Zambia’s Economy”The economic legacy of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, remains a subject of robust discussion among economists, policymakers, and citizens. His tenure was marked by ambitious infrastructure projects, strategic subsidies, and efforts to - [HE WAS NOT A SELFISH LEADER, HIS SPIRIT WAS TROUBLED AND HE PROTESTED BY RETURNING BACK TO POLITICS](https://zambianstreets.com/he-was-not-a-selfish-leader-his-spirit-was-troubled-and-he-protested-by-returning-back-to-politics/) - HE WAS NOT A SELFISH LEADER, HIS SPIRIT WAS TROUBLED AND HE PROTESTED BY RETURNING BACK TO POLITICSOn the positive side, he was genuinely willing to quit politics; his retirement from politics was sincere. Unfortunately, his family and party members continued to face persecution. Like any genuine leader, he could not abandon his people to - [THE SILENT WALK HE TOOK NEVER TO RETURN HOME ALIVE](https://zambianstreets.com/the-silent-walk-he-took-never-to-return-home-alive/) - THE SILENT WALK HE TOOK NEVER TO RETURN HOME ALIVEThis will be a very tough State funeral for President Hakainde Hichilema to preside over! The treatment President Hakainde Hichilema gave former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu should never ever happen to any other former President again not even on President Hichilema himself when he leaves office. - [MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CONCLUDES AWARENESS ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IN SIX PROVINCES
](https://zambianstreets.com/ministry-of-justice-concludes-awareness-on-constitutional-amendment-in-six-provinces/) - MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CONCLUDES AWARENESS ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IN SIX PROVINCES The Ministry of Justice has successfully completed a multi- stakeholder’s consultative awareness and sensitisation tour across six provinces on the constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill of 2025 by engaging citizens. Minister of Justice, Princess Kasune explains that the objective of the tour was to - [Stripped in Life, Decorated in Death: The Hypocrisy of President Hakainde Hichilema Toward Edgar Chagwa Lungu](https://zambianstreets.com/stripped-in-life-decorated-in-death-the-hypocrisy-of-president-hakainde-hichilema-toward-edgar-chagwa-lungu/) - Stripped in Life, Decorated in Death: The Hypocrisy of President Hakainde Hichilema Toward Edgar Chagwa Lungu By Thandiwe Ketis NgomaAs Zambia mourns the passing of its sixth President, His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the air is thick not only with sorrow but also with a piercing sense of injustice. For many patriotic Zambians, grief - [UPND SG IMENDA SAYS LUNGU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR CONSOLIDATING DEMOCRACY](https://zambianstreets.com/upnd-sg-imenda-says-lungu-will-be-remembered-for-consolidating-democracy/) - UPND SG IMENDA SAYS LUNGU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR CONSOLIDATING DEMOCRACY By ZNBCThe UPND says former President EDGAR LUNGU will be remembered for consolidating the country's democratic processes. UPND Secretary General, BATUKE IMENDA has called on the country to remain united during the mourning period.Mr. IMENDA says death is always a challenging and painful process. - [GO BACK TO THE LAND ZAMBIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ECL](https://zambianstreets.com/go-back-to-the-land-zambia-pays-tribute-to-ecl/) - GO BACK TO THE LAND ZAMBIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ECL.. says his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to rural sustainable development remains entrenched in the hearts of Zambians. LUPOSOSHI, FRIDAY, JUNE,06, 2025 [SMART EAGLES]Go Back to the Land Zambia has joined the nation in mourning and celebrating the life of the Sixth President of the - [KULIMA TOWER DRIVERS DISMISS UPND SPONSORSHIP CLAIMS](https://zambianstreets.com/kulima-tower-drivers-dismiss-upnd-sponsorship-claims/) - KULIMA TOWER DRIVERS DISMISS UPND SPONSORSHIP CLAIMSBy: Sun FM TV Reporter Kulima Tower Bus drivers have distanced themselves from claims that they are being sponsored by the United Party for National Development (UPND) for initiatives aimed at celebrating the performance of the ruling party, including President Hakainde Hichilema's birthday. Addressing journalists, Bus Station Chairperson Nicholas - ["You Died a Sad Man, Yet a Loved Father of the Nation": Zambia Mourns Edgar Lungu with Tears, Anger, and Deep Regret](https://zambianstreets.com/you-died-a-sad-man-yet-a-loved-father-of-the-nation-zambia-mourns-edgar-lungu-with-tears-anger-and-deep-regret/) - "You Died a Sad Man, Yet a Loved Father of the Nation": Zambia Mourns Edgar Lungu with Tears, Anger, and Deep Regret A dark cloud hangs over the nation. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s sixth Republican President, has breathed his last not as a celebrated statesman with full honours, but as a man many believe died - [The Nation Mourns, ZNBC Shrugs: Former President Edgar Lungu Dies,No State Funeral Declared by BOMA. No National Address from Hichilema just a mere Facebook post - Linda Banks](https://zambianstreets.com/the-nation-mourns-znbc-shrugs-former-president-edgar-lungu-diesno-state-funeral-declared-by-boma-no-national-address-from-hichilema-just-a-mere-facebook-post-linda-banks/) - Linda Banks WRITES #Banabaabo-What I find both irritating and deeply concerning about some of you is how quick you are to defend your preferred political leaders or dismiss what someone says, often without having the full facts. This morning, I made a post alluding to the sad death of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (ECL), - [Let us mourn ECL as one-HH](https://zambianstreets.com/let-us-mourn-ecl-as-one-hh/) - IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW AND A HEAVY HEART THAT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY HIS FAMILY, OF THE PASSING ON, OF THE SIXTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, HIS EXCELLENCY MR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU. WE THEREFORE WISH TO OFFICIALLY INFORM THE NATION OF THIS SAD DEVELOPMENT AND EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO HIS - [DOING THE RIGHT THING EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING - PS KAWANA](https://zambianstreets.com/doing-the-right-thing-even-when-no-one-is-watching-ps-kawana/) - DOING THE RIGHT THING EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING - PS KAWANA Today, Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana officiated at the Ministry of Information and Media's Conflict of Interest Workshop in Chilanga district. Below are the highlights:✅️ The meeting is aimed at developing tools meant to equip the Integrity committee in the - [A Nation Mourns: Hon. Leevan Chibombwe on the Passing of Former President Edgar Lungu](https://zambianstreets.com/a-nation-mourns-hon-leevan-chibombwe-on-the-passing-of-former-president-edgar-lungu/) - A Nation Mourns: Hon. Leevan Chibombwe on the Passing of Former President Edgar Lungu.The news of the passing of our former Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has left me and the people of Bahati constituency deeply saddened. This is a moment of profound grief for our nation as we bid farewell - [NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) PARTY MESSAGE OF HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES...](https://zambianstreets.com/national-democratic-congress-ndc-party-message-of-heartfelt-condolences/) - NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) PARTY6th June 2025MESSAGE OF HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES......On the Passing of Former Republican President Dr. Edgar Chagwa LunguThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has received with immense grief and sorrow the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the 6th Republican President of the Republic of Zambia, who - [ZCLU MOURNS THE DEMISE OF DR. EDGAR C. LUNGU, 6TH PRESIDENT OF ZAMBIA](https://zambianstreets.com/zclu-mourns-the-demise-of-dr-edgar-c-lungu-6th-president-of-zambia/) - ZCLU MOURNS THE DEMISE OF DR. EDGAR C. LUNGU, 6TH PRESIDENT OF ZAMBIALUSAKA, ZAMBIA — 6TH JUNE, 2025It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy that the Zambian Civil Liberties Union mourns the passing of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia. President Lungu will be remembered for the - [ANDD MOURNS ECL](https://zambianstreets.com/andd-mourns-ecl/) - ANDD MOURNS ECLIt is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that Advocates For National Development and Democracy mourns the passing of Zambia’s 6th Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu.ANDD extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, in particular former First Lady Mrs. Esther Lungu, the people of Zambia and the entire Patriotic Front - [CONFIRMED: FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU HAS DIED.](https://zambianstreets.com/confirmed-former-president-edgar-lungu-has-died/) - CONFIRMED: FORMER PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU HAS DIED.By: Sun FM TV Reporter Reports have emerged indicating that former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu who had been receiving medical treatment in south Africa, has passed away. Tonse Alliance Spokesperson Sean Tembo, has confirmed the news, but no official statement has been issued by the government or family at - [Why Citizens Should Not Support a New Government that Mirrors the Old or previous government doings](https://zambianstreets.com/why-citizens-should-not-support-a-new-government-that-mirrors-the-old-or-previous-government-doings/) - Why Citizens Should Not Support a New Government that Mirrors the Old or previous government doings. In democratic societies, the electorate possesses the power to shape governance through their votes. When a political party fails to deliver on its promises or exhibits behavior that contradicts the values and needs of its citizens, the electorate has - [RELEASE MONEY WE FIGHT CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS , WE CANT DEFEND FOR NOTHING ,  SAYS KBF](https://zambianstreets.com/release-money-we-fight-constitution-making-process-we-cant-defend-for-nothing-says-kbf/) - RELEASE MONEY WE FIGHT CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS , WE CANT DEFEND FOR NOTHING , SAYS KBF After refusing to demonize the constitution amendment no.7 of 2025 on an empty stomach , KBF makes a demand that if money is not seen in his account by 21:00hrs , he will abandon the press briefing tomorrow. “ - [“Mupanga malamulo ise osatiitako, mubwela kuno, ninshi mwapanga kale.”](https://zambianstreets.com/mupanga-malamulo-ise-osatiitako-mubwela-kuno-ninshi-mwapanga-kale/) - Dr Chonya tweeted Chief Mpezeni in Nyanja is saying…“Mupanga malamulo ise osatiitako, mubwela kuno, ninshi mwapanga kale.”I believe the chiefs feel insulted.The President is at odds with everyone, starting from some of Zambia’s neighbours to the church mother bodies, the chiefs, the opposition, the former president, and most citizens, including the Law Association of Zambia. - [THANDIWE SENDS BIRTHDAY WISHES TO HH](https://zambianstreets.com/thandiwe-sends-birthday-wishes-to-hh/) - THANDIWE SENDS BIRTHDAY WISHES TO HHBirthday Message to President Hakainde HichilemaYour Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema,Happy Birthday, Sir. May your day be filled with the kind of peace and freedom that so many Zambians are now denied under your leadership.We wish you good health, a long life, and above all a moment of uncomfortable but necessary - [FQM SHOULD OWN UP TO ITS INTEREFERENCE IN ZAMBIAN ELECTIONS, NOT JUST BOASTS ABOUT USD 2.6 BN TAXES](https://zambianstreets.com/fqm-should-own-up-to-its-intereference-in-zambian-elections-not-just-boasts-about-usd-2-6-bn-taxes/) - FQM SHOULD OWN UP TO ITS INTEREFERENCE IN ZAMBIAN ELECTIONS, NOT JUST BOASTS ABOUT USD 2.6 BN TAXESFirst Quantum Minerals would do well to remain quiet, rather than crow about its so-called "direct economic contribution" to the Zambian economy. It is foolhardy for FQM to delude itself into believing all Zambians are bamboozled by the - [ZAMBIAN LEADERS MUST PUT PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS - ACTIVIST](https://zambianstreets.com/zambian-leaders-must-put-people-before-politics-activist/) - ZAMBIAN LEADERS MUST PUT PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS - ACTIVIST Luapula based Governance Activist Naran Bwanga Mwandu has urged leaders in the country to prioritise the plight of citizens before politics. Mwandu says Zambia has come a long way since gaining independence in 1964, but its political journey has often prioritised the preservation of power over - [LAZ CLAIMS BILL NO. 7 OF 2025 IS DEVOID OF STAKEHOLDERS
INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION AS REQUIRED BY THE BASIC TENETS
OF CONSTITUTIONALISM](https://zambianstreets.com/laz-claims-bill-no-7-of-2025-is-devoid-of-stakeholdersinvolvement-and-participation-as-required-by-the-basic-tenetsof-constitutionalism/) - LAZ CLAIMS BILL NO. 7 OF 2025 IS DEVOID OF STAKEHOLDERSINVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION AS REQUIRED BY THE BASIC TENETSOF CONSTITUTIONALISMThe Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has carefully reviewed the provisions of theConstitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 which was published in the Government Gazette on 23rd May, 2025 wherein the Government indicates its settled - [DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE: Secret Constitution Bill Triggers National Uproar](https://zambianstreets.com/democracy-under-siege-secret-constitution-bill-triggers-national-uproar/) - DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE: Secret Constitution Bill Triggers National UproarThe Zambian government has come under fierce scrutiny over its decision to proceed with Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, a move condemned as a top-down assault on democratic principles. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), the country’s premier legal body, has described the Bill as - [CHIEF MABUMBA SLAMS CHISUNKA’S ENDORSEMENT OF BILL 7 AS UNILATERAL AND UNJUST](https://zambianstreets.com/chief-mabumba-slams-chisunkas-endorsement-of-bill-7-as-unilateral-and-unjust/) - CHIEF MABUMBA SLAMS CHISUNKA’S ENDORSEMENT OF BILL 7 AS UNILATERAL AND UNJUSTIn a stunning rebuke of recent claims published by the Times of Zambia, His Royal Highness Chief Mabumba VIII has fiercely distanced himself and fellow Luapula traditional leaders from the controversial endorsement of Bill 7, warning against what he described as “a rushed and - [The Emperor Without Clothes: President Hichilema’s “Kwenyu” Charade
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We were wrong to hate and reject you, and we failed to appreciate the development you brought to our region. During - [MWEEMBA PLEDGES UNITY AS NEW FAZ EXECUTIVE TAKES OFFICE](https://zambianstreets.com/mweemba-pledges-unity-as-new-faz-executive-takes-office/) - MWEEMBA PLEDGES UNITY AS NEW FAZ EXECUTIVE TAKES OFFICENewly elected Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has pledged to foster unity, inclusivity and continuity as he begins his four-year term at the helm of Zambian football. Speaking shortly after being declared winner at the reconvened elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kabwe, Mweemba - [KONDWANI BANDA APOLOGIES TO MWIZUKANJI](https://zambianstreets.com/kondwani-banda-apologies-to-mwizukanji/) - KONDWANI BANDA APOLOGIES TO MWIZUKANJI He writes…… Dear Mwizukanji I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to sincerely apologize for involving your kids in the recent social media drama. I realize now that my actions were not only inconsiderate but could have potentially affected their peace and well-being. It - [PRESIDENT IBRAHIM TRAORE ATTENDS 8TH COMMEMORATION OF WORLD WAR II VICTORY IN RUSSIA.](https://zambianstreets.com/president-ibrahim-traore-attends-8th-commemoration-of-world-war-ii-victory-in-russia/) - PRESIDENT IBRAHIM TRAORE ATTENDS 8TH COMMEMORATION OF WORLD WAR II VICTORY IN RUSSIA.On Friday morning (Russian local time), the President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, participated in the 8th annual commemoration of Russia’s victory in World War II. The event was held in Moscow and was attended by several international dignitaries, including Russian President Vladimir - [PRESIDENT OF AFRICA IBRAHIM TRAORE LANDS IN RUSSIA](https://zambianstreets.com/president-of-africa-ibrahim-traore-lands-in-russia/) - PRESIDENT OF AFRICA IBRAHIM TRAORE LANDS IN RUSSIA President IBRAHIM TRAORÉ has just landed in Moscow to participate in the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. On May 10, he will have an audience with the Russian President, VLADIMIR PUTIN. Reportedly, Putin sent a special plane accompanied by Russian fighter - [Saboi Expels ‘Grandpa’ Saki, Appoints New Sheriff in Town as UKA goes full circus](https://zambianstreets.com/saboi-expels-grandpa-saki-appoints-new-sheriff-in-town-as-uka-goes-full-circus/) - Saboi Expels ‘Grandpa’ Saki, Appoints New Sheriff in Town as UKA goes full circusThe United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has officially stopped being a political movement and transformed into Zambia’s newest comedy series complete with surprise exits, dramatic speeches, and plot twists that would make Mpali jealous.In the latest episode titled “Revenge of the Expelled,” Saboi - [POLITICS TRUMPS KINDNESS:SDA PASTOR REJECTS HON GREYFORD MONDE'S DONATION](https://zambianstreets.com/politics-trumps-kindnesssda-pastor-rejects-hon-greyford-mondes-donation/) - POLITICS TRUMPS KINDNESS:SDA PASTOR REJECTS HON GREYFORD MONDE'S DONATIONBy Barotseland Watchdog Reporter in MonzeA shocking incident unfolded in Monze yesterday, where Hon Greyford Monde, a respected elder of the Seventh Day Adventist church, had his generous donation rejected by the union President, Dr. Munyumbwe. Hon. Monde, who was passing through Monze on his way from - [BOTSWANA ANGERS THE WEST AND JOINS TRAORE'S AFRICAN REVOLUTION](https://zambianstreets.com/botswana-angers-the-west-and-joins-traores-african-revolution/) - BOTSWANA ANGERS THE WEST AND JOINS TRAORE'S AFRICAN REVOLUTION:President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana has sparked international attention with his rejection of democracy as a neocolonial tool, aligning himself with Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso. Drawing inspiration from Traoré and Rwanda's Paul Kagame, Masisi emphasized democracy's failures, citing corruption in Nigeria, divisions in Kenya, and - [BEFORE SENTENCING ELIAS COURTS SENT A WARNING TO ALL ZAMBIANS ABUSING SOCIAL MEDIA](https://zambianstreets.com/before-sentencing-elias-courts-sent-a-warning-to-all-zambians-abusing-social-media/) - BEFORE SENTENCING ELIAS COURTS SENT A WARNING TO ALL ZAMBIANS ABUSING SOCIAL MEDIANo person is allowed to use their media presence or space to abuse another person, to make them feel unsafe and intimidate them, no matter who they are in life or their background. She said this when jailed Elias for six months imprisonment - [Makumbi Arrested and Detained for Exposing Corruption at ZNAC](https://zambianstreets.com/makumbi-arrested-and-detained-for-exposing-corruption-at-znac/) - Emmanuel Mwamba writes: Makumbi Arrested and Detained for Exposing Corruption at ZNACHero; He continues to expose the rot in the cleaning industry..He was recently acquitted on false charges against NEMCHEM Chief, now Police arrest him for exposing corruption and the rot at National Airports Corporation....Cleaning Association of Zambia President Lawrence Makumbi has been arrested and - ['ANDREW KAMANGA HAS BETRAYED ME', REVEALS FASHION SAKALA](https://zambianstreets.com/andrew-kamanga-has-betrayed-me-reveals-fashion-sakala/) - 'ANDREW KAMANGA HAS BETRAYED ME', REVEALS FASHION SAKALASTRIKER Fashion Sakala says he feels betrayed by Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga, accusing him of orchestrating his national team exile while failing to address real issues facing the national team.Sakala has not played for the national team since January 21 last year. His omission - [ZAMBIA AWARDS 25TH CHINA MEDICAL TEAM ON LABOR DAY](https://zambianstreets.com/zambia-awards-25th-china-medical-team-on-labor-day/) - ZAMBIA AWARDS 25TH CHINA MEDICAL TEAM ON LABOR DAYGOVERNMENT has awarded the 25th China Medical Team to Zambia with a Labor Day trophy to honor and appreciate their work in the health sector.The 25th China Medical Team arrived in Zambia on May 9, 2024, and carried out foreign medical aid work in four public hospitals - [BLOGGER ELIAS MUSYANI SENTENCED TO 6 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR ONLINE HARASSMENT](https://zambianstreets.com/blogger-elias-musyani-sentenced-to-6-months-in-prison-for-online-harassment/) - BLOGGER ELIAS MUSYANI SENTENCED TO 6 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR ONLINE HARASSMENT By Nelson Zulu Lusaka Magistrate Mutinta Mwenya has convicted and sentenced Social Media Blogger Elias Musyani after finding him guilty of two counts of harassment utilizing means of electronic communication, contrary to section 69 of the cyber security and cyber-crimes act number 2 - [Robert Chabinga disowned](https://zambianstreets.com/robert-chabinga-disowned/) - Robert Chabinga disownedGovernment Clarifies Position on RemarksConcerning High Commissioners/Ambassadors accredited to ZambiaThe Government wishes to make it categorically clear that the views expressed by Mr. Chabinga do not reflect the official position, policy, or diplomatic posture of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia remains a sovereign state, fully committed to engaging constructively with development partners, both - [ROBERT CHABINGA BRAZENLY DEFIES LUSAKA HIGH COURT ORDER—CLINGS TO PF ACTING PRESIDENCY IN CONTEMPTUOUS SHOWDOWN](https://zambianstreets.com/robert-chabinga-brazenly-defies-lusaka-high-court-order-clings-to-pf-acting-presidency-in-contemptuous-showdown/) - ROBERT CHABINGA BRAZENLY DEFIES LUSAKA HIGH COURT ORDER—CLINGS TO PF ACTING PRESIDENCY IN CONTEMPTUOUS SHOWDOWNIn a stunning display of defiance, Hon. Robert Chabinga has blatantly ignored a binding injunction issued by the Lusaka High Court on 8th November 2024, which barred him from presenting himself as the Acting President of the Patriotic Front (PF). The - [I’m gay' - Kanye West declares](https://zambianstreets.com/im-gay-kanye-west-declares/) - I’m gay' - Kanye West declaresBy: Pulse NigeriaControversial American rapper Kanye West has caught the attention of the world with his latest declaration that he is gay.The ‘Bittersweet’ singer made the stunning declaration during a live stream where he went on a chaotic rant about some of the issues he had with his ex-wife, Kim - [HH HEADED FOR A LANDSLIDE WIN ON THE COPPERBELT IN 2026 - MATAMBO](https://zambianstreets.com/hh-headed-for-a-landslide-win-on-the-copperbelt-in-2026-matambo/) - HH HEADED FOR A LANDSLIDE WIN ON THE COPPERBELT IN 2026 - MATAMBO COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo has told News Diggers that UPND will win the 2026 general elections with a huge margin in the province because the party has delivered on the majority of its promises. In an interview, Wednesday, Matambo said the people - [Kandeke Was Once Fired Because of Me- Yo Maps](https://zambianstreets.com/kandeke-was-once-fired-because-of-me-yo-maps/) - Kandeke Was Once Fired Because of Me- Yo MapsZambian music sensatiōn Yo Maps has opened up about his early-struggles and close bond with his longtime friend and manager Kandeke, Yo Maps revealed on Kenny T podcast that Kandeke was once fired from his radio job because of his överwhelming support for Yo Maps’ music.In a - [CHABINGA CLAIMS ASSASSINATION PLOT — DRAMA HEADING TO CHAINAMA?](https://zambianstreets.com/chabinga-claims-assassination-plot-drama-heading-to-chainama/) - CHABINGA CLAIMS ASSASSINATION PLOT — DRAMA HEADING TO CHAINAMA?The FOX NewspaperIn the latest episode of “PF: The Political Spin-Offs”, Honourable Robert Chabinga — Mafinga MP, PF self-declared savior, and now part-time prophet — claims there’s a plot to assassinate him. The reason? Apparently, he’s too powerful to be ignored. 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This follows a money agreement that Miles Sampa only gives all - [PEMBA VET OFFICER DIES AFTER COLLIDING WITH AN AMBULANCE IN KANCHOMBA](https://zambianstreets.com/pemba-vet-officer-dies-after-colliding-with-an-ambulance-in-kanchomba/) - PEMBA VET OFFICER DIES AFTER COLLIDING WITH AN AMBULANCE IN KANCHOMBAA Veterinary Officer from Kasiya Camp in Pemba District identified as Ackson Mwansenga has died after colliding with an ambulance in Kanchomba.The accident happened yesterday as Mr. Mwansenga who was riding a motorbike to Kanchomba collided with an ambulance which was coming in the opposition - [KASEMPA MOB BURIES ALIVE A 62 YEAR OLD MAN TOGETHER WITH BODY IN COFFIN](https://zambianstreets.com/kasempa-mob-buries-alive-a-62-year-old-man-together-with-body-in-coffin/) - KASEMPA MOB BURIES ALIVE A 62 YEAR OLD MAN TOGETHER WITH BODY IN COFFIN KASEMPA POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER ARISING FROM "KIKONDO" (MOVING COFFIN) PRACTICE IN NYOKA CHIEFDOMMay 01,2025-Kasempa Police Station is investigating a tragic incident involving the unlawful killing of a male adult believed to have been buried alive following a suspected practice of "Kikondo" - [WHO STOLE THE VICE PRESIDENT? 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What should be a moment of political maturity—welcoming a - [CHIEFS, POLITICS AND THE TRADITIONAL MINISTRY: THE ROYAL JIG IN A POLITICAL STORY](https://zambianstreets.com/chiefs-politics-and-the-traditional-ministry-the-royal-jig-in-a-political-story/) - CHIEFS, POLITICS AND THE TRADITIONAL MINISTRY: THE ROYAL JIG IN A POLITICAL STORYThe FOX Newspaper | OpinionWHEN THE THRONE MEETS THE THRONE ROOM (OF POLITICS)Once upon a time, chiefs were guardians of tradition, keepers of the land, and referees of who stepped on whose goat. Today, they’re sounding more like MCs at a political rally. - [ASTON MARTIN LANDS, INVESTIGATIONS ON STANDBY MODE?](https://zambianstreets.com/aston-martin-lands-investigations-on-standby-mode/) - ASTON MARTIN LANDS, INVESTIGATIONS ON STANDBY MODE?The FOX Newspaper | OpinionAn Aston Martin has been spotted on Zambian soil, and as expected—before the engine even cools off—some folks are already polishing their magnifying glasses. Relax, detectives, we’re just assuming things here.Let’s imagine a Zambia where each province proudly produced millionaires:• Eastern Province: Tobacco kings in - [AN OLD PRESCRIPTION WON’T CURE NEW PROBLEMS](https://zambianstreets.com/an-old-prescription-wont-cure-new-problems/) - AN OLD PRESCRIPTION WON’T CURE NEW PROBLEMSThe FOX Newspaper | OpinionSo the UPND want to sell a handshake with Dr. Chitalu Chilufya as progress?Yesterday’s politics in today’s suit won’t heal a system still bleeding from broken promises. Let’s be clear: snapping a photo with a former PF minister—one once at the heart of a health - [CHABINGA STILL HOLDING ON: PF DUMPS HIM, BUT HE REFUSES TO LET GO](https://zambianstreets.com/chabinga-still-holding-on-pf-dumps-him-but-he-refuses-to-let-go/) - CHABINGA STILL HOLDING ON: PF DUMPS HIM, BUT HE REFUSES TO LET GO— A Satirical Look at Political HeartbreakLusaka | May 1, 2025 | The FOX NewspaperIn what can only be described as a classic case of “She’s moved on, bro”, Hon. Robert Chabinga publicly refuses to accept his expulsion from what he insists is - [“We can collapse the strong pound and dollar if we become the United States of Africa” – Julius Malema](https://zambianstreets.com/we-can-collapse-the-strong-pound-and-dollar-if-we-become-the-united-states-of-africa-julius-malema/) - “We can collapse the strong pound and dollar if we become the United States of Africa” – Julius Malema “I have no time for borders; I have no time for colonialism. There are no borders in Europe, but when it comes to us, they say, ‘No, you must have borders.’ Why? The division of Africa - [ECZ SETS 26 JUNE FOR LUMEZI PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTION](https://zambianstreets.com/ecz-sets-26-june-for-lumezi-parliamentary-by-election/) - ECZ SETS 26 JUNE FOR LUMEZI PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTION.The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set June 26, 2025, as the date for the Lumezi by-election.According to a statement by ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga seen by Breeze FM, nominations for the election will be conducted on May 27, 2025.The by-election will be held alongside - [The harsh reality is that Comrade Ibrahim Traoré is a dead man walking](https://zambianstreets.com/the-harsh-reality-is-that-comrade-ibrahim-traore-is-a-dead-man-walking/) - By Abdul Hameed The harsh reality is that Comrade Ibrahim Traoré is a dead man walking. We must live with that reality. Once France and the U.S. have set their sights on him, it is just a matter of time.They don’t like him fundamentally because they are unable to get access to his country’s resources - [EDGAR LUNGU CALLS FOR REFLECTION AND UNITY ON KENNETH KAUNDA DAY](https://zambianstreets.com/edgar-lungu-calls-for-reflection-and-unity-on-kenneth-kaunda-day/) - DR. 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If there was no threat, they called it R.A.S (nothing to report). But when we were attacked, they shrugged - [Lets Celebrate Emmanuel Mwamba and all those standing against this brutal Government](https://zambianstreets.com/lets-celebrate-emmanuel-mwamba-and-all-those-standing-against-this-brutal-government/) - Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma Wrote;Lets Celebrate Emmanuel Mwamba and all those standing against this brutal Government Mwaisa Banga!The person who made this artwork really nailed it. It is 100% true! Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba , you are a true media guru, bakalamba bandi. Let me take a moment to celebrate you.Your unmatched knowledge, strategic brilliance, and communication - [Two years of Ibrahim Traoré's presidency](https://zambianstreets.com/two-years-of-ibrahim-traores-presidency/) - Two years of Ibrahim Traoré's presidency 1. Burkina Faso's GDP increased from approximately $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion.2. He reduced the salaries of ministers and parliamentarians by 30% and increased those of civil servants by 50%.3. He paid off Burkina Faso's local debts.4. He created two tomato processing plants, the first in the country.5. In - [Chinese Mining Company "Zijin" Acquires Newmont's Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana for 1Billion Dollars](https://zambianstreets.com/chinese-mining-company-zijin-acquires-newmonts-akyem-gold-mine-in-ghana-for-1billion-dollars/) - Chinese Mining Company "Zijin" Acquires Newmont's Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana for 1Billion DollarsChina's Zijin Mining has acquired Newmont's Ghana gold project. The $1 billion transaction marks a major shift in ownership of one of Ghana's most prominent gold-producing assets and aligns with Zijin’s aggressive strategy to expand its global gold footprint.According to an announcement - [Russia sends Special Unit to Protect Captain Traore](https://zambianstreets.com/russia-sends-special-unit-to-protect-captain-traore/) - Russia sends Special Unit to Protect Captain TraoreRussia has sent special forces trained with unique skills to Burkina Faso, with explicit instructions from President Putin to safeguard the presidency of Burkina Faso, as well as Captain Ibrahim Traore. This development comes at a time when Western powers, led by France, have converged in Ivory Coast - [Bishop Joshua Maponga Rejects God](https://zambianstreets.com/bishop-joshua-maponga-rejects-god-2/) - Bishop Joshua Maponga Rejects God..From being an elder and fervent preacher in the SDA, to seeking a version that Jesus and Moses were black, now Bishop Joshua Maponga questions God’s existenceIf you're all powerful and all knowing, what is the purpose of killing your only son to appease yourself of sin, instead of taking away - [Bishop Joshua Maponga rejects God](https://zambianstreets.com/bishop-joshua-maponga-rejects-god/) - Bishop Joshua Maponga rejects GodWhat is Gold an earthly material doing in heaven?What is Fire an earthly material doing in hell?Is heaven a glorified earth?If you don't have a body, how will you burn in hell, because the reason you feel pain is because of your body...More on this later...Attached Image: Me and my own - [New Cyberlaws Threaten Freedom - KBF](https://zambianstreets.com/new-cyberlaws-threaten-freedom-kbf/) - New Cyberlaws Threaten Freedom - KBFZambia’s newly passed cyberlaws have come under heavy fire, with veteran lawyer and Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) President Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF) accusing the government of paving the way for surveillance, censorship, and suppression of dissent.Bwalya issued a stark warning on Sunday, calling the Cyber Security Act, 2025 and Cyber - [AFTER ALLEGATIONS OF RAPE OF A 21YEAR OLD, NAMIBIAN PRESIDENT FIRES MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE ](https://zambianstreets.com/after-allegations-of-rape-of-a-21year-old-namibian-president-fires-minister-of-agriculture/) - Decisive leadershipAFTER ALLEGATIONS OF RAPE OF A 21YEAR OLDNAMIBIAN PRESIDENT FIRES MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Relieves Hon. Dr. Mac-Albert Hengari of Duties as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform 27 April 2025By virtue of the powers vested in the President by Article 32(6) of the Constitution of the Republic - [Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ turns 36 after nearly 20 years in coma](https://zambianstreets.com/saudi-arabias-sleeping-prince-turns-36-after-nearly-20-years-in-coma/) - Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ turns 36 after nearly 20 years in comaPrince Al-Waleed. He marked his 36th birthday on April 18, 2025, but he remains unaware of the years passing by, he is popularly known as the 'Sleeping Prince'. For the past 20 years, he has been trapped in coma, a silent world he entered - [FIVE PF LUMEZI COUNCILLORS JOIN UPND](https://zambianstreets.com/five-pf-lumezi-councillors-join-upnd/) - FIVE PF LUMEZI COUNCILLORS JOIN UPNDFive of the nine Patriotic Front (PF) councillors for Lumezi Constituency, including Lundazi Council Chairperson Emmanuel Miti, have pledged their support to the UPND candidate ahead of the forthcoming Lumezi Parliamentary by-election.The councillors have also endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the 2026 general elections.Speaking during a press briefing held - [OPPOSITION UNITY WILL END HICHILEMA’s RULE, REECHOES SOCIALIST LEADER](https://zambianstreets.com/opposition-unity-will-end-hichilemas-rule-reechoes-socialist-leader/) - OPPOSITION UNITY WILL END HICHILEMA’s RULE, REECHOES SOCIALIST LEADER Lusaka… Friday April 25, 2025 – Socialist Party (SP) President Dr. Fred M’membe has declared that removing President Hakainde Hichilema from power in next year’s elections is essential for the country’s progress.Dr. M’membe has said the UPND is aware that a significant electoral defeat was looming, - [WITHOUT PF, TONSE ALLIANCE WOULD NOT BE AS STRONG AND FEARED” FORMER PRESIDENT LUNGU AS HE CALLS FOR CEASEFIRE](https://zambianstreets.com/without-pf-tonse-alliance-would-not-be-as-strong-and-feared-former-president-lungu-as-he-calls-for-ceasefire/) - WITHOUT PF, TONSE ALLIANCE WOULD NOT BE AS STRONG AND FEARED” FORMER PRESIDENT LUNGU AS HE CALLS FOR CEASEFIRE He Writes……. Fellow countrymen, women and the youths, As my Bemba brothers say, “imiti iipalamene taibula kushenkana”, meaning, ‘the trees that grow together will inevitably rub each other.’ Over the past few days, the country has - [Don’t involve me pleads, magistrate that jailed Munir Zulu](https://zambianstreets.com/dont-involve-me-pleads-magistrate-that-jailed-munir-zulu/) - Don’t involve me pleads, magistrate that jailed Munir ZuluLumezi Member of Parliament , Munir Zulu had sued Chief Lusaka Resident Magistrate, Davies Chibwili and sought to stay his judgement as the proceedings were tainted with illegalities.Chibwili proceeded to jail Zulu.Chibwili has pleaded with the Constitutional Court to remove him from the matter as a party - [MILUPI SAYS OPPOSITION ALLIANCES ‘A MIXTURE OF TOXIC INDIVIDUALS’](https://zambianstreets.com/milupi-says-opposition-alliances-a-mixture-of-toxic-individuals/) - MILUPI SAYS OPPOSITION ALLIANCES ‘A MIXTURE OF TOXIC INDIVIDUALS’By: Zambia Daily Mail Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) president Charles Milupi says opposition alliances are a mixture of toxic individuals with nothing to offer to Zambians.Mr. Milupi, who is also Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, said in an interview yesterday that opposition alliances - [UKA leaders have failed to provide leadership - Saboi](https://zambianstreets.com/uka-leaders-have-failed-to-provide-leadership-saboi/) - UKA leaders have failed to provide leadership - Saboi NATIONAL Democratic Congress (NDC) faction president Saboi Imboela says Harry Kalaba's Citizens First (CF)’s withdrawal from the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) is a good step because of failed leadership in the group. 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Several junta supporters have suggested a coup attempt, pointing the finger at exiled military personnel. No further action was taken.According to - [SECRETARY TO CABINET INSTRUCTS CIVIL SERVANTS VYING 2026 TO RESIGN](https://zambianstreets.com/secretary-to-cabinet-instructs-civil-servants-vying-2026-to-resign/) - SECRETARY TO CABINET INSTRUCTS CIVIL SERVANTS VYING 2026 TO RESIGN Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has instructed Permanent Secretaries who are burning with 2026 political ambitions to resign immediately.Mr. Kangwa has cautioned that while having political intentions is a constitutional right, public servants to need to uphold neutrality, professionalism and ethics while maintaining office - [LAZ TO CHALLENGE CONTROVERSIAL CYBER LAWS IN COURT, CITING THREATS TO RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY](https://zambianstreets.com/laz-to-challenge-controversial-cyber-laws-in-court-citing-threats-to-rights-and-democracy/) - LAZ TO CHALLENGE CONTROVERSIAL CYBER LAWS IN COURT, CITING THREATS TO RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACYThe Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has declared its intention to petition the High Court over what it describes as unconstitutional provisions in the newly enacted Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Acts. 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She wondered how one - [EASTER TOURISM BOOST AT VICTORIA FALLS—BUT IS IT SUSTAINABLE?](https://zambianstreets.com/easter-tourism-boost-at-victoria-falls-but-is-it-sustainable/) - EASTER TOURISM BOOST AT VICTORIA FALLS—BUT IS IT SUSTAINABLE?The FOX NewspaperLIVINGSTONE – The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has announced what it describes as a significant rise in local tourism to Victoria Falls over the Easter weekend, with 3,963 local and 721 international visitors recorded between April 18th and 19th. 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Over 500 seats were vandalised by enraged fans after a last-minute penalty awarded to Power Dynamos led to a 1-1 draw. Minister of Youth, Sport - [While everyone has rejected the new ZIJ Bill, Felistus Chipako and her illegitimate crew say the Bill is good for Journalism in Zambia](https://zambianstreets.com/while-everyone-has-rejected-the-new-zij-bill-felistus-chipako-and-her-illegitimate-crew-say-the-bill-is-good-for-journalism-in-zambia/) - While everyone has rejected the new ZIJ Bill, Felistus Chipako and her illegitimate crew say the Bill is good for Journalism in ZambiaNew Bill won't be tool for suppressing media, MLC backs ZIJ MEDIA Liaison Committee (MLC) acting Chairperson Felistus Chipako has called for the swift enactment of the Zambia Institute of Journalism (ZIJ) Bill, - [KALABA'S CF STUDYING PETITION TO LEAVE UKA](https://zambianstreets.com/kalabas-cf-studying-petition-to-leave-uka/) - KALABA'S CF STUDYING PETITION TO LEAVE UKA... as deputy SG Bota says members are raising issues on UKA flag bearer and mobilisation By Chinoyi Chipulu The Citizens First (CF) party says it is studying the petition by party youths and women to withdraw their leader Harry Kalaba from the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) in order - [M'MEMBE URGES GOVT TO STOP PROPOSED ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM BILL](https://zambianstreets.com/mmembe-urges-govt-to-stop-proposed-zambia-institute-of-journalism-bill/) - M'MEMBE URGES GOVT TO STOP PROPOSED ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM BILL By Lukundo Nankamba Socialist Party President Fred M’membe says the proposed Zambia Institute of Journalism Bill must be stopped immediately, warning that it would severely undermine media freedom and cripple Journalism in Zambia if enacted. Dr M’membe says the legislation signals a return to - [GOVERNMENT REVEALS 500 SEATS DESTROYED AT MWANAWASA STADIUM](https://zambianstreets.com/government-reveals-500-seats-destroyed-at-mwanawasa-stadium/) - GOVERNMENT REVEALS 500 SEATS DESTROYED AT MWANAWASA STADIUM GOVERNMENT has revealed that over 500 seats were damaged on Sunday at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium following a protest by suspected Nkana fans, who expressed their displeasure at a penalty awarded to Power Dynamos during the Kitwe Derby.Despite efforts by all stakeholders to advise fans against acts of - [ACC OPPOSES KAMPYONGO'S WIFE'S APPEAL](https://zambianstreets.com/acc-opposes-kampyongos-wifes-appeal/) - ACC OPPOSES KAMPYONGO'S WIFE'S APPEAL THE Anti-Corruption Commission has opposed the appeal of Wanziya Chirwa, the wife of Shiwang’andu PF MP Stephen Kampyongo, in the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division. The Commission has told the court that her appeal ought to be dismissed as her grounds lack merit. On September 27, 2024, - [Govt has not initiated any bill called the Zambia Institute of Journalists bill or generated any cab memo to indicate an intention to initiate](https://zambianstreets.com/govt-has-not-initiated-any-bill-called-the-zambia-institute-of-journalists-bill-or-generated-any-cab-memo-to-indicate-an-intention-to-initiate/) - HIGHLIGHTS: Today, the Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Hon. 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The - [WYNTER KABIMBA CALLS FOR TANGIBLE STEPS IN INTER-PARTY DIALOGUE EFFORTS](https://zambianstreets.com/wynter-kabimba-calls-for-tangible-steps-in-inter-party-dialogue-efforts/) - WYNTER KABIMBA CALLS FOR TANGIBLE STEPS IN INTER-PARTY DIALOGUE EFFORTS By Nelson Zulu Former Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba has emphasized the importance of inter-party dialogue for fostering national unity but cautioned that achieving it will be challenging due to the current lack of mutual respect in Zambian politics. His remarks come in the wake of - [MUNDUBILE URGES HICHILEMA TO CONVENE AN ECONOMIC INDABA, SAYS UPND HAS RUN OUT OF SOLUTIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/mundubile-urges-hichilema-to-convene-an-economic-indaba-says-upnd-has-run-out-of-solutions/) - MUNDUBILE URGES HICHILEMA TO CONVENE AN ECONOMIC INDABA, SAYS UPND HAS RUN OUT OF SOLUTIONSBy: Sun FM TV Reporter Mporokonso Member of Parliament, Brian Mundubile, has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to urgently convene a National Economic Indaba to address the country's mounting economic challenges. Mr. Mundubile states that the rising cost of living, ongoing - [MEMBE WANTS OPPOSITION PARTIES UNITED TO DEFEAT UPND IN 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/membe-wants-opposition-parties-united-to-defeat-upnd-in-2026-general-elections/) - MEMBE WANTS OPPOSITION PARTIES UNITED TO DEFEAT UPND IN 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS.By: Sun FM TV Reporter Socialist Party leader, Dr. Fred M'membe, has urged political and civic organizations to unite in their efforts to challenge the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in next year’s elections.He emphasized that unity among diverse groups and citizens - [Shivambu expresses gratitude to Bushiri after attending Easter church service in Malawi](https://zambianstreets.com/shivambu-expresses-gratitude-to-bushiri-after-attending-easter-church-service-in-malawi/) - Shivambu expresses gratitude to Bushiri after attending Easter church service in MalawiMK Party SG Floyd Shivambu, has expressed his appreciation to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri after attending an Easter church service in Malawi yesterday, April 18, 2025. During the service, Shivambu was given special recognition and received a standing ovation for his presence. He commended Bushiri - [South Africa crowned the friendliest Country in the world](https://zambianstreets.com/south-africa-crowned-the-friendliest-country-in-the-world/) - South Africa crowned the friendliest Country in the worldSouth Africa has officially been named the friendliest country in the world, according to a 2024 study by Remitly, which surveyed over 3,000 people across 27 nations. Scoring an impressive 34.63 out of 40 on the "agreeableness" trait of the Big Five Personality Test, the Rainbow Nation - [Peter Sinkamba goes into hiding as police name him as prime suspect in a GOLD SCANDAL worth more than $29,000](https://zambianstreets.com/peter-sinkamba-goes-into-hiding-as-police-name-him-as-prime-suspect-in-a-gold-scandal-worth-more-than-29000/) - ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE PRESS STATEMENT OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENCES – CHILENJE POLICE STATION April 19, 2025-Chilenje Police Station is investigating a case of Obtaining Money by False Pretences involving a sum of $29,737.00. Yesterday April 18,2025 at 16:00 hours, the Station received a report from Male Abel Musonda, aged 34, of House No. 875/F/5 - [Thrilled to have met Mr Floyd Shivambu- Phrophet Shepherd Bushiri](https://zambianstreets.com/thrilled-to-have-met-mr-floyd-shivambu-phrophet-shepherd-bushiri/) - Phrophet Shepherd Bushiri of Malawi writes…Thrilled to have met Mr Floyd Shivambu! His philosophy of black people supporting each other resonated deeply. Kudos for championing pragmatic ideologies that can propel Africa forward.Sadly, some still peddle jealousy and negativity, labeling successful black individuals as 'corrupt' and 'must be investigated,' while praising white individuals as 'investors.' That's - [NEW CYBER LAW IN ZAMBIA SPARKS OUTCRY OVER THREAT TO RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS](https://zambianstreets.com/new-cyber-law-in-zambia-sparks-outcry-over-threat-to-rights-and-freedoms/) - NEW CYBER LAW IN ZAMBIA SPARKS OUTCRY OVER THREAT TO RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS …as Kalobwe urges human rights organizations to pressure the Zambian government to reconsider its stanceLusaka… Saturday April 19, 2025 — The recently signed Cyber Law in Zambia has sparked widespread concern, with critics labeling it as a draconian piece of legislation that - [#SNAPSHOT IN HISTORY: NELSON MANDELA, OLIVER R. 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While we appreciate the Embassy’s commitment - [WITHDRAW CONTROVERSIAL CYBER LAWS, YOUTHS URGE HICHILEMA](https://zambianstreets.com/withdraw-controversial-cyber-laws-youths-urge-hichilema/) - WITHDRAW CONTROVERSIAL CYBER LAWS, YOUTHS URGE HICHILEMA …the legislation is stifling creativity, debate, and innovation, and shrinking the digital space says Sconel Lusambo Lusaka… Saturday April 19, 2025 — Youths and digital content creators across Zambia have called on President Hakainde Hichilema to uphold the promises he made during his campaign by withdrawing the controversial - [FC MUZA MAKES HISTORY WITH ZAMBIA’S FIRST FOOTBALL CLUB TV CHANNEL ](https://zambianstreets.com/fc-muza-makes-history-with-zambias-first-football-club-tv-channel/) - FC MUZA MAKES HISTORY WITH ZAMBIA’S FIRST FOOTBALL CLUB TV CHANNEL Former Football Association of Zambia Executive Member and Spokesperson Mwansa Mbulakulima has hailed FC MUZA for what he described as a groundbreaking and visionary move in launching Zambia’s first dedicated football club television channel. 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The formulation and approval of - [Kalaba promises to revoke newly signed cyber law if elected next year](https://zambianstreets.com/kalaba-promises-to-revoke-newly-signed-cyber-law-if-elected-next-year/) - Kalaba promises to revoke newly signed cyber law if elected next year CITIZENS First leader Harry Kalaba has promised Zambians that he will revoke the newly assented cyber crimes law if elected into public office next year. According to Kalaba, the new law is meant to spy on citizens’ private conversations which he said was - [MALAWIAN MUSICIAN JAILED FOR KEEPING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL AT A LODGE WITHOUT PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE](https://zambianstreets.com/malawian-musician-jailed-for-keeping-14-year-old-girl-at-a-lodge-without-parents-knowledge/) - MALAWIAN MUSICIAN JAILED FOR KEEPING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL AT A LODGE WITHOUT PARENTS' KNOWLEDGEBy: Zodiak online Magistrate Court in Mangochi has sentenced musician Abdul-Karim Saidi, popularly known as Bandera, to three years in prison. 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How - [Fred M’membe takes over Tonse Alliance leadership as Lungu Endorses Tasila Lungu as M’membe’s Running Mate for the 2026 Elections](https://zambianstreets.com/fred-mmembe-takes-over-tonse-alliance-leadership-as-lungu-endorses-tasila-lungu-as-mmembes-running-mate-for-the-2026-elections/) - Fred M’membe takes over Tonse Alliance leadership as Lungu Endorses Tasila Lungu as M’membe’s Running Mate for the 2026 Elections==================================Former Chawama Member of Parliament and ex-President Edgar Lungu has confronted reality, acknowledging that his alebwelelapo agenda is as daunting as finding a needle in an ocean. Like Lazarus rising from the dead, Lungu has awakened - [ANALYSIS: The Red Joins the Green – What’s Brewing in Zambia’s Opposition Kitchen?](https://zambianstreets.com/analysis-the-red-joins-the-green-whats-brewing-in-zambias-opposition-kitchen/) - ANALYSIS: The Red Joins the Green – What’s Brewing in Zambia’s Opposition Kitchen?What Just Happened?Thursday 17th April 2025Editorial by The FOX NewspaperFred M’membe’s Socialist Party, known for its leftist ideology and sharp criticism of capitalist tendencies, has officially joined the Tonse Alliance, led by Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s former President and Patriotic Front (PF) strongman. The - [SOCIALIST PARTY CALLS FOR OPPOSITION UNITY TO ADDRESS NATIONAL CHALLENGES](https://zambianstreets.com/socialist-party-calls-for-opposition-unity-to-address-national-challenges/) - SOCIALIST PARTY CALLS FOR OPPOSITION UNITY TO ADDRESS NATIONAL CHALLENGES Lusaka… Thursday April 17, 2025The Socialist Party (SP) has announced that it is making deliberate efforts to have all opposition political parties, civic organisations, and concerned individuals unite in a bid to confront serious challenges currently facing Zambia.Speaking on behalf of the party, Mr. Kelvin - [PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ZCID ON THE CALL FOR POLITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND THE OPPOSITION](https://zambianstreets.com/press-statement-by-the-zcid-on-the-call-for-political-dialogue-between-government-and-the-opposition/) - PRESS STATEMENT BY THE ZCID ON THE CALL FOR POLITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND THE OPPOSITION15/04/2025The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) welcomes the recent call for dialogue made by His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, during the burial of the late Hon. Edith Nawakwi. The President’s public invitation to engage with the opposition marks a - [I TOLD HIM THAT I LOVE HIM BECAUSE I THINK LIKE WHITE MEN AUNTY MILLY REFLECTS ON FIRST INTERACTION WITH MR MULWANDA](https://zambianstreets.com/i-told-him-that-i-love-him-because-i-think-like-white-men-aunty-milly-reflects-on-first-interaction-with-mr-mulwanda/) - I TOLD HIM THAT I LOVE HIM BECAUSE I THINK LIKE WHITE MEN AUNTY MILLY REFLECTS ON FIRST INTERACTION WITH MR MULWANDA Speaking to Kenny T 1 ON 1 podcast, Aunty Milly answered Kenny T's question on her first meeting with Mr Mulwanda. On meeting Mr. Mulwanda, Aunty Milly revealed that it was after she - [GBM STILL ALIVE - THABO KAWANA](https://zambianstreets.com/gbm-still-alive-thabo-kawana/) - GBM STILL ALIVE - THABO KAWANA Thabo Kawana says former Minister of Defence Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba better known as GBM is alive contrary to speculations that he had passed on.And Kawana who is Permanent Secretary for Information and Media has warned peptrators of false information that the law will visit themBelow is the article posted - [FIFA gives FAZ 21-day deadline to reconvene AGM!](https://zambianstreets.com/fifa-gives-faz-21-day-deadline-to-reconvene-agm-2/) - FIFA gives FAZ 21-day deadline to reconvene AGM!The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has been given 21 days by world football governing body FIFA to reconvene its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM).This follows the abrupt cancellation of the original meeting, which was scheduled for 29 March, due to a court injunction.FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga - [AIPAC URGES KCM AND CEC TO RESOLVE DISPUTES AMICABLY FOR SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT](https://zambianstreets.com/aipac-urges-kcm-and-cec-to-resolve-disputes-amicably-for-socioeconomic-development/) - AIPAC URGES KCM AND CEC TO RESOLVE DISPUTES AMICABLY FOR SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT....Swift resolution crucial for restoring Copperbelt's economic growthLusaka, Zambia – April 16, 2025The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) urges Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) to resolve their disputes amicably. 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The Father was an orator who took the most powerful then Dr Kenneth Kaunda in 1990. Dr Kaunda had ruled for 27 years and cutshort his term - [HAWKS RESCUE US PASTOR, KILL THREE IN SHOOTOUT](https://zambianstreets.com/hawks-rescue-us-pastor-kill-three-in-shootout/) - HAWKS RESCUE US PASTOR, KILL THREE IN SHOOTOUTWednesday 16 April 2025 - 08:30amThe Hawks have rescued US pastor Josh Sullivan. He was recovered from a house in Gqeberha on Tuesday after the Tactical Unit closed in at a safe house at Kwa Magxaaki resulting in a dramatic exchange of fire. 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Speaking during a community engagement in Kitwe’s Nkana Constituency, Mazimba said the - [PERU’S EX-PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS JAIL](https://zambianstreets.com/perus-ex-president-and-first-lady-sentenced-to-15-years-jail/) - PERU’S EX-PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS JAILPERU'S former president, Ollanta Humala, has been found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to 15 years in prison.A court in the capital, Lima, said that Humala had accepted illegal funds from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht to bankroll his election campaigns in 2006 and 2011.His - [SOLICITOR GENERAL BACKS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMMENDMENTS](https://zambianstreets.com/solicitor-general-backs-proposed-constitutional-ammendments/) - SOLICITOR GENERAL BACKS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMMENDMENTSThe Solicitor General, Mr. Marshal Muchende, SC, has emphasized the importance of the proposed constitutional amendments as a critical step towards unlocking Zambia's social and economic development potential. He told the House of Chief during a sensitisation meeting with the traditional leaders, that the proposed amendments aim to address key - [FASHION SAKALA Tourney Draws 54 Teams](https://zambianstreets.com/fashion-sakala-tourney-draws-54-teams/) - FASHION SAKALA Tourney Draws 54 TeamsBy Christopher Miti Over 54 #football teams will participate in the 1.6 million #Kwacha rich #FASHION SAKALA Eastern Province football #tournament.The 2025 tournament starts on April 23 for girls while the boys will start on May 3rd 2025.Speaking at the launch of the tournament in Chipata, SAKALA, who joined via - [Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue](https://zambianstreets.com/ghana-bans-foreigners-from-trading-in-its-gold-market-to-boost-revenue/) - Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue(BBC) Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue and streamline the country's mining sector.It follows the enactment of a new law earlier this month that grants exclusive authority of gold mining - [Obama calls Trump's freeze of Harvard funding 'unlawful'](https://zambianstreets.com/obama-calls-trumps-freeze-of-harvard-funding-unlawful/) - Obama calls Trump's freeze of Harvard funding 'unlawful'(BBC) Former President Barack Obama is applauding Harvard University's decision to refuse the White House's demands that it change its policies or lose federal money, in his first social media post to criticise the Trump administration since at least Inauguration Day.President Donald Trump is freezing more than $2bn - [ALLOW KCM TO OPERATE WITHOUT POLITICAL INTERFERENCE](https://zambianstreets.com/allow-kcm-to-operate-without-political-interference/) - ALLOW KCM TO OPERATE WITHOUT POLITICAL INTERFERENCE .....if it is to become viable & contribute meaningfully to nation’s socio economic development, says ANDDLusaka... Wednesday April 16, 2025 (SMART EAGLES)The Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) has urged the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) and all other stakeholders to whom the mine is indebted to exercise - [Keith Mweemba Welcomes FIFA Directive, Urges FAZ to Announce AGM Date and Venue](https://zambianstreets.com/keith-mweemba-welcomes-fifa-directive-urges-faz-to-announce-agm-date-and-venue/) - Mweemba Welcomes FIFA Directive, Urges FAZ to Announce AGM Date and VenueLusaka, 16 April 2025 — FAZ presidential candidate Keith Mweemba has welcomed FIFA’s directive for the Football Association of Zambia to reconvene its Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) within 21 days, describing the move as timely and principled.Mweemba says the instruction by FIFA,issued in - [Malema leads EFF March to demand review of Orania’s status](https://zambianstreets.com/malema-leads-eff-march-to-demand-review-of-oranias-status/) - Malema leads EFF March to demand review of Orania’s status.Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has announced plans for a march on April 22, 2025, to the office of Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul in Kimberley. The protest aims to push for a review of Orania’s status, with Malema and the EFF - [OLD WIDOW REFUSES HAVING RELATIONSHIP WITH GEN SHIKAPWASHA](https://zambianstreets.com/old-widow-refuses-having-relationship-with-gen-shikapwasha/) - OLD WIDOW REFUSES HAVING RELATIONSHIP WITH GEN SHIKAPWASHAPrisca Daka, a 72-year-old widow and former secretary, has denied ever having an intimate relationship with the late Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha, testifying in the Lusaka High Court that she only admired the union he shared with his wife, Prophetess Jane Lusengo.Taking the stand in a murder trial - [ZAMBIA IS NOT FOR SALE](https://zambianstreets.com/zambia-is-not-for-sale/) - ZAMBIA IS NOT FOR SALEFellow Citizens,I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a burning sense of duty, as our beloved nation stands on the brink of yet another betrayal a betrayal not orchestrated by outsiders, but by those entrusted to protect our sovereignty.The so called resuscitation of Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines - [WITNESS IN THE MURDER OF MULEYA WHO COLAPSEDNOW STOPS TALKING](https://zambianstreets.com/witness-in-the-murder-of-muleya-who-colapsednow-stops-talking/) - WITNESS IN THE MURDER OF MULEYA WHO COLAPSEDNOW STOPS TALKING Samuel Dokowe Basa, one of the accused in the murder trial of Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General Guntila Muleya who collapsed while in the dock on April 11, 2025 has reportedly stopped speaking.-Diamond TV - [“WE DEMAND RESPECT!” – LECTURERS HIT BACK AT MANAGEMENT OVER HH CAMPUS VISIT CHAOS](https://zambianstreets.com/we-demand-respect-lecturers-hit-back-at-management-over-hh-campus-visit-chaos/) - “WE DEMAND RESPECT!” – LECTURERS HIT BACK AT MANAGEMENT OVER HH CAMPUS VISIT CHAOSThe FOX NewspaperThe University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU) has come out swinging following the chaotic disruption of classes on 9 April 2025 during President Hakainde Hichilema’s visit to the Great East Road Campus.In a strongly-worded letter addressed to the - [STOP THE LIES – LUNGU BUILT, YOU BROKE IT](https://zambianstreets.com/stop-the-lies-lungu-built-you-broke-it/) - STOP THE LIES – LUNGU BUILT, YOU BROKE IT“Fix what’s broken, or step aside. Enough with the theatrics. Lead, or leave.” – Ephraim ShakafuswaThe FOX NewspaperFollowing the death of Hon. Edith Nawakwi, what should have been a moment of national mourning has turned into a political circus. The current regime has shamelessly used her passing - [YOUNG PHIROZ FORCED TO PAY: GOVERNMENT INTERVENES AFTER 94 WORKERS REFUSE NEW CONTRACTS](https://zambianstreets.com/young-phiroz-forced-to-pay-government-intervenes-after-94-workers-refuse-new-contracts/) - YOUNG PHIROZ FORCED TO PAY: GOVERNMENT INTERVENES AFTER 94 WORKERS REFUSE NEW CONTRACTSThe FOX NewspaperLusaka, 14 April 2025 — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has compelled Young Phiroz General Dealers to pay redundancy packages to 94 workers who were kicked to the curb after refusing to sign new contracts.Three weeks ago, the workers - [WHO IS STOPPING NDAMBO FROM COMING TO ZAMBIA?](https://zambianstreets.com/who-is-stopping-ndambo-from-coming-to-zambia/) - WHO IS STOPPING NDAMBO FROM COMING TO ZAMBIA?The FOX Newspaper“Government is not blocking James Ndambo from entering Zambia.”That’s the official position from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, according to a ZNBC report by Cecilia Zgambo.Ministry spokesperson Mwala Kalaluka clarified: “There is no reason for government to prevent Mr. Ndambo’s entry into Zambia… - [Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States](https://zambianstreets.com/ramaphosa-has-appointed-former-deputy-finance-minister-mcebisi-jonas-as-special-envoy-to-the-united-states/) - Breaking news President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States.Jonas will serve as the official representative of the President and the South African government, with a focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations. This appointment follows recent tensions, including the expulsion - [I AM NOT A MAD MAN, I WILL EMBARRASS THOSE DOUBTING ME: RUTO TELLS CRITICS](https://zambianstreets.com/i-am-not-a-mad-man-i-will-embarrass-those-doubting-me-ruto-tells-critics/) - I AM NOT A MAD MAN, I WILL EMBARRASS THOSE DOUBTING ME: RUTO TELLS CRITICSBy: Citizen TV KenyaPresident William Ruto has maintained that he will shame his critics by delivering on his ambitious promises that some Kenyans have harshly ridiculed.Speaking during a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet, President Ruto scoffed at those fond of heckling - [GABON’S COUP LEADER BRICE OLIGUI NGUEMA WINS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN LANDSLIDE VICTORY](https://zambianstreets.com/gabons-coup-leader-brice-oligui-nguema-wins-presidential-election-in-landslide-victory/) - GABON’S COUP LEADER BRICE OLIGUI NGUEMA WINS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN LANDSLIDE VICTORY By: African NewsBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the military general who led the 2023 coup in Gabon, has been officially declared the winner of the country’s presidential election with an overwhelming 90.35% of the vote, according to provisional results announced by the electoral commission. - [LUSAKA MAN SEEKS DIVORCE ALLEGING HIS WIFE IS UNCULTURED](https://zambianstreets.com/lusaka-man-seeks-divorce-alleging-his-wife-is-uncultured/) - LUSAKA MAN SEEKS DIVORCE ALLEGING HIS WIFE IS UNCULTURED A YEAR after marrying, a man of Lusaka has narrated that he is no longer in amity and is seeking divorce because his wife is uncultured and does not know how to treat a man. Luciano Sakala, 37, told Matero Local Court Magistrate Lewis Mumba that - [A LEADER OF INTEGRITY: PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA'S COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY](https://zambianstreets.com/a-leader-of-integrity-president-hakainde-hichilemas-commitment-to-democracy/) - A LEADER OF INTEGRITY: PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA'S COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY By TimmyIn a remarkable display of statesmanship, President Hakainde Hichilema has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to democracy and the rule of law in Zambia. Unlike his predecessors, he has refrained from arresting opposition leaders or banning political parties, despite their provocative actions.Opposition's DesperationThe opposition in - [HYPOCRISY UNMASKED: MILES SAMPA'S UNREALISTIC PROMISES](https://zambianstreets.com/hypocrisy-unmasked-miles-sampas-unrealistic-promises/) - HYPOCRISY UNMASKED: MILES SAMPA'S UNREALISTIC PROMISES By TimmyMiles Sampa's recent article is a laughable attempt to sway Zambians with unrealistic promises, but the truth remains - his track record speaks for itself. As a member of the PF government, Sampa had ample opportunities to implement meaningful projects, but instead, he oversaw the liquidation of mines, - [MILES SAMPA'S UNREALISTIC RELOCATION PlAN: A RECIPE FOR DISASTER](https://zambianstreets.com/miles-sampas-unrealistic-relocation-plan-a-recipe-for-disaster/) - MILES SAMPA'S UNREALISTIC RELOCATION PlAN: A RECIPE FOR DISASTER By TimmyMiles Sampa, the embattled PF president, has been making headlines with his latest proposal to relocate residents of shanty compounds like Chibolya to provinces like Muchinga and Luapula. According to Sampa, his government will provide 10 hectares of land to each family and build high-rise - [Court rules ZNFU president is still boss](https://zambianstreets.com/court-rules-znfu-president-is-still-boss/) - Court rules ZNFU president is still bossTHE Lusaka High Court has ruled that Zambia National Farmers United (ZNFU) president Jervis Zimba remains in office. Judge Gaudentia Salasini dismissed an interim injunction issued on March 11, 2025, that had restrained Zimba from performing his duties.The court had previously barred Zimba from holding office following a suit - [SIPALO AND TONGA DEMAND IMMEDIATE BAN ON EVACUATION OF POLITICIANS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT](https://zambianstreets.com/sipalo-and-tonga-demand-immediate-ban-on-evacuation-of-politicians-to-foreign-countries-for-medical-treatment/) - SIPALO AND TONGA DEMAND IMMEDIATE BAN ON EVACUATION OF POLITICIANS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT By: Sun FM TV Reporter Stakeholders in politics have called for an immediate ban on evacuating government officials and politicians to outside countries for medical treatment, labelling the practice as a misuse of public funds. Opposition 3rd Liberation Movement - [FAZ REFUTES RECEIVING ANY CORRESPONDENCE FROM FIFA REGARDING THE AGM](https://zambianstreets.com/faz-refutes-receiving-any-correspondence-from-fifa-regarding-the-agm/) - ‎‎FAZ REFUTES RECEIVING ANY CORRESPONDENCE FROM FIFA REGARDING THE AGMThe Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) refutes having received any information regarding the aborted Annual General Meeting (AGM) from FIFA.FAZ General Secretary, Reuben Kamanga, says the association is liaising with various key stakeholders regarding the pending congress.Kamanga states that the elective AGM in Livingstone on March - [Edith Nawakwi is Now Buried and Edgar Lungu Must Stop Playing Politics with People's Lives](https://zambianstreets.com/edith-nawakwi-is-now-buried-and-edgar-lungu-must-stop-playing-politics-with-peoples-lives/) - *Edith Nawakwi is Now Buried and Edgar Lungu Must Stop Playing Politics with People's Lives**By Magret Mwanza*Edith Nawakwi is dead. She died outside Zambia, after being evacuated by the very government that Edgar Lungu has chosen to demonize for political mileage.And while we mourn her loss, we must confront a painful and urgent truth: politicians - [What Legacy Will the UPND Leave Behind? A Trail of Constitutional Wreckage and Political Vengeance](https://zambianstreets.com/what-legacy-will-the-upnd-leave-behind-a-trail-of-constitutional-wreckage-and-political-vengeance/) - What Legacy Will the UPND Leave Behind? A Trail of Constitutional Wreckage and Political VengeanceBy Thandiwe Ketis NgomaAs the United Party for National Development (UPND) government crawls into the final stretch of its term, Zambians are forced to confront a sobering question: What, if anything, will President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration be remembered for?The - [ZAMBIANS, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!](https://zambianstreets.com/zambians-enough-is-enough/) - ZAMBIANS, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!President Hakainde Hichilema now claims he needs another term to “double the economy.”Double what exactly?The suffering? The poverty? The blackouts?Let’s stop pretending. Let’s tell the hard truth.Fuel? Skyrocketing beyond reach.Mealie meal? Breaking families every single day.Electricity? 12 to 14 hours of darkness daily.Mines? Sold off to foreigners while locals remain jobless and - [IF DR. 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RON MWAMBWA WAS NEVER OFFICIALLY APPOINTED AUDITOR GENERAL, WHAT HAS HE BEEN DOING IN THAT OFFICE?By The Fox Zambia | Credit: Zambian WhistleblowerApart from the sorrow surrounding the passing of FDD leader Edith Nawakwi, Zambians today woke up to a different kind of shock—one that questions the very integrity of our public institutions.According - [JAMES NDAMBO BLOCKED FROM COMING HOME](https://zambianstreets.com/james-ndambo-blocked-from-coming-home/) - JAMES NDAMBO BLOCKED FROM COMING HOMESystem Apprehension Forces Sudden Cancellation of Choma VisitLUSAKA – Saturday, April 12, 2025 | The FOX NewspaperIn a development that has raised eyebrows across the nation, renowned Zambian philanthropist and businessman James Ndambo has been denied entry into his own country, forcing him to cancel his highly anticipated trip to - [ZAMBIA SET TO START POWER IMPORTS FROM TANZANIA IN 2026](https://zambianstreets.com/zambia-set-to-start-power-imports-from-tanzania-in-2026/) - ZAMBIA SET TO START POWER IMPORTS FROM TANZANIA IN 2026 By: Sun FM TV Reporter Zambia has launched the advanced phase of its electricity interconnector project with Tanzania. Minister of Commerce, Chipoka Mulenga, says the project has secured $292 million for the construction of the Zambian section, which includes a 330kV transmission line from Pensulo - [EFF DEMANDS HALT ON AUDITOR GENERAL'S OFFICE OPERATIONS OVER ALLEGED CONSTITUTIONAL BREACHES](https://zambianstreets.com/eff-demands-halt-on-auditor-generals-office-operations-over-alleged-constitutional-breaches/) - EFF DEMANDS HALT ON AUDITOR GENERAL'S OFFICE OPERATIONS OVER ALLEGED CONSTITUTIONAL BREACHESBy Leah Ngoma Economic Freedom Fighters-EFF Leader Kasonde Mwenda has demanded that the office of the Auditor General cease all operations under Dr. Ron Mwambwa, citing alleged constitutional breaches surrounding his appointment.Dr Ron Mwambwa has submitted to the constitutional court that he was never - [DO NOT POLITICISE DEATH, HH URGES ZAMBIANS](https://zambianstreets.com/do-not-politicise-death-hh-urges-zambians/) - DO NOT POLITICISE DEATH, HH URGES ZAMBIANS President Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to refrain from using the death of individuals for political gain, urging the nation to respect the dignity of the deceased and their families. Speaking during a church service held in honour of Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader Edith - [TONSE ALLIANCE DISPELS CLAIMS ABOUT EDGAR LUNGU'S HEALTH](https://zambianstreets.com/tonse-alliance-dispels-claims-about-edgar-lungus-health/) - TONSE ALLIANCE DISPELS CLAIMS ABOUT EDGAR LUNGU'S HEALTHThe Tonse Alliance has refuted the government’s assertion that former Republican President Edgar Lungu has prolonged his stay in South Africa due to undergoing cancer treatment. During a press conference on Tuesday, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana stated that Lungu was receiving chemotherapy. However, - [LUMEZI PARLIAMENTARY SEAT DECLARED VACANT AS ECZ PREPARES FOR BY-ELECTION](https://zambianstreets.com/lumezi-parliamentary-seat-declared-vacant-as-ecz-prepares-for-by-election/) - LUMEZI PARLIAMENTARY SEAT DECLARED VACANT AS ECZ PREPARES FOR BY-ELECTIONThe FOX NewspaperLUMEZI, Eastern Province — The Lumezi Constituency has officially fallen vacant following the conviction and sentencing of area Member of Parliament, Munir Zulu, to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour for libel. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, formally notified the Electoral - [Lawyer asks alleged rape victim if she saw John General’s manhood](https://zambianstreets.com/lawyer-asks-alleged-rape-victim-if-she-saw-john-generals-manhood/) - Lawyer asks alleged rape victim if she saw John General’s manhoodTHE woman who accuses John Nundwe - the self-styled ‘bishop’ John General - of rape has told the court in cross-examination yesterday that she never saw his manhood during the alleged incident at her house.During cross-examination, defence lawyer Yokonia Daka reminded Jessy (real name has - [President Lungu Refutes Thabo Kawana’s Statement: “HH Doesn’t Talk to Me”](https://zambianstreets.com/president-lungu-refutes-thabo-kawanas-statement-hh-doesnt-talk-to-me/) - President Lungu Refutes Thabo Kawana’s Statement: “HH Doesn’t Talk to Me”Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has dismissed as untrue recent claims by the government that President Hakainde Hichilema is in regular communication with him. “Even when the country is in mourning, this government finds time to tell lies,” Lungu said in a terse statement. “I - [Lungu recently underwent chemotherapy, pray for him - Government](https://zambianstreets.com/lungu-recently-underwent-chemotherapy-pray-for-him-government/) - Lungu recently underwent chemotherapy, pray for him - Government GOVERNMENT has confirmed that former President Edgar Lungu recently underwent chemotherapy in South Africa and President Hakainde Hichilema is in constant communication with him to check on his predecessor’s road to recovery.Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka today, Ministry of Information and Media permanent secretary - [SOUTH AFRICA HAS REFUSED TO HOST GBM BECAUSE HE IS A CONVICT - KAWANA](https://zambianstreets.com/south-africa-has-refused-to-host-gbm-because-he-is-a-convict-kawana/) - SOUTH AFRICA HAS REFUSED TO HOST GBM BECAUSE HE IS A CONVICT - KAWANA Thabo Kawana who is Permanent Secretary for Information and Media says a South African hospital government contacted to host Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) refused because of his current status. GBM a former Defence Minister and renowned Businessman is serving a jail - [HICHILEMA MOURNS NAWAKWI](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-mourns-nawakwi/) - HICHILEMA MOURNS NAWAKWIWe are saddened by the passing of former Finance Minister Madam Edith Zewelani Nawakwi. We offer our deepest condolences to her family, the FDD fraternity, colleagues, friends, and the nation at large. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Hakainde HichilemaPresident of - [MY LOYALTY TO HICHILEMA IS SOLID AS A ROCK - NKOMBO](https://zambianstreets.com/my-loyalty-to-hichilema-is-solid-as-a-rock-nkombo/) - MY LOYALTY TO HICHILEMA IS SOLID AS A ROCK - NKOMBO Fired Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says he has remained loyal to President Hakainde Hichilema and UPND. Dismissing Brebner Changala assertions that the wars of Jericho have fallen wondering whether the beginning of Nkombo ascending to the presidency has begun, Nkombo - [MUNIR ZULU SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS IMPRISONMENT](https://zambianstreets.com/munir-zulu-sentenced-to-12-months-imprisonment/) - Munir Zulu convicted!Independent Lumezi Member of Parliament, Munir Zulu, has been convicted on all three counts of criminal libel. The charges are from allegations he made accusing Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane and Infrastructure Minister Charles Milupi of each receiving $250,000, and an additional $150,000 allegedly given to Minister Milupi by Road Development Agency (RDA) Board - [CHABIPA: Edith Nawakwi dies aged 66](https://zambianstreets.com/chabipa-edith-nawakwi-dies-aged-66/) - CHABIPA: Edith Zewelani Nawakwi dies aged 66! Zambia is mourning the passing of one of its most prominent political figures, Edith Zewelani Nawakwi, President of the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD), who has died at the age of 66. Nawakwi passed away in the early hours of today, around 02:00hrs, after a prolonged illness. - [MUNIR ZULU TAKES THE FIGHT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT—ILLEGALITIES, IMMUNITY VIOLATION CHALLENGED](https://zambianstreets.com/munir-zulu-takes-the-fight-to-the-constitutional-court-illegalities-immunity-violation-challenged/) - MUNIR ZULU TAKES THE FIGHT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT—ILLEGALITIES, IMMUNITY VIOLATION CHALLENGEDThe FOX NewspaperLUSAKA – In a bold and decisive move, outspoken Lumezi Member of Parliament, Hon. Munir Zulu MP, has launched legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court of Zambia to challenge what he calls “illegalities, human rights violations, and a blatant disregard for parliamentary - [BINWELL MPUNDU BLASTS ‘BAKANDILE’: BETRAYAL IN ZAMBIAN POLITICS](https://zambianstreets.com/binwell-mpundu-blasts-bakandile-betrayal-in-zambian-politics/) - BINWELL MPUNDU BLASTS ‘BAKANDILE’: BETRAYAL IN ZAMBIAN POLITICSThe FOX NewspaperHon Binwell Chansa Mpundu has unleashed a scathing attack on political opportunists—Bakandile—who thrive in times of power but quickly turn against their former allies when circumstances change.Reflecting on former President Edgar Lungu’s political journey, Mpundu lamented how individuals who once shared meals with him are now - [THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY AS DIRECTED BY PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA TO BE ACTUALISED SOON](https://zambianstreets.com/the-establishment-of-the-national-defence-university-as-directed-by-president-hakainde-hichilema-to-be-actualised-soon/) - THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY AS DIRECTED BY PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA TO BE ACTUALISED SOON Friday 4th April, 2025:LUSAKA - The Steering Committee for the establishment of the National Defence University has made a lot of progress following President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive that the plan be actualised. On 19 November 2024 when he - [KINGS MALEMBE CRIES FOR GOSPEL GIGS, CLAIMS UPND BLACKLISTED HIM FOR PRAISING WRONG GOD'S CHOSEN ONE](https://zambianstreets.com/kings-malembe-cries-for-gospel-gigs-claims-upnd-blacklisted-him-for-praising-wrong-gods-chosen-one/) - KINGS MALEMBE CRIES FOR GOSPEL GIGS, CLAIMS UPND BLACKLISTED HIM FOR PRAISING WRONG GOD'S CHOSEN ONEthe rhumba gospel singer pleads for forgiveness and stage time after years of musical fasting under new regime.Lusaka, Zambia, April 1 – Self-declared “son of the Edgar Lungu house” and preacher of the Gospel, Kings Mumbi Malembe Malembe has broken - [HH Chases Amos Chanda: A Political Thriller Unfolds](https://zambianstreets.com/hh-chases-amos-chanda-a-political-thriller-unfolds/) - 🚨 HH Chases Amos Chanda: A Political Thriller UnfoldsThe Patriotic Front (PF) reports that Amos Chanda has been removed from the UPND media team, with President Hakainde Hichilema allegedly remarking, “If he can betray the former President, he can betray us.”Meanwhile, Chanda seems to be drawing parallels between his situation and global political intrigues. In - [CONTESTING AS PF MP IN 2026 WILL BE SUICIDAL  - PF KANTANSHI MP](https://zambianstreets.com/contesting-as-pf-mp-in-2026-will-be-suicidal-pf-kantanshi-mp/) - CONTESTING AS PF MP IN 2026 WILL BE SUICIDAL - PF KANTANSHI MP‎Kantanshi MP Declares No Interest In Re-contesting The Parliamentary Seat On The PF TicketBy Fridah Chalwe Kantanshi Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba has announced that he will not seek re-election of the parliamentary seat under the Patriotic Front (PF) ticket in the upcoming - [I WANTED TO BE HER BEN 10, MARRY, AND HAVE TWO BABIES REFLECTS CINORI XO ON GETTING LOANS TO TAKE MUTALE MWANZA ON A DATE](https://zambianstreets.com/i-wanted-to-be-her-ben-10-marry-and-have-two-babies-reflects-cinori-xo-on-getting-loans-to-take-mutale-mwanza-on-a-date/) - I WANTED TO BE HER BEN 10, MARRY, AND HAVE TWO BABIES REFLECTS CINORI XO ON GETTING LOANS TO TAKE MUTALE MWANZA ON A DATESpeaking to SML TV, rapper Cinori Xo opened up about his date with media personality Mutale Mwanza. The rapper made a date request post in August of 2021 on Facebook post. - [UPND supporters want to know why Garry Nkombo was fired yesterday to end speculation](https://zambianstreets.com/upnd-supporters-want-to-know-why-garry-nkombo-was-fired-yesterday-to-end-speculation/) - UPND supporters want to know why Garry Nkombo was fired yesterday to end speculation. He is the power house of UPND. Others are saying he didn’t not support the draft constitution or bill 11 Others are saying maybe 🤔 he was involved in CDF scandals Others are saying many be he is aspiring to become - [I DON'T SUPPORT UPND BUT PRESIDENT HH WILL REGRET FIRING GARRY NKOMBO](https://zambianstreets.com/i-dont-support-upnd-but-president-hh-will-regret-firing-garry-nkombo/) - I DON'T SUPPORT UPND BUT PRESIDENT HH WILL REGRET FIRING GARRY NKOMBO MILES SAMPA WRITES......About HH firing Garry NkomboAs expected BAU ( Business As Usual) Presidents fire the best players or strikers that they have in their team and this is a typical example of PHH firing one of longest loyal fighter & good Minister - [POLITICAL ZOMBIES: NEVERS MUMBA AND FRANK BWALYA CLING TO POWER IN A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE WITH UPND](https://zambianstreets.com/political-zombies-nevers-mumba-and-frank-bwalya-cling-to-power-in-a-marriage-of-convenience-with-upnd/) - EDITORIAL.The FOX NewspaperPOLITICAL ZOMBIES: NEVERS MUMBA AND FRANK BWALYA CLING TO POWER IN A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE WITH UPNDIn Zambian politics, failure is not a career-ender — it’s a stepping stone to the next political deal. Two of the most glaring examples are Nevers Mumba and Frank Bwalya — relics of Zambia’s political past who - [Is UPND Manipulating the Constitution to Cling to Power?](https://zambianstreets.com/is-upnd-manipulating-the-constitution-to-cling-to-power/) - Is UPND Manipulating the Constitution to Cling to Power?A political storm is brewing in Zambia as the ruling UPND government pushes for radical constitutional changes that could fundamentally alter the country’s democracy. The proposed shift from the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system to Proportional Representation (PR) has sparked outrage, with critics warning that it is a blatant - [Catholic Priest Warns Hichilema Against Using Youths, Women to Bulldoze Constitution](https://zambianstreets.com/catholic-priest-warns-hichilema-against-using-youths-women-to-bulldoze-constitution/) - Catholic Priest Warns Hichilema Against Using Youths, Women to Bulldoze ConstitutionPresident Hakainde Hichilema has been warned against using youths and women as political tools to push through constitutional amendments, as doing so could trigger nationwide unrest. Catholic Priest Fr. Martin Mwango, speaking from Italy, cautioned that any attempt to manipulate the Constitution for political advantage - [UNZASU’s COWARDICE
..........the Silent Betrayal of Student Democracy](https://zambianstreets.com/unzasus-cowardice-the-silent-betrayal-of-student-democracy/) - UNZASU’s COWARDICE ..........the Silent Betrayal of Student DemocracyIn what can only be described as a shameful abdication of duty, the University of Zambia Students’ Union (UNZASU) has blindly accepted constitutional amendments without first reviewing or questioning them. This glaring failure of leadership has drawn fierce criticism from academics and students alike, with Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa - [UPND MP’s SHOCKING INSULT, Calls Catholic Bishops "CRIMINALS" in Parliament, Sparks Outrage!](https://zambianstreets.com/upnd-mps-shocking-insult-calls-catholic-bishops-criminals-in-parliament-sparks-outrage/) - UPND MP’s SHOCKING INSULT, Calls Catholic Bishops "CRIMINALS" in Parliament, Sparks Outrage!In a shocking and highly controversial outburst in Parliament, Michelo Kasautu, the Member of Parliament for Bweengwa, has ignited a political firestorm after he called Catholic Bishops "criminals" during a heated session on reconciliation with the Church. The remarks, made during Vice President Mutotwe - [CONFLICT OF INTEREST: DOCUMENTS CONFIRM MINISTER CHIKOTE WAS A SHAREHOLDER DURING BIDDING AND CONTRACT AWARDING](https://zambianstreets.com/conflict-of-interest-documents-confirm-minister-chikote-was-a-shareholder-during-bidding-and-contract-awarding/) - CONFLICT OF INTEREST: DOCUMENTS CONFIRM MINISTER CHIKOTE WAS A SHAREHOLDER DURING BIDDING AND CONTRACT AWARDINGA major controversy has erupted surrounding Energy Minister and Luampa MP Makozo Chikote following revelations that he was still a shareholder in Chika Investments when the company won Constituency Development Fund (CDF) contracts from the Luampa Council.According to documents from the - [IT IS MALICIOUS FOR DEC TO ALLEGE THAT MY PROPERTIES ARE PROCEEDS OF CRIME](https://zambianstreets.com/it-is-malicious-for-dec-to-allege-that-my-properties-are-proceeds-of-crime/) - IT IS MALICIOUS FOR DEC TO ALLEGE THAT MY PROPERTIES ARE PROCEEDS OF CRIME…when as a successful business executive for many years, we had capacity to borrow over $2 million from FNB long before I joined politics, Malanji tells courtLusaka… Friday March 14, 2025IT is not only out of excitement but also malicious for the - [Constitutional amendment draft almost ready - State House](https://zambianstreets.com/constitutional-amendment-draft-almost-ready-state-house/) - Constitutional amendment draft almost ready - State HouseSTATE House communication specialist Clayson Hamasaka has revealed that the constitutional amendment draft is already in place and the response from stakeholders so far has been positive.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16LiPZiLUV/?mibextid=oFDknkDuring Women’s Day celebrations in Kasama last week, President Hakainde Hichilema disclosed that the constitution needed to be amended to allow women - [EMMANUEL MWAMBA'S Web of DECEIT: EXPOSING THE PROPAGANDIST 'S LATEST LIES](https://zambianstreets.com/emmanuel-mwambas-web-of-deceit-exposing-the-propagandist-s-latest-lies/) - EMMANUEL MWAMBA'S Web of DECEIT: EXPOSING THE PROPAGANDIST 'S LATEST LIES By TimmyEmmanuel Mwamba, the Patriotic Front's (PF) chief propagandist, is at it again, spreading falsehoods and misinterpreting President Hakainde Hichilema's words. This time, Mwamba is claiming that the President has a draft constitution that he is hiding from the public. But, as usual, Mwamba's - [EXPOSING FRED M'MEMBE 'S WEB of DECEIT: A REBUTTAL TO HIS BASELESS ACCUSATIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/exposing-fred-mmembe-s-web-of-deceit-a-rebuttal-to-his-baseless-accusations/) - EXPOSING FRED M'MEMBE 'S WEB of DECEIT: A REBUTTAL TO HIS BASELESS ACCUSATIONS By TimmyFred M'membe's recent accusations against President Hakainde Hichilema are nothing but a desperate attempt to discredit the President. M'membe claims that President Hichilema wants to manipulate the constitution for his own personal benefit and political survival. However, these allegations are baseless - [Civil Society Rejects “Rushed” Constitutional Amendment Process, Warns of Political Motives](https://zambianstreets.com/civil-society-rejects-rushed-constitutional-amendment-process-warns-of-political-motives/) - Civil Society Rejects “Rushed” Constitutional Amendment Process, Warns of Political MotivesCivil Society Organizations (CSOs) have fiercely condemned the process, branding it a rushed, politically motivated attempt to manipulate the upcoming 2026 general elections.In a scathing joint statement, 14 prominent CSOs including Transparency International Zambia, Chapter One Foundation, and the Alliance for Community Action warned that - [HH WANTS TO MANIPULATE THE CONSTITUTION- M'meme](https://zambianstreets.com/hh-wants-to-manipulate-the-constitution-mmeme/) - HH WANTS TO MANIPULATE THE CONSTITUTION....for his own personal benefit and political survival, says Dr M'membeLusaka... Thursday March 13, 2025Socialist Party (SP) President Dr Fred M'membe has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of trying to manipulate the Republican Constitution for his own personal benefit and political survival.Dr. M'membe claims that Mr Hichilema wants to remove the - [construction of a house for our Copper Princess player, Lydia Shamalime, began on 11th March 2025.](https://zambianstreets.com/construction-of-a-house-for-our-copper-princess-player-lydia-shamalime-began-on-11th-march-2025/) - The construction of a house for our Copper Princess player, Lydia Shamalime, began on 11th March 2025.Today, 13th March 2025, marks the third day of this fast-tracked project, with workers dedicated to staying on-site day and night until the house is ready for occupancy. - [Kalaba Slams Hichilema Over Alleged Secret Constitution Draft](https://zambianstreets.com/kalaba-slams-hichilema-over-alleged-secret-constitution-draft/) - Kalaba Slams Hichilema Over Alleged Secret Constitution DraftCitizens First (CF) President Harry Kalaba has strongly condemned President Hakainde Hichilema, accusing him of bypassing Zambians in drafting a new constitution. Kalaba described the move as dictatorial, warning that it could destabilize the country. He called on Hichilema and his Cabinet to discard the draft immediately, arguing - ["Commander Kalufyanya" Dares Hichilema, the Police](https://zambianstreets.com/commander-kalufyanya-dares-hichilema-the-police/) - "Commander Kalufyanya" Dares Hichilema, the PoliceThis UPND thug, calls himself "Commander Kalufyanya", turned up in full military 🪖 gear, wearing a US military uniform( replica) and boots complete with bullet proof vest, at the National Youthday Celebrations.The Zambia Defence Force and other Law Enforcement Agencies have warned against civilians wearing camouflage or military-like clothes, citing - [Patrice Motsepe re-elected as CAF president until 2029](https://zambianstreets.com/patrice-motsepe-re-elected-as-caf-president-until-2029/) - Patrice Motsepe re-elected as CAF president until 2029Dr Patrice Motsepe has secured a second term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), extending his leadership until 2029. The South African billionaire, first elected in 2021, was unopposed in the CAF General Assembly vote held on March 13, 2025.As the founder of African Rainbow - [Prove equal contribution to have 50/50 property share after divorce- COURT](https://zambianstreets.com/prove-equal-contribution-to-have-50-50-property-share-after-divorce-court/) - Prove equal contribution to have 50/50 property share after divorceBy Dickson JereA driver and nurse were married but divorced after six years. They had one child. They lived together in one of the properties in Salama Park which belonged to the man. The plot had two houses - one on which was built during the - [More push for Why Me's arrest](https://zambianstreets.com/more-push-for-why-mes-arrest/) - More push for Why Me's arrest MORE patriotic citizens appalled by the disgusting language of Zambian Tiktoker Francis Kapwepwe aka Why Me have continued trooping in various police stations across the country to file complaints against the PF hero.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1L5xLMRSeB/?mibextid=oFDknkBarely 24 hours after his sewage mouth attracted police attention in Livingstone, Kapwepwe has now been reported - [I DATED SOMONE WHO COULD MOVE MOUNTAINS FOR ME REVEALS MUTALE MWANZA ON HER CAREER MOVE TO SOUTH AFRICA](https://zambianstreets.com/i-dated-somone-who-could-move-mountains-for-me-reveals-mutale-mwanza-on-her-career-move-to-south-africa/) - I DATED SOMONE WHO COULD MOVE MOUNTAINS FOR ME REVEALS MUTALE MWANZA ON HER CAREER MOVE TO SOUTH AFRICA Before landing a morning breakfast show in 2008 on a newly opened radio station ‘Flava’ in Kitwe, Mutale Mwanza was trained by Chishala Chitoshi for five months at a local radio station in her efforts to - [Is Muvi TV Drifting Off Course? A Critical Look at Its Current Trajectory](https://zambianstreets.com/is-muvi-tv-drifting-off-course-a-critical-look-at-its-current-trajectory/) - Is Muvi TV Drifting Off Course? A Critical Look at Its Current TrajectoryMuvi TV, once regarded as a bold and independent voice in Zambian media, appears to be at a crossroads. A quick glance at its official Facebook page reveals a puzzling shift the platform has seemingly transformed into a promotional tool for an aspiring - [TONSE ALLIANCE TO HOLD NATIONAL MASS PROTESTS AGAINST HICHILEMA"S CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS](https://zambianstreets.com/tonse-alliance-to-hold-national-mass-protests-against-hichilemas-constitution-amendments/) - TONSE ALLIANCE TO HOLD NATIONAL MASS PROTESTS AGAINST HICHILEMA"S CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS The opposition grouping has since notified the police. While gracing a Women’s International Day, President Hakainde Hichilema said his government has agreed with the Nation to amend the constitution before 2026 elections.This is contrary to what stakeholders such as the Church, LAZ and opposition - [THE TRUTH STARTS COMING OUT ON KEITH MWEEMBA'S ALLEGED OFFER OF BRIBE TO ANDREW KAMANGA](https://zambianstreets.com/the-truth-starts-coming-out-on-keith-mweembas-alleged-offer-of-bribe-to-andrew-kamanga/) - Zambian Whistleblower (ZWB). THE TRUTH STARTS COMING OUT ON KEITH MWEEMBA'S ALLEGED OFFER OF BRIBE TO ANDREW KAMANGAAt least now Zambians are close to knowing the truth about issues which have caused the chaos surrounding elections for President of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) due this monthend.According to an article by Kennedy Gondwe, the - [WHEN DID HICHILEMA AGREE WITH THE NATION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION BEFORE 2026?](https://zambianstreets.com/when-did-hichilema-agree-with-the-nation-to-amend-the-constitution-before-2026/) - WHEN DID HICHILEMA AGREE WITH THE NATION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION BEFORE 2026?As we stated earlier when and was their a consensus to amend the constitution before 2026? Which clause of the constitution need amendments? What is this rash about? Is this a priority amidst this ailing economy? Why don't politicians learn? There are many - [HICHILEMA WANTS A 7-YEAR TERM, AND ABOLISH 50%+1, RUNNING MATE CLAUSE - MWAMBA](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-wants-a-7-year-term-and-abolish-501-running-mate-clause-mwamba/) - HICHILEMA WANTS A 7-YEAR TERM, AND ABOLISH 50%+1, RUNNING MATE CLAUSE - MWAMBA The rash to have a constitution amendments is to bring in clauses that extend Hakainde Hichilema's tenure to seven years among other hidden intentions, PF Spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba has said.President Hichilema while addressing the International Women’s Day celebrations in Kasama yesterday said - [HICHILEMA TO AMEND CONSTITUTION BEFORE 2026 ELECTIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-to-amend-constitution-before-2026-elections/) - HICHILEMA TO AMEND CONSTITUTION BEFORE 2026 ELECTIONS President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration will amend the constitution before 2026 general elections.Addressing an International Women’s Day celebrations in Kasama, Northern Province, President Hichilema said an agreement has been reached to amend the constitution before holding the 2026 elections. There has however been no assembly to the - [NO INHERITANCE FOR STEPCHILDREN - COURT](https://zambianstreets.com/no-inheritance-for-stepchildren-court/) - NO INHERITANCE FOR STEPCHILDREN - COURT By Dickson JereA widow had two children from her previous marriage. She later got married to another man but the two had no children during the subsistence of their marriage. Her children even changed their names and started using the stepfather’s surname.As fate had it, the couple died a - [FR. MWEWA CONDEMN ATTACK ON BISHOP MSIPU, "MWEETWA WE SHALL NOT STOP TALKING ANDNBISHOP MSIPU ISBNOT ALONE."](https://zambianstreets.com/fr-mwewa-condemn-attack-on-bishop-msipu-mweetwa-we-shall-not-stop-talking-andnbishop-msipu-isbnot-alone/) - FR. MWEWA CONDEMN ATTACK ON BISHOP MSIPU, "MWEETWA WE SHALL NOT STOP TALKING ANDNBISHOP MSIPU ISBNOT ALONE."Association of Zambian Diocesan Catholic Clergy (AZADCC) President Fr. Augustine Mwewa has condemned Chief Government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa for issuing threats against the Auxiliary Bishop of Chipata Diocese Gabriel Msipu Phiri. Mr. Mweetwa, the Minister of Information and Choma - [GBM'S DAUGHTER CELEBRATE WITH HH](https://zambianstreets.com/gbms-daughter-celebrate-with-hh/) - GBM'S DAUGHTER CELEBRATE WITH HHSibongile Mwamba is currently celebrating Women's Day together with President Hakainde Hichilema in Kasama.She is one of the PF MPs who have endorsed HH for 2026 as the sole candidate. Meanwhile, her own father is currently in Mwembeshi prison where he was convicted for allegedly failing to declare interest while he - [Political Power Lies in the Hands of Voters and the Majority of Ordinary People](https://zambianstreets.com/political-power-lies-in-the-hands-of-voters-and-the-majority-of-ordinary-people/) - *Political Power Lies in the Hands of Voters and the Majority of Ordinary People*Upon assuming power, the ruling UPND leadership has embarked on a campaign of political propaganda, promoting the idea that the UPND is an unbeatable force. This narrative of political invincibility has been widely pushed, particularly from the Office of the Presidency, with - [Vincent Kompany criticized for allegedly disrespecting Müller's legacy](https://zambianstreets.com/vincent-kompany-criticized-for-allegedly-disrespecting-mullers-legacy/) - 🚨 BREAKING: The Thomas Müller case continues to dominate headlines in Germany, particularly after Lothar Matthäus criticized Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany for allegedly disrespecting Müller's legacy with the Bavarian club. A statistical company released a report calling Müller's situation "an insult to him and his footballing legacy."Statistics show Müller has played only a few - [RESIGN AS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER, STATE HOUSE TELLS LAURA MITI](https://zambianstreets.com/resign-as-human-rights-commissioner-state-house-tells-laura-miti/) - RESIGN AS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER, STATE HOUSE TELLS LAURA MITIState House has advised civil society activist and President Hakainde Hichilema's social-media supporter, Laura Miti from her position as Human Rights Commissioner.Writing using a pseudonym name called Margaret Mwanza, which is one of the names used under State House rogue media, Koswe,MITI has been told to - [SHAKAFUSWA ADVISES PANICKING STATE HOUSE MEDIA](https://zambianstreets.com/shakafuswa-advises-panicking-state-house-media/) - SHAKAFUSWA ADVISES PANICKING STATE HOUSE MEDIADear Margaret Mwanza *Psuedo*I couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief as I read your piece on Laura Miti. Your critiques, while seemingly sharp, miss the mark on many levels and paint a picture of opportunism that, ironically, mirrors the very behavior you're accusing her of. With all due - [CATHOLIC CHURCH TELLS OFF UPND GOVT, TAKE YOUR THREATS FAR, WE ARE RESOLVED TO POINT OUT EVIL](https://zambianstreets.com/__trashed-4/) - CATHOLIC CHURCH TELLS OFF UPND GOVT, TAKE YOUR THREATS FAR, WE ARE RESOLVED TO POINT OUT EVIL ...as Bishop George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu, Bishop of Chipata Diocese, responds to Cornelius Mweetwa's Threats ●"We have a God-given mandate and therefore remain resolved to play our prophetic role, which includes acknowledging the good and denouncing the evil - [HICHILEMA HIDING BEHIND BAD LAWS, DOING NOTHING TO CORRECT THEM - LAURA MITI](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-hiding-behind-bad-laws-doing-nothing-to-correct-them-laura-miti/) - HICHILEMA HIDING BEHIND BAD LAWS, DOING NOTHING TO CORRECT THEM - LAURA MITILAURA MITI WRITES It's most frustrating when politicians hide behind badly written laws, they themselves can change, to not do what they know, without doubt, is in the public interest.The question, President Hichilema, is - would it serve Zambia's interest to know how - [MUNG'ANDU IS EXPOSING HICHILEMA'S WEAKEST POINTS BY CALLING HIM A LEADER OF INTEGRITY AND HONESTY](https://zambianstreets.com/mungandu-is-exposing-hichilemas-weakest-points-by-calling-him-a-leader-of-integrity-and-honesty/) - MUNG'ANDU IS EXPOSING HICHILEMA'S WEAKEST POINTS BY CALLING HIM A LEADER OF INTEGRITY AND HONESTY Outgoing Dictator Hakainde Hichilema may be seen by his Cult followers to have many qualities as a leader. But integrity and honesty cannot among them. Therefore, when turncoat Chama South (Patriotic Front) member of Parliament Davison Mung'andu describes Dictator Hichilema - [When Pilato Was Pilato Before He Become PS](https://zambianstreets.com/when-pilato-was-pilato-before-he-become-ps/) - When Pilato Was Pilato Before He Become PSHe wrote this article in 2019: The JOB of the government is to manage the affairs of the country not just to explain things. The government should be able to plan and find ways of dealing with situations that may happen. The PF government has become so excellent - [HICHILEMA SACKS MEDIA DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY HIRES SIMUWE AND SHALALA FOR THE JOB](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-sacks-media-director-and-deputy-hires-simuwe-and-shalala-for-the-job/) - HICHILEMA SACKS MEDIA DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY HIRES SIMUWE AND SHALALA FOR THE JOBUPND MAKES MEDIA CHANGESPresident HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has appointed ELVIS NKANDU as UPND Deputy Spokesperson.And the UPND has made changes to its MEDIA team, with MARK SIMUUWE as the Media Director.Mr. SIMUUWE who was until now UPND Consultant will be deputised by Former UPND - [NO DIRECTOR HAS BEEN FIRED AT ZAMSTATS...they were merely transferred...](https://zambianstreets.com/no-director-has-been-fired-at-zamstats-they-were-merely-transferred/) - NO DIRECTOR HAS BEEN FIRED AT ZAMSTATS...they were merely transferred...Lusaka - The Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE, MP, launched the dissemination of the 2022 Census Revised Population Summary Report on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025, at Mulungushi International Conference Center, Lusaka. At the same event, the dissemination of a report on key - [MISA Zambia Condemns Attempts to Gag the Media Through Statutory Regulation](https://zambianstreets.com/misa-zambia-condemns-attempts-to-gag-the-media-through-statutory-regulation/) - MISA Zambia Condemns Attempts to Gag the Media Through Statutory RegulationFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE3rd MARCH, 2025LUSAKA – The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia wishes to express its strong disapproval of the recent statements made by the Chief Government Spokesperson and Minister of Information, Mr. Cornelius Mweetwa, regarding the potential introduction of statutory media regulation. - [CHUNGA TOWNSHIPS 'MINERAL FIND' CONFIRMED AS LOW-VALUE IRON ORE](https://zambianstreets.com/chunga-townships-mineral-find-confirmed-as-low-value-iron-ore/) - CHUNGA TOWNSHIPS 'MINERAL FIND' CONFIRMED AS LOW-VALUE IRON OREMinistry of Mines and Minerals Development says there is no evidence of mineral “occurrences” like copper or gold in Lusaka’s Chunga Township, where residents have been digging for minerals. But investigations by a team from the Geological Survey Department have established that the mineral identified at the - [He’s saying he’s coming back, ndakabika abumvuka amatako obilo onse ndakala – HH](https://zambianstreets.com/hes-saying-hes-coming-back-ndakabika-abumvuka-amatako-obilo-onse-ndakala-hh/) - He’s saying he’s coming back, ndakabika abumvuka amatako obilo onse ndakala – HHBy Precious DakaSOMEONE keeps saying he is coming back, coming back where? I have already sat on the chair with both my buttocks and even put glue there, says President Hakainde Hichilema.Meanwhile, President Hichilema says people should consume less than they produce in - [WILL REUBEN KAMANGA BETRAY ANDREW KAMANGA’S VISION?](https://zambianstreets.com/will-reuben-kamanga-betray-andrew-kamangas-vision/) - WILL REUBEN KAMANGA BETRAY ANDREW KAMANGA’S VISION? By Darious KapembwaSO the National Sports of Zambia boss Sombwa Musunsa announced last week that FAZ general secretary Reuben Kamanga will be in-charge of the business until elections are held on March 29. Musunsa says Andrew Kamanga’s tenure ended on February 28 and anything that is done beyond - [OPPOSITION, CIVIL SOCIETY AGREE TO FIGHT HICHILEMA'S MINGALATO
...We Don't Want Zambia To Burn Next Year - M'membe](https://zambianstreets.com/opposition-civil-society-agree-to-fight-hichilemas-mingalato-we-dont-want-zambia-to-burn-next-year-mmembe/) - OPPOSITION, CIVIL SOCIETY AGREE TO FIGHT HICHILEMA'S MINGALATO...We Don't Want Zambia To Burn Next Year - M'membe The opposition political parties and Civil Society have agreed to work together and fight President Hakainde Hichilema's manipulations (imingalato) ahead of 2026 elections. Insiders within the opposition have told Zambian Eye that it has dawned amongst them that - [ISREAL ADESANYA's ex-girlfriend, CHARLOTTE POWDRELL crîes her eyes out after paying him $500k for taking him to cõurt after their BREAKUP](https://zambianstreets.com/isreal-adesanyas-ex-girlfriend-charlotte-powdrell-cries-her-eyes-out-after-paying-him-500k-for-taking-him-to-court-after-their-breakup/) - BREAKING NEWS 🚨‼️ISREAL ADESANYA's ex-girlfriend, CHARLOTTE POWDRELL crîes her eyes out after paying him $500k for taking him to cõurt after their BREAKUP 🥲 Charlotte and Isreal never got married married nor had kids but when Israel broke up with her, she took him to cõurt demanding for half of his estimated $15-million fortune arguing - [Leadership, Promises, and the Harsh Realities of Zambia’s Economy](https://zambianstreets.com/leadership-promises-and-the-harsh-realities-of-zambias-economy/) - Leadership, Promises, and the Harsh Realities of Zambia’s EconomyBy Kumwesu reporter.In Zambia’s ever-evolving political landscape, the contrasting presidencies of Hakainde Hichilema and Edgar Lungu highlight a familiar pattern the soaring hopes of election victories often clashing with the unforgiving weight of economic realities. Though their leadership styles and policies differ, both leaders have faced the - [TONGA PERSECUTIONS: STATING IT AS IT WAS](https://zambianstreets.com/tonga-persecutions-stating-it-as-it-was/) - By Saviour Chishimba. TONGA PERSECUTIONS: STATING IT AS IT WAS I had no idea about the silent persecutions of Tonga compatriots until I was detained, abused, tortured and humiliated for 7 days and 7 nights, without trial, for simply calling on the government to stop corruption and human rights violations in our country. By way - [HICHILEMA CRITICIZED FOR MISSING DR SAM NUJOMA’S FUNERAL](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-criticized-for-missing-dr-sam-nujomas-funeral/) - HICHILEMA CRITICIZED FOR MISSING DR SAM NUJOMA’S FUNERAL ….his absence is a display of political insensitivity and a lack of Pan-African consciousness says Luzendi Lusaka… Sunday March 2, 2025Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has come under fire for his decision not to attend the burial of Namibia’s founding father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, on March 1st, 2025. - [DOES CHIEF JUSTICE MALILA HAVE NO FRIENDS WHO CAN COAX HIM TO DO THE RIGHT THING?](https://zambianstreets.com/does-chief-justice-malila-have-no-friends-who-can-coax-him-to-do-the-right-thing/) - DOES CHIEF JUSTICE MALILA HAVE NO FRIENDS WHO CAN COAX HIM TO DO THE RIGHT THING?There is nowhere left for Chief Justice Mumba Malila to hide and shirk his responsibility, after State Counsel Sakwiba Sikota laid bare a positive precedent set by former Chief Justice Matthew Ngulube for him to follow.Wisdom has spoken through State - [Blinding her by offering corrupt State Awards and Honorary Chieftaincy](https://zambianstreets.com/blinding-her-by-offering-corrupt-state-awards-and-honorary-chieftaincy/) - Blinding her by offering corrupt State Awards and Honorary ChieftaincyAmb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote;Shameful; Patricia Scotland QC is the Commonwealth Secretary-General, she should remember her duties and responsibilities that brought her to Zambia in 2017 and now.The prevailing undemocratic conditions, gross human rights abuses and restricted democratic and media spaces in Zambia under the watch of - [KAMANGA, MWEEMBA AND 3 OTHERS FIGHT GOES TO THE BALLOT](https://zambianstreets.com/kamanga-mweemba-and-3-others-fight-goes-to-the-ballot/) - KAMANGA, MWEEMBA AND 3 OTHERS FIGHT GOES TO THE BALLOT The fight for the top position at Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has now gone to the ballot after four candidates petitions were successful.Eight candidates initially including the main Challenger Keith Mweemba had their nominations invalidated leaving incumbent Andrew Kamanga going Unopposed.Now Kamanga who has - ["PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S ADDRESS, EMPTY PROMISES AND UNFULFILLED OBLIGATIONS" - NGOCC](https://zambianstreets.com/president-hichilemas-address-empty-promises-and-unfulfilled-obligations-ngocc/) - "PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S ADDRESS, EMPTY PROMISES AND UNFULFILLED OBLIGATIONS" - NGOCC In a scathing response to President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent address to Parliament, the Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has laid bare the government's repeated failure to deliver on its promises. While the President touted progress in areas like marriage age harmonization and healthcare, the - [HH TELLS ACC BOARD ON INVESTIGATE BEFORE ARRESTING](https://zambianstreets.com/hh-tells-acc-board-on-investigate-before-arresting/) - HH TELLS ACC BOARD ON INVESTIGATE BEFORE ARRESTING Fellow Citizens,This morning, we swore in newly appointed officials to various government positions and the reconstituted Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Board. We urged them to work tirelessly to deliver development to the Zambian people.We reminded them that national unity is the foundation of our development, and our collective - [HH’s SUGGESTED SILENT CORRUPTION FIGHT IRKS ECL](https://zambianstreets.com/hhs-suggested-silent-corruption-fight-irks-ecl/) - HH’s SUGGESTED SILENT CORRUPTION FIGHT IRKS ECL.He writes….Fellow Zambians both at home and abroad,Today, I woke up to screaming headlines in Zambia that my brother, President Hakainde Hichilema, has directed Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to work quietly because publicizing cases damages investor confidence. This grabbed my attention because President Hichilema wants the LEAs to be - [Man who cycled bicycle from Lusaka to Chipata for Ncwala finally meets Mpezeni](https://zambianstreets.com/man-who-cycled-bicycle-from-lusaka-to-chipata-for-ncwala-finally-meets-mpezeni/) - Man who cycled bicycle from Lusaka to Chipata for Ncwala finally meets MpezeniTHEY say love makes people do crazy and unthinkable things and James Falanga, a Kaonde man who cycled all the way from Lusaka to Chipata just to attend the Ncwala Traditional Ceremony and shake hands with Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV of the Ngoni - [Lusambo promises to pay back Kambita's K650,000 balance in installments](https://zambianstreets.com/lusambo-promises-to-pay-back-kambitas-k650000-balance-in-installments/) - Lusambo promises to pay back Kambita's K650,000 balance in installments INCARCERATED former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo has informed the Lusaka High Court that he is willing to pay back in instalments the K650,000 balance he owes Zambezi East UPND Member of Parliament, Brian Kambita.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1J9USSkQVg/?mibextid=oFDknkLusambo submitted that he had paid Kambita K200,000 through his colleague - [PF DEMANDS ARREST OF UPND CONSULTANT MARK SIMUUWE OVER ALLEGATIONS AGAINST FORMER PRESIDENT LUNGU](https://zambianstreets.com/pf-demands-arrest-of-upnd-consultant-mark-simuuwe-over-allegations-against-former-president-lungu/) - PF DEMANDS ARREST OF UPND CONSULTANT MARK SIMUUWE OVER ALLEGATIONS AGAINST FORMER PRESIDENT LUNGU Patriotic Front (PF) Chairperson for Legal and Constitutional Affairs George Chisanga has called for the arrest of United Party for National Development (UPND) Consultant Mark Simuuwe over his claims that former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu held meetings with regional leaders to - [I CAN'T PLOT AGAINST A PRESIDENT I WILLINGLY HANDEDOVER POWER - LUNGU](https://zambianstreets.com/i-cant-plot-against-a-president-i-willingly-handedover-power-lungu/) - I CAN'T PLOT AGAINST A PRESIDENT I WILLINGLY HANDEDOVER POWER - LUNGU ...I'm Never Associated With BloodshedSixth President Edgar Lungu has rubbished reports linking him to plots against his successor Hakainde Hichilema the current President of Zambia.Lungu who has returned back to active politics and announced would actively participate in 2026 elections has described the - [HICHILEMA AND THE UPND FACE UNCERTAIN FUTURE](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-and-the-upnd-face-uncertain-future/) - HICHILEMA AND THE UPND FACE UNCERTAIN FUTURE …they have become increasingly desperate as public dissatisfaction grows says Dr M’membe Lusaka… Monday February 24, 2025Socialist Party (SP) leader Dr Fred M’membe has declared that President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND are heading toward defeat in the 2026 general elections. He underscored that the ruling party is - [TONSE Alliance Blasts President Hichilema Over "Social Media Threats" at N’cwala Ceremony](https://zambianstreets.com/tonse-alliance-blasts-president-hichilema-over-social-media-threats-at-ncwala-ceremony/) - TONSE Alliance Blasts President Hichilema Over "Social Media Threats" at N’cwala CeremonyThe TONSE Alliance has launched a fierce attack on President Hakainde Hichilema, accusing him of blatant hypocrisy and fear-mongering following his remarks at the N’cwala Traditional Ceremony in Chipata on February 22, 2025. The alliance claims the President’s warning against social media misuse was - [Deputy Speaker Moyo’s Endorsement of Hichilema: A Shameless Betrayal of Democracy and Proof of a Captured Parliament](https://zambianstreets.com/deputy-speaker-moyos-endorsement-of-hichilema-a-shameless-betrayal-of-democracy-and-proof-of-a-captured-parliament/) - Deputy Speaker Moyo’s Endorsement of Hichilema: A Shameless Betrayal of Democracy and Proof of a Captured ParliamentBy Thandiwe Ketis NgomaZambians, open your eyes! The recent endorsement of President Hakainde Hichilema by Deputy Speaker Moyo is not just an act of political allegiance—it is a clear and undeniable sign that Parliament has been hijacked to serve - [Hichilema’s Hostile Takeover of PF: The Death of Democracy in Zambia](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilemas-hostile-takeover-of-pf-the-death-of-democracy-in-zambia/) - Hichilema’s Hostile Takeover of PF: The Death of Democracy in ZambiaBy Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma I recently watched a live stream from the Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony, where the Mafinga Member of Parliament, Robert Chabinga, made the bizarre and fraudulent claim that he is the President of the Patriotic Front (PF). What remains unclear to many is - [Hakainde Hichilema’s Politics of Exploitation and Betrayal: The Case of Joseph Akafumba, Former Home Affairs PS – Used and Discarded](https://zambianstreets.com/hakainde-hichilemas-politics-of-exploitation-and-betrayal-the-case-of-joseph-akafumba-former-home-affairs-ps-used-and-discarded/) - Hakainde Hichilema’s Politics of Exploitation and Betrayal: The Case of Joseph Akafumba, Former Home Affairs PS – Used and DiscardedBy Thandiwe Ketis NgomaPresident Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership is marked by a pattern of using individuals to execute his political schemes—only to discard them once they have outlived their usefulness. One of the most striking examples of - [THE DESPERATION OF THE UPND IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL—STAGING ENDORSEMENTS AT TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES?](https://zambianstreets.com/the-desperation-of-the-upnd-is-on-another-level-staging-endorsements-at-traditional-ceremonies/) - THE DESPERATION OF THE UPND IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL—STAGING ENDORSEMENTS AT TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES?By Thandiwe Ketis NgomaTraditional ceremonies are sacred cultural events, meant to unite people, preserve heritage, and celebrate traditions. However, under the increasingly desperate rule of the UPND, these once-honored gatherings have been hijacked and turned into political circus shows, where self-serving politicians trample - [EASTERN PROVINCE PF LEADERSHIP DISMISSES ENDORSEMENT OF PRESIDENT HICHILEMA](https://zambianstreets.com/eastern-province-pf-leadership-dismisses-endorsement-of-president-hichilema/) - EASTERN PROVINCE PF LEADERSHIP DISMISSES ENDORSEMENT OF PRESIDENT HICHILEMA …as the Provincial Chairperson calls on the people of Chipangali, Msanzala and Mafinga to retire political novices in 2026Chipata… Sunday February 23, 2025The Patriotic Front (PF) leadership in Eastern Province has distanced itself from the endorsement of President Hakainde Hichilema’s 2026 candidature by three of its - [Lusaka Woman Sues Sister-in-Law for Telling Her Husband She Would Turn Him into a Skèletón](https://zambianstreets.com/lusaka-woman-sues-sister-in-law-for-telling-her-husband-she-would-turn-him-into-a-skeleton/) - Lusaka Woman Sues Sister-in-Law for Telling Her Husband She Would Turn Him into a SkèletónA 32-YEAR-OLD woman of George Compound in Lusaka has dragged her elder brother’s wife to court for accusing her of being a witch and telling her husband that she would turn him into a skèletón if he did not leave her. - [Lumumba's Last Letter to His Wife Before Execution by his Fellow Countrymen](https://zambianstreets.com/lumumbas-last-letter-to-his-wife-before-execution-by-his-fellow-countrymen/) - Lumumba's Last Letter to His Wife Before Execution by his Fellow Countrymen One of the most moving and heart rending letters I have ever read was from the great African freedom fighter Patrice Emery Lumumba to his wife. The content is so patriotic you can tell this was a man consumed by his purpose - - ["I'm being taught how to rap by the greatest rapper of all time and that's my dad, Kanye West ." - North West](https://zambianstreets.com/im-being-taught-how-to-rap-by-the-greatest-rapper-of-all-time-and-thats-my-dad-kanye-west-north-west/) - "I'm being taught how to rap by the greatest rapper of all time and that's my dad, Kanye West ." - North West "I'm already working on my debut album, and my dad is my producer, songwriter, and manager. I'm so glad I finally get to work with my dad because I've always admired him. - [Khanyi Mbau and Kudzai Mushonga reconcile after brief split](https://zambianstreets.com/khanyi-mbau-and-kudzai-mushonga-reconcile-after-brief-split/) - Khanyi Mbau and Kudzai Mushonga reconcile after brief splitActress and reality TV star Khanyi Mbau has reconciled with her boyfriend, Zimbabwean businessman Kudzai Mushonga, just weeks after announcing their breakup. The couple, known for their on-again, off-again relationship, confirmed their reunion on social media on February 17, 2025.Earlier this month, Mbau took to Instagram to - [PRESIDENT HH YOU ARE THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR 2026 ELECTIONS, SO AS OPPOSITION PF, WE ENDORSE YOU TODAY, CHABINGA SAYS](https://zambianstreets.com/president-hh-you-are-the-best-candidate-for-2026-elections-so-as-opposition-pf-we-endorse-you-today-chabinga-says/) - PRESIDENT HH YOU ARE THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR 2026 ELECTIONS, SO AS OPPOSITION PF, WE ENDORSE YOU TODAY, CHABINGA SAYSThe Opposition Patriotic Front -PF- party has endorsed President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA as its candidate for the 2026 General Election.PF faction President ROBERT CHABINGA says the party has made the decision due to the ongoing development in - [HH GETS ENDORSEMENT AS 2026 CANDIDATE FROM PF FACTION LEADER ROBERT CHABINGA](https://zambianstreets.com/hh-gets-endorsement-as-2026-candidate-from-pf-faction-leader-robert-chabinga/) - By Masauso MkwayayaThe Patriotic Front -PF- party has endorsed President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA as its candidate for the 2026 General Election. PF faction President ROBERT CHABINGA says the party has made the decision due to the ongoing development in many parts of the country. Mr. CHABINGA, who is also Leader of the Opposition in the National - [I CAN PLAY FOR ZAMBIA IF I WANT - CHAWINGA](https://zambianstreets.com/i-can-play-for-zambia-if-i-want-chawinga/) - I CAN PLAY FOR ZAMBIA IF I WANT - CHAWINGABy BARNABAS ZULUMalawi football star Tabitha Chawinga has disclosed that had she not played for Malawi, she would have played for Zambia.Speaking during a prematch conference, Chawinga said there is no difference between playing for Zambia and Malawi."I can wake up tomorrow and say I will - [HH FIRES MINISTERS, PSs, DMMU COORDINATOR APPOINTED PS AS ANOTHER TAKES OVER FROM HIM AND MANY OTHERS](https://zambianstreets.com/hh-fires-ministers-pss-dmmu-coordinator-appointed-ps-as-another-takes-over-from-him-and-many-others/) - HICHILEMA SACKS SIX SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, TRANSFERS KEY GOVERNMENT PERSONNELPresident Hakainde Hichilema has fired six senior government officials including a provincial minister while three Permanent Secretaries have had their appointments terminated pending redeployment and five others transferred from one institution to another. Those whose contracts have been terminated with immediate effect are Muchinga Province Minister - [I don’t want divisive politicians to come to Ncwala, warns Mpezeni](https://zambianstreets.com/i-dont-want-divisive-politicians-to-come-to-ncwala-warns-mpezeni/) - I don’t want divisive politicians to come to Ncwala, warns MpezeniPARAMOUNT Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people has warned that politicians especially from the opposition who are fond of uttering divisive statements should not even think of attending the Ncwala Traditional Ceremony.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1657M7AX7e/?mibextid=oFDknkSpeaking when Cabinet ministers called on him at Elaweni, Eastern Province this morning, Chief - [SOCIALIST PARTY IS DYING BECAUSE FRED M’MEMBE’S ONLY MESSAGE IS ABOUT WESTERN PUPPETS ; FIND A BETTER WAY OF FUNDRAISING](https://zambianstreets.com/socialist-party-is-dying-because-fred-mmembes-only-message-is-about-western-puppets-find-a-better-way-of-fundraising/) - SOCIALIST PARTY IS DYING BECAUSE FRED M’MEMBE’S ONLY MESSAGE IS ABOUT WESTERN PUPPETS ; FIND A BETTER WAY OF FUNDRAISING By Mark SImuuwe We have taken note of Fred M’Membe’s statement in today’s Mast Newspaper. No politician ever won elections in Africa by discussing and scandalizing other countries .This is why even socialist countries like - [SINO MINE DAM COLLAPSE DESTROYS OVER 200 FARMERS CROPS IN MWAMBASHI WARD](https://zambianstreets.com/sino-mine-dam-collapse-destroys-over-200-farmers-crops-in-mwambashi-ward/) - SINO MINE DAM COLLAPSE DESTROYS OVER 200 FARMERS CROPS IN MWAMBASHI WARD OVER 200 farmers in Mwambashi Ward of Chambeshi District have had their maize fields destroyed after the Sino Mine Leach Tailings Dam containing acid collapsed.Anthony Mwape, a farmer, says his 4-hectare piece of land where he produced cabbage, onions, and maize, among other - [U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan officials amid DRC conflict and refugee crisis](https://zambianstreets.com/u-s-imposes-sanctions-on-rwandan-officials-amid-drc-conflict-and-refugee-crisis/) - U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan officials amid DRC conflict and refugee crisisThe U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions today on a Rwandan government minister and a senior member of an armed group, accusing them of being involved in the violence and human rights violations in eastern the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). - [Hichilema is the most disappointing Leader-Laura Miti](https://zambianstreets.com/hichilema-is-the-most-disappointing-leader-laura-miti/) - Hichilema is the most disappointing Leader-Laura MitiOne thing I miss about the MMD administration - from Chiluba down to RB - is the quality of just about everyone appointed to high office. OK, there were one or two iffy Ministers, especially those overseeing the Copperbelt, and a couple of Vice Presidents that we should thank - [Pope Francis' Funeral Is Being Rehearsed after He Warned He May Not Survive Pneumonia.](https://zambianstreets.com/pope-francis-funeral-is-being-rehearsed-after-he-warned-he-may-not-survive-pneumonia/) - PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS 🙏🙏🙏The Vatican is reportedly rehearsing the Pope’s funeral as the 88-year-old battles double pneumonia, warning he may not survive. The Swiss Guard has been placed under curfew, preparing for his possible death. The Pope, who previously revealed he has already chosen his burial site, is set to break tradition with both - [ABOUT FAZ & ITS LEADERSHIP DEBACLE](https://zambianstreets.com/about-faz-its-leadership-debacle/) - ABOUT FAZ & ITS LEADERSHIP DEBACLE MBS20.02.2025I can safely say that I have a loci standi (sufficient interest or stakeholder) as far as Zambian football goes.Firstly as a fiercy striker of chimpombwa (home made ball ) bare foot football when was a boy in Matero. Then a ball boy at Matero and Independence stadium. Name - [Mopani Copper Mines Clashes with Kankoyo MP Over Black Mountain Rights](https://zambianstreets.com/mopani-copper-mines-clashes-with-kankoyo-mp-over-black-mountain-rights/) - Mopani Copper Mines Clashes with Kankoyo MP Over Black Mountain RightsA heated dispute has erupted between Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) and Kankoyo Member of Parliament, Hon. 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And Lungu said the only key to development at every level was to work - [STATING "PUTTING A COW ON K500" HAS GOTTEN ME INSULTED  - Emmanuel Mwamba](https://zambianstreets.com/stating-putting-a-cow-on-k500-has-gotten-me-insulted-emmanuel-mwamba/) - STATING "PUTTING A COW ON K500" HAS GOTTEN ME INSULTED -Emmanuel MwambaEmmanuel Mwamba says he has been insulted for discussing the putting of the cow on the new K500 notes.Mwamba who speaks for the opposition PF and the opposition grouping Tonse Alliance writes;Putting a cow on a K500 Note instead of a Lion or Befitting - [Ronaldo’s weight gain was not due to negligence or laziness, as some kids’ imagination might suggest](https://zambianstreets.com/ronaldos-weight-gain-was-not-due-to-negligence-or-laziness-as-some-kids-imagination-might-suggest/) - Ronaldo’s weight gain was not due to negligence or laziness, as some kids’ imagination might suggest. 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However, Ncube says the utility is projecting that if the country - [PF RESOLVES TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT HH IN 2026](https://zambianstreets.com/pf-resolves-to-support-president-hh-in-2026/) - PF RESOLVES TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT HH IN 2026. Patriotic Front (PF) President Robert Chabinga and 8 other PF MPs from Eastern Province has pledged to support President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2026 general elections for his servanthood leadership and delivering on his campaign promises. Mr. Chabinga says President Hichilema deserves to continue presiding over the - [EMMANUEL MWAMBA SEEKS ASYLUM IN THE USA TO ESCAPE ARREST](https://zambianstreets.com/emmanuel-mwamba-seeks-asylum-in-the-usa-to-escape-arrest/) - EMMANUEL MWAMBA SEEKS ASYLUM IN THE USA TO ESCAPE ARREST. Patriotic Front's (PF) senior member Emmanuel Mwamba has travelled to the United States in an attempt to escape being arrested. Mwamba has in the recent days posted falsehoods on the cyberspace, but is now on the run. In his pursuit to escape the Law, Mwamba - [Kagame withdraws troops after SA Allegedly Threatens to Use Long Range Ballistic Missiles, Deploy Navy Seals and Commando Units](https://zambianstreets.com/kagame-withdraws-troops-after-sa-allegedly-threatens-to-use-long-range-ballistic-missiles-deploy-navy-seals-and-commando-units/) - BREAKING: Kagame withdraws troops after SA Allegedly Threatens to Use Long Range Ballistic Missiles, Deploy Navy Seals and Commando UnitsPresident General Kagame has issued an executive order directing all Ruwandan military forces to withdraw from all DRC border towns and regroup in the capital Kigali with immediate effect.A letter issued by Ruwandan Prime Minister says - [GOVT FINDS NO LAW TO HELP HH SAVE CAMNET](https://zambianstreets.com/govt-finds-no-law-to-help-hh-save-camnet/) - GOVT FINDS NO LAW TO HELP HH SAVE CAMNET By ZR Reporter We have not found any law upon which to advise President Hakainde Hichilema to halt the termination of CAMNET TV channel from DSTV and GOTV platforms, government discloses.During a briefing in Lusaka today, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana recalled - [HELSB RECOVERS K194 MILLION FROM LOAN BENEFICIARIES IN 2024](https://zambianstreets.com/helsb-recovers-k194-million-from-loan-beneficiaries-in-2024/) - HELSB RECOVERS K194 MILLION FROM LOAN BENEFICIARIES IN 2024The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board- HELSB- has announced a total of K194 million recoveries as at December 31st, 2024, surpassing its annual target of K170 million. Speaking at a media breakfast in Lusaka today, HELSB Chief Executive Officer John Machayi says to date, the board - [Switzerland Cuts Foreign Aid to Zambia](https://zambianstreets.com/switzerland-cuts-foreign-aid-to-zambia/) - Switzerland Cuts Foreign Aid to ZambiaSwitzerland has announced it will end its development aid programs for Zambia, Albania, and Bangladesh by 2028. The decision follows budget cuts by the Swiss parliament in December 2024, which reduced foreign aid funding by CHF 110 million ($121 million) for 2025 and CHF 321 million for 2026–2028. This move - [JET WITH 60 PASSENGERS COLLIDES WITH US ARMY HELICOPTER, CRASHES INTO WASHINGTON DC RIVER](https://zambianstreets.com/jet-with-60-passengers-collides-with-us-army-helicopter-crashes-into-washington-dc-river/) - JET WITH 60 PASSENGERS COLLIDES WITH US ARMY HELICOPTER, CRASHES INTO WASHINGTON DC RIVER AN American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says. The plane crashed in the Potomac River, which weaves through DC, according to the DC Fire and EMS Department. The jet - [DORA SILIYA ENDORSES UPND CANDIDATE SEVERIAN LUNGU IN PETAUKE CENTRAL BY-ELECTIONS](https://zambianstreets.com/dora-siliya-endorses-upnd-candidate-severian-lungu-in-petauke-central-by-elections/) - DORA SILIYA ENDORSES UPND CANDIDATE SEVERIAN LUNGU IN PETAUKE CENTRAL BY-ELECTIONSFormer Petauke Central Member of Parliament, Dr. Dora Siliya, has officially endorsed Severian Lungu, the UPND candidate, in the upcoming Petauke Central by-elections. Dr. Siliya, a former cabinet minister under the Patriotic Front (PF), called on the people of Petauke to vote for Lungu, emphasizing - [M'MEMBE PROPOSES ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ZAMBIA AFTER U.S AID FREEZE](https://zambianstreets.com/mmembe-proposes-alternative-solutions-for-zambia-after-u-s-aid-freeze/) - M'MEMBE PROPOSES ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ZAMBIA AFTER U.S AID FREEZE….as he urges President Hichilema to rethink mining policies Petauke… Thursday January 30, 2025 Socialist Party (SP) President Dr Fred M'membe has proposed alternative solutions for Zambia following the decision by the United States of America to freeze aid to poor countries worldwide, including Zambia. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19rFrwXWNe/?mibextid=wwXIfrA - [Here’s a comparison of President Hakainde Hichilema’s key promises versus the current situation: ECONOMIC INDICATORS](https://zambianstreets.com/heres-a-comparison-of-president-hakainde-hichilemas-key-promises-versus-the-current-situation-economic-indicators/) - Here’s a comparison of President Hakainde Hichilema’s key promises versus the current situation: ECONOMIC INDICATORS EXCHANGE RATE- Promise: Single-digit Kwacha-Dollar rate (between 0 and 9)- August 2021: 1 USD = 19.28 ZMW- January 2025: 1 USD = 27.74 ZMW- Percentage change: 43.9% depreciation FUEL PRICES- Promise: Reduce fuel prices- August 2021: Petrol cost 17.62 Kwacha - [OPPOSITION MP CONDEMNS ARREST OF KALULUSHI BLOGGER](https://zambianstreets.com/opposition-mp-condemns-arrest-of-kalulushi-blogger/) - OPPOSITION MP CONDEMNS ARREST OF KALULUSHI BLOGGER Kitwe… Thursday January 30, 2025Nkana Member of Parliament, Hon. Binwell Chansa Mpundu, has criticized the government following the arrest of Abraham Rooney Kapya, a Kalulushi resident and Blogger, in what he described as an ongoing attempt to silence dissenting voices. In a statement, Mpundu claimed that Kapya was - [DANNY KAYA SAYS HE DOUBTED AT SOME POINT IF KING DANDY WAS EVER GOING TO BLOW UP](https://zambianstreets.com/danny-kaya-says-he-doubted-at-some-point-if-king-dandy-was-ever-going-to-blow-up/) - DANNY KAYA SAYS HE DOUBTED AT SOME POINT IF KING DANDY WAS EVER GOING TO BLOW UP By ZR Reporter Gone but not forgotten, musicians have continued celebrating the life of the late Dandy Krazy.Legendary Danny Kaya is among the people who have continued celebrating the life of King Dandy.Sharing his fond memories of the - [TERMINATION LETTERS ISSUED, NO ONE TO REPORT FOR WORK TOMORROW IN ZAMBIA ALL VEHICLES PARKED AND GRATUITY TO BE PAID AS PEOPLE CRY AND MOURN OVER THE SUDDEN SHIFT IN THEIR LIVES YET GOVERNMENT IS QUIET.](https://zambianstreets.com/termination-letters-issued-no-one-to-report-for-work-tomorrow-in-zambia-all-vehicles-parked-and-gratuity-to-be-paid-as-people-cry-and-mourn-over-the-sudden-shift-in-their-lives-yet-government-is-quie/) - TERMINATION LETTERS ISSUED, NO ONE TO REPORT FOR WORK TOMORROW IN ZAMBIA ALL VEHICLES PARKED AND GRATUITY TO BE PAID AS PEOPLE CRY AND MOURN OVER THE SUDDEN SHIFT IN THEIR LIVES YET GOVERNMENT IS QUIET. It is very disheartening to imagine what has happened today to all USAID funded projects across the country and - [NAMIBIA APPRECIATES ZAMBIA FOR ELECTRICITY](https://zambianstreets.com/namibia-appreciates-zambia-for-electricity/) - NAMIBIA APPRECIATES ZAMBIA FOR ELECTRICITY NAMIBIA has expressed gratitude to the Zambian government for continuing to supply electricity to its fellow Southern African county despite the energy challenges this country is currently grappling with.Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Acting President Mutale Nalumango in Lusaka yesterday, Namibian Secretary to the Cabinet Dr George Simataa commended - [ECL was legally sworn in 2016, says Attorney General](https://zambianstreets.com/ecl-was-legally-sworn-in-2016-says-attorney-general/) - ECL was legally sworn in 2016, says Attorney General ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has submitted to the Constitutional Court that former president Edgar Lungu and his vice president, Inonge Wina, were properly sworn into office in 2016.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DuVUMcuY1/?mibextid=oFDknkKabesha said Lungu and Wina were properly sworn in by the Chief registrar under the observation of the late - [I'm Meeting My Own Expenses -Edgar Lungu](https://zambianstreets.com/im-meeting-my-own-expenses-edgar-lungu/) - I'm Meeting My Own Expenses -ECLGovernment has failed to meet from financial , technical and logistical obligations and support to the Office of the Sixth President as stipulated by the Constitution and the Former President's Act.Government claims the benefits have been withheld because President Edgar Lungu has joined active politics.Since then President Lungu has been - [Bowman Lusambo loses 4 houses, Range Rover to the state](https://zambianstreets.com/bowman-lusambo-loses-4-houses-range-rover-to-the-state/) - WHEN he finishes serving his four-year jail term, politician Bowman Lusambo, alias Bulldozer, will not be able to drive his Black Range Rover nor will he own four of his luxury houses in Silverest.https://www.facebook.com/100064560977290/posts/1050005427161480/Through a court order, the properties have been forfeited to the State because they were found to have been bought using money - [TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FIRES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT LAWYERS WHO INVESTIGATED HIM](https://zambianstreets.com/trump-administration-fires-justice-department-lawyers-who-investigated-him/) - TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FIRES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT LAWYERS WHO INVESTIGATED HIMUS President Donald Trump's administration has fired more than a dozen justice department lawyers who worked on two criminal cases against him. They were fired after Acting Attorney General James McHenry concluded they could not "be trusted to faithfully implement the president's agenda because of their significant - [HERE ARE PF SUPPORTERS SPREADING RUMORS THAT PRESIDENT HH IS SICK](https://zambianstreets.com/here-are-pf-supporters-spreading-rumors-that-president-hh-is-sick/) - HERE ARE PF SUPPORTERS SPREADING RUMORS THAT PRESIDENT HH IS SICK.The Government through Jack Mwimbu and Clayson Hamasaka has issued warning that those spreading rumors that President HH is sick will be arrested. But truth be told, the way we know the UPND Government, they may not even know the people behind such rumors and - [Why Hichilema and the UPND will be almost impossible to dislodge in 2026 ](https://zambianstreets.com/why-hichilema-and-the-upnd-will-be-almost-impossible-to-dislodge-in-2026/) - Why Hichilema and the UPND will be almost impossible to dislodge in 2026 By Osward Bwali He flicks his tongue and licks his lips. Lying lips need a constant supply of amylase in the slimy secretion from the salivary glands. “This party is a mature party. Twenty-three years in opposition; resilient. We suffered the most - ["Fashion Sakala s Heroics Expose FAZ’s Partiality in Supporting Players Abroad"](https://zambianstreets.com/fashion-sakala-s-heroics-expose-fazs-partiality-in-supporting-players-abroad/) - "Fashion Sakala s Heroics Expose FAZ’s Partiality in Supporting Players Abroad" Fashion Sakala jnr , one of Zambia’s brightest football stars, recently delivered a crucial goal that earned Al-Fayha a vital draw in the highly competitive Saudi Pro League. This performance adds to his growing reputation as a dependable player who thrives under pressure, making - [FAMILY MEMBERS NABBED IN SKELETON CASE FORMALLY ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AND CONCEALING DEATH](https://zambianstreets.com/family-members-nabbed-in-skeleton-case-formally-arrested-and-charged-with-manslaughter-and-concealing-death/) - FAMILY MEMBERS NABBED IN SKELETON CASE FORMALLY ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AND CONCEALING DEATH 👇👇👇FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON THE CASE OF MURDER - GARDEN COMPOUNDLusaka, Friday, January 24, 2025-The Zambia Police Service wishes to update the public on a case that was reported at Emmasdale Police Station on January 14,2025 at 1630 hours by Mr. - [US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has frozen nearly all aid grants to Ukraine for 90 days, Politico reported on Friday](https://zambianstreets.com/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-has-frozen-nearly-all-aid-grants-to-ukraine-for-90-days-politico-reported-on-friday/) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has frozen nearly all aid grants to Ukraine for 90 days, Politico reported on Friday. The move comes after President Donald Trump ordered a full review of all foreign assistance.Rubio instructed diplomatic and consular posts to issue “stop-work orders” on nearly all “existing foreign assistance awards,” Politico said, citing - [Socialist Party Youths Call on UN to Address Intimidation and Injustice Under UPND Rule](https://zambianstreets.com/socialist-party-youths-call-on-un-to-address-intimidation-and-injustice-under-upnd-rule/) - Socialist Party Youths Call on UN to Address Intimidation and Injustice Under UPND RuleKitwe… Friday January 24, 2025 The Socialist Party (SP) Youth League has expressed grave concerns over the treatment of opposition youths under the ruling UPND.In a statement issued by Youth Deputy Spokesperson Lusambo Sconel, the party called on the United Nations (UN) - [APOLOGISE TO MUMBI PHIRI FOR PLOTTING TO JAIL HER FOR A CRIME SHE DID NOT COMMIT - BREBNER CHANGALA TELLS HICHILEMA'S GOVT](https://zambianstreets.com/apologise-to-mumbi-phiri-for-plotting-to-jail-her-for-a-crime-she-did-not-commit-brebner-changala-tells-hichilemas-govt/) - APOLOGISE TO MUMBI PHIRI FOR PLOTTING TO JAIL HER FOR A CRIME SHE DID NOT COMMIT - BREBNER CHANGALA TELLS HICHILEMA'S GOVT By Fox Correspondent HUMAN Rights Activist Brebner Changala has demanded for an apology from President Hakainde Hichilema's regime for scheming to take former Permanent representative to the African Union, Mumbi Phiri to prison - [Tasila Lungu’s Case Sparks Debate on Justice, Corruption, and Property Rights in Zambia](https://zambianstreets.com/tasila-lungus-case-sparks-debate-on-justice-corruption-and-property-rights-in-zambia/) - Tasila Lungu’s Case Sparks Debate on Justice, Corruption, and Property Rights in ZambiaThe ongoing legal proceedings involving Tasila Lungu, former President Edgar Lungu’s daughter, continue to divide public opinion in Zambia. With the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) pursuing her over allegations of financial misconduct and the Court of Appeal recently restoring her control of a - [MUYAMBANGO DISMISSAL, A GOOD RIDANCE, POLICE NEED REFORMS](https://zambianstreets.com/muyambango-dismissal-a-good-ridance-police-need-reforms/) - MUYAMBANGO DISMISSAL, A GOOD RIDANCE, POLICE NEED REFORMSIn order to please his master, Deputy Inspector of Police.in charge of Operations, Milner Muyambago was personally at Mulungushi International Conference and supervised and protected the illegal Patriotic Front Extral-Ordinary General Conference that was being held there on 24th October 2024.He deployed and supervised over 200 police officers - [UPND WORSE THAN COLONIAL MASTERS- CHANGALA](https://zambianstreets.com/upnd-worse-than-colonial-masters-changala/) - UPND WORSE THAN COLONIAL MASTERS, CHANGALA TELLS UN Civil Rights Activist Brebner Changala has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that the UPND Administration is worse than the colonial masters.The UN Human Rights Rapporteur Irene Khan is in Zambia for 10 days to access the country's human rights. Yesterday, she held a meeting with - [PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FIRES DEPUTY POLICE IG](https://zambianstreets.com/president-hichilema-fires-deputy-police-ig/) - PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FIRES DEPUTY POLICE IGPresident Hakainde Hichilema has terminated, with immediate effect, the appointment of Milner Muyambango as Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Operations at the Zambia Police Service. This decision is made pursuant to Article 270 of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia. The President has expressed gratitude to - [REVELATIONS IN AG's REPORT ON CDF SHOCKING AND SAD - GERMAN AMBASSADOR](https://zambianstreets.com/revelations-in-ags-report-on-cdf-shocking-and-sad-german-ambassador/) - REVELATIONS IN AG's REPORT ON CDF SHOCKING AND SAD - GERMAN AMBASSADOR German AMBASSADOR to Zambia, Ann Wagner Mitchell says revelations contained in recently published Auditor General's Report on the Constituency Development Fund [ CDF ] are shocking and sad.Dr. Mitchell also says the developments that led to the dissolution of the ACC board and - [Mahtani Firm Demolishes Properties on Baobab Land Plots](https://zambianstreets.com/mahtani-firm-demolishes-properties-on-baobab-land-plots/) - Mahtani Firm Demolishes Properties on Baobab Land Plots By Mwebe Mbewa Kwikbuild Construction Limited, a company belonging to Dr Rajan Mahtani's Holdings, has demolished properties on plots on Lusaka's Baobab Land, which were sold by Denny Nyoni.Some Lusaka residents bought plots from Denny Nyoni despite several warnings that his claim that his late mother, Violet - [National Assembly Appointments and Promotions](https://zambianstreets.com/national-assembly-appointments-and-promotions/) - National Assembly Appointments and PromotionsPROMOTIONS WITH EFFECT FROM 3rd FEBRUARY, 2025PROMOTIONS1. 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