EDGAR LUNGU DID NOT WANT ME TO ACT AS PRESIDENT WHEN SATA DIED. – GUY SCOTT. The constitution of Zambia was extremely clear. On the death of the president, the vice president becomes acting president. I became acting president when I was fast asleep; I found out about it perhaps thirty minutes later. However there
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POLICE DETAIN ZNBC STAFFER FOR CYBER CRIME The Zambia Police Service has detained MacPherson Mukuka, a staffer at the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation, over an alleged cyber offence. Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi stated that Mukuka was picked up in Lusaka in connection with a recorded private meeting. Chilabi added that the suspect operates a Facebook
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UPND FERRING PEOPLE IN CARGO TRUCKS TO FAKE POPULARITY SAYS KAMBWILI Former Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili said that the UPND is feeling pressured ahead of the August 13 general election. He said that the ruling party is transporting people from various districts using cargo trucks to create the illusion of significant public support at their
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CONGOLESE BOXER ROMÉO “BOLOLO” KATOMPA REPORTEDLY DIES AFTER BEING BURNED ALIVE IN JOHANNESBURG AS REPORTS LINK THE ATTACK TO SUSPECTED XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE The Congolese boxing community is mourning the reported death of professional boxer Roméo “Bololo” Katompa, who is said to have died after being burned alive in Johannesburg. Katompa, a former sparring partner of
Read MoreFIKILE MBALULA SAYS “WHITE PEOPLE ARE THE PROBLEM” DURING ANC ADDRESS, SPARKING OUTRAGE AND A FRESH DEBATE OVER RACE AND POLITICAL RHETORIC IN SOUTH AFRICA ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has sparked widespread debate after making remarks during an ANC address in which he said “white people are the problem.” The comments have drawn strong reactions
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AIPAC CAUTIONS UPND AGAINST UNPLANNED PRE-ELECTION GOVERNMENT SPENDING By Joseph Kaputula THE Action Institute for Policy Analysis Centre -AIPAC-, has cautioned the UPND government against spending unbudgeted public resources to appease voters ahead of the August general election. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma says it is concerning that President Hakainde Hichilema has been issuing directives
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‘Come to My Rally And Get A Job’ Promises, Processes, and the President’s Own Handiwork (Imaginary Parliamentary Speech)😁 By Linda Banks Madam Speaker, We have heard the news from Kasama, Isoka, Kaputa: volunteer nurses, who have given their time and sweat to heal our people, told that if they come to the President’s rally, they
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JULIUS MALEMA DEFENDS HIS LEADERSHIP STYLE, SAYS “CALL ME A DICTATOR, BUT I’M DOING MY WORK” AS HE EXPLAINS WHY HE PAYS ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL EFF leader Julius Malema has defended his hands-on leadership style, saying he does not mind being called a dictator if it means getting the job done. Speaking during a
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WORLD CUP RINGS FOR WINNERS AS TRUMP ATTENDANCE CONFIRMED FIFA will present World Cup rings to the winners of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain, which will be attended by Donald Trump. Winner rings are a tradition in American sport, with the NFL’s Super Bowl victors presented with them. Thirty rings will be made available
Read MoreBREAKING: Don Lemon Eyes Trump’s Job as Trump’s DOJ Tries to Silence Him The former CNN anchor opened the door wide to a 2028 presidential campaign this week, telling the Can’t Be Censored podcast that he could do a better job running the country than Trump, and when host Travis Dhanraj pressed him on whether
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Nkhata Bay Second Grade Magistrate Court has today convicted and sentenced a 31-year-old Amos Maxwell Banda to three years imprisonment for impersonating a Malawi Defense Force (MDF) soldier and impregnate two women in the process. State prosecutor Andrew Singini, told the court that Banda falsely masqueraded as an MDF soldier of Chilumba Barracks residing at
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HH PROMISES LOW COST OF LIVING, NEW ROADS, JOBS IF RE-ELECTED President Hakainde Hichilema has promised to invest in road infrastructure, job creation and reducing the cost of living if re-elected in the August general election. Addressing a campaign rally in Mungwi District of Northern Province, President Hichilema said his administration would deliver more development
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PF SHARED EUROBOND MONEY AMONG THEMSELVES – MUTATI Felix Mutati revealed that the PF borrowed money under the Eurobond which was never used for its intended purpose. Speaking at a rally in Nchelenge District, former finance minister under PF Mutati said that the former ruling government misused the Eurobond, sharing funds among themselves. “They borrowed
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ECZ STRONGLY DISMISSES FALSE CLAIMS OVER TANZANIA BALLOT PRINTING In a Statement by Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Brown Kasaro has denied all false and malicious allegations circulating on The Candidates Facebook page that the Commission has secretly printed extra ballot papers in Tanzania. The claims state that the ballot
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By Given Mutinta MASTER DRIBBLER: PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TURNS TO VERNON MWAANGA TO HELP RIG THE ELECTIONS In the shadowy corridors of power, where electoral justice is supposed to shine its light, a drama unfolds. According to a very reliable source, President Hakainde Hichilema, cornered by the relentless exposure of his tactics to rig the August
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HH COMPLETES NORTHERN PROVINCE CAMPAIGN TRAIL President Hakainde Hichilema has wrapped up his campaign visit to Northern Province, pledging more infrastructure, healthcare, education and job opportunities as he appealed to voters to support the UPND in the August 13 general election. During the two-day campaign tour, President Hichilema engaged communities in Mpulungu, Mbala, Mungwi and
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CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES TO CONTINUE DURING MOURNING PERIOD- ECZ The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has clarified that electoral campaign activities will continue during the national mourning period, as they do not fall under activities of an entertainment nature, which are suspended during such periods. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the position is consistent
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COPPER SURGE TO DRIVE GROWTH AS ZAMBIA PURSUES NEW IMF PROGRAMME Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has said Zambia aims to conclude a new programme with the International Monetary Fund before the end of the year, marking the next stage in the country’s recovery after emerging from sovereign debt default. Speaking to Reuters, Dr Musokotwane
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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA WELCOMES CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CALL FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed a pastoral statement by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), praising the body’s firm rejection of political violence, intimidation and hatred ahead of the country’s forthcoming General Election. In a statement issued by Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, the President
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SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS THE GROWING TOLL OF UKRAINE’S CAMPAIGN AGAINST RUSSIA’S SHADOW FLEET New satellite imagery released by Dnipro OSINT provides a striking look at eight previously targeted Russian tankers operating in the Sea of Azov, revealing the cumulative damage inflicted by Ukraine’s expanding maritime strike campaign. The images show vessels with burn damage, blackened
Read MoreObama Torches Vance’s “Blood and Soil” Speech: He’s Married to a Daughter of Immigrants Barack Obama just dismantled JD Vance with a single word: hypocrisy. Speaking on a podcast with author Malcolm Gladwell, the former president took direct aim at the vice president’s recent speech about American identity, in which Vance declared that America represents
Read MoreKZN GOVERNMENT SETS ASIDE R93.5 MILLION FOR ZULU ROYAL HOUSEHOLD AS PREMIER THAMI NTULI SAYS THE MONARCHY CAN HELP DRIVE DEVELOPMENT, UNITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has announced that the provincial government will allocate R93.5 million to support the AmaZulu Monarchy and Royal Household. According to the Premier, the funding is intended
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VIRAL BMW DRIVER WHO CLAIMED TO BE A MILLIONAIRE FACES GROWING SCRUTINY AS SOUTH AFRICANS RALLY BEHIND SECURITY GUARD WITH THOUSANDS IN DONATIONS A security guard who was filmed carrying out his duties at a BMW dealership in Kempton Park has received an overwhelming show of support after a confrontation with a customer went viral
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“I AM 100% SOUTH AFRICAN” – DEPUTY HIGHER EDUCATION MINISTER YUSUF CASSIM SPEAKS OUT AFTER FACING XENOPHOBIC AND ISLAMOPHOBIC ABUSE OVER HIS APPOINTMENT Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Yusuf Cassim has responded to criticism surrounding his recent appointment, saying the reaction shows that South Africa still has a long way to go in
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🚨 SOUTH AFRICAN TECH LEADER BEHIND A R2.4 BILLION BUSINESS CONFIRMS MOVE TO AUSTRALIA, SPARKING FRESH DEBATE ABOUT THE COUNTRY’S BRAIN DRAIN 🚨 One of South Africa’s most respected technology executives, Grant Fraser, has confirmed that he is relocating to Australia after leading one of the country’s biggest tech success stories. Fraser served as the
Read More🚨 ZIMBABWEAN PROPHET RESPONDS TO BACKLASH OVER PROPHECY ABOUT JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA, DENIES PLOTTING ANY HARM AGAINST HER 🚨 Zimbabwean prophet Dr Obey Tichafa Mukanhairi has publicly responded to criticism following his prophecy concerning Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, insisting that he has no intention of causing her harm. In a statement shared on social media, Mukanhairi dismissed claims
Read MoreMALAWIAN MARKETING EXECUTIVE LINDA KACHINGWE-SISYA APPOINTED AS FNB SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER IN MAJOR LEADERSHIP MOVE First National Bank (FNB) South Africa has appointed Malawian-born marketing executive Linda Kachingwe-Sisya as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), placing her at the helm of the bank’s marketing, corporate affairs and brand strategy. The appointment marks
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We are Not Printing Extra Ballots from Tanzania The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) strongly rejects the false and malicious claims circulating on “The Candidates” Facebook page alleging that the Commission has secretly printed extra ballot papers in Tanzania. The allegations further claim that the ballot papers will be smuggled into Zambia through the Nakonde
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ZAMBIA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS CALLS FOR PEACEFUL AND FAIR ELECTIONS The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a pastoral statement urging all stakeholders to ensure that Zambia’s upcoming elections are conducted freely, fairly, and without violence. They voiced deep concern over the recent increase in politically motivated violence and unequivocally condemned such acts,
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WE ALSO PRAY TOGETHER – REVEALS MAKEBI AND MUNDUBILE In an interview with Hot FM, NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile spoke about the close relationship he shares with his running mate, Makebi Zulu. He revealed that beyond their professional and friendly ties, they dedicate time to pray together, underscoring their shared identity as ‘born-again’ Christians.
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By Given Mutinta A TWIST IN NALUMANGO’S DARK ALLEGIANCE On a tense Thursday night, the political arena was shaken to its core as Honourable Emmanuel Jay Banda, affectionately known as Jay Jay, unleashed a harrowing revelation during a widely watched online broadcast. With over 11,000 live viewers captivated, Jay Jay tore aside the veil concealing
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MUNDUBILE MOURNS HIS LUMEZI PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE MWALE Brian Mundubile, the NRPUP presidential candidate, expressed profound sorrow upon learning of the death of Clement Mwale, the Parliamentary Candidate for Lumezi North Constituency, who passed away in the early hours of the previous day. He conveyed, on behalf of the NRPUP leadership and the Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance, his
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By Given Mutinta THE EUROPEAN UNION TO INVESTIGATE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S CORRUPTION FORCING CANDIDATES TO WIRTHDRAW FROM POLLS The European Union Observer Mission, led by Chief Observer Michael McNamara, has announced an official investigation into the troubling withdrawal of electoral candidates—a move that raises pressing questions about electoral integrity and governance in Zambia. This inquiry is
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MUNDUBILE’S PRESS CONFERENCE A PORTRAIT OF EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP In today’s press conference, Brian Mundubile presented a compelling narrative of his election campaign journey, drawing from his campaign experiences across Zambia’s Eastern, Muchinga, Northern, and Luapula provinces. His address combined a tone of gratitude with a measured assessment of the challenges and successes encountered on the
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BOTSWANA JUST LEGALISED MEDICAL CANNABIS AND THE DIAMOND ERA IS OFFICIALLY OVER President Duma Boko has made medical cannabis and industrial hemp the centrepiece of Botswana’s economic future. No more relying on diamonds. No more waiting for the next big stone. The pilot project at the National Agricultural Research and Development Institute has already been
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The U.S. Still Controls Iraq’s Oil Proceeds After the Gulf War___ How the U.S. Maintains Financial Control Over Iraq Did you know that the U.S. continues to hold and leverage Iraq’s oil proceeds, primarily by depositing the revenue from Iraq’s oil sales into an account for the Central Bank of Iraq at the Federal Reserve
Read MoreTRUMP ACCUSES CHINA OF STEALING 220 MILLION VOTER FILES President Trump put a name on Beijing’s election-data grab, and he put a number on it: 220 million U.S. voter files beginning in the 2020 election cycle. Not chatter. Not some vague cyber threat. Voter files. Names, addresses, phone numbers, party preferences — the basic wiring
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TEAR GAS FAILS TO STOP MUNDUBILE-MAKEBI ROADSHOW AS HUNDREDS DEFY POLICE, CHANT ‘WE WANT CHANGE’ …NRPUP leaders accuse police of targeting peaceful supporters as crowds swell across Kalingalinga, Mtendere and Bauleni. By Simon Muntemba A peaceful National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) roadshow in Lusaka has turned dramatic after police repeatedly fired tear
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POLICE FIRE TEAR GAS AT MUNDBILE’S SUPPORTERS Honourable Brian Mundubile, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate, revealed that during their peaceful roadshow in Kalingalinga, Lusaka, police had fired tear gas at their members and innocent citizens in an effort to halt the campaign. He emphasized that their campaign was conducted
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POLICE WANT TO ARREST ME FOR IMPLEMENTING ECZ CALENDAR I have been informed that orders have been issued for my arrest. My alleged offence? Defending the Constitution. My “crime” was reminding the Zambia Police that we have every right to campaign in Lusaka under the ECZ-approved campaign calendar after they attempted to block our duly
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