FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into stadiums for the upcoming World Cup, reversing an earlier policy that allowed transparent reusable bottles of up to one litre. The decision, confirmed in an updated code of conduct for ticket holders, has sparked criticism from supporters’ groups and raised concerns about fan welfare amid
Read MoreAmerican singer Doja Cat has launched a series of insults directed at tech billionaire Elon Musk in a heated social media post on his platform X. In the post shared on Wednesday, June 3, Doja Cat first criticised Musk over the removal of X’s “audio post” feature, which previously allowed users to share standalone voice
Read MoreBarcelona and Spain wonderkid, Lamine Yamal has been named as the most valuable player on the planet. According to the CIES Football Observatory’s statistical model, the young Spaniard is valued at €343 million. Lamine Yamal surpasses Kylian Mbappé (€255 million) and Erling Haaland (€201 million) in value, established forwards who perform well and score goals
Read MoreThe ex-wife and three children of a Dubai prince have been “abducted” by Emirati police in a terrifying night raid, her British lawyer has claimed. Zeynab Javadli, 34, allegedly faced threats and intimidation for years after divorcing Sheikh Saeed, 49, and was ordered to hand over the couple’s children two months ago. Now her human
Read MoreElon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Wilson walked away from a red carpet interview when she was asked about her billionaire father. Vivian Wilson, who came out as transgender in 2020, was speaking with a reporter at a Desigual Vintage event in Ibiza, Spain, on Tuesday, June 2, when the conversation turned to the Tesla CEO.
Read MoreA 21-year-old woman accused of working as a commercial s3x worker allegedly broke into the flat of one of her regular clients in Harare’s Avenues area and stole valuables worth US$1,550 (approximately R28,200). However, her alleged escape was cut short when a vigilant security guard became suspicious and alerted the police. The incident reportedly occurred
Read MoreLiverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk has admitted he was completely caught off guard by the club’s decision to sack manager Arne Slot. Liverpool parted ways with Slot following an underwhelming fifth-place league finish, bringing an end to his two-year spell at Anfield after he replaced Jurgen Klopp in June 2024. The club’s ownership group, FSG,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECCZ POSITION ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL MEMORIAL FOR LATE PRESIDENT EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has taken note of the proposed National Memorial activities being organized in honour of the late Sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu. CCZ wishes to clarify that it is neither participating in
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🔥 PASTOR’S “FIRE FIRE” CRUSADE ENDS WITH A PANICKED CRY OF “NASUMWA!” AS MYSTERIOUS CHARMS REFUSE TO SURRENDER Residents of a certain community are still recovering from laughter after a dramatic spiritual showdown ended with a pastor abandoning his “Fire Fire” offensive and screaming for help. The pastor, described by witnesses as energetic, fearless and
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We Won’t allow our Churches to Observe President Edgar Lungu’s First Annual Memorial-EFZ “Following consultations by EFZ leadership and recent engagement with the organizers of the proposed nationwide memorial activities, we wish to reaffirm the Fellowship’s position that no EFZ structures,affilliates,provincial fellowships, or member churches should organize,endorse, faciitate, or participate in such memorial events at
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Why UPND Faces a High Risk of Losing the 2026 General Election Using the updated 2025 voter registration figures and applying the voting patterns recorded in the 2021 general election, UPND’s four traditional strongholds, Southern, North-Western, Western, and Central Provinces, would collectively contribute approximately 2.09 million votes to the party under ideal conditions. However, this
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Understanding Tax Holidays: Why New Mines Pay No Profit Tax for Years By: Kennedy Chileshe There has been a lot of talk about mining companies getting tax holidays. As an ordinary Zambian, you might feel like the government is giving away our money. But before we rush to judgment, we need to understand what a
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Mwansa Chama wrote THESE BADDIES WANT A SOFT LIFE WITHOUT HARD WORK. THE HUNGER IS LOUD, AND THE SHAME IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. As the Luanshya Tycoon, I feel embarrassed on this slay queen’s behalf. I listened attentively to her narration and almost thought she was applying for a government budget allocation or CDF
Read MoreStepdad eats meal set by wife, turns to daughter, 12, fondles her breasts before defiling her A 40-YEAR-OLD man of Chipata District in Eastern Province will not be among scores of Zambians that will witness the historic interring of Inkosi YamaKosi Mpezeni IV as he is on the run following allegations that he took advantage
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TWO CANDIDATES PULL OUT OF RACE AMID ALLEGED BACKROOM DEAL BWD INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST A political storm is brewing in Mongu after the sudden withdrawal of Telly Mubita and Mwala Kalaluka from the election race, triggering claims of a secret deal and high-level political intervention behind the scenes. Sources familiar with the matter allege that the
Read MoreBarrick to Sell Lumwana? Barrick Mining, one of the world’s leading gold miners, is weighing a possible London listing for its African business, with a potential all-share transaction with UK-listed Endeavour Mining seen as one option under consideration, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Barrick Gold Corporation’s operations and subsidiaries in Africa primarily
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NO POLITICS IN CHURCH: ARCHBISHOP CHAMA BANS CAMPAIGNS, GIFTS AND POLITICAL SPEECHES IN KASAMA CATHOLIC CHURCHES Archbishop of Kasama Archdiocese, Ignatius Chama, has directed all priests in his Archdiocese not to allow politicians or aspiring candidates to campaign or make political statements during liturgical celebrations and Church events. Archbishop Chama said politicians attending Church services
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HIGH COURT DISMISSES UPND-SPONSORED PETITION AGAINST INDEPENDENTS The Lusaka High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of 101 independent aspiring parliamentary candidates in the August general elections. Last week, a consortium of Civil Society Organisations led by Isaac Mwanza filed a petition challenging the eligibility of over 100 parliamentary candidates contesting as independents
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COURT TO HEAR HH ELIGIBILITY CASE By Staff Reporter The Constitutional Court has scheduled June 19, 2026, as a day of hearing in a matter United Party for National Development –UPND member Charles Longwe is challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s candidature in the 2026 General Election. State Counsel Mulambo Haimbe has confirmed the development to journalists
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Parliament says ONLY 386 Zimbabweans opposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill during public consultations. Here is the breakdown: 470,117 Written Submissions For: 469,040Against: 1,077 67,688 Public Hearing Submissions For: 67,302Against: 386 2,232 Emailed Submissions For: 760Against: 1,472 TOTAL: 540,037 Submissions Total in Favour: 537,102Total Against: 2,935
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If you didn’t smell a rat, maybe now you should! After a bizarre aborting of a political marriage of convenience in which former PF Luapula Constituency MP Chanda Katotobwe is said to have spent K4 million to use Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) as vehicle for his presidential ambitions, Sean Tembo quietly filed as independent
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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Zambia Repatriates 40 Citizens Amid Anti-Foreigner Tensions in South Africa The Zambian government has successfully repatriated 40 citizens from South Africa following growing concerns over anti-foreigner sentiment and calls for foreign nationals to leave parts of KwaZulu-Natal Province. According to the Zambia Association in South Africa (ZASA), the repatriation exercise was coordinated
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Zambia Continues to Suffer Isolation from the USA…Zambia loses USA local visa services Under a sweeping diplomatic overhaul by the U.S. State Department, active U.S. visa-processing locations across Africa are being consolidated from 50 sites down to 20 regional hubs located in 19 countries. The 19 African countries retained as visa processing centers are: 1.Angola
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‘DALISOUL MWANA WAMU KOMBONI’ FINED K800 FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER’S LICENCE Musician Madalitso Phiri, popularly known as Dalisoul Mwana Wamu Komboni, has been fined K800 after admitting to driving without a valid driver’s licence. Phiri pleaded guilty to the charge and expressed remorse for his actions before the Lusaka Magistrates’ court sitting at Civic
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By Hopewell Chin’ono The Parliamentary Committee examining Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has recommended the adoption of a constitutional amendment designed to reduce military influence in civilian governance, in what will become one of the most significant changes to Zimbabwe’s political system since independence. The Committee said the proposed amendment to Section 212 of the
Read MoreWhy does Russian President Vladimir Putin see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s removal as non-negotiable even if Russia gets territory?… Short version: For Putin, this war was never really about square kilometers. It’s about who controls Kyiv’s politics. The war’s original goal was regime change, not just land. Multiple analyses point out that Russia’s main condition,
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Netanyahu Says Any Return To Full-Scale War With Iran Depends On Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any decision to resume full-scale military operations against Iran ultimately rests with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to U.S. media, Netanyahu stated that both American and Israeli forces remain prepared for any scenario, while emphasizing that
Read MoreWHAT’S REALLY IN THE U.S.-IRAN DEAL? The biggest mystery isn’t what we know — it’s what both sides claim was agreed behind closed doors. Sources linked to Iran’s Fars News Agency say the draft agreement would unlock $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets, establish a full ceasefire in Lebanon, and contain no requirement for Iran
Read MoreIdris Elba was among a host of celebrities who received honours at Windsor Castle today. On June 2, King Charles knighted the actor, activist and musician in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Elba, 53, received the honor of knighthood for services to young people. King Charles, 77, tapped a sword on the actor’s shoulders
Read MoreSean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing new s£xual battery charges in California. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Diddy, 56, is facing a new criminal probe, even as he tries to get his federal conviction overturned. The accuser is publicist Jonathan Hay, who filed a police report last September in his hometown of
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A wedding took an unexpected turn when the best man passed out while the couple were yaking their vows. Drayton Williams, 28, was at his best friend’s wedding ceremony in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, May 24, when he suddenly collapsed. About 10 minutes into the outdoor ceremony, Williams fell onto the ground with a loud
Read MoreDiddy’s former girlfriend Cassie Ventura has left the US permanently with her family after the Diddy trial. The ‘Me & U’ singer, 39, has kept a low profile since she took to the stand during Diddy’s dramatic trial last year. It has been revealed that the mother-of-three no longer lives in the US, and that
Read MoreThe Lagos State High Court sitting at Osborne, Ikoyi, has ordered a temporary suspension of proceedings in the coroner’s inquest into the de@th of Chimamanda Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege’s son, Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, pending the determination of a judicial review application challenging the legality of the inquest. Justice A.O. Opesanwo granted the order after
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Actor Nick Pasqual, known for his appearance in the television series How I Met Your Mother, has been sentenced to 32 years to life in prison following his conviction for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend, makeup artist Allie Shehorn. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, June 2, weeks after a jury found
Read MoreReports on Wednesday, June 3, claimed that tensions in the Gulf region escalated further after Iran allegedly launched missile and drone attacks targeting sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the United States carried out additional military operations against Iranian targets. According to the reports, U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, located near the
Read MoreA Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says Nigeria’s large population has made it difficult for Nigerians to feel the impact of the economic reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu administration. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, June 2, Bwala said the federal government’s
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A 37-year-old woman has been arrested after she pretended to be a 12-year-old girl in order to deceive a couple who adopted her for 14 months. The woman posed as a child named “Gabriele” and even drank from a baby bottle as part of an alleged ruse. The couple was deceived for a year and
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A Nigerian woman, Sherifah Obansa, has revealed that her fiance ghosted her for over-eating during a visit to his family house. According to Sherifah, she ate all the food his mother served and then unzipped her shirt to make room for more. The lady shared her story while reacting to a post by one Papshine,
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Malawi Launches Voluntary Repatriation from South Africa The Malawian government has started a voluntary repatriation program for its nationals in South Africa, responding to attacks on migrants amid anti-illegal immigration protests. Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the initiative is only for citizens who have requested assistance to return home due to safety concerns. The
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CBS Fires Scott Pelley After On-Air Critic Blasts New Leadership CBS News has abruptly terminated veteran anchor Scott Pelley following a heated internal clash over the network’s direction. The move came hours after Pelley publicly criticized top brass during a 60 Minutes all-hands meeting. A subsequent closed-door session with new executive producer Nick Bilton, Bari
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