FORTY MINUTES WITH LUNGU’S BODY Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, representing the Lungu family, presented tangible evidence to the Supreme Court showing that President Hakainde Hichilema wanted to have forty minutes with the body of the late President Edgar Lungu. This private encounter with the body at the airport, triggered significant alarm within the Lungu family, leading
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Government argues public Interest should prevail in Lungu burial case Government lawyer told the South African Supreme court supreme court that the late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu belonged not only to his family but also to the nation, and that public interest should take precedence in decisions regarding his burial. Presenting arguments before the
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General Mkhwanazi Defends 30 June Protest March, Says Communities Are Left With No Choice When Government Fails to Listen Police General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has come out in defence of community protest actions linked to concerns over undocumented foreign nationals, arguing that many demonstrations are driven by long-standing frustrations rather than simple anger. According to Mkhwanazi,
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Ukraine Examines Oreshnik Missile Debris As Romania Becomes Latest Casualty Of Expanding War Ukrainian specialists are reportedly analyzing recovered components from Russia’s Oreshnik missile, one of Moscow’s newest strategic weapons, as fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify. The development comes as neighboring Romania, a NATO member state, was drawn into the spotlight after
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🚨 NO SOLDIERS WILL PROTECT ILLEGAL FOREIGNERS ON 30 JUNE! Angie Motshekga Says SANDF Won’t Be Deployed as Anti-Illegal Immigration Marches Prepare to Sweep Across South Africa 🚨 South Africa’s Defence Minister, Angie Motshekga, has confirmed that there are no plans to deploy soldiers during the planned 30 June anti-illegal immigration marches, a decision that
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NGCUKAITOBI SAYS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA WANTED TO SPEND FORTY MINUTES WITH LUNGU’S BODY The Lungu family lawyer, Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, presented a compelling case to the court detailing how the Zambian government introduced unagreed programmatic activities into a private burial arrangement. Specifically, Ngcukaitobi highlighted the abrupt introduction of a 14:30 programme, which designated a 40-minute window for
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KALENGA AND ELSON FACES 25 YEARS IN JAIL FOR ALLEGED INTERVIEW WITH POLITICIAN XAVIER CHUNGU Zambian Post has seen reports circulating on social media, Kalenga Chambatu, popularly known as Kalenga, and Elson Chigerwe, also known as Uncle Elson, the hosts of “That ZED Podcast,” have reportedly been in police detention since Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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Charles Longwe recently bought UPND membership card just to sue party – Batuke Imenda THE UPND has told the High Court that Charles Longwe only recently bought a party membership card for the sole purpose of suing the party leadership This is according to a defence filed by L.J. Michaels Legal Practitioners, lawyers representing UPND
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JULIUS MALEMA QUESTIONS ANTI-FOREIGNER CLAIMS AFTER 300 GHANAIANS LEFT SOUTH AFRICA: “HOW MANY JOBS WERE CREATED FOR SOUTH AFRICANS?” EFF leader Julius Malema has sparked a fierce national debate after reacting to reports that 300 Ghanaian nationals had left South Africa to return home. Speaking during a press Q&A, Malema challenged claims that foreign nationals
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THE family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu appeared Friday in South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal seeking to overturn a ruling that allows Zambia’s government to repatriate his body for a state burial Family lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi told the court the family does not want President Hakainde Hichilema to preside over the funeral, saying
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MILES SAMPA WITHDRAWS FROM LIMA PARLIAMENTARY RACE He shared…… After wider consultations with key stakeholders, yesterday we formally withdrew our participation in the parliamentary elections. Given the High Court ruling about three weeks ago by Judge C.C. Zulu and Judge Mwila Kombe — delivered three hours before the closure of nominations — that effectively prevented
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OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION TO ALL MEMBERS – Lobola Must Fall Movement. Dear Comrades and Fellow Members, We write to address a matter that has been circulating within our membership regarding our Secretary General, Mr. Mputa Ngalande.It has come to the attention of the leadership that Mr. Ngalande was recently alleged to have participated in a Lobola
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BARRICK GOLD COMMITS TO EXPANDING COPPER PRODUCTION IN ZAMBIA President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed Barrick Gold’s continued investment in Zambia, describing the mining giant as a key partner in the country’s efforts to grow the economy and achieve its ambitious copper production targets. Earlier today, the President met Barrick Gold Chief Operating Officer for Africa
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Why Kabwata Should Vote for Danny Bwalya Yenga Kabwata, this election is about who shows up. Who knows your streets, your markets, your challenges, and your hopes. Danny Bwalya Yenga is that leader. 1. Tried and tested leadershipDanny isn’t new to service. He’s been in the trenches with Kabwata for years. When problems come up,
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🤥🇮🇷 Abraham Accords: How Trump misses changing dynamics in Iran and Saudi Arabia Donald Trump is desperately trying to tie any Strait of Hormuz deal to the expansion of the Abraham Accords – what has he missed? Trump stated on May 25 that he “mandatorily requested” Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan to
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GARY NKOMBO AND OVER 100 INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES WILL NOT CONTEST IN THE 2026 ELECTIONS BECAUSE OF BILL 7 🔥 Bill 7 (Act No. 13 of 2025) fundamentally changes the rule for independent candidates by moving up the deadline to leave a political party. Here is the exact requirement under the new law: “You must not
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State charges ex chief spy for breaching security Act …..faces imprisonment for a term of not less than 15 years By DAVID KANDUZA FORMER Zambian intelligence chief Xavier Chungu, who served as director general of the Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) from 1991 to 2001, has been charged under section 4 of the State Security
Read MoreDisqualify M’membe, Dolika Banda, Gary Nkombo, Miles Sampa and Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Alexious Mulemba and 100 Independent Parliamentary Candidates Lusaka- Thursday 28th May 2026 Isaac Mwanza and the Consortium of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Constitutionalism have petitioned the Lusaka High Court to contest the validly declared nominations of Socialist Party President, Dr. Fred
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POLITICS TEYABANA ISAAC MWANZA PETITIONS HIGH COURT TO COMPEL ECZ TO REMOVE GARRY NKOMBO, 100 OTHER INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES FROM BALLOT Zambia’s political landscape has been thrown into controversy after Isaac Mwanza and others filed a petition in the High Court challenging the eligibility of several parliamentary candidates contesting as independents in the upcoming 2026 general
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INVESTIGATE THE WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES SAYS MWAMBA TO THE ACC Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba has urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct an immediate investigation into candidates who withdraw from electoral races, labeling these actions as corrupt. He highlighted that candidates previously incurred significant costs by paying taxes to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), local authorities,
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ZAMBIA ON THE CLIFF OF CIVIL UNREST The United States Embassy in Lusaka has issued a security alert regarding potential civil unrest and low-level violence leading up to the August 13, 2026, general elections. The alert, dated May 27, 2026, highlights that increased political activity may result in demonstrations and confrontations, indicating that even peaceful
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CHUNGU CHARGED UNDER THE NON-BAILABLE CRIMES Xavier Chungu, former Director-General of the Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) has been charged under the non-bailable provisions of the State Security Act: Chapter 111 of the Laws of Zambia. This case will undoubtedly be closely watched, both domestically and internationally, as it unfolds. The outcome will have lasting
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IMINGALATO: DISQUALIFY M’MEMBE AND RUNNING MATE Isaac Mwanza and the Consortium of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Constitutionalism have filed a petition with the Lusaka High Court challenging the nominations of Socialist Party President Dr Fred M’membe and three Independent candidates. The petition claims that Dr M’membe’s running mate, Ms Dolika Banda, lacks a
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MY ILLNESS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HICHILEMA’S RUNNING MATE CHOICE – NEVERS MUMBA Nevers Mumba has dismissed reports that he fell ill after President Hakainde Hichilema announced that he was going to run with Vice president Mutale Nalumango. In a statement below seen by Zambian Eye today, Dr Mumba says his illness have nothing
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NKOMBO IS FAILING TO UNDERSTAND HIS DIMINISHED STANDING IN THE UPND Gary Nkombo declared that he and President Hakainde Hichilema will both be re-elected. However, Nkombo’s pronouncements and his current political predicament raise pertinent questions about his understanding of the current political climate, his standing within the United Party for National Development (UPND), and the
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By Given Mutinta THE DANGERS OF PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S PARALLEL INTELLIGENCE Since its independence, Zambia has relied on a unified state intelligence and security service with enabling legislation. This institution has historically served successive administrations, from Kenneth Kaunda to the current President Hakainde Hichilema. However, reports suggest the existence of a parallel intelligence security apparatus operating
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By Given Mutinta THE DILEMMA OF PROPHETIC SILENCE OF THE SDA CHURCH The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, like many other churches, professes adherence to biblical principles such as justice and compassion, but with a stronger emphasis on prophecy. However, observations from certain contexts suggest a concerning disconnect between these stated ideals and the church’s actions
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WHO BUILT ZAMBIA? THE BORROWER OR THE BILL PAYER? There is a man who built a stadium. There is another man making sure the stadium still belongs to Zambia. Know the difference. The “chipani people” love to remind Zambians of the airports, the roads, the stadia, the bridges. His supporters wave these projects like trophies.
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Liswaniso says Gary Nkombo’s treatment should warn UPND members against defying party directives UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso says the party’s handling of former Local Government minister Gary Nkombo should serve as a warning to members that no individual is bigger than the ruling party. Lusaka, 26 May – Speaking on Diamond TV on
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By Given Mutinta A DIFFICULT POST-PRESIDENCY FOR HICHILEMA The way a leader governs the country can either secure or jeopardize their chances of a peaceful retirement because their actions while in office have a direct impact on their post-presidency. President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership is prone to serious governance issues that could have far-reaching consequences for
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🚨 SOUTH AFRICANS STILL DEMAND JUSTICE YEARS AFTER PREGNANT TEACHER KAREN TURNER WAS BRUTALLY KILLED DURING HORROR ATTACK AT HLULEKA NATURE RESERVE South Africans are once again remembering the shocking 2019 murder of Karen Turner, a 31-year-old teacher who was hacked to death while sleeping during a family holiday at Hluleka Nature Reserve in the
Read MoreISAAC MWANZA PETITIONS HIGH COURT TO COMPEL ECZ TO REMOVE GARRY NKOMBO, 100 OTHER INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES FROM BALLOT Zambia’s political landscape has been thrown into controversy after Isaac Mwanza and others filed a petition in the High Court challenging the eligibility of several parliamentary candidates contesting as independents in the upcoming 2026 general elections. The
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WE DON’T INTEND TO DISQUALIFY BRIAN MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI ZULU-ECZ ELECTORAL 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
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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. The post in question was made on 19th May
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ZAMBIA POLICE DISMISSES SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMS ATTRIBUTED TO INSPECTOR GENERAL The Zambia Police Service has dismissed as false and misleading information circulating on social media, particularly on a Facebook page identified as “The Candidates,” which allegedly attributes statements to Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba concerning Mr. Brian Mundubile and Mr. Makebi Zulu. In a
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CHANGE IS COMING THIS YEAR— XAVIER CHUNGU Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa writes: “I have listened to the entire one hour 52 minutes interview with Zambia Security and Intelligence Services former director general of Xavier Chungu and found nothing wrong with it. The only ‘classified material’ that Chungu disclosed in the interview is this: “Change is coming
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NEW HERITAGE PARTY POSITION REGARDING OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS AND BEYOND Chishala KatekaPresident – New Heritage Party27 May 2026 Now that the nomination period is over, we, at New Heritage Party (NHP), issue this statement in relation to our participation in the 2026 General Election and beyond. Before we do that, however,
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XAVIER COULD HAVE DONE BETTER AS FORMER ZIS DG – KNOWING A MAN AT THE HELM OF ZIS IS USUALLY WELL-INFORMED AND DOES NOT CARELESSLY HOLD INTERVIEWS IN THAT MANNER , UNLESS HE HAS AN AGENDA . We listened to Xavier Chungu’s interview skillfully trying to manipulate the intelligence against the Central State . He
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CHUNGU CALLS FOR YOUTH-DRIVEN ECONOMIC REVOLUTION AND FAIRER INVESTMENT DEALS Former Zambia Intelligence Chief and 2026 presidential aspirant Xavier Chungu has called for a new economic revolution centered on value addition, youth empowerment and equitable management of the country’s natural resources. Speaking during a live interview on Capital FM 99.7 with Esther and Farai, Mr.
Read MoreBREAKING: Iranian state media announces initial details of the “Memorandum of Understanding” for the US-Iran peace deal. INITIAL DETAILS OF THE DEAL, PER IRAN: 1. US Military forces will withdraw from the vicinity of Iran 2. The US Navy will lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 3. Iran has committed to restoring the
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