NO FREE RIDE TO DUBAI: POLITICAL PARTIES TO FOOT THEIR OWN BILL FOR BALLOT INSPECTION Political parties intending to witness the printing of ballot papers for Zambia’s 2026 General Election in Dubai will have to cover their own expenses, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis revealed that while political… Continue reading NO FREE RIDE TO DUBAI: POLITICAL PARTIES TO PAY THEIR OWN WAY FOR BALLOT INSPECTION IN DUBAI
SOUTH AFRICAN COURT TO GIVE JUDGEMENT ON EDGAR LUNGU’S REPATRIATION CASE TOMORROW
SOUTH AFRICAN COURT TO GIVE JUDGEMENT ON EDGAR LUNGU’S REPATRIATION CASE TOMORROW South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal is expected to deliver its judgment tomorrow in the case concerning the repatriation of former President EDGAR LUNGU’s remains to Zambia. The court reserved judgment after hearing submissions on May 29, 2026 from lawyers representing the Zambian… Continue reading SOUTH AFRICAN COURT TO GIVE JUDGEMENT ON EDGAR LUNGU’S REPATRIATION CASE TOMORROW
PRESIDENT HH IS THE ONLY ONE FREE TO CAMPAIGN WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TIMETABLE, SAYS ECZ
PRESIDENT HH IS THE ONLY ONE FREE TO CAMPAIGN WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TIMETABLE, SAYS ECZ The Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ- has disclosed that President Hakainde Hichilema will not be bound by the presidential campaign timetable that will be finalized, citing existing statutory provisions. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said all 14 presidential… Continue reading PRESIDENT HH IS THE ONLY ONE FREE TO CAMPAIGN WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TIMETABLE, SAYS ECZ
DR. CHITALU CHILUFYA FACES K449,000 COURT ORDERED RECOVERY
DR. CHITALU CHILUFYA FACES K449,000 COURT ORDERED RECOVERY By Voka Zambia – Correspondant LUSAKA, 15th June, 2026, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, the former Minister of Health who served in the Patriotic Front (PF) administration of the late President Edgar Lungu, has had a court-ordered writ of recovery executed against him over an outstanding K449,000 arising from… Continue reading DR. CHITALU CHILUFYA FACES K449,000 COURT ORDERED RECOVERY
LAURA MITI – HICHILEMA STILL THE BEST CHOICE FOR ZAMBIA
LAURA MITI – HICHILEMA STILL THE BEST CHOICE FOR ZAMBIA By Wiseman Henry Zulu Appearing on the Costa programme on Diamond TV, governance activist Laura Miti made a striking observation ahead of Zambia’s August 13, 2026 general elections. She stated: “there is currently no opposition leader or presidential candidate who presents a stronger alternative to… Continue reading LAURA MITI – HICHILEMA STILL THE BEST CHOICE FOR ZAMBIA
Burkina Faso Fully Nationalises Its Cotton Industry Worth Over a Billion Dollars
Burkina Faso Fully Nationalises Its Cotton Industry Worth Over a Billion Dollars The government of Burkina Faso, led by President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has fully nationalised Sofitex, the country’s largest cotton producer, after approving the purchase of the remaining private shareholders’ stakes. Burkina Faso is the fifth-largest cotton producer in Africa, behind Mali, Benin, Côte… Continue reading Burkina Faso Fully Nationalises Its Cotton Industry Worth Over a Billion Dollars
ZIMBABWE’S LITHIUM BOOM SURGES PAST US$3.4 BILLION — COULD SOUTH AFRICA SOON NEED ITS NORTHERN NEIGHBOUR MORE THAN EVER?
🚨 ZIMBABWE’S LITHIUM BOOM SURGES PAST US$3.4 BILLION — COULD SOUTH AFRICA SOON NEED ITS NORTHERN NEIGHBOUR MORE THAN EVER? 🇿🇼🇿🇦 Zimbabwe’s lithium industry has reportedly attracted more than US$3.4 billion (over R60 billion) in investment, strengthening the country’s position as one of Africa’s most important suppliers of battery minerals. Officials say around US$2 billion… Continue reading ZIMBABWE’S LITHIUM BOOM SURGES PAST US$3.4 BILLION — COULD SOUTH AFRICA SOON NEED ITS NORTHERN NEIGHBOUR MORE THAN EVER?
THE KREMLIN SAYS IT STILL EXPECTS VICTORY, NOT COMPROMISE
THE KREMLIN SAYS IT STILL EXPECTS VICTORY, NOT COMPROMISE Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin, says Moscow expects “victory” and the achievement of its own objectives rather than the implementation of agreements reportedly discussed during the Putin–Trump meeting in Anchorage. Ushakov claimed that while one side continues to adhere to the understandings reached… Continue reading THE KREMLIN SAYS IT STILL EXPECTS VICTORY, NOT COMPROMISE
LUBINDA ON ALLEGATIONS OF ENDORSING PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA
LUBINDA ON ALLEGATIONS OF ENDORSING PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA Honourable Given Lubinda has addressed swirling claims suggesting he has officially endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema. Lubinda categorically rejects these allegations, emphasizing that such insinuations are simply unfounded and distracting. Lubinda says, like everyone else, his vote is private and personal. Looking forward to the upcoming general elections… Continue reading LUBINDA ON ALLEGATIONS OF ENDORSING PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA
DR SISHUWA CONDEMNS GOVERNMENT’S TREATMENT OF THE FORMER LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU
DR SISHUWA CONDEMNS GOVERNMENT’S TREATMENT OF THE FORMER LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa has publicly condemned President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration for its management of the death and burial of former President Edgar Lungu. According to Dr Sishuwa, although President Lungu no longer poses any threat, the current leadership remains a danger due to what… Continue reading DR SISHUWA CONDEMNS GOVERNMENT’S TREATMENT OF THE FORMER LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU