Govt considers suspending toll fees on defective PPP road projects! Government says it is considering suspending toll fee collections on underperforming Public Private Partnership-PPP- road projects until identified defects are repaired. 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
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“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
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MUNDUBILE REMOVED FROM PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT Presidential 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. According to sources close to the matter, Mundubile is now
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GOVERNANCE EXPERT RATES PARLIAMENT 6 OUT OF 10 By Respite Kaoma, Governance expert Wesley Miyanda has rated the performance of the current Parliament at between six and seven out of ten, citing unresolved grey areas and concerns over impartiality in the National Assembly. Speaking in an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Miyanda said the rating
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ZAMBIANS HAVE SPOKEN ONCE AGAIN IN THESE ONLINE VOTING POLLS. On 13th August 2026, President Hakainde Hichilema will receive over 5 million votes because the people believe in his leadership. More than 2 million parents, whose children now benefit from free education, have made their voices heard in this opinion polls. More than 3 million
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THE IRGC’S STRATEGIC NIGHTMARE: WHEN EVEN CHINA STEPS BACK For years, Iran’s leadership and the IRGC built their geopolitical strategy on one dangerous assumption: that powerful allies like China and Russia would always stand firmly behind them no matter how reckless their actions became.But global politics is not built on emotion, slogans or revolutionary speeches.
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ELON MUSK ARRIVES AT GRAND HYATT BEIJING — TOWERING PRESENCE DRAWS CROWDS AS HE NAVIGATES LOBBY WITH SECURITY Elon Musk is in Beijing at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, making a high-profile appearance that turned heads throughout the upscale lobby. In the video, Musk stands out in a sharp black suit with a striking green tie,
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TRUMP TOURS EXCLUSIVE ZHONGNANHAI GARDENS WITH XI — RARE HONOR FOR U.S. PRESIDENT AMID ANCIENT TREES President Trump received a rare invitation into Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leadership’s private compound, for a personal garden tour with President Xi Jinping. Xi highlighted the historic trees: “Look at this tree. This is two trees connected together from more
Read MoreThe United States is moving to indict Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba and brother of Fidel, in connection with the downing of planes 30 years ago. The potential indictment , which would need to be approved by a grand jury, is expected to focus on Cuba’s deadly 1996 shootdown of planes operated
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NVIDIA BOSS JENSEN HUANG DITCHES OFFICIAL TRUMP CHINA VISIT PROTOCOL TO SLURP BEIJING STREET NOODLES Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in China with President Trump but skipped the formal schedule to hit the streets. Instead of sticking with the official delegation, Huang ducked into a Beijing hutong alley and lined up for authentic zhajiangmian at
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Why did Xi Jinping choose the Temple of Heaven for Donald Trump? The answer may lie in symbolism. The Temple of Heaven was once reserved exclusively for Chinese emperors, who prayed there for prosperity, stability, and Heaven’s blessing over the empire. Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, it represented the emperor’s divine legitimacy as
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By Given Mutinta MAKEBI ZULU’S SECURITY DETAIL A CAUSE FOR CONCERN The Zambian political landscape is a dynamic arena where emergent leaders often capture public attention, positioning themselves as potential contenders for the nation’s highest office. Among these figures, Makebi Zulu, the President of the Patriotic Front (PF) Pamodzi Alliance, has been identified by some
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IMF CONFIRMS CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT WITH ZAMBIA AS NEW PROGRAMME TALKS ADVANCE The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that discussions with Zambia on a new support programme are progressing well, with further negotiations expected to resume after the country’s general election in August. The update followed an IMF staff mission to Lusaka from 30 April to
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Chongwe Rejects Masebo, Picks Deputy Mayor The golden period for Minister of Lands, Silvia Masebo is finally over. Masebo has been an MP for Chongwe under MMD, Patriotic Front and UPND.Her straddling career appear to come a crashing halt as Anita Kamanga the Deputy Mayor of Chongwe, and the Nchute Ward Councillor, has thorughly dismantled
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Why it’s better to live in hotels than own mansions abroad— Billionaire Dangote explains Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has explained why he prefers staying in hotels rather than owning luxury homes abroad, saying he sold his properties in the United States and the United Kingdom to focus fully on building businesses in Nigeria. According to
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MATERO MP MILES SAMPA BIDS FAREWELL AFTER TWO TERMS, CITING INFRASTRUCTURE GAINS Outgoing Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has announced he will not seek re-election in the constituency, highlighting significant infrastructure and social development achieved since 2011. In a farewell message to residents issued on May 12, Mr Sampa reflected on what he described
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MAKEBI – MUNDUBILE UNITY:A Get-Together Without Vision, A Temporary Alliance Of Political Ambition and Greed By Wiseman Henry Zulu The coming together of the two PF members doesn’t mean the party has discovered a new vision. It has simply gathered its old ambitions, old fights and old political culture into one room — hoping Zambians
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO DISSOLVE AHEAD OF THE AUGUST 13 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN less than 24 hours, the fifth session of the 13th National Assembly, which adjourned sine die on Tuesday, will automatically be dissolved, ahead of the August 13, general elections. This is because tomorrow, May 15, 2026, marks exactly 90 days before Zambia goes
Read More“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. In a strongly worded social media
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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
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TRUMP INTERCEPTS NVIDIA CHIEF IN ALASKA FOR BEIJING TRIP Trump did not fly to Beijing with a tariff chart and a warning shot. He pulled Nvidia’s Jensen Huang into the trip at the last minute, and that move tells Beijing where the real pressure sits. That choice matters because Huang is not diplomatic scenery.
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ZAMBIA & ISRAEL SIGN US$460 MILLION DEBT RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT FISCAL STABILITY & ECONOMIC RECOVERY The Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Government of Israel have signed an Amendment Agreement relating to the restructuring of approximately US$460 million in debt owed to the Government of Israel, marking another major milestone in Zambia’s
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“Ghana Reportedly Plans Evacuation Of Hundreds Of Citizens From South Africa Following Xenophobia Concerns — Could Other African Countries Soon Do The Same?” Reports circulating online claim that Ghanaian President John Mahama has approved plans for the possible evacuation of hundreds of Ghanaian citizens living in South Africa following concerns over rising anti-foreigner tensions and
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The Tonse Alliance led by Brian Mundubile and the PF/Pamodzi Alliance associated with Makebi Zulu have officially announced a merger ahead of the August 13 general elections. The announcement was made during a joint press briefing held yesterday, following months of discussions and calls from supporters for opposition unity. Speaking at the event, Mr. Mundubile
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“Young Political Commentator Pieter Kriel Sparks Heated Debate After Questioning Whether White South Africans Should Still Be Seen As Settlers Or Africans Of European Descent” 🇿🇦 Political commentator Pieter Kriel has once again ignited major debate online after sharing controversial views about colonialism, identity, race, and the future of white South Africans in modern Africa.
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UPND WARNS ASPIRANTS AGAINST TREATING PRIMARY RESULTS AS AUTOMATIC ADOPTION UPND Chairman of Elections and Campaigns Likando Mufalali has advised aspiring candidates and members of the United Party for National Development that primary election results or candidate rankings do not automatically translate into adoption by the party. In a memo dated 13th May 2026, Mr.
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Press Statement PF Electoral Participation and Internal Dynamics The Patriotic Front’s current leadership posture presents a structural obstacle to its own electoral participation. The party’s approach toward the state and the electoral administration, marked by political naivety, has contributed to a series of legal and administrative disputes that have resulted in restrictions on its ability
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EVEN WITH 40 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES, HH WILL STILL WIN WITH 6.5 MILLION VOTES – PAUL MOONGA United Party for National Development (UPND) member Paul Moonga has expressed confidence that President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling party will secure 6.5 million votes in the forthcoming elections dismissing opposition presidential aspirants whom he claims will receive
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Don’t disappoint Hichilema due to adoption, Liswaniso cautions youths UPND National Youth Chairperson, Gilbert Liswaniso has warned youth leaders participating in protests or acts of indiscipline during the candidate adoption process that they will be dismissed. Addressing district and provincial youth leaders today, Liswaniso emphasised that the youths must remain the eyes of President
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HH GIVES UPND 5 MILLION VOTES TARGET FOR 2026 LUSAKA, Zambia — Following his re-appointment by His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema, the UPND National Youth Chairman held his inaugural press briefing this afternoon at Le Elementos Hotel. Surrounded by a show of force that included National Management Committee member Francis Kope, National Youth Secretary Samuel
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SESHEKE RESIDENTS RUBBISHES KANGOMBE AND SHOKILE OVER ALLEGED 90% VOTES Political temperatures are rising in Sesheke District ahead of the August 13 General Elections, with growing calls from residents for fresh leadership in the district. Incumbent Sesheke Member of Parliament Romeo Kang’ombe who was among the MPs who did not vote for Bill 7 and
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Drake has dissed Kendrick again on “1 AM in Albany.” He’s saying Kendrick can’t be greater than him 👀😳 “To be the number one, you gotta lead the way, and to hold something over my head forever, you’re still a couple feet away.” “Plot twist, the owl never sees the cage, the owl only wakes
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Despite Drake running to c0urt to sue, he’s still dissing Kendrick Lamar. He references Kendrick Lamar’s “What is it, the braids?” line on the outro of “1 AM in Albany”: “What is it, the braids? Even if I cut them, I could never fade, I mean it’s Drizzy Drake.” C-ritics are saying: if he’s already
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Doja Cat says she scared and can’t handle a relationship She opened up about learning how to reassure herself while dealing with BPD in r0mantic relationships: “If I have a boyfriend and he leaves just to run errands, my brain thinks he’s breaking up with me. I have to f:ght against it and teach myself
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PF MP JOEL CHIBUYE HUMILIATED IN ROAN AS 31-YEAR-OLD ISAAC POMBOLOKA WINS BY LANDSLIDE. By Staff Reporter Political tides in Roan Constituency appear to be shifting after 31-year-old Isaac Pomboloka delivered a shocking landslide victory in the UPND district elections. The youthful aspiring MP secured an impressive 64% of the votes from district leaders in
Read MoreJulius Malema once warned South Africans that xenophobic anger could eventually turn inward. He argued that once people finished targeting foreign nationals, they would eventually begin attacking each other based on language, appearance, tribe or where they come from inside South Africa itself. At the time, many people dismissed his comments. But recent incidents in
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NJOMBO TAKES CONTROL OF LUSAKA MAYORAL ADOPTION RA LUSAKA | 13TH MAY 2026 By Staff ReporterRev. William Njombo has emerged as the overwhelming favourite in the UPND Lusaka Mayoral adoption primaries after recording a landslide performance across the capital’s constituencies and wards. According to verified results from party structures, Rev. Njombo dominated the race by
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Family takes their Daughter as Husband Pleads to President Hichilema for Her Safe Return to Their Matrimonial Home URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP, BRING MY WIFE BACK – LUNI GWANAMA My name is Maxwell Kamfwa. My wife, Luni Gwanama, has been taken from our matrimonial home against her will and is believed to be in Kafue.
Read MoreWHY ME APPEARS IN COURT WITHOUT A LAWYER TikToker FRANCIS KAPWEPWE, popularly known as WHY ME, has opted to defend himself in a matter in which he is accused of using hate speech and expressing hatred. This followed the absence of KAPWEPWE’s lawyer, JONAS ZIMBA, who failed to appear for trial, leading to the accused
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A Zambian female banker has been suspended for allegedly sleeping with over 200 men while promising them jobs, according to a report by the ZambianWatch. The woman identified as Mutale Winfridah, a branch senior executive of ZANACO bank, was suspended by bank management for sleeping with over 200 different men who were both clients and
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