“I MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT UNCLE MARK EXCEPT HIS MOUTH ODOUR” -Emmanuella reveals in her life without uncle Mark “Growing up with uncle Mark was fun, he taught me how to carry myself, face the camera and even catwalk hahaha He will always scold me anytime I play too much on set and let me know
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Amos Chanda must learn from others, UPND will use him, dump him and he will still go to jail Dear Editor, I have read the recent two articles by former State House Special Assistant for Press Amos Chanda. Amos’ writings are way too convoluted to serve the purpose they are intended to serve. Writing clearly
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Mrs. Kennedy Arrested for pursuing girlfriend to husband Arrested for taking law unto her own hand Mrs Kennedy is presently in Police Custody. According to a reliable source she went after her husband’s side hen and @ssaulted her, she also @bducted her and f0rce imprison£d her from morning till 18 hours… She did this because
Read MoreDaylight Robbery, Higher Tariffs, More Blackouts. Zambians have been lied to and exploited. When ZESCO lobbied for an emergency electricity tariff increase, it assured citizens that the additional revenue would improve power supply. At the time, we were told to expect at least seven hours of electricity per day. Now, the very same state-owned utility
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Zambian kwacha is the worst-performing currency in Africa According to a Bloomberg report, the Zambian kwacha has been identified as Africa’s worst-performing currency in 2024. In June, the kwacha hit a record low, trading at 26.4698 per dollar. It has continued to depreciate since then hitting another record low of K28.4 Key factors contributing to
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LUNGU DOING WELL IN SA….Not On Death Bed Sixth Republican President Edgar Lungu is doing fine in South Africa, his party PF has confirmed. Contrary to some reports from selected media that Lungu is ill, Spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba said the former President is fine. Mwamba said Lungu is in South Africa where he went for
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SAMPA USED HICHILEMA’S NAME TO DUPE ME, JAPANESE BUSINESSMAN TELLS COURT A JAPANESE businessman has narrated how Kelvin Sampa projected himself as a highly politically connected person before duping him off his $80,000. Satoshi Sakamoto aged 62 told the Lusaka Magistrates Court that the former Kasama Central lawmaker told him that he was President Hakainde
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WE STAND READY TO DEFEND OURSELVES, WE WILL NOT ALLOW LEVY NGOMA TO CAUSE MAYHEM IN PETAUKE- NAKACINDA Patriotic Front PF Secretary General Hon. Raphael Nakacinda has sternly warned Hakainde Hichilema’s embattled Political Advisor Levy Ngoma against propagating violence in Petauke Constituency as the people prepare to cast the vote on Thursday 6th of February
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PASTOR’S IMPRISONMENT SPARKS OUTCRY OVER FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN ZAMBIA …as Dr M’membe questions government’s intolerance toward criticism Kitwe… Wednesday February 5, 2025 The recent arrest and imprisonment of Pastor Duncan Daniel Simuchimba has sparked widespread concern over what critics are calling an erosion of freedom of speech under Zambia’s current administration. According to a
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DEC refutes Nakacinda’s allegations of receiving instructions from Hichilema to raid Lungu’s residence LIKE Pontius Pilate in the Bible, the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has washed off its ‘hands’ taking huge strides backwards from PF faction leader, Raphael Nakacinda’s allegations of them receiving instructions from President Hakainde Hichilema to raid former president Edgar Lungu’s residence.
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Zambia Imports 550MW, Exports Only 80MW – Energy Minister ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has revealed that Zambia is currently importing approximately 550 megawatts (MW) of electricity while exporting only 80MW. Speaking on Diamond TV on Monday, Chikote explained that the imports were sourced through the Southern African Power Pool, mainly from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and
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US INSTRUCTS IT’S CITIZENS TO LEAVE DRC …Halts Visa Procession Travel Advisory Level 4-Do not Travel Security Alert: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Location: Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 3 February 2025 Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is further reducing the number of U.S. personnel working in the Embassy. The Embassy
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Uganda Deploys Troups to Eastern Congo to help DRC Uganda has deployed over 1,000 extra soldiers in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, near where the Central African nation is fighting M23 rebels. The U.N. sources said there are now between 4,000-5,000 Ugandan soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo who are
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FUGITIVE FORMER PETAUKE CENTRAL MP GOES LIVE ON FACEBOOK Fugitive former Petauke Central MP, Emmanuel Jay Banda, has gone live on his Facebook page, months after his disappearance. Mr. Banda, who lost his parliamentary seat in 2024 due to his absence, announced a live stream scheduled for February 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM, where he
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Former FIC Clerk Jailed for Fraud and TheftLUSAKA – The National Prosecution Authority (NPA), through its Taxation and Financial Crimes Department, has secured the conviction of Eric Mubaka Ndhlovu, a former clerk at the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), who has been sentenced for his role in a fraudulent scheme that saw him steal K108,000.00 from
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WE ‘LL BUILD HICHILEMA ANOTHER HOUSE, MAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE STATE LODGE- LUBINDA Opposition Patriotic Front Vice president Given Lubinda has disclosed that when his party forms government in 2026 it forfeit President Hakainde Hichilema’s Community House to the state. Lubinda says because of the National security Community House has been upgraded into it will be
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COMMUNITY HOUSE IS A STATE HOUSE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PRESIDENT’S TERM Statecraft dictates that wherever the Republican President resides, whether temporarily or permanently as long as it is within their term of office, that location is considered a State House. For instance, if the President visits Mansa and chooses to stay at a
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Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards? The Grammy Awards has a dedicated space for African music, but just a year after the category’s introduction it is already proving contentious. The Best African Music Performance made its debut with South Africa’s Tyla winning for her hit song Water, a blend of South African
Read MoreUPND GIVES POLICE 48 HOURS TO ARREST, TAKE NAKACHINDA TO MAZABUKA The officials from UPND Mazabuka District leadership have warned that if police fail they will drive to Lusaka to apprehend Raphael Nakacinda the Tonse Alliance and PF Secretary General. They have accused him of using insulting language against the Tonga people when he addressed
Read MoreVOTE-BUYING SCAM INVOLVING PETAUKE DC EXPOSED …as Socialist Party calls for the arrest of the culprits Petauke… Sunday February 2, 2025 A scam in which Petauke District Commissioner (DC) Martha Mulenga is involved in vote-buying ahead of the Parliamentary by-election has been unearthed. Some concerned residents, including women in Petauke, have disclosed that the DC
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COMEDIAN KASAKA, UNWELL AND IN NEED OF SPECIALIST TREATMENT! Popular Copperbelt comedian and MC, Webster Chiluba, popularly known as Kasaka, is battling an illness that has caused severe swelling in his feet. According to gospel singer Kings Malembe, Kasaka requires specialized medical treatment abroad. “The good thing is that we have already started engaging the
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HILLCREST PUPIL ALLEGEDLY SODOMIZES FELLOW STUDENT …..as police launch investigations. A shocking incident of alleged sodomy has been reported at Hillcrest Technical Secondary School in Livingstone, prompting an investigation by the Livingstone Central Police Station. The case involves a 14-year-old grade 9 pupil who was reportedly assaulted by a 17-year-old grade 12 pupil, who also
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ZP REFUTES EMMANUEL MWAMBA’S CLAIMS OF POLITICAL PERSECUTION, AS MWAMBA LABELS STATEMENT “RIDICULOUS” Zambia Police Service has dismissed allegations by Patriotic Front (PF) Presidential hopeful and former Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba, who claims that law enforcement threats against him are politically motivated and aimed at forcing him into exile. In a statement issued by
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FLOODS ARE JUST IN LUSAKA, WATER LEVELS AT KARIBA STILL LOW – ZESCO ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube says floods are only in Lusaka due to the poor drainage system, adding that water levels at Kariba Dam are still below the minimum level. However, Ncube says the utility is projecting that if the country
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PF RESOLVES TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT HH IN 2026. Patriotic Front (PF) President Robert Chabinga and 8 other PF MPs from Eastern Province has pledged to support President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2026 general elections for his servanthood leadership and delivering on his campaign promises. Mr. Chabinga says President Hichilema deserves to continue presiding over the
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EMMANUEL MWAMBA SEEKS ASYLUM IN THE USA TO ESCAPE ARREST. Patriotic Front’s (PF) senior member Emmanuel Mwamba has travelled to the United States in an attempt to escape being arrested. Mwamba has in the recent days posted falsehoods on the cyberspace, but is now on the run. In his pursuit to escape the Law, Mwamba
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GOVT FINDS NO LAW TO HELP HH SAVE CAMNET By ZR Reporter We have not found any law upon which to advise President Hakainde Hichilema to halt the termination of CAMNET TV channel from DSTV and GOTV platforms, government discloses. During a briefing in Lusaka today, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana
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BREAKING: Kagame withdraws troops after SA Allegedly Threatens to Use Long Range Ballistic Missiles, Deploy Navy Seals and Commando Units President General Kagame has issued an executive order directing all Ruwandan military forces to withdraw from all DRC border towns and regroup in the capital Kigali with immediate effect. A letter issued by Ruwandan Prime
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HELSB RECOVERS K194 MILLION FROM LOAN BENEFICIARIES IN 2024 The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board- HELSB- has announced a total of K194 million recoveries as at December 31st, 2024, surpassing its annual target of K170 million. Speaking at a media breakfast in Lusaka today, HELSB Chief Executive Officer John Machayi says to date, the
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Switzerland Cuts Foreign Aid to Zambia Switzerland has announced it will end its development aid programs for Zambia, Albania, and Bangladesh by 2028. The decision follows budget cuts by the Swiss parliament in December 2024, which reduced foreign aid funding by CHF 110 million ($121 million) for 2025 and CHF 321 million for 2026–2028. This
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JET WITH 60 PASSENGERS COLLIDES WITH US ARMY HELICOPTER, CRASHES INTO WASHINGTON DC RIVER AN American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says. The plane crashed in the Potomac River, which weaves through DC, according to the DC Fire and EMS Department. The jet
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DORA SILIYA ENDORSES UPND CANDIDATE SEVERIAN LUNGU IN PETAUKE CENTRAL BY-ELECTIONS Former Petauke Central Member of Parliament, Dr. Dora Siliya, has officially endorsed Severian Lungu, the UPND candidate, in the upcoming Petauke Central by-elections. Dr. Siliya, a former cabinet minister under the Patriotic Front (PF), called on the people of Petauke to vote for Lungu,
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M’MEMBE PROPOSES ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ZAMBIA AFTER U.S AID FREEZE ….as he urges President Hichilema to rethink mining policies Petauke… Thursday January 30, 2025 Socialist Party (SP) President Dr Fred M’membe has proposed alternative solutions for Zambia following the decision by the United States of America to freeze aid to poor countries worldwide, including Zambia.
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OPPOSITION MP CONDEMNS ARREST OF KALULUSHI BLOGGER Kitwe… Thursday January 30, 2025 Nkana Member of Parliament, Hon. Binwell Chansa Mpundu, has criticized the government following the arrest of Abraham Rooney Kapya, a Kalulushi resident and Blogger, in what he described as an ongoing attempt to silence dissenting voices. In a statement, Mpundu claimed that Kapya
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Here’s a comparison of President Hakainde Hichilema’s key promises versus the current situation: ECONOMIC INDICATORS EXCHANGE RATE- Promise: Single-digit Kwacha-Dollar rate (between 0 and 9)- August 2021: 1 USD = 19.28 ZMW- January 2025: 1 USD = 27.74 ZMW- Percentage change: 43.9% depreciation FUEL PRICES- Promise: Reduce fuel prices- August 2021: Petrol cost 17.62 Kwacha
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DANNY KAYA SAYS HE DOUBTED AT SOME POINT IF KING DANDY WAS EVER GOING TO BLOW UP By ZR Reporter Gone but not forgotten, musicians have continued celebrating the life of the late Dandy Krazy. Legendary Danny Kaya is among the people who have continued celebrating the life of King Dandy. Sharing his fond memories
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TERMINATION LETTERS ISSUED, NO ONE TO REPORT FOR WORK TOMORROW IN ZAMBIA ALL VEHICLES PARKED AND GRATUITY TO BE PAID AS PEOPLE CRY AND MOURN OVER THE SUDDEN SHIFT IN THEIR LIVES YET GOVERNMENT IS QUIET. It is very disheartening to imagine what has happened today to all USAID funded projects across the country and
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NAMIBIA APPRECIATES ZAMBIA FOR ELECTRICITY NAMIBIA has expressed gratitude to the Zambian government for continuing to supply electricity to its fellow Southern African county despite the energy challenges this country is currently grappling with. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Acting President Mutale Nalumango in Lusaka yesterday, Namibian Secretary to the Cabinet Dr George Simataa
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ECL was legally sworn in 2016, says Attorney General ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has submitted to the Constitutional Court that former president Edgar Lungu and his vice president, Inonge Wina, were properly sworn into office in 2016. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DuVUMcuY1/?mibextid=oFDknk Kabesha said Lungu and Wina were properly sworn in by the Chief registrar under the observation of
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I’m Meeting My Own Expenses -ECL Government has failed to meet from financial , technical and logistical obligations and support to the Office of the Sixth President as stipulated by the Constitution and the Former President’s Act. Government claims the benefits have been withheld because President Edgar Lungu has joined active politics. Since then President
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