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Jay Jay ‘resurrects’, promises to speak out tomorrow By ZR Reporter Jay Jay Banda will be speaking on the 1st of January, 2025 not only to address the people of Petauke but the Zambian citizens, Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu has disclosed. Mr Zulu said during a live radio program on Kanele FM in

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State House Meeting Held Over Archbishop Alick Banda

State House Meeting Held Over Archbishop Alick Banda State House is hosting a high-level meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia, reportedly discussing the government’s desire to have Archbishop Alick Banda transferred out of the country. The Archbishop has recently been vocal in his criticism of the government, sparking tensions between Church and State. Sources

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ANTONIO MWANZA FORMS POLITICAL PARTY

ANTONIO MWANZA FORMS POLITICAL PARTY FORMER Socialist Party Deputy Secretary General Antonio Mwanza has formed a political party called Democratic Progress Party (DPP). He confirmed the development to Zambia Reports today and shared that the party will be launched soon and that he will contest the 2026 elections. And in his Facebook post, he said

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POLICE RESPONSE TO TONSE ALLIANCE CALLS FOR SELF-DEFENCE AGAINST POLITICAL VIOLENCE

POLICE RESPONSE TO TONSE ALLIANCE CALLS FOR SELF-DEFENCE AGAINST POLITICAL VIOLENCE December, 30, 2024 THE Zambia Police Service is deeply concerned about the resolution encouraging Tonse Alliance members and supporters to “defend themselves using any means necessary” in response to alleged political violence. We strongly caution against any actions that may incite violence or breach

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ECL CONTINUES TO MEET OPPOSITION LEADERS

ECL CONTINUES TO MEET OPPOSITION LEADERS Sixth Republican President Edgar Lungu in his continued quest to galvanize the opposition, says he will continue to meet political leaders in order to present a united front ahead of the 2026 elections. In a message released by his office today, Lungu says dialogue, collaboration and teamwork among opposition

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I’M READY TO BE TONSE ALLIANCE’S 2026 CANDIDATE – MUNDUBILE

I’M READY TO BE TONSE ALLIANCE’S 2026 CANDIDATE – MUNDUBILE MPOROKOSO PF Member of Parliament Brian Mundubile says he is available and ready to stand as Tonse Alliance presidential candidate in 2026. And Mundubile says opposition political parties should form a durable alliance which will manage to get UPND out of office. Speaking when he

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A Mother’s Love Silenced: Zambia Mourns Dora Nyambe and Her Children’s Unbearable Loss

A Mother’s Love Silenced: Zambia Mourns Dora Nyambe and Her Children’s Unbearable Loss The skies over Mkushi wept with the hundreds of mourners as Dora Nyambe, a woman whose heart was larger than life itself, was laid to rest. The world has lost a rare kind of soul, and Zambia, a powerful force of compassion

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I HAVE NOT ENDORSED MUNDUBILE AS TONSE COOPERATIVE CANDIDATE, MOREOVER I AM THE ONLY CANDIDATE AND CHAIRMAN – LUNGU

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 zambianstreets

Fellow Country Men and Women, I greet you in the name of One Zambia, One Zambia during this festival season. As we celebrate Christmas, let us all remember that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the main hero to focus on. As we end the year, l want to repeat my statement following the

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ZESCO ENDS 2024 IN DARKNESS AND EMPTY PROMISES

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 zambianstreets

ZESCO ENDS 2024 IN DARKNESS AND EMPTY PROMISESBy Staff Reporter ZESCO Limited’s end-of-year statement paints a picture of progress, but for most Zambians, 2024 has been another year of broken promises, chronic load-shedding, and a utility company seemingly incapable of meeting the country’s energy needs. While ZESCO blames the prolonged drought for the ongoing crisis,

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SPEAKER SAYS VOTE UPND

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 zambianstreets

SPEAKER SAYS VOTE UPND Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Luangeni MP Urges Petauke Central Voters to Choose a UPND Leader. Luangeni Member of Parliament Moses Moyo has urged voters in Petauke Central Constituency to elect a UPND Member of Parliament who will work effectively with the government to advocate for development in

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Tasila Lungu Responds to DEC Briefing, Criticizes Zambian Justice System and Political Climate

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 zambianstreets

Tasila Lungu Responds to DEC Briefing, Criticizes Zambian Justice System and Political Climate Tasila Lungu, the Member of Parliament for Chawama, has publicly responded to recent remarks made by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in a press briefing on December 24, expressing disappointment and raising concerns about the state of Zambia’s justice system. In her

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Kabila & Katumbi Meet to help unite Opposition against Felix Thsisekedi

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 zambianstreets

Kabila & Katumbi Meet to help unite Opposition against Felix Thsisekedi Fourth Republican president Joseph Kabila and Ensemble pour la République leader Moise Katumbi. Kabila and Katumbi met recently in Ethiopia in a plan to reunite and save the Congolese population from Tshisekedi’s misrule. This meeting of the two leaders comes on the back of

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SCAMMERS DEFRAUD LUSAKA RESIDENT OF K89,920 IN MONEY MULTIPLICATION SCHEME

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 zambianstreets

SCAMMERS DEFRAUD LUSAKA RESIDENT OF K89,920 IN MONEY MULTIPLICATION SCHEME Lusaka, Zambia — A resident of Lusaka has reported losing K89,250 to scammers who promised to multiply money, raising concerns about the prevalence of such fraudulent activities in the city. The scammers, who reportedly have fixed residences and advertise on Prime TV, are said to

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I DON’T FIGHT POLITICAL BATTLES, FRANK MUTUBILA EXPLAINS HIS RESIGNATION

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 zambianstreets

I DON’T FIGHT POLITICAL BATTLES, FRANK MUTUBILA EXPLAINS HIS RESIGNATION Senior Scribe Frank Mutubila has penned down his reasons for quiting as Board member at Zambia Daily sales Mail. Mutubila quit the position this week and there has speculations on the reasons behind his decision. Here is what Mutubila has said; Let me be clear:

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Zambia’s 2025 A Nation on the Brink of Chaos

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 zambianstreets

Zambia’s 2025 A Nation on the Brink of Chaos As Zambia faces the year 2025, the nation stands on the edge of a political and economic crisis. Fr. Emmanuel Chikoya, General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), has warned that the year ahead will be one of unimaginable hardship, with the nation

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STATE HOUSE HITS BACK AT M’MEMBE

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 zambianstreets

STATE HOUSE HITS BACK AT M’MEMBE State House has rubbished Socialist Party president Fred M’membe’s claims that President Hakainde Hichilema wants to setup a private reserve Army to use during the general elections in 2026. In a statement to respond to the claims, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka stated that the statement was

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HICHILEMA WANTS TO BUILD A PRIVATE RESERVE ARMY AHEAD OF 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS – M’MEMBE

HICHILEMA WANTS TO BUILD A PRIVATE RESERVE ARMY AHEAD OF 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS – M’MEMBE He writes:- THE EVIL PLANS BEHIND THE PROPOSED TIMING OF THE VOLUNTARY NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE …Mr Hakainde Hichilema is trying to create a private reserve army for political use in the 2026 election. I call upon Mr Hakainde Hichilema to

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CHURCH DOCUMENTS SHOW HOW UPND AND ECZ BROKE THE ELECTORAL CODE OF CONDUCT IN KAWAMBWA

BREAKING:- CHURCH DOCUMENTS SHOW HOW UPND AND ECZ BROKE THE ELECTORAL CODE OF CONDUCT IN KAWAMBWA Paul Kabuswe, Chipoka Mulenga and Elvis Nkandu caught vote buying, distributing cash-Church Monitoring Group …they were giving K50 to each resident, UPND also ferried people to register as voters from Kawambwa to Nchelenge…… The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG)

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12 Reasons Why ECL, PF and Tonse Alliance Must Be Congratulated On Kawambwa: Plan B Will Defeat HH for 2026 With Massive Shame

12 Reasons Why ECL, PF and Tonse Alliance Must Be Congratulated On Kawambwa: Plan B Will Defeat HH for 2026 With Massive Shame ……The top three best performers in KAWAMBWA parliamentary bye elections are as follows: (1) UPND won with 5,011 votes out of 11,360 total votes representing 44% performance score; (2) NCP (Tonse Alliance)

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ZAMBIANS ARE IN PROBLEMS TO HAVE MINISTERS LIKE MUCHIMA

ZAMBIANS ARE IN PROBLEMS TO HAVE MINISTERS LIKE MUCHIMA. ELIJAH Muchima was part of the PF government until late President Michael Sata fired him as deputy Minister in the Ministry of Lands in 2012. So, is he telling Zambians today that he is part of the people who are giving President Hakainde Hichilema problems? SATA

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Rule of Law in Shambles
…. Kawambwa Campaigns Expose State of Misrule

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 zambianstreets

Rule of Law in Shambles…….Kawambwa Campaigns Expose State of Misrule Zambia’s fragile democracy is under siege as fresh allegations of selective justice, political violence, and police bias emerge from the Kawambwa by-elections. Patriotic Front (PF) Legal Chairman and Lukashya MP Hon. George Chisanga has painted a harrowing picture of a nation spiraling into chaos. In

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The Shocking Rise of Illegal Gold Mining Under the UPND Government: Who is Behind It?

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 zambianstreets

The Shocking Rise of Illegal Gold Mining Under the UPND Government: Who is Behind It? By Extractive Industry Watchdog Illegal gold mining is spiraling out of control under the current UPND administration, with senior cadres and government officials implicated in this illegal activity. This crisis is stripping Zambia of its precious resources and leaving local

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Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle tipped to take over as Copper Queens role

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 zambianstreets

Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle tipped to take over as Copper Queens role | ZamFoot | December 21, 2024 | The Football Association of Zambia, FAZ have identified Swiss born coach Nora Hauptle as a prime target to take over the reigns of the Copper Queens. And the FAZ are set to sack long serving

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WE SHALL COUNTER UPND MANIPULATION, PLAN B SHALL DELIVER – LUNGU

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 zambianstreets

WE SHALL COUNTER UPND MANIPULATION, PLAN B SHALL DELIVER – LUNGU Sixth Republican President Edgar Lungu says he remains resolute, determined and certain that Plan B shall deliver in 2026. Commenting on the results of the just ended Kawambwa by-election which Electoral Commission announced that UPND won, Lungu who is Chairman of the Tonse Alliance

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TONSE ALLIANCE REJECT KAWAMBWA RESULTS

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 zambianstreets

TONSE ALLIANCE REJECT KAWAMBWA RESULTS ..Tabulate The Illegularities, Presidents To Meet This is contained in a statement below availed to Zambian Eye. TONSE ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON THE RESULTS OF THE KAWAMBWA PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTIONS Kawambwa, 21st December 2024 1. The TONSE ALLIANCE has noted the results of the Kawambwa Parliamentary By-Election as announced by the Electoral

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THE WAIT IS OVER: Kalusha To Run For FAZ President

ZAMBIA 🇿🇲 THE WAIT IS OVER: Kalusha To Run For FAZ President Celebrated 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya has announced he will contest the FAZ elections on March 29, 2025. The 1988 African Footballer of the Year has also informed the CAF top brass that he was in the running

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LUNGU’S GIRLFRIEND FAITH MUSONDA LOSES MORE ASSETS VALUED AT TWENTY ONE (21) MILLION KWACHA: LUNGU EVEN BOUGHT HER A FARM IN CHISAMBA AT A COST OF SIX (6) MILLION KWACHA USING GOVT STOLEN MONEY

LUNGU’S GIRLFRIEND FAITH MUSONDA LOSES MORE ASSETS VALUED AT TWENTY ONE (21) MILLION KWACHA: LUNGU EVEN BOUGHT HER A FARM IN CHISAMBA AT A COST OF SIX (6) MILLION KWACHA USING GOVT STOLEN MONEY By Henry MWENJENGA The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has forfeited to the State Faith Musonda’s properties worth over K21,000,000 which

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UPND GRABS KAWAMBWA
…But Opposition Describes It As A Sham

UPND GRABS KAWAMBWA …But Opposition Describes It As A Sham The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced the UPND parliamentary candidate as the new member of Parliament for Kawambwa Central Constituency. This follows a by-election held 20th December 2024 to replace the jailed Nixon Chilangwa who held the seat under PF. UPND camped 11

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EMMANUEL MWAMBWA BLAMES TONSE ALLIANCE FOR RUNNING AWAY, FAILURE TO PROTECT VOTE IN KAWAMBWA BY ELECTION

EMMANUEL MWAMBWA BLAMES TONSE ALLIANCE FOR RUNNING AWAY, FAILURE TO PROTECT VOTE IN KAWAMBWA BY ELECTION He Writes 👇👇 Unashamed Stealing of Kawambwa Seat This was a total sham of an election. The people of Kawambwa overwhelmingly voted for Mwansa Danstan of the NCP, despite the odds, the vote buying, the violence and bribery as

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PF – TONSE ALLIANCE IS A FINISHED POLITICAL ORGANISATION, KAWAMBWA HAS SPOKEN – BATUKE IMENDA

PF – TONSE ALLIANCE IS A FINISHED POLITICAL ORGANISATION, KAWAMBWA HAS SPOKEN – BATUKE IMENDA HE writes :- PRESS RELEASE KAWAMBWA By-Election is done and dusted, people of Kawambwa have spoken again. We will, from the onset, like to congratulate our Nason Musonda for winning Kawambwa Parliamentary seat. We also proudly salute our gallant campaigners

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Authorities warn against wearing Soja Soja

Authorities warn against wearing Soja Soja THE Zambia Defence Force and other law enforcement agencies have warned civilians around the country against wearing camouflage or military like clothes, popularly known as Soja Soja. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19enEYQC16/?mibextid=oFDknk In a statement, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba stated that unauthorised persons wearing military attire or items resembling such will

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Stop Crying and Pick Up the Pieces: Zambia Needs a Strong Opposition

Stop Crying and Pick Up the Pieces: Zambia Needs a Strong Opposition In the wake of recent political events, one thing has become glaringly clear: Zambia’s opposition parties need to rethink their strategy, and they need to do it now. The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) has shown that they are willing to

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LUAPULA CONSTITUENCY PF MP ATTACKED IN IYANGA WARD IN KAWAMBWA BY UPND THUGS

LUAPULA CONSTITUENCY PF MP ATTACKED IN IYANGA WARD IN KAWAMBWA BY UPND THUGS …. saying you are a thorn in our fresh, discloses a councilor Kawambwa District… Friday December 20, 2024 Luapula Constituency PF Member of Parliament Eng Chanda Katotobwe has allegedly been attacked in Iyanga ward of Kawambwa District at Chimfuntu area by suspected

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Mwiinde Unleashes Unprecedented Violence in Kawambwa

By Emmanuel Mwamba Mwiinde Unleashes Unprecedented Violence in Kawambwa UPND Deputy National Youth Chairperson, Trevor Mwiinde has gone on rampage attacking members of the Opposition in Kawambwa. He has also ransacked Kawambwa Police Station where Tonse Alliance Spokesperson, Sean Tembo had gone to report the case of assault against him. Police officers scampered for safety

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ZAMBIA POLICE NOW SAY JJ BANDA IS FIGHTING BACK, BROUGHT TWO WITCHDOCTORS TO SORT OUT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA

ZAMBIA POLICE NOW SAY JJ BANDA IS FIGHTING BACK, BROUGHT TWO WITCHDOCTORS TO SORT OUT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ….their purported mission was to use charms to harm the Head of State, President Hakainde Hichilema…. The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with the Department of Immigration and the Anti-Terrorism Unit, successfully apprehended two male suspects during an

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ITS RAINING HITS TODAY: YO MAPS WITH “MY HERO,” CHILE ONE WITH “BACK AGAIN,” MORDECAII WITH “AMEN” AND QUEEN DIVA WITH “UPEZEKO WINA”

ITS RAINING HITS TODAY: YO MAPS WITH “MY HERO,” CHILE ONE WITH “BACK AGAIN,” MORDECAII WITH “AMEN” AND QUEEN DIVA WITH “UPEZEKO WINA” By ZR Reporter As though the national prayers for the rains held yesterday were also held for the music industry to get this heated up, it is raining hit songs today. Just

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ONLY PLAN B WILL WORK, BECAUSE UPND HAS REMOVED DEMOCRACY, KAWAMBWA IS SWAMPED BY POLICE TO ENSURE RIGGING