ZAMBIANS CONDEMN DIFFIKOTI OVER CHIEF MPEZENI CAMPAIGN POSTER Many Zambians have criticized Thomas Sipalo, popularly known as Diffikoti, after he published a campaign poster featuring the late Chief Mpezeni. Critics argue that using the image of a deceased traditional leader for political messaging is inappropriate and disrespectful, sparking widespread debate on social media
Zed Podcast Hosts Released, But Media Freedom Groups Warn Of ‘Chilling Effect’ under UPND
Zed Podcast Hosts Released, But Media Freedom Groups Warn Of ‘Chilling Effect’ under UPNDTwo Zambian podcasters have been freed from police custody after four days of detention, but media freedom organisations say their arrest alongside a ban on a political campaign song – points to a troubling crackdown on dissent ahead of August’s elections. Kalenga… Continue reading Zed Podcast Hosts Released, But Media Freedom Groups Warn Of ‘Chilling Effect’ under UPND
Putin is spending $26 billion trying to live forever and the method sounds like science fiction
Putin is spending $26 billion trying to live forever and the method sounds like science fiction… Remember that hot-mic moment last September when Putin told Xi humans could achieve immortality by replacing their organs? Turns out he wasn’t musing. He was describing an actual Kremlin flagship project. Russia’s longevity initiative includes 3D-printing living human tissue,… Continue reading Putin is spending $26 billion trying to live forever and the method sounds like science fiction
MPEZENI IV DIES AT 75, ENDING OVER A 44-YEAR REIGN ON THE NGONI THRONE
MPEZENI IV DIES AT 75, ENDING OVER A 44-YEAR REIGN ON THE NGONI THRONE ZAMBIA has lost one of its longest-serving and most influential traditional leaders following the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV at the age of 75. Chief Nzamane IV announced the death of the traditional leader on behalf of the Ngoni people… Continue reading MPEZENI IV DIES AT 75, ENDING OVER A 44-YEAR REIGN ON THE NGONI THRONE
“I Have No Plan Yet for Youths” —Mundubile
BRIEFING | “I Have No Plan Yet for Youths” —Mundubile TONSE Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has raised eyebrows after admitting that he currently has no specific empowerment programme for Zambia’s youths, saying he would first need to ask them what they want if elected into office. Speaking on youth empowerment, Mundubile said… Continue reading “I Have No Plan Yet for Youths” —Mundubile
MPEZENI DIES, CHIEF NZAMANE HAS CONFIRMED
MPEZENI DIES, CHIEF NZAMANE HAS CONFIRMED By Samuel Khwawe Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni People has died. Senior Chief Nzamane has confirmed to Diamond News the death of the Ngoni Leader. David Njengembaso Jere was enthroned at the age 31 on, 19th June 1982, following the death of his father Gabriel Pontino Jere in… Continue reading MPEZENI DIES, CHIEF NZAMANE HAS CONFIRMED
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FIRES ZAMBIA’S DEPUTY AMBASSADOR TO ETHIOPIA OVER US$500,000 FRAUD.
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FIRES ZAMBIA’S DEPUTY AMBASSADOR TO ETHIOPIA OVER US$500,000 FRAUD. President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed Zambia’s Deputy Ambassador to Ethiopia, Tom Michelo, following allegations that he fraudulently obtained US$500,000 from a Chinese investor. Michelo, popularly known as “Tom Chocolate,” is alleged to have received the money while serving in his diplomatic capacity, promising to… Continue reading PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FIRES ZAMBIA’S DEPUTY AMBASSADOR TO ETHIOPIA OVER US$500,000 FRAUD.
Gary Nkombo summoned by Mazabuka Police!!
NKOMBO SUMMONED Former Mazabuka Central Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon Gary Nkombo, has been summoned for assault. Nkombo is reported to have assaulted Bulden Haloba and two others. While the grounds of the complaint are described as “frivolous,” the legal ramifications surrounding this accusation may not be simple. To the surprise of many, Nkombo’s continued… Continue reading Gary Nkombo summoned by Mazabuka Police!!
FORTY MINUTES WITH LUNGU’S BODY
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… Continue reading FORTY MINUTES WITH LUNGU’S BODY
Government argues public Interest should prevail in Lungu burial case
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… Continue reading Government argues public Interest should prevail in Lungu burial case