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By MUBITA KATETE THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three suspects in separate intelligence-led operations in Western, Copperbelt, and Eastern provinces as part of a nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks. The operations resulted in the seizure of large quantities of cannabis, crystal methamphetamine, and codeine-based substances, with authorities describing the arrests as […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA High Court has granted an injunction restraining the transferring of Reverend Elizabeth Mwape from a church property she allegedly helped finance with her late husband in Kafue. Reverend Mwape of Grace Ministries International Kafue dragged the church’s presiding Bishop Lucky Simumba to court for allegedly transferring her to another branch […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

POLICE in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman for allegedly sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy with whom she cohabited for seven months. Southern Province Police Commissioner Moono Namalongo said the case was reported on June 16, 2026, by the boy’s 54-year-old father from Lukupa Village, Chief Mapanza. Namalongo said investigations show that between Nov 30, […]

POLICE are searching for 29 inmates who escaped from Kapiri Mposhi Police Station in Central Province on June 13, 2026. Zambia Police Service spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said 33 inmates broke out of lawful custody. Four have since been recaptured. An immediate investigation has been launched to establish how the escape occurred. A dedicated intra-agency task […]

The ruling party, United Party for National Development (UPND)has slapped 13 members with suspensions in Mazabuka Districtfor rallying behind independent candidate Gary Nkombo. According to the governing party’s Southern ProvinceChairperson Billard Makwembo these suspensions will run for aperiod of seven days. He says at the expiry of suspensions, the party will decidetheir fate, or even […]

Hichilema, don’t be afraid my dear elder brother, I’ll take good care of you when you’re former President – Mundubile NATIONAL Reconciliation Party of Unity and Progress (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has urged UPND members to remain calm and not sell their belongings or prepare to flee the Country if he wins the August […]

CHOMA – Police in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman accused of sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy and allegedly keeping him at her home for several months. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by the teenager’s father, who reported that the woman had allegedly refused to allow his son to return home despite repeated requests. […]

Many employees believe asking for a salary increase is risky. Some fear being labelled ungrateful, while others worry that management may view them differently or even replace them. However, negotiating a better salary is a normal part of career growth when done professionally. In today’s competitive job market, employees who understand how to negotiate effectively […]

A Zambian court has ruled that a young boy should remain in the custody of his mother after concerns were raised about his treatment in his father’s home following the parents’ divorce. The case, shared by Lusaka lawyer Dickson Jere, highlights how courts determine child custody disputes and the importance of prioritising the best interests […]

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE THE Constitutional Court is today expected to hold a pre-hearing conference to ascertain preparations of the main hearing in the petition that is challenging the eligibility of President Hakainde Hichilema in the August 13 general elections. This is in a matter in which Chalres Longwe has challenged the eligibility of […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.