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THE AUDACITY OF RETURN: WHY MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI CAN’T BE TRUSTED TO ‘DEFEND’ ZAMBIA By Chilufya Kasonde There is a well-known saying in Zambian politics: those who forget the past are doomed to relive it. As the 2026 General Election loom, two familiar faces are attempting to stage a comeback, and they are counting on […]
BY CHIKUMBI KATEBE THE State has asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss the petition challenging Section 179 of the Laws of Zambia citing failure by Sean Tembo to establish the constitutional breach in a matter is facing insulting language. This is contained in the response filed by the Attorney General against the petition […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
LUSAKA MAN SEEKS TO MARRY ‘SUFFERING’ SIDE-CHICK TO IMPROVE HER LIFE A woman of Situmbeko Township in Lusaka has told the court that her husband, Mutale Chewe, informed her that he wanted to marry another woman because she came from a poor family and needed a better life. According to the woman, Chewe said marrying […]
A FEMALE TRUCK driver identified as Venny Mweemba has died in a tragic road accident in Mkushi District alongside her teenage male relative, who was travelling with her. According to details obtained by TV Yatu’s Noel Iyombwa, Mweemba, 56, died on the spot together with 19-year-old Nchimunya Habeene. Sources familiar with the incident say the […]
I WENT INDEPENDENT AFTER FEELING BETRAYED BY UPND SAYS MAPUSHI By Grace Banda Keembe East Aspiring Independent Member of Parliament Alex Chipo Mapushi says he decided to contest as an independent candidate after feeling betrayed by the adoption process within the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND). Speaking when he features on a special […]
WE JUST NEED 75% IN 5 PROVINCES TO WIN 2026 ELECTIONS – MUNIR ZULU Former Lumezi constituency member of Parliament Munir Zulu says the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has won this August 2026 presidential election. Zulu who is one of the key campaign figures in the main opposition Alliance says the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance must focus […]
EIGHT CANDIDATES MAKE FINAL BALLOT FOR ROMA PARLIAMENTARY RACE By Makasa chanda The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has released the ballot paper for the Roma Constituency National Assembly election, with eight candidates set to contest the parliamentary seat in the August 13, 2026 General Election. The ballot features a mix of independent candidates and […]
Democratic Union President Ackim Antony Njobvu has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to rein in UPND cadres accused of perpetrating violence ahead of this year’s elections. Speaking to journalists after attending Pentecost Sunday service at St. Ignatius Parish in Lusaka, Njobvu urged President Hichilema to put an end to violence allegedly carried out by UPND […]
The Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) has revealed […]
GOVT SAYS ALL SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN VIOLENCE DURING NOMINATIONS IN MAZABUKA ARRESTED By Nelson Zulu Government has disclosed that all suspects involved in the political violence that occurred during nominations in Mazabuka district have been arrested and are awaiting court appearance. Speaking during a briefing this afternoon, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo […]