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PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release STOP CLASSIFYING SUSPECTED MILITIA AS POLITICAL DETAINEES LUSAKA, September 3rd, 2026- The United Nations(UN) must stop classifying suspected insurgents as political detainees in Zambia. The UN charter does not condone terrorism or insurgency. Therefore, the UN should be the first to encourage arrests of all insurgents. Since Zambia is a […]

BM’s lawyer urges AU, SADC’s involvement to reach settlement ‎Incarcerated opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu’s lawyer, Milner Katolo, has urged the African Union (AU) and SADC to intervene by encouraging the state state and his clients to sit and find room to resolve matters amicably through a settlement. ‎‎Speaking to BBC, Katolo said […]

🇿🇲 INSIGHT | UN expert calls for Mundubile-Makebi release as treason case draws scrutiny A United Nations human rights expert has called for the release of political detainees in Zambia, bringing fresh international scrutiny to the detention of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and others caught up in a widening post-election […]

JONES KASONSO DIES IN THE DIASPORA Zambian political critic Jones Kasonso has died in Seattle, Washington, United States. Kasonso, who was known for his outspoken criticism of the UPND administration and President Hakainde Hichilema, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday. He previously attracted public attention following reports of a domestic dispute involving his […]

PUTIN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ON RE-ELECTION Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Zambia’s President. President Putin expressed confidence that President Hichilema’s leadership will further strengthen the traditionally friendly relations between Zambia and Russia. President Hichilema was yesterday inaugurated for his second term at the National Heroes Stadium in […]

KENYA: Ruto: Foreigners in small shops and hawking must close from Monday -President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses in Kenya, saying those trades belong to Kenyans. He issued the directive on Wednesday while meeting MSME traders at State House. The clampdown, he said, starts Monday, 7 September. “From next […]

Death Notice: Dr. Jones Kasonso The Newton Kasonso, the young brother to Dr. Jones Kasonso wrote: “It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved brother. Words cannot express the pain and sadness we feel at this difficult time. You were more than a brother—you were a precious part of our family, and your memory will forever remain in our hearts. Your life was a gift to us, and although you are no longer with us, the love, memories, and moments we shared…

PROFESSOR Jones Kasonso has died, his family confirmed Thursday. Circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. In a statement, his brother Newton Kasonso announced the passing. "It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved brother," Newton Kasonso wrote. "You were more than a brother — you were