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PATRIOTS for Economic Progress (PeP) founder Sean Tembo has announced his retirement from active politics, effective immediately. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mr. Tembo said the decision followed "careful consideration and extensive consultations with family and friends." Today marks 10 years since he founded PeP. "Even though I did not succeed to be elected

POLICE are investigating the reported death of social media influencer and content creator Lisa Mutalu. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said that officers were deployed to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. Mutalu was reported dead in the early hours of Thursday. "Officers are on the ground. We are waiting for the full

CCMG PRVT STATEMENT ON 2026 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has released its independent parallel vote tabulation (PRVT) findings, based on 1,491 of 1,500 sampled polling stations (99.4%). 🔹 Estimated turnout: 53.5% (±0.6%) — down from 70.6% in 2021 🔹 HH (UPND): 56.0% (±1.7%) 🔹 BM (NRPUP): 42.3% (±1.7%) 🔹 Other candidates: ≤0.5% each 🔹 Rejected ballots: 2.8% (±0.1%) CCMG confirms HH won outright with more than 50% of the vote. However, official…

GOVERNMENT has commended outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali for her "dedicated service and invaluable contribution" to the country’s development during her four-year tenure. Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale-Nalumango said the government and people of Zambia expressed "profound appreciation" for Ms. Mutali’s partnership, commitment and friendship. "Your tenure has coincided with a period in

15 Views First Quantum Minerals Zambia and Inde Credit have partnered to make it easier for Zambian-owned suppliers and contractors to access finance and compete in the mining sector. The collaboration was announced as part of efforts to support implementation of SI 68 of 2025 — the Local Content Regulations — which push for greater […]

Resolute Party President Dr. Martin Phiri has ruled out challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s election victory, saying petitioning would be “counter productive.” Addressing the media in Lusaka Thursday morning, Dr. Phiri described the just-ended general elections as free and fair and confirmed that the Resolute Party has accepted the outcome. Dr. Phiri called on other political […]

THE family of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential spokesperson George Chisanga has filed a High Court application seeking his release, saying he has been detained at Chelstone Police Station since Aug. 14 without charge. In court papers filed Aug. 17, Chisanga’s brother, Emmanuel Chisanga, said the family lost contact with George

Yuyi denied bail Former Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi has applied for constitutional bail in the Ndola High Court, after spending 20 days in police custody over allegations of copper theft. The State has opposed the application, arguing that the alleged offence is non-bailable.

LUSAKA’S MANDEVU CONSTITUENCY YET TO HAVE NEWLY ELECTED MP DECLARED 7 DAYS AFTER POLLS The parliamentary race remains closely contested, with three leading candidates: 🔹 Adrian Banda – Independent 🔹 Jean Kapata – Resolute Party 🔹 Christopher Shakafuswa – UPND The constituency is still awaiting the official declaration of its newly elected Member of Parliament.

1 Views By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches is outraged over the death of Atim Emmanuel Akposi, also known as Atim Eyo. Her death underscores the vicious impact of witchcraft suspicion and accusation on innocent lives. Akposi’s son, Emmanuel, accused her of witchcraft. He claimed that the mother was responsible for the death […]