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Many people have experienced the strange phenomenon of waking up at exactly the same time every night. Some wake up at midnight, while others find themselves opening their eyes at 2:00 a.m. or 3:00 a.m. without setting an alarm. Although this experience can be frustrating, sleep specialists say it is surprisingly common. One possible explanation […]
Breakfast has long been described as the most important meal of the day, yet millions of people regularly skip it because of busy schedules, dieting or personal preference. But what really happens to your body when you stop eating breakfast every day? According to nutrition experts, the effects can vary from one person to another. […]
Have you ever met someone who seems to eat everything in sight but never gains weight? While many people carefully count calories and follow strict diets to maintain their weight, others appear to enjoy large meals without any noticeable changes to their body size. This common observation has led many people to wonder whether some […]
Matero parliamentary candidate Patrick Mwamba Salubusa has publicly questioned the outcome of the constituency election, alleging that the results recorded on some electoral documents presented at the totalling centre did not match the copies collected by his team from polling stations. In a strongly worded statement titled “Give Me the Signal, Lord,” Salubusa said his […]
By BARNABAS ZULU F AMILIES of several prominent Zambians reported missing after the August 13 general elections have appealed to Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba to urgently explain their whereabouts and safety. In an urgent appeal dated August 16, 2026, the families said they were “hungry for answers” and desperate to establish whether […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
0 Views The Kwacha has held firm at K18.88 against the US dollar during Zambia’s voting and vote counting period, but currency dealers say the stability is masking deep investor caution as the country awaits final presidential results. According to mid-market data, the local currency closed at K18.97 per dollar on Saturday, after trading between […]
BREAKING NEWS!! Former Nakonde Member of Parliament and newly elected Mwenzo Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. Lukas Simumba, has reportedly been picked up by police and is being transported to Lusaka. The police are also reportedly looking for the newly elected Members of Parliament for Mpika North Constituency, Hon. Francis Robert Kapyanga, and Shiwang’andu Constituency, Hon. Stephen Kampyongo. More details to follow as the situation develops.
IN the run-up to this election, this newspaper has been very clear about what the Patriotic Front and its rebranded version, represented by NRPUP, stood for. We have not been shy to call them out on some of their most egregious excesses. The Patriotic Front under the late president Edgar Lungu behaved almost like a […]
10 Views The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential running mate Makebi Zulu has demanded that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) immediately stop announcing presidential results, accusing officials of presiding over widespread manipulation during the vote count. In a live broadcast, Zulu said evidence collected by the NRPUP and its alliance […]
UPND candidate Biyete K. Elijah has been declared duly elected Member of Parliament for Mufulira Constituency after polling 6,185 votes. The Returning Officer announced the results, confirming Mr. Elijah’s victory. NRPUP’s Golden Mwila finished second with 5,232 votes. Independent Anna B. Mwitwa was third with 4,736 votes, followed by Socialist Party’s Reagan M. Kashingha with