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ISRAEL PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE INDEPENDENT MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAN Israel is reportedly preparing for the possibility of launching further military action against Iran without direct U.S. participation, according to Israel’s Channel 13. The Israeli military is said to be maintaining its operational plans for potential strikes against Iranian targets, even as Washington increasingly explores a […]

CHINA’S GOLD RESERVES HIT RECORD VALUE ABOVE $306 BILLION China’s official gold reserves have reached their highest-ever value, surpassing $306.35 billion, highlighting Beijing’s long-term strategy to strengthen financial resilience and reduce reliance on foreign currencies. The accumulation of gold is part of China’s broader effort to diversify its national reserves and gradually reduce exposure to […]

I WOULD have lost my life if it was not for Save A Child’s Heart, says surviving patient, Deborah Mtonga. Born with a heart condition, 19-year-old Deborah has learned to live with pain throughout her life. In 2017, she underwent her first surgery at Lusaka’s University Teaching Hospital to help heal her heart problem. But […]

HIGH Court Judge Davis Chibwili has fined PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda K2,400, or three months simple imprisonment in default, after convicting him of seditious practice. Sitting as Chief Resident Magistrate in Lusaka, Judge Chibwili found Nakacinda guilty over a September 2024 video posted on Kanele 97.7 FM’s Facebook page. In the clip, Nakacinda

NGOCC has welcomed the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)’s move to allow women wearing artificial nails to vote, describing the move as progressive. The ECZ recently clarified that women should not be discouraged from voting because they have artificial nails. In an interview, NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela said the decision would help remove unnecessary […]

NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has left Livingstone residents guessing, with party officials issuing conflicting statements over whether he will visit the city, citing security concerns. A check by News Diggers on Saturday at Libuyu Grounds near St Mary’s Secondary School, the prescribed campaign venue for Mundubile, revealed no presence of his supporters apart from […]

ZAMBIA Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO) president Fray Michelo has advised newly employed volunteer nurses not to fear rural postings and to serve where Zambia needs them most. President Hakainde Hichilema, during his continued countrywide community engagements, has been directing the immediate employment of volunteer nurses who have been attending the meetings. In […]

TONSE Pamodzi Alliance Presidential Spokesperson George Chisanga says the police should assure the safety of NRPUP members before they enter Southern Province. Meanwhile, President Hakainde Hichilema has urged the people of Southern Province not to disrupt the activities of the Tonse Alliance as it begins its campaign tour of the province. Speaking when he addressed […]

Lusaka - Zambia: Vice President Mutale Nalumango has reaffirmed government's commitment to addressing key development challenges facing the people in Chienge

Lusaka - Zambia: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has delivered 40 pallets of ballot papers to Lusaka District ahead of the August 13, 2026 General