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EXPLOSION AT ELITE MOSCOW RESTAURANT NOW LINKED TO REPORTED GATHERING OF TWO RUSSIAN GENERALS The mystery surrounding the explosion at Balzi Rossi, one of Moscow’s most exclusive restaurants, continues to deepen. Earlier, it was confirmed that the restaurant had been closed for a private banquet. Initial reports suggested it may have been a wedding, but […]
Israel Raises Defense Alert Amid Reports of Possible U.S. Strikes on Iran Israel has reportedly elevated its national defense alert level following media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering military strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure and energy facilities, according to Ynet on Saturday. Israeli security officials are said to believe that any direct American […]
Democrats’ lead among under-50 voters surged 44 points in just months — from 2 points in fall 2024 to 46 now. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten walked through the new polling Thursday morning and could barely contain himself. A 44-point swing among the exact voters most likely to actually show up. “These are ‘bam’ […]
U.S. Warns Civilians, Airlines and Commercial Shipping of Possible Iranian Retaliatory Attacks The United States has issued a broader security warning to American civilians, businesses and commercial airlines worldwide over the potential for retaliatory attacks linked to Iran and its regional partners. The warning includes concerns over possible activity by Iran-aligned groups such as the […]
MUNDUBILE CHALLENGES HH TO RELEASE NATIONWIDE MINERAL SURVEY REPORT Mufumbwe – Saturday, 1 August 2026. NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to immediately make public the country’s nationwide geological survey report, saying Zambians have a right to know the mineral wealth beneath their land. Speaking during a campaign rally in Mufumbwe […]
1996: When treason became a campaign Strategy—a case of the late Senior Chief Inyambo Yeta. As Zambia headed toward the 1996 general elections, President Frederick Chiluba was seeking a second term. But while political parties should have been competing with ideas and manifestos, another contest was unfolding, one fought through police cells, courtrooms and criminal […]
BREAKING NEWS: US President Trump and the US Embassy in Lusaka, have announced that all Zambians wishing to visit America must now pay a total fee of US$20,000 (K375,011.58). In addition, any Zambian seeking information or assistance regarding a US visa will now be required to travel to South Africa. The US Embassy which is […]
Two suspected criminals have been shot dead after they allegedly attempted to free a suspect from police custody during a violent confrontation at SOS Police Post in Matero, Lusaka. According to Zambia Police, the incident occurred on Thursday night when four men reportedly stormed the police post demanding the release of a suspect who was […]
“I Had So Many Enemies At Work That I Almost Resigned, But Things Eventually Changed” Mpika Town Woman Shares How She Defeated Her Enemies My name is Alice Chola, and I come from Mpika, Zambia. There was a time when going to work became one of the most stressful parts of my life. I constantly […]
369 Views MUFUMBWE, August 1, 2026 – NRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that a single individual is holding about 800 mining licences, describing the situation as evidence of greed and mismanagement of Zambia’s mineral resources. Addressing a campaign rally in Mufumbwe on Saturday, Mundubile referred to residents of the gold-rich district as “abena […]