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By NATION REPORTER IT is deeply concerning that South Africa is once again convulsed by xenophobic violence, with at least 12 migrants killed, hundreds of immigrant-owned homes and slums torched and thousands of foreign nationals repatriated as vigilante groups such as Operation Dudula and March on March enforce a chilling June 30 ultimatum, Ambassador […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By NATION REPORTER GOVERNMENT, regulatory agencies and the private sector have intensified efforts to combat the growing menace of illicit trade in alcohol and cigarettes which has been blamed for deaths, rising hospital admissions and huge losses in government revenue. The high-level meeting, convened by the Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) and co-chaired by […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…says the battel for the presidency is solely between Brian Mundubile, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate and President Hichilema, whom he says are the front-runners By BARNABAS ZULU THE Tonse Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and President Hakainde Hichilema are the two front-runners in the August 13 general elections while the rest of […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BENEDICT TEMBO BERNAETTE Deka Zulu, a prominent Zambian public policy and governance leader, has been appointed Vice President of the Federation International of Sport Law Associations (FISLA). Zulu, who previously served as Executive Director of the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre, confirmed the news in a statement on her official social media page, […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reminded Kaoma residents of the 2019 killing of UPND member Lawrence Banda during a by-election, and said the Aug. 13 election is a choice between “dark days” and the peace Zambia now enjoys. Speaking in Kaoma, Hichilema said Banda’s death during the by-election showed the risks of political violence. He told […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia has indefinitely suspended all campaign activities of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity in Kaputa Constituency following acts of violence that led to the death of a member of another political party. In a press statement dated 3rd July, 2026, Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the suspension […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has told Kalabo residents the Aug. 13 General Election is a choice between moving forward or going back, and urged them to vote UPND at all levels. Hichilema said “Kalabo you showed up!” and thanked residents for turning out. “On August 13, the choice is simple: do we move forward, or do […]

THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has commissioned a 220kWp solar power system in a bid to improve energy reliability and reduce costs amid national power challenges. Commissioner General Dingani Banda officially launched the project. It comprises a 120kW installation at ZRA Head Office in Lusaka and a 100kW system at Mpendwa House in Ndola. Banda […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has said government is determined to “change the narrative” of Mpelembe area in Chitambo District, following assurances of support from traditional leaders and residents. Hichilema thanked His Royal Highness Chief Chitambo and his people for noting that the area “lagged behind in terms of development for many, many years but that the […]

Witchcraft rampant in Zambia, no shrine in UPND; I’d have known, says Nevers PASTOR Nevers Mumba says as someone who has past away, Sixth President Edgar Lungu has no power to give President Hakainde Hichilema to remain in power. Mumba, who is a member of the UPND Alliance claims that witchcraft has become rampant in […]