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DR KATELE KALUMBA CHARGED AND ARRESTED FOR CYBER OFFENCE The Zambia Police Service in Kabwe District has formally charged and arrested Dr Katele Kalumba, of Chienge District, for the offence of harassment, contrary to Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025.The matter was reported at Kabwe Central Police Station on September […]

THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has called for responsible broadcasting of spiritual, traditional, cultural and medical claims on radio and television stations. IBA Director General Webster Malido says while the Authority respects spiritual, religious, traditional and cultural beliefs and practices, claims relating to such practices should be communicated responsibly and in accordance with the law, […]

THE Local Government and Elections Tribunal chaired by Dominic Makalicha has withdrawn the Lusaka Mayoral election petition where Gabriel Kibombwe has petitioned the election and declaration of Chitambala Mwewa as Mayor of Lusaka. Makalicha has since withdrawn the petition of Gabriel Kibombwe and has declared Chitambala Mwewa as duly elected Mayor of Lusaka. Earlier, the […]

The Zambia Police Service has apprehended an 18-year-old female suspect in Lusaka in connection with the alleged assault of a two-year-old child. According to a statement issued by Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi on September 24, 2026, the suspect was apprehended following a report made by the child’s mother at Kabwata Police […]

SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has highlighted the crucial role of digitalisation in achieving effective public service delivery to support the Grow Zambia Agenda. Mr Kangwa says digitalisation and human capital development are vital components of service delivery. He emphasised that fully embracing technology and innovation in the public service will enhance service provision […]

By Nelson Zulu A nurse at Maina Soko Military Medical Centre has testified before High Court Judge Conceptor Zulu that the late retired Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha was restless when he was taken to the medical facility and disclosed that his gun had fired. Sergeant Mutinta Muleya, who was working in the hospital’s emergency department […]

Veteran Zambian broadcaster Innocent Kalaluka, popularly known as Smooth IK, appears to be preparing for his next chapter in broadcasting after teasing a new online programme dubbed “Courtesy Call.” Kalaluka, who recently retired from the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) after more than three decades of service, took to social media to hint that he […]

God says Hichilema will rule for 15 years, claims Cosmas UPND Media Committee member, Cosmas Chileshe has claimed that God has revealed to him that President Hakainde Hichilema will have a prolonged stay in office beyond the constitutionally prescribed two terms. Chileshe has further claimed that President Hichilema’s tenure only started onSeptember 1, 2026. Speaking […]

Even before it could start sitting… YOUTH CONSORTIUM PETITIONS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS Even before it could be assembled officially, a murky and bizarre Zambia Youth Organisations Consortium has petitioned the National Assembly to move a Private Members’ Motion seeking to amend Article 106(3) of the Constitution. Article 106(3) provides that a […]

President Ronnie Jere writes…THE KIBOMBWE–CHITAMBALA CONSENT AGREEMENT: A MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST The reported decision by Gabriel Kibombwe to withdraw his petition challenging the election of Mwewa Chitambala as Lusaka Mayor raises important questions about electoral accountability and public confidence in our democratic institutions. Let me be clear: I have not seen or read the […]