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KBN TV LICENCE SUSPENDED FOR 30 DAYS OVER BREACHES OF 2026 ELECTION The Independent Broadcasting Authority, IBA, has suspended the broadcasting licences of four stations over non-payment of annual operating fees and breaches of the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines. 3FM Radio of Chipata, Mungu FM Radio of Mongu and Healing TV of Lusaka have each […]

LISWANISO REJECTS CALL TO FREE ALLEGED TREASON SUSPECTS THE UPND has strongly rejected calls by Prince AKASHAMBATWA MBIKUSITA LEWANIKA for the release of individuals facing treason charges, describing the proposal as misguided and contrary to the rule of law. LEWANIKA, Chairperson of the Council of Elders for Ethical Leadership, Democracy and Development, appealed to African […]

MINISTER of Green Economy and Environment Gilbert Siame says the Carbon Feed-In Premium (CFIP) programme is critical to Zambia’s ongoing efforts to expand electricity generation as it commences CFIP implementation. The CFIP Programme is a results-based crediting mechanism designed to accelerate Zambia’s transition to renewable energy by supporting investments in clean, grid-connected electricity generation technologies. Dr Siame […]

KALLAS CONFRONTS THE CONTRADICTION OF AMERICA INVITING PUTIN TO THE G20 European Union foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas says the Trump administration’s decision to invite Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami was “very hard to hear,” particularly after U.S. prosecutors exposed an alleged Russian intelligence operation to organize an assassination on American soil. […]

Iran lawmakers move to impeach Araghchi over talks with US officials Iranian lawmakers have registered an impeachment motion against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over talks with US officials, a member of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said on Thursday. Ali Khezrian said Araghchi did not have authorization to hold negotiations with American officials […]

Iran Threatens to Expand War Into Indian Ocean if US Launches New Attack Iranian military adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi has warned that Iran could expand the battlefield into the Indian Ocean if the United States or Israel launches another attack against Iran. Safavi said the conflict has already spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait […]

Italy Plans to Bring Back Nuclear Power After Nearly 40 Years Italy is moving toward the return of civilian nuclear power generation, nearly four decades after the country shut down its nuclear power plants. The move comes as European countries continue to face energy-security challenges linked to the Russia–Ukraine war, volatile energy markets and concerns […]

14 SECURITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SUPPORT A CEASEFIRE—RUSSIA STANDS ALONE Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told the United Nations Security Council that 14 of its 15 members support an immediate ceasefire in one form or another—including the four permanent members other than Russia. “Only one aggressor is blocking it. Russia is vetoing peace,” Sybiha said. Responding […]

By Francis Chipalo The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board has suspended the broadcasting licences of four stations — three for non-payment of Annual Operating Fees and one for breaching the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines. IBA Director General and Board Secretary, Webster Malido, announced in a statement issued today that 3FM Radio of Chipata, Mungu FM […]

THE Independent Broadcasting Authority has suspended KBN TV's broadcasting license for 30 days with immediate effect for breaching the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines. The suspension was announced after the IBA board's 56th special meeting held Tuesday. According to IBA Director General Webster Malido, KBN TV was found guilty of six charges, including failure to conduct