Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
PLO Lumumba Urges Africa to Recall Ambassadors from South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks Renowned pan-Africanist Professor, PLO Lumumba has called on leadership across Africa to take a firm diplomatic action against South Africa following the inhumane treatment of fellow Africans. The Professor condemned the silence of most African governments while South African citizens continue to […]
“I’m saving Christians throughout the world.” — Donald Trump Speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s 2026 policy conference in Washington, D.C., Trump said the U.S. military carried out targeted strikes in Nigeria to eliminate terrorist leaders responsible for attacks on Christian communities. The U.S. President said the operation “largely ended” the slaughter of Christian […]
France is considering reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso ended diplomatic relations with Paris. The response comes as France’s influence continues to weaken across parts of West Africa, where several military-led governments have distanced themselves from their former colonial ruler. Burkina Faso accused France of supporting subversive networks and terrorists, allegations Paris has repeatedly denied. The […]
Patrice Evra: “If I could turn back time, I would have chosen to represent my home country, Senegal, instead of France.” “I was born in Dakar but raised in France. When you play and you win, you’re celebrated as French, but when the team loses, you’re suddenly labeled Senegalese. That’s why you have to be […]
Putin says Russia facing a “difficult period” amid growing energy disruptions Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Russia is going through a “difficult period” as the country faces mounting challenges linked to recent disruptions affecting its energy infrastructure. The statement comes after a series of Ukrainian long-range strikes reportedly targeted key Russian energy facilities, […]
Namibia is not done asking Germany to pay for the Herero and Nama genocide Namibia’s Attorney General Festus Katuna Mbandeka renewed the call this week, saying the country is still pushing Germany for real reparations over the genocide of the Herero and Nama people between 1904 and 1908. German colonial forces killed an estimated 65,000 […]
Iran Signals Readiness For New Conflict, Says Missile Capabilities Have Largely Recovered The Iranian government has issued a new warning, stating that the country’s missile capabilities have been largely restored following previous attacks. According to Iranian officials, nearly 90% of the missile infrastructure damaged in earlier strikes has already been rebuilt or returned to operational […]
BREAKING: Uganda to Evacuate 746 Citizens from South Africa Over Safety Concerns – Uganda has launched a voluntary evacuation operation for its nationals in South Africa, with 746 citizens already registered to return home due to escalating xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. President Yoweri Museveni’s government is stepping in as fears grow over safety, following […]
The opposition Citizens First (CF) party says the ruling UPND has failed the people of Barotseland. In a media statement, CF Presidential Campaign Manager and National Spokesperson Stanley Mhango stated that his remarks were in response to Mitch Dennis Mundia’s criticism of CF leader Harry Kalaba. He explained that Mundia had accused Kalaba of engaging […]
Eastern Province Permanent Secretary, Paul Thole, has urged land owners and property developers to fully comply with electricity regulations relating to connectivity. Mr Thole has drawn specific attention to the revised electricity regulations on wayleaves and clearances. He notes that many parts of the country, including Eastern Province, continue to face challenges in managing electricity […]
