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Lusaka - Zambia: Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Peterson Bwalya, has commended government for the construction of community ablution blocks in Lavushimanda

Lusaka - Zambia: Ndola District Education Standards Officer Roiva Musonda has called on teachers handling examination classes to improve the 2026 Grade 7 and

By Anita Kabemba The UPND says the party has neither enticed nor instructed anyone to petition an election. Party National Management Committee member Elvis Nkandu has also refuted allegations that the decision by some losing UPND Members of Parliament to petition their seats is evidence that the elections were not free and fair. In an […]

MPUNDU PLEADS WITH HH FOR DIALOGUE Opposition politician Binwell Mpundu has made a direct appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema to open the door for dialogue and help restore peace and political tolerance in Zambia. Mpundu said the country’s political environment had become increasingly hostile and warned that continued divisions could have serious consequences if political […]

OPPOSITION LEADERS URGED TO STOP “SOCIAL MEDIA PARROTING” AND ENGAGE HH Opposition leaders have been urged to stop addressing national political concerns mainly through social media and instead seek a direct audience with President Hakainde Hichilema. The call is directed particularly at Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe and Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba, who have […]

224 ELECTED MPS SWORN IN FOR THE 14TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY By Jessie Kalambo The swearing in ceremony of newly elected Members of Parliament for the 14th National Assembly has been successfully completed with 114 legislators taking the Oath of Affirmation of Office today. This brings the total number of elected MPs sworn in to 224, […]

Augustine Mukoka and the Politics of Selective Memory Augustine Mukoka’s latest attack on the Army Commander is not military analysis. It is political theatre dressed up as expertise. Mukoka has positioned himself as a paid Tonse mouthpiece, and his latest intervention reads less like an objective examination of military conduct and more like the work […]

EU ELECTION OBSERVER MISSION TO ZAMBIA (EU-EOM) IN FINAL PHASE, PREPARING FINAL REPORT Statement from the EU-EOM FB Page: The Mission is entering its final phase and is now preparing its final report, which will provide a comprehensive assessment of the entire electoral process and will include recommendations to improve future elections. The Chief Observer, […]

ISRAELI MINISTER CALLS FOR RECOGNITION OF FALKLAND ISLANDS AS ARGENTINE TERRITORY Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has reportedly called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory, challenging Britain’s sovereignty over the disputed South Atlantic islands. Ben-Gvir described the United Kingdom as an occupying power in relation to the […]

Zelensky Condemns “Horrific” Russian Strikes Using Upgraded Shahed Drones Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned what he described as “horrific” Russian strikes carried out Tuesday using missiles and upgraded Iranian-designed Shahed drones. The attacks reportedly hit multiple targets across Ukraine, including media facilities, with some journalists caught on air as strikes unfolded Zelensky called on […]