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Cockroach milk has once again become a global talking point after scientists behind research into the unusual substance received the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The award recognised research into the milk produced by the Pacific beetle cockroach, scientifically known as Diploptera punctata, a species that nourishes its developing young using a milk-like substance. […]
Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema has conveyed his deepest condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her
Lusaka - Zambia: Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe has called on the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development to expedite the
Lusaka - Zambia: Chisamba Town Council is calling for applications from members of the public for the various components under Constituency Development Fund
Lusaka - Zambia: Police in Kalulushi have apprehended a 15 year old girl for allegedly dumping the body of a newborn baby at a dump site.
16 ViewsThere is a remarkable family story behind the swearing-in of Lyaliwe Pauline Banda as the new Member of Parliament for Petauke Central. As she took the oath of office in Parliament on Monday, Pauline was not simply becoming one of Zambia’s newly elected MPs. She was stepping into a constituency that had been represented […]
18 ViewsTanzania’s First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan Dies Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the country’s first First Gentleman. Hafidh died at around 8:00am on Monday, September 7, 2026, while receiving treatment for a heart condition at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. The death […]
Lusaka - Zambia: Defending Champions Mufulira Leopards have extended their lead at the top of the National Rugby League to ten points with five games
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA MOURNS PASSING OF HUSBAND TO TANZANIA’S PRESIDENT SULUHU We convey our deepest condolences to her excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan on the passing of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. We stand side by side with the first family, and all citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania during this difficult time. Hakainde Hichilema […]
Lusaka, Zambia: Family urgently calls for medical support for Findlay, who is in critical need of care to recover his health.