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Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
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Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
This election fell far short of being free and fair – JCTR, NGOCC, TIZ, ADEG, FPI and 6 others
Eleven Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have declared […]
MUNDUBILE, ZULU WHISKED TO MUKOBEKO… face maximum security after state security crackdown
MUNDUBILE, ZULU WHISKED TO MUKOBEKO… face maximum security after state security crackdown By DAVID KANDUZAINCARCERATED politicians Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have been moved to Kabwe’s Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison after being slapped with treason charges. The high-profile duo were formally charged at the Lusaka Central Police Headquarters following arrests tied to activities deemed threatening […]
TEN POLITICAL STEPS TO RESTORE UPND ON THE COPPERBELT
By George Sichula TEN POLITICAL STEPS TO RESTORE UPND ON THE COPPERBELT The Copperbelt can be restored as a strong UPND base, but this requires deliberate political renewal, economic confidence and sustained grassroots engagement, not rallies alone. 1. RENEW POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP Assess both party and government leadership. Where necessary, introduce fresh, energetic and […]
MANDEVU CANDIDATES URGE ECZ NOT TO RUSH RESULTS DESPITE DELAYS
MANDEVU CANDIDATES URGE ECZ NOT TO RUSH RESULTS DESPITE DELAYS By Elesani Phiri Parliamentary candidates who contested the Mandevu constituency seat have called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ-not to rush in announcing the election results. The ECZ has not yet announced the Mandevu parliamentary results since residents voted on August 13, with the delay […]
TREASON PROBE DEEPENS… as Barbra Musamba accuses Archbishop Alick Banda of using Catholic Church as campaign launch pad for detained Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu
TREASON PROBE DEEPENS… as political and economic blogger Barbra Musamba accuses Archbishop Alick Banda of using Catholic Church as campaign launch pad for detained Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu By DAVID KANDUZA A FIERCE political storm is engulfing the Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka following explosive claims by a prominent Zambian online commentator Barbra Musamba, who […]
Kafwaya died for Zambia’s second Independence — Davis Mwila
Kafwaya died for Zambia’s second Independence — Mwila TONSE-PAMODZI Alliance member Davis Mwila has described the late Mutotwe Kafwaya as a freedom fighter who died fighting for Zambia’s “second Independence.” Mwila says Kafwaya was an intelligent Parliamentarian who meaningfully contributed to national discourse and played a valuable role in the opposition movement. Speaking after Kafwaya’s […]
The “Good Morning” Message: Does It Still Matter in Modern Relationships?
“Good morning ❤️.” For some couples, those two words are part of an everyday routine. For others, receiving no morning message can immediately raise questions. “Are they losing interest?” “Why didn’t they text me today?” “Have I done something wrong?” The simple good-morning message has become surprisingly important in modern relationships. For many couples, it […]
The Weekend Spending Trap: Why You Can Have Money on Friday and Nothing on Monday
Friday arrives. Your salary has come in. You check your mobile-money balance and suddenly feel rich. By Saturday afternoon, the balance has already dropped. By Sunday evening, you are calculating. By Monday morning, you are asking yourself one question: “Where did all the money go?” Welcome to the weekend spending trap. For many people, the […]
Why K100 Feels Like K20 These Days
There was a time when walking around with K100 in your pocket felt like you had enough money to get several things done. Today, many Zambians can spend K100 and wonder where the money went. A quick meal. Transport. A drink. A few groceries. A mobile-money transaction. Before you know it, the K100 is gone. […]