Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Uganda’s Reported Israel Deployment Raises Questions Uganda’s reported plan to send around 1,200 soldiers to Israel is drawing criticism and raising questions over Kampala’s foreign-policy strategy. The controversy comes amid escalating tensions involving Israel and several countries across the region. Israel faces growing friction with Turkey and Iran , while tensions with Egypt have also […]
Pezeshkian: Iran Will Never Become Like Venezuela Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will never become like Venezuela, arguing that the world has been surprised by the country’s military ability to defend itself. Speaking to state media, Pezeshkian said Iran is currently facing a difficult situation involving what he described as “two simultaneous invasions” — […]
Botswana President Duma Boko praises Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré for “speed and decisiveness” Botswana’s President Duma Boko has publicly praised Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré for the speed and decisiveness of his governance, contrasting it with Botswana’s own democratic and bureaucratic processes. In an interview with SABC, Boko stated: “When he makes a pronouncement, […]
Uebert Angel: "If Zambia's Elections Were Rigged, Then God Rigged Them"
By the newsroom Sports Desk The wait is over. The 2026/27 Premier League season has officially begun, bringing another year of intense competition, major rivalries, new signings and the race for one of the most coveted trophies in world football. The new campaign officially got underway on Friday, August 21, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City, before […]
19-year-old NRPUP supporter takes own life after political dispute with UPND-supporting sister! A 19-year-old woman in Mambwe District has died by taking her own life following a reported political dispute with her elder sister. The incident occurred around 10:00 hours today at Chiumbu Village in the Chief Kakumbi area. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson […]
POLICE IG EXPLAINS COURT PRESENCE, CITES ONGOING SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENTS Details in the statement…………………….. The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with other law enforcement and security agencies, is conducting security risk assessments at selected key Government premises across the country. The operations are intelligence-led and preventive, aimed at safeguarding Government institutions, public officers, and members […]
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONCERNED OVER COUNTRYWIDE CLOSURE OF COURT PREMISES The Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the reported countrywide closure of court premises in Zambia today, August 24, 2026. The Commission says any disruption to normal judicial operations must be balanced against constitutional guarantees of the rule of law, the right to […]
PVT SETTLES POLL QUESTION Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 24-08-2026 – The Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) conducted by the Consortium of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance and Constitutionalism has confirmed President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, […]
JAWUZ BACKS COURT CLOSURE OVER SECURITY CONCERNS The Judicial and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) has backed the decision to close courts across the country on security grounds, saying the measure should be respected. JAWUZ president Peter Mwale said the union had directed its members countrywide not to report for work until further guidance […]
