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WHY WOULD RUSSIA REPORTEDLY PAY $20 MILLION FOR INFORMATION ON UKRAINIAN DRONE COMMANDER ROBERT “MADYAR” BROVDI? Robert Brovdi, better known by his call sign “Madyar,” is not just another Ukrainian commander. He leads Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) and has become one of the most closely protected figures in the Ukrainian military. According to a […]
Lusaka - Zambia: The Zambia Rugby Union has closed disciplinary proceedings against suspended Zambia Rugby Referees Society Chairman Gordon Mulenga after
MUCHINGA Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Brian Sichande says government recognises corruption as a serious threat to national development as it undermines public confidence and diverts resources from intended purposes. Mr Sichande said government remains committed to strengthening institutions, laws and systems that prevent and combat corruption. He said this during the stakeholder consultation meeting on […]
TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE IN ECZ, COMMISSIONERS AT THE COMMISSION MUST NOT BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT -MWANZA Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President, Antonio Mwanza has proposed reforms to the manner in which Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) commissioners are appointed. Mr. Mwanza says ECZ commissioners should instead be appointed by an independent body to enhance […]
FORMER LUANSHYA MP STEPHEN CHUNGU URGES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO REJECT THIRD-TERM CALLS FORMER Government Chief Whip Stephen Chungu says President Hakainde Hichilema should come out clean and tell Zambians that he is not for the idea of public calls for the third term in office. Mr Chungu said President Hichilema even before he was elected […]
NRPUP Fractures Over Leader of the Opposition Post: Kampyongo vs.Ezra Tembo By: Joy Mwinuka A power struggle has emerged within the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) over who holds the legitimate title of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. The division highlights a direct clash between party MPs and the […]
Outdated, Obsolete or Old fashioned Politics of Cheap Propaganda If he does not travel abroad when invited like to the UN, they complain and call him names. When he responds to invitations and travels like did to the UAE lastnight, they still complain and call him names. They even go further to call his departure […]
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TANZANIA-ZAMBIA FUEL PIPELINE TO COMMENCE BY OCTOBER 2027 By Elesani Phiri Government says construction of the new Tanzania-Zambia fuel pipeline is expected to commence by October 2027, with the 710-kilometre project estimated to take between 18 and 24 months to complete. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary for Energy, Professor Ephraim Munshifwa says […]
NORTH-WESTERN Province Permanent Secretary Grandson Katambi has called on the local contractors entrusted with donor funded infrastructure projects to deliver quality works. Colonel Katambi (retired), says local contractors have a tendency of delivering shoddy and sometimes abandoning works after being paid for the projects. He said this when a delegation from UNICEF under the Equal […]
STAKEHOLDERS have called for sustained policy direction and investment in key sectors to ensure the successful implementation of the Grow Zambia Agenda. The stakeholders, said ahead of the ceremonial opening of the First Session of the 14th National Assembly on October 9, 2026, that President Hakainde Hichilema should prioritise policies that promote sustainability in agriculture, […]