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Yesterday, Africa commemorated the Day of the African Child under the theme “Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa,” yet reality still remains the same, millions of children are still denied one of life’s most basic necessities,clean water.‎‎For many children in rural areas the day begins not with books […]

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA High Court has granted an injunction restraining the transferring of Reverend Elizabeth Mwape from a church property she allegedly helped finance with her late husband in Kafue. Reverend Mwape of Grace Ministries International Kafue dragged the church’s presiding Bishop Lucky Simumba to court for allegedly transferring her to another branch […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By MUBITA KATETE GILBERT Liswaniso has projected that President Hakainde Hichilema could win the August 13 general election with a runaway five million votes having delivered much of the promises made in 2021. Mr Liswaniso, the UPND national youth chairperson has called on party members in Nampundwe Ward One of Mwembeshi East Constituency to […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By MUBITA KATETE THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three suspects in separate intelligence-led operations in Western, Copperbelt, and Eastern provinces as part of a nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks. The operations resulted in the seizure of large quantities of cannabis, crystal methamphetamine, and codeine-based substances, with authorities describing the arrests as […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU THE Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) Currency Directives that took effect on December 26, 2025 have reinforced the role of the Kwacha as the country’s principal medium of exchange by requiring all domestic transactions to be settled in local currency, according to the latest edition of Zambanker magazine. The publication, issued by […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

DAKAR – Senegal’s political debate over debt restructuring has taken a new turn after ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko signalled a softer position on the issue, ahead of renewed talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week. Sonko, who now serves as speaker of the National Assembly after his dismissal and a subsequent parliamentary […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

POLICE are searching for 29 inmates who escaped from Kapiri Mposhi Police Station in Central Province on June 13, 2026. Zambia Police Service spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said 33 inmates broke out of lawful custody. Four have since been recaptured. An immediate investigation has been launched to establish how the escape occurred. A dedicated intra-agency task […]

POLICE in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman for allegedly sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy with whom she cohabited for seven months. Southern Province Police Commissioner Moono Namalongo said the case was reported on June 16, 2026, by the boy’s 54-year-old father from Lukupa Village, Chief Mapanza. Namalongo said investigations show that between Nov 30, […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has arrived Choma, Southern Province, today ahead of a meeting with UPND adopted candidates and party officials. Speaking to residents, Hichilema thanked the people of Choma for their warm reception. He appealed for support ahead of the Aug 13, 2026, general elections as the UPND continues its focus on peace, unity and […]

GOVERNMENT has dismissed claims circulating on social media that certain musicians have been barred from performing at state functions. At a joint briefing in Lusaka, Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe and Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said no instruction had been issued to stop any musicians from attending […]