Stories gaining reader attention across Zambia, including viral debates, entertainment, music, sports, and local updates.
Stories gaining reader attention across Zambia, including viral debates, entertainment, music, sports, and local updates.
🇿🇲 INSIGHT | UN expert calls for Mundubile-Makebi release as treason case draws scrutiny A United Nations human rights expert has called for the release of political detainees in Zambia, bringing fresh international scrutiny to the detention of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and others caught up in a widening post-election […]
JONES KASONSO DIES IN THE DIASPORA Zambian political critic Jones Kasonso has died in Seattle, Washington, United States. Kasonso, who was known for his outspoken criticism of the UPND administration and President Hakainde Hichilema, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday. He previously attracted public attention following reports of a domestic dispute involving his […]
PUTIN CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ON RE-ELECTION Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Zambia’s President. President Putin expressed confidence that President Hichilema’s leadership will further strengthen the traditionally friendly relations between Zambia and Russia. President Hichilema was yesterday inaugurated for his second term at the National Heroes Stadium in […]
KENYA: Ruto: Foreigners in small shops and hawking must close from Monday -President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses in Kenya, saying those trades belong to Kenyans. He issued the directive on Wednesday while meeting MSME traders at State House. The clampdown, he said, starts Monday, 7 September. “From next […]
Death Notice: Dr. Jones Kasonso The Newton Kasonso, the young brother to Dr. Jones Kasonso wrote: “It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved brother. Words cannot express the pain and sadness we feel at this difficult time. You were more than a brother—you were a precious part of our family, and your memory will forever remain in our hearts. Your life was a gift to us, and although you are no longer with us, the love, memories, and moments we shared…
PROFESSOR Jones Kasonso has died, his family confirmed Thursday. Circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. In a statement, his brother Newton Kasonso announced the passing. "It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved brother," Newton Kasonso wrote. "You were more than a brother — you were
The Zambian Diaspora Network (ZDN) has announced with sadness the death of Professor Jones K. Kasonso, who has died in Seattle, Washington, United States. In a funeral message issued by the ZDN team, the organisation expressed condolences to Professor Kasonso’s family, relatives and loved ones following his passing. “We send our condolences to the family […]
Audio article Listen to this story Share Send this story By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka President Hakainde Hichilema’s 2026 inauguration speech sets out a clear economic direction for his second term: Zambia must move from macroeconomic stabilisation to accelerated growth,…
ZIMBABWE DEPORTS Jay Jay Banda and Kaizer Zulu The presence of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration yesterday has brought a long standing diplomatic standstill to an end with former Patriotic Front (PF) members figures who sought refuge in Zimbabwe being handed back to the Zambian government to face the law. Jay […]
Zambian musician Obed Chileshe, popularly known as Chile One Mr Zambia, has revealed that despite his fame and success, he continues to carry feelings of loneliness rooted in his childhood, which is why he does not celebrate his birthday. Speaking on the Dads Without Dads Podcast, Chile One opened up about his personal struggles, saying […]
