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.
By Francis Chipalo Patriots for Economic Progress ( PeP) founding President Sean Tembo has announced his retirement from active politics. Tembo said the decision to hang in the politcal gloves follows careful thought and introspection. “After careful consideration and extensive consultations with family and friends, I have decided to retire from active politics with immediate […]
ZEROS SEND SEAN TEMBO INTO RETIREMENT POLITICS Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo has announced his retirement from active politics, ending a decade-long political journey that began exactly 10 years ago today. In a statement issued from Liberty House on 20th August 2026, Tembo said the decision came after "careful consideration and extensive consultations with family and friends," and takes effect immediately. He noted the symbolic timing of the announcement, coming…
PATRIOTS for Economic Progress (PeP) founder Sean Tembo has announced his retirement from active politics, effective immediately. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mr. Tembo said the decision followed "careful consideration and extensive consultations with family and friends." Today marks 10 years since he founded PeP. "Even though I did not succeed to be elected
The Zambia Cyber Security Agency (ZCSA) has moved into new offices that will serve as the agency’s operational hub to enhance the country’s capacity to respond to cyber incidents. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the new ZCSA offices today, Director General, Schmidt…
POLICE are investigating the reported death of social media influencer and content creator Lisa Mutalu. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said that officers were deployed to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. Mutalu was reported dead in the early hours of Thursday. "Officers are on the ground. We are waiting for the full
The opposition Resolute Party (RP) has resolved not to petition the outcome of the August 13, 2026 general election, saying such a move would be counterproductive. RP president Martin Phiri says now that elections are concluded, it is time for the country to focus on…
CCMG PRVT STATEMENT ON 2026 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has released its independent parallel vote tabulation (PRVT) findings, based on 1,491 of 1,500 sampled polling stations (99.4%). 🔹 Estimated turnout: 53.5% (±0.6%) — down from 70.6% in 2021 🔹 HH (UPND): 56.0% (±1.7%) 🔹 BM (NRPUP): 42.3% (±1.7%) 🔹 Other candidates: ≤0.5% each 🔹 Rejected ballots: 2.8% (±0.1%) CCMG confirms HH won outright with more than 50% of the vote. However, official…
GOVERNMENT has commended outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali for her "dedicated service and invaluable contribution" to the country’s development during her four-year tenure. Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale-Nalumango said the government and people of Zambia expressed "profound appreciation" for Ms. Mutali’s partnership, commitment and friendship. "Your tenure has coincided with a period in
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi has congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election following the proclamation of Zambia’s presidential election results. President Tshisekedi has extended his warmest wishes to his…
15 Views First Quantum Minerals Zambia and Inde Credit have partnered to make it easier for Zambian-owned suppliers and contractors to access finance and compete in the mining sector. The collaboration was announced as part of efforts to support implementation of SI 68 of 2025 — the Local Content Regulations — which push for greater […]
