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.
Iran Threatens to Expand War Into Indian Ocean if US Launches New Attack Iranian military adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi has warned that Iran could expand the battlefield into the Indian Ocean if the United States or Israel launches another attack against Iran. Safavi said the conflict has already spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait […]
Italy Plans to Bring Back Nuclear Power After Nearly 40 Years Italy is moving toward the return of civilian nuclear power generation, nearly four decades after the country shut down its nuclear power plants. The move comes as European countries continue to face energy-security challenges linked to the Russia–Ukraine war, volatile energy markets and concerns […]
14 SECURITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SUPPORT A CEASEFIRE—RUSSIA STANDS ALONE Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told the United Nations Security Council that 14 of its 15 members support an immediate ceasefire in one form or another—including the four permanent members other than Russia. “Only one aggressor is blocking it. Russia is vetoing peace,” Sybiha said. Responding […]
By Francis Chipalo The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board has suspended the broadcasting licences of four stations — three for non-payment of Annual Operating Fees and one for breaching the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines. IBA Director General and Board Secretary, Webster Malido, announced in a statement issued today that 3FM Radio of Chipata, Mungu FM […]
THE Independent Broadcasting Authority has suspended KBN TV's broadcasting license for 30 days with immediate effect for breaching the 2026 Election Coverage Guidelines. The suspension was announced after the IBA board's 56th special meeting held Tuesday. According to IBA Director General Webster Malido, KBN TV was found guilty of six charges, including failure to conduct
POLICE in Chingola have arrested a mother and another woman for manslaughter after an eight-month-old baby died following a traditional procedure to remove tissue beneath his tongue known as “Akalimba”. Police say the baby lost a significant amount of blood after the procedure and was initially taken to Chawama Mini Hospital before being referred to […]
LUSAKA – Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance leader Brian Mundubile has appointed Zambia We Want (ZWW) Chief Executive Officer Muhabi Lungu as Acting Secretary General of the alliance, with immediate effect. The appointment places Mr Lungu in the alliance’s top administrative position following the suspension of Dr Chris Zumani Zimba, who had been serving as Secretary General and […]
The H.H.MPAKA 2031 People’s Alliance has unveiled its new Chairperson, Febian Mutale, with a pledge to mobilize Zambians at grassroots level to participate in the Government’s Grow Zambia Agenda. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today, Mutale said his appointment was not about holding a position but about serving a broader purpose of contributing […]
Losing Lusaka mayoral candidate Gabriel Kibombwe has agreed to withdraw his election petition challenging the election of Mayor-Elect Chitambala Mwewa. The development was disclosed before the Local Government Elections Tribunal after the parties entered into a consent agreement to discontinue the matter by mutual agreement. Mr Kibombwe had been challenging Mr Mwewa’s election and seeking […]
LUSAKA – National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) candidate Gabriel Kibombwe has entered into a consent agreement in favour of Lusaka Mayor-elect Chitambala Mwewa in the mayoral election petition. The development was brought before the Local Government Elections Tribunal hearing the petition in which Mr Kibombwe had challenged the election and declaration of […]
