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LAZ Honours John Sangwa SC and Others

LAZ Honours John Sangwa SC and Others Celebrating Excellence in the Legal Profession! Congratulations to State Counsel John Sangwa on receiving the prestigious President’s Lifetime Excellence...

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Is Changing the DILIAIVA Part of the solution?- Amb Emmanuel Mwamba

By Amb Emmanuel Mwamba Is Changing the DILIAIVA Part of the solution? What are the Solutions to Zambia’s Deep-seated Challenges? On Emmanuel Mwamba Verified, we discuss solutions required to turn...

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CDF COMMUNITY SENSITIZATION IN MANDEVU CONSTITUENCY

CDF COMMUNITY SENSITIZATION IN MANDEVU CONSTITUENCY By Linda Malambo The Lusaka City Council, in partnership with the Ward Development Committee, is currently carrying out a 7-day community awareness...

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NO GHOST CHIEFS ON PAYROLL – PS PHIRI

NO GHOST CHIEFS ON PAYROLL – PS PHIRI HIGHLIGHTS from the press briefing held by Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Nicholas Phiri. ✅ Government through...

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UPND HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT OF CDF ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

UPND HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT OF CDF ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Team Member Cosmas Chileshe has emphasised the economic benefits of the reforms associated with...

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ZICA CAUTIONS AGAINST RISING FOOD PRICES AND ENERGY INSECURITY

ZICA CAUTIONS AGAINST RISING FOOD PRICES AND ENERGY INSECURITY By: Sun FM TV Reporter The Zambia Institute Of Chartered Accountants (Zica) Has Urged Government To Sustain Prudent Fiscal Management And...

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KCM BACKS A US$32,000 HEALTH PROVISION PROJECT TO FIGHT INFANT MORTALITY CRISIS

KCM BACKS A US$32,000 HEALTH PROVISION PROJECT TO FIGHT INFANT MORTALITY CRISIS. Konkola Copper Mines -KCM has taken a lead in providing improved neonatal healthcare in Zambia, with US$32,000 in...

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ZAMBIA’s 2025 GROWTH PROJECTIONS UNREALISTIC AMID MOUNTING ECONOMIC PRESSURES...

ZAMBIA’s 2025 GROWTH PROJECTIONS UNREALISTIC AMID MOUNTING ECONOMIC PRESSURES – ZICA Zambia’s projected 6.6% economic growth for 2025 is facing stiff skepticism after the Zambia Institute of Chartered...

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Chinese National Nabbed in K184,000 Online Scam

Chinese National Nabbed in K184,000 Online Scam The Zambian police have arrested 32-year-old Chinese national Paheerding Aimaiti for allegedly turning bracelets into bait and using cryptocurrency to...

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ANDERSON BANDA WELCOMED BY THOUSANDS OF KAZEMBE RESIDENTS IN LUMEZI, PLEDGES...

ANDERSON BANDA WELCOMED BY THOUSANDS OF KAZEMBE RESIDENTS IN LUMEZI, PLEDGES FULL SUPPORT FOR UPND Over a thousand residents of Kazembe warmly welcomed Anderson Banda to Lumezi, expressing their...

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STAY AWAY FROM CANDIDATES, FOCUS ON HH – LISWANISO

STAY AWAY FROM CANDIDATES, FOCUS ON HH – LISWANISO Livingstone, 23.04.25 UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has advised party structures to be careful with divisive traits perpetrated by...

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SABOI IMBOELA SAYS UKA LACKS STRATEGIC DIRECTION AFTER CITIZENS FIRST EXIT

IMBOELA SAYS UKA LACKS STRATEGIC DIRECTION AFTER CITIZENS FIRST EXIT By: Sun FM TV Reporter The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has welcomed Citizens First’s decision to withdraw from the coalition. UKA...

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VETERAN JOURNALIST APPEARS MASKED ON LIVE TV…amid growing fears for Press...

VETERAN JOURNALIST APPEARS MASKED ON LIVE TV …amid growing fears for Press Freedom in Zambia Lusaka… Thursday April 24, 2025  –  In what many have described as a chilling symbol of the state of press...

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SIPALO: “I SUPPORT DELIMITATION, BUT NOT EVERYTHING IN THE CONSTITUTION...

SIPALO: “I SUPPORT DELIMITATION, BUT NOT EVERYTHING IN THE CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT!” The FOX Newspaper Lusaka | Aspiring Munali MP and social voice Thomas Sipalo, popularly known as the Komboni...

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THE UPND GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WANT ZAMBIANS TO SPEAK – KALABA

THE UPND GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WANT ZAMBIANS TO SPEAK  – KALABA … says the cyber security law is archaic and anti technology. LUSAKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 [SMART EAGLES] It is sad that the UPND...

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OPPOSITION NEEDS TO BE ALERT, THEY ARE UNDER ATTACK

OPPOSITION NEEDS TO BE ALERT, THEY ARE UNDER ATTACK By Joseph Tembo As the nation inches closer to another critical election, a dangerous narrative is unfolding, one designed not just to distract, but...

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Zambia Must Prosper did NOT copy UPND’s Ten Point Plan- KBF

Response from Zambia Must Prosper – Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF) @ Your comment reflects a common misconception. Let’s set the record straight. 1. Zambia Must Prosper did NOT copy UPND’s Ten Point Plan.In...

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I HAVE A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EDGAR LUNGU- KALABA

I HAVE A CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ECL – KALABA … says he is in constant touch with the former Head of State as  he is resting in South Africa LUSAKA,  WEDNESDAY, APRIL, 23, 2025 [SMART EAGLES]...

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THE LEGALITY OF THE ELECTORAL REFORMS  TECHNICAL COMMITTEE -Jonas Zimba

THE LEGALITY OF THE ELECTORAL REFORMS TECHNICAL COMMITTEE By: Jonas Zimba Introduction Zambian being a Constitutional democracy has a system that speaks to election of leaders through the ballot. This...

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HOW CHILUBA WOKE UP MWANAWASA AT 02:00 TO BECOME PRESIDENT

HOW CHILUBA WOKE UP MWANAWASA AT 02:00 TO BECOME PRESIDENT In recalling the events that led to his political rebirth or comeback in 2001, Mwanawasa laid out the wider political context in which he was...

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KAMWALA COUNCILOR SIMATAA URGES DISSOLUTION OF “FAILED” LUSAKA INTEGRATED...

KAMWALA COUNCILOR SIMATAA URGES DISSOLUTION OF “FAILED” LUSAKA INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY By Patricia Chilambikwa Kamwala Ward Councilor Mainda Simataa has urged the new Minister of...

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SOME KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM DR. NEVERS MUMBA’S REMARKS ON HOT FM’S “HOT SEAT”...

SOME KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM DR. NEVERS MUMBA’S REMARKS ON HOT FM’S “HOT SEAT” PROGRAM: – Dr. Mumba emphasized the urgent need for a cyber security law to regulate Zambia’s social media space, citing past...

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PS LAUNCHES 2024 BRIBE PAYERS’ INDEX DISSERTATION

PS LAUNCHES 2024 BRIBE PAYERS’ INDEX DISSERTATION MONGU – April 24, 2025 Western Province Permanent Secretary, Mr. Simomo Akapelwa, has launched the dissemination workshop for the 2024 Zambia Bribe...

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From Solwezi to State House: Shalala Reflects on UPND’s Transformative Path

From Solwezi to State House: Shalala Reflects on UPND’s Transformative Path Lusaka, Zambia – UPND Consultant Oliver Shalala has described the United Party for National Development (UPND) as the...

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Zambian Journalists Reject Proposed Statutory Media Regulation, Reaffirm...

Zambian Journalists Reject Proposed Statutory Media Regulation, Reaffirm Commitment to Self-Regulation A unified front of Zambian journalists has firmly opposed the proposed statutory media regulation...

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ZAMBIANS TURNING TO SOCIALISM AMID HOPES FOR A JUST FUTURE

ZAMBIANS TURNING TO SOCIALISM AMID HOPES FOR A JUST FUTURE Ndola… Thursday April 24, 2025 — The political landscape in Zambia is witnessing a noticeable shift as socialist ideologies continue to gain...

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MWANAWASA EXPLAINS HIS FALL-OUT WITH CHILUBA

MWANAWASA EXPLAINS HIS FALL-OUT WITH CHILUBA On March 23, 2002, Mwanawasa took over as MMD president from Chiluba and began to assert himself as the man in charge of both the party and government. This...

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M’MEMBE URGES ZAMBIANS TO REMAIN HOPEFUL AMID CHALLENGES

M’MEMBE URGES ZAMBIANS TO REMAIN HOPEFUL AMID CHALLENGES …says the struggle might be long, but victory would come to those who endure Lusaka… Thursday April 24, 2025 – Socialist Party (SP) President...

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THE NEW CYBER LAW IS MEANT TO CURE THE MISUSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA – DR. MUMBA

THE NEW CYBER LAW IS MEANT TO CURE THE MISUSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA – DR. MUMBA Lusaka, April 24, 2025 Lusaka – The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy president, Dr. Nevers Mumba, has reiterated the urgent...

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ECZ SENDS 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ROADMAP TO STAKEHOLDERS

ECZ SENDS 2026 GENERAL ELECTION ROADMAP TO STAKEHOLDERS Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ – Commissioner McDonald CHIPENZI says the Commission has sent a road map for the 2026 General Elections to...

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UKA REMAINS COMMITTED TO A UNIFIED OPPOSITION THAT WILL DEFEAT PRESIDENT...

UKA REMAINS COMMITTED TO A UNIFIED OPPOSITION THAT WILL DEFEAT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA AND UPND. Lusaka- April 24, 2025. We have noted through media reports that the Citizens First (CF) Party led by...

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Italy Commits $270m for Lobito Corridor

Italy Commits $270m for Lobito Corridor By Ruth Chayinda The Italian Government has committed 270 million United States dollars for the development of the Lobito Corridor project linking Zambia, Angola...

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“Nightmares Over HH’s Successor”? A Laughable Statement Unworthy of a Serious...

“Nightmares Over HH’s Successor”? A Laughable Statement Unworthy of a Serious Democracy By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma The recent statement by Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa — “I have nightmares...

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SABOI FINDS UKA NO LONGER VIABLE

SABOI FINDS UKA NO LONGER VIABLE NDC Secretary General Calls for Nationwide Party Consultations on NDC’s Future in the UKA Alliance 24th April 2025 As Secretary General of the National Democratic...

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U.S. REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR LOBITO RAILWAY CORRIDOR

U.S. REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR LOBITO RAILWAY CORRIDOR Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced that the Trump administration has reaffirmed U.S. support...

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GOVERNMENT URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO SHAPE ZAMBIA’S PRIORITIES FOR COP30

Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary Douty Chibamba has urged stakeholders to define Zambia’s priorities for COP30, scheduled to take place in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025....

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Zambian Journalists Slam “Bogus” Bill and Disown Media Liaison Committee:...

EDITOR’S CHOICE- Zambian Journalists Slam “Bogus” Bill and Disown Media Liaison Committee: “They Don’t Speak for Us” Zambia’s media community is sounding the alarm over what they describe as a...

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Hichilema won’t be president forever – Nevers Mumba

Hichilema won’t be president forever – Nevers MMD leader Nevers Mumba says most opposition leaders in the country have only formed political parties because of the hatred they have for President...

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M’MEMBE RALLIES CITIZENS FOR A JUST AND EQUITABLE ZAMBIA

M’MEMBE RALLIES CITIZENS FOR A JUST AND EQUITABLE ZAMBIA Lusaka… Friday April 25, 2025 – Socialist Party (SP) President Dr. Fred M’membe has urged Zambians from all walks of life to unite and take a...

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DP BACKS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

DP BACKS PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS … AS JUDITH KABEMBA, DP PRESIDENT, APPEALS TO THE WELL-MEANING CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. Thursday, 24 April, 2025....

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From Critic to Clarifier: The Evolution of Dr. Elias Munshya’s Stance on...

From Critic to Clarifier: The Evolution of Dr. Elias Munshya’s Stance on Zambia’s Cyber LawsBy George N Mtonga In the evolving debate around Zambia’s cyber legislation, few voices have been as...

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I’m not a praise singer or mushanina bwali -Nevers Mumba

MMD leader Nevers Mumba says the notion that he is a praise singer or mushanina bwali just because he doesn’t criticise government in public was wrong. Dr Mumba said people should not expect him to...

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SEAN TEMBO  DENOUNCES  LUBINDA’S APPOINTMENT,DESCRIBES IT AS FALSE

SEAN TEMBO  DENOUNCES  LUBINDA’S APPOINTMENT,DESCRIBES IT AS FALSE By: Sun FM TV Reporter The opposition TONSE Alliance has refuted claims published in today’s Daily Nation alleging that Hon. Given...

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REMINDING SOMEONE OF THEIR LIES CANNOT BE A CRIME – EDWIN LIFWEKELO

REMINDING SOMEONE OF THEIR LIES CANNOT BE A CRIME The UPND government must not be allergic to criticism but must be able to introspect and listen to different views  when it comes to governance...

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Edgar Lungu begged me to join Tonse – Kalaba

Lungu begged me to join Tonse – Kalaba CITIZENS First leader Harry Kalaba has shared that former President Edgar Lungu once turned to late FDD leader Edith Nawakwi to help him convince Kalaba into...

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Airport Corporation fires employee who cleared Lungu’s departure without...

A former Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) manager has sued the corporation, seeking damages for unfair dismissal following an incident in which former president Edgar Lungu was cleared at...

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RESPECT LUBINDA SAYS ECL AS HE FIRES ZUMANI ZIMBA, removes him as a...

RESPECT LUBINDA SAYS ECL AS HE FIRES ZUMANI ZIMBA Friday 25th April 2026 ..ECL cracks whip, removes Zumani Zimba as a Consultant for Tonse Alliance and as co-administrator of his official Facebook...

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PAUL MOONGA RETURNS TO UPND, PRAISES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S FREE EDUCATION AND...

ROUTE RECALCULATED – PAUL MOONGA RETURNS TO UPND ……….Cites HH’s Progressive Policies After what seems like a scenic tour through Zambia’s major political parties, Former Patriotic Front (PF) and...

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Given Lubinda is Acting President  of PF on my behalf and he will lead Tonse...

Fellow countrymen, women and the youths, As my Bemba brothers say, “imiti iipalamene taibula kushenkana”, meaning, ‘the trees that grow together will inevitably rub each other.’ Over the past few days,...

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DEFEATING HICHILEMA IS A MUST – Fred M’membe

DEFEATING HICHILEMA IS A MUST  It is clear that Mr Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND are well aware that a heavy electoral defeat awaits them next year. They know that it’s only a matter of time before...

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