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HH must act against Mwananyanda, Chilengi if he’s not behind procurement...

HH must act against Mwananyanda, Chilengi if he’s not behind procurement calls – Kampyongo HH must act against Mwananyanda, Chilengi if he’s not behind procurement calls – Kampyongo President Hakainde...

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Tonse Alliance Defends Lungu, Labels Current Leadership a “Failed Statesman”

Tonse Alliance Defends Lungu, Labels Current Leadership a “Failed Statesman” The Tonse Alliance has come out strongly in defense of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu following remarks made by...

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COURT TO DELIVER JUDGEMENT IN MFUWE MP MAUREEN MABONGA SEDITION CASE

COURT TO DELIVER JUDGEMENT IN MFUWE MP MAUREEN MABONGA SEDITION CASE The Lusaka Magistrate Court is today May 16 , 2025 expected to deliver judgment in a case where Mfuwe Member of Parliament Maureen...

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SOBER, STEADY, READY: NED EXPLAINS WHY KALABA IS ZAMBIA’S BEST CHOICE

SOBER, STEADY, READY: NED EXPLAINS WHY KALABA IS ZAMBIA’S BEST CHOICE 16th May 2025 | Ndola The New Era Democratic Party (NED) has reaffirmed its endorsement of Citizens First (CF) Party President...

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VIDEO: “We followed diplomatic channels and held 33 meetings in 13 months” –...

SOME UNREGISTERED PHARMACIES SOLD STOLEN US DRUGS – US AMBASSADOR By Darius Choonya US Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gonzales, has revealed that investigations into the theft of US-donated drugs found...

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five years later,Honey Bee drug case is back in court

ABOUT five years later, the famous Honey Bee drug case is back in court. Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP) Gilbert Phiri has filed court documents seeking to appeal against the acquittal of eight...

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ZAMBIA IS DROWNING IN DEBT – AND THE UPND IS HOLDING THE HOSE- Edwin Lifwekelo

PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release 16/05/2026 ZAMBIA IS DROWNING IN DEBT – AND THE UPND IS HOLDING THE HOSE “2026 Must Be About Development – Not Deception.” Let us face facts: the UPND government...

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WE ARE BEING GOVERNED BY THIEVES — DR. MUSUMALI

WE ARE BEING GOVERNED BY THIEVES — DR. MUSUMALI …says there is no Government Ministry today that is free from corruption Lusaka… Thursday May 15, 2025 — Socialist Party (SP) General Secretary Dr....

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ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT CONVENE  WITH DIPLOMATS OVER THEFT OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES...

ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT CONVENE  WITH DIPLOMATS OVER THEFT OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS Today, Acting Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Hon. Ambrose Lufuma MP, Minister of Health...

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Mfuwe MP Maureen Mabonga has been sentenced to 8 months  in prison

Mfuwe Member of Parliament Maureen Mabonga (in black) heading to a prison truck famously known as Kasalanga, to begin her eight months sentence for seditious practices. She has also been fined 4000...

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PRESIDENT HAKAINDE ‘S VISION FOR EDUCATION SHINES THROUGH: KWAME NKRUMAH...

“PRESIDENT HAKAINDE ‘S VISION FOR EDUCATION SHINES THROUGH: KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY LEADS IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT” By Timmy The UPND government, under the leadership of President Hakainde...

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IT’S TIME FOR A ZAMBIA CDF AUTHORITY—LETS GET DEVELOPMENT RIGHT

Duncan Liywalii | Opinion Title: IT’S TIME FOR A ZAMBIA CDF AUTHORITY—LETS GET DEVELOPMENT RIGHT By Duncan Liywalii When the government increased the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to historic...

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“ZAMRA’s CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL PHARMACIES PRAISED BY PSZ PRESIDENT”

“ZAMRA’s CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL PHARMACIES PRAISED BY PSZ PRESIDENT” By Timmy The Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ) has commended the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) for shutting down...

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HONORING LEGACY: ROADS AND LANDMARKS NAMED AFTER AFRICAN LEADERS

HONORING LEGACY: ROADS AND LANDMARKS NAMED AFTER AFRICAN LEADERS Zambia’s founding President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, is highly revered both in Africa and internationally for his significant role in the...

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The Trump Jet Tale in the USA…Qatar Gift Raises Dust over Possible Compromise...

The Trump Jet Tale in the USA…Qatar Gift Raises Dust over Possible Compromise for POTUS By Amb. Anthony Mukwita 16 May 2025 His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar is a great and generous...

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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA COMMITTED TO REFORMS IN HEALTH SECTOR – FR. FRANK BWALYA

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA COMMITTED TO REFORMS IN HEALTH SECTOR – FR. FRANK BWALYA Key Takeaways 1. President Hichilema is firmly committed to restoring integrity in Zambia’s public health system. 2. The...

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CHINA’S XINJIANG REGION EXPLORES ENERGY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ZAMBIA

16th May, 2025 PRESS STATEMENT CHINA’S XINJIANG REGION EXPLORES ENERGY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ZAMBIA The Minister of Energy, Mr Makozo Chikote, today held a high-level meeting with Mr Erkin...

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ZAMBIA, NAMIBIA COMMIT TO STRONGER TRADE THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP

ZAMBIA, NAMIBIA COMMIT TO STRONGER TRADE THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP LUSAKA | WAGON MEDIA President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to strengthening trade and economic...

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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA RESOLUTE IN RESTORING INTEGRITY IN HEALTH SECTOR – FR....

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA RESOLUTE IN RESTORING INTEGRITY IN HEALTH SECTOR – FR. FRANK BWALYA The United Party for National Development (UPND) has reiterated President Hakainde Hichilema’s unwavering...

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FASTON MWALE WELCOMES NEW SOCIALIST PARTY MEMBERS IN CHONGWE

FASTON MWALE WELCOMES NEW SOCIALIST PARTY MEMBERS IN CHONGWE Chongwe… Friday May 16, 2025 — The Socialist Party (SP) yesterday welcomed new members from Katoba Ward in Chongwe Constituency during a...

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Former President Edgar Lungu would have been in jail by now if UPND hated...

Lungu would have been in jail by now if UPND hated him, but we don’t – Simuuwe UPND media director Mark Simuuwe says the ruling party does not in any way hate former President Edgar Lungu. Simuuwe said...

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UPND IS AFTER OPPOSITION PARLIAMENTARY SEATS- Dr Fred M’membe

UPND IS AFTER OPPOSITION PARLIAMENTARY SEATS ….that’s why they are not even allowing court judgments to be appealed in the High Court before calling for a by-election, says Dr M’membe Lusaka…. Friday...

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BA UPND THIS IS NOT POLITICS ,THIS IS NOW EVIL- Hon Binwell Mpundu

Hon Binwell Mpundu writes.. BA UPND THIS IS NOT POLITICS ,THIS IS NOW EVIL. If indeed it is the law we on the opposition are breaking continue sending us to Jail.I just want to appeal to your concious...

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600 CANCER PATIENTS ON WAITING LIST TO INDIA

600 CANCER PATIENTS ON WAITING LIST TO INDIA Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, has disclosed that there are about 600 cancer patients waiting to be evacuated to India for treatment. The Minister has...

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NAMIBIAN PRESIDENT UNVEILS ROADS IN LUSAKA NAMED AFTER LATE PRESIDENTS

NAMIBIAN PRESIDENT UNVEILS ROADS IN LUSAKA NAMED AFTER LATE PRESIDENTS The President of Namibia, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has unveiled two roads in Lusaka, Zambia, named in honor of...

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When Leadership Meets Legacy — A Lesson from Namibia

When Leadership Meets Legacy — A Lesson from Namibia. The other day, I came across a powerful image from Namibia a picture featuring the country’s past and present presidents standing side by side. A...

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PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA HOSTS THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA...

PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA HOSTS THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH He writes .. We were honoured to host Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the...

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CHINSALI AND NAKONDE TOLL PLAZA CONSTRUCTION WORKS PROGRESSING WELL

CHINSALI AND NAKONDE TOLL PLAZA CONSTRUCTION WORKS PROGRESSING WELL The Road Development Agency (RDA) is undertaking works to construct two Toll Plazas along the newly constructed Chinsali-Nakonde Road...

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YOUTH MINISTER URGES RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

YOUTH MINISTER URGES RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA MINISTER of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu has reiterated that the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act was enacted in good faith to promote...

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CHILILABOMBWE SHOWCASES RESILIENCE AND PROGRESS IN AGRICULTURE AND MINING...

CHILILABOMBWE SHOWCASES RESILIENCE AND PROGRESS IN AGRICULTURE AND MINING SECTORS By Wagon Media Telling the Story of a Rising Zambia Chililabombwe, Copperbelt Province – The spirit of resilience and...

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STRENGTH FOR THE STRONG: A MOMENT FOR MY FRIENDS- HON. MUTOTWE KAFWAYA

STRENGTH FOR THE STRONG: A MOMENT FOR MY FRIENDS LUNTE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT HON. MUTOTWE KAFWAYA WRITES: A MOMENT FOR MY FRIENDS Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good for who...

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THE FNB LOAN WAS CLEARED IN OCTOBER 2020, LONG BEFORE MALANJI’S ANKARA TRIP,...

THE FNB LOAN WAS CLEARED IN OCTOBER 2020, LONG BEFORE MALANJI’S ANKARA TRIP, COURT HEARD Lusaka… Friday May 16, 2025 — CONTRARY to allegations by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), the K10 million...

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Zamcargo Declares First-Ever Dividend of K4.2 Million to IDC

Zamcargo Declares First-Ever Dividend of K4.2 Million to IDC Zamcargo, a freight forwarding and cargo handling firm wholly owned by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has declared its...

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UPPZ URGES POLITICAL PARTIES TO STOP CRITICIZING THE COUNTRY INFRONT OF THE...

UPPZ URGES POLITICAL PARTIES TO STOP CRITICIZING THE COUNTRY INFRONT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY. By Mercy Mulenga The United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) party has expressed concern over...

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Hichilema to the United States: Recall your Ambassador. No thanks, responded...

Hichilema to the United States: Recall your Ambassador. No thanks, responded Washington By Sishuwa Sishuwa Last year, President Hichilema unsuccessfully tried to get rid of the US Ambassador to Zambia...

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WAKE UP CALL TO THE OPPOSITION: MOBILIZE OR PERISH-  Ephraim Shakafuswa

By Ephraim Shakafuswa WAKE UP CALL TO THE OPPOSITION: MOBILIZE OR PERISH These imprisonments, harassments, and acts of political persecution? They are not mistakes. They are not isolated. They are not...

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Unlike Mwanawasa and Sata, HH Has Used A Draconian Political Tactic to Gain...

Unlike Mwanawasa and Sata, HH Has Used A Draconian Political Tactic to Gain Numbers Inside Parliament. MBS 17.05.2025 The first Republican President to have needed some support from opposition MPs was...

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“PRESIDENT HAKAINDE PAYS TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ICON Dr. MWENE MWINGA: A TRUE...

“PRESIDENT HAKAINDE PAYS TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ICON Dr. MWENE MWINGA: A TRUE LEADER AND MENTOR” By Timmy President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government continue to demonstrate their commitment to...

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“PRESIDENT HAKAINDE ‘S INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP SHINES: FORMER VP INONGE WINA...

“PRESIDENT HAKAINDE ‘S INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP SHINES: FORMER VP INONGE WINA HONORED AT STATE HOUSE EVENT” By Timmy President Hakainde Hichilema’s commitment to unity and inclusivity is truly commendable....

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UPND DELIVERS: MUSOKOTWANE TAKES DEVELOPMENT TO THE DOORSTEPS OF LUIWA RESIDENTS

UPND DELIVERS: MUSOKOTWANE TAKES DEVELOPMENT TO THE DOORSTEPS OF LUIWA RESIDENTS By Wagon Media Reporter | Kalabo District, 16th May 2025 The United Party for National Development (UPND) has once again...

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HH PROPOSES ZAMBIA-NAMIBIA OIL PIPELINE

HH PROPOSES ZAMBIA-NAMIBIA OIL PIPELINE By Joy Nyambe President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says there is need to build an oil pipeline between ZAMBIA and NAMIBIA. President HICHILEMA said this when he hosted a...

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ZAMBIA SIGNS JOINT VENTURE WITH INDIAN COMPANY START PRODUCING MEDICINES LOCALLY

ZAMBIA SIGNS JOINT VENTURE WITH INDIAN COMPANY START PRODUCING MEDICINES LOCALLY PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 NEW DELHI: The Government has signed a Joint Venture (JV)...

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JUSTICE MINISTER OPTIMISTIC ABOUT SUCCESS OF EMBATTLED CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT...

JUSTICE MINISTER OPTIMISTIC ABOUT SUCCESS OF EMBATTLED CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL By Chamuka Shalubala Justice Minister Princess Kasune has expressed optimism that the proposed constitution amendment...

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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA BEGINS WEEK-LONG VISIT TO SOUTHERN PROVINCE 

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA BEGINS WEEK-LONG VISIT TO SOUTHERN PROVINCE  President Hakainde Hichilema commenced a week-long working visit to Southern Province, where he is expected to engage with local...

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WE SHALL SPEAK THROUGH YOU, MR PRESIDENT – TONSE NATIONAL YOUTH CHAIRPERSON

WE SHALL SPEAK THROUGH YOU, MR PRESIDENT – TONSE NATIONAL YOUTH CHAIRPERSON …as youth have spoken. The countdown has begun. And they vow to speak through the very voice of the President himself… 17th...

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PF Deputy SG Brenda Nyirenda Condemns Incarceration of MPs, Calls for...

PF Deputy SG Brenda Nyirenda Condemns Incarceration of MPs, Calls for National Reflection Lusaka, 17 May 2025 Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy Secretary General and Member of Parliament for Lundazi, Hon....

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HON MABONGA, A VICTIM OF A UPND CAMPAIGN TO DESTROY OPPOSITION- HON CHISANGA

HON MABONGA, A VICTIM OF A UPND CAMPAIGN TO DESTROY OPPOSITION- HON CHISANGA ………..says her Jailing is a clear example of lynching dissenting voices. Lusaka………….17th May, 2025 (Smart Eagles) Lukashya...

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YES, LEADERSHIP IS HARD,  CONSULT ECL FOR IDEAS -MUNDUBILE TELLS HICHILEMA

YES, LEADERSHIP IS HARD,  CONSULT ECL FOR IDEAS – HON MUNDUBILE TELLS HICHILEMA. ……..says Zambians will remember HH for the High Cost of Living. Lusaka…………17th MAY, 2025 (Smart Eagles) Tonse Alliance...

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The gradual navigation by HH towards China  remotely detonated the warning...

By Wynter Kabimba The Other Side of the Coin On Wednesday 07 May, 2025, the United States of America ambassador to Zambia Mr. Gonzalez walked the unusual lane and held a press conference in Lusaka at...

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President Hakainde Hichilema will win the 2026 elections- Amos Chanda

Hichilema Headed for 2026 Victory as Opposition Runs on Empty Political Rhetoric! Amos Chanda says Zambia should expect the incumbent’s re-election – not for his perfection, but because the opposition...

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