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Why is Isaac Mwanza Querrying Dolika Banda’s Qualifications, here is What the Constitutional Court Stated

Why is Isaac Mwanza Querrying Dolika Banda’s Qualifications, here is What the Constitutional Court Stated

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Why is Isaac Mwanza Querrying Dolika Banda’s Qualifications, here is What the Constitutional Court Stated; Grade 12 Certificate and its Equivalent The Constitutional Court ruled that a full Grade 12 School Certificate (or its direct academic equivalent) is a mandatory, non-negotiable minimum requirement to run for public offices like Member of Parliament or President The […]

Man Dies After Snake Bite While Guarding Rice Field in Chama District

Man Dies After Snake Bite While Guarding Rice Field in Chama District

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Chama, Zambia – May 31, 2026 – A 35-year-old farmer from Chama District in Eastern Province has died after suffering a snake bite while guarding his rice field in a Game Management Area, police have confirmed. The deceased has been identified as Dickson Sinyinza of Ng’anjo Chiwato Village in Chief Kambombo’s chiefdom. According to Eastern […]

Congolese MP accused in 85995 dollar fake gold deal after client speaks out and demands answers

Congolese MP accused in 85995 dollar fake gold deal after client speaks out and demands answers

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Congolese MP accused in 85995 dollar fake gold deal after client speaks out and demands answers A political controversy is unfolding in DRCongo after a Member of Parliament was accused of allegedly defrauding a client of 85995 USdollars in what has been described as a fake gold transaction. The case has sparked public debate, with […]

WHY IS THE NAME ‘MPEZENI’ A WRONG ONE?

WHY IS THE NAME ‘MPEZENI’ A WRONG ONE?

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By Gumbi Kaziguda Jele Over the past 7 decades or so, the name ‘Mpezeni’ has been a popular one among the Zambian mainstream media. Most of us have grown up knowing this name as the correct name for the amaNgoni Nation’s leader. But you see, the name has actually evolved over time. Depending on the …

GOVT. HOPES MPEZENI’S SUCCESSION PROCESS WILL SET POSITIVE EXAMPLE

GOVT. HOPES MPEZENI’S SUCCESSION PROCESS WILL SET POSITIVE EXAMPLE

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Ministry of Local and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Nicholas Phiri, says he is hopeful that the succession process within the Mpezeni Royal Establishment would provide a positive example of an orderly transition of traditional leadership. Mr Phiri notes that there are currently more than 56 succession disputes involving traditional leadership before the […]

No unopposed MPs unless…– Mwanza

No unopposed MPs unless…– Mwanza

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…says unless disqualified by the court, explains that those independent parliamentary candidates who successfully filed their nominations cannot withdraw and will therefore be on the ballot rendering claims of unopposed MPs unattainable, null and void THERE are no parliamentary or local government candidates who have gone unopposed because those claiming that they have withdrawn […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Police release Kalenga and Elson after earlier arrest following interview with Xavier Chungu

Police release Kalenga and Elson after earlier arrest following interview with Xavier Chungu

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Police release Kalenga and Elson after earlier arrest following interview with Xavier Chungu Police has released Kalenga Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe, who had been detained in police custody since Thursday, May 28 following an interview with the former director general of the Zambia State Intelligence Services, last week. According to a statement issued by Zambia […]

Our Objective Is Not To Win Elections But To Wipe Away Zambian People’s Tears From Hardships Brought By The UPND Government, Says Socialist Party SP President Fred M’membe

Our Objective Is Not To Win Elections But To Wipe Away Zambian People’s Tears From Hardships Brought By The UPND Government, Says Socialist Party SP President Fred M’membe

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Our Objective Is Not To Win Elections But To Wipe Away Zambian People’s Tears From Hardships Brought By The UPND Government, Says Socialist Party SP President Fred M’membe PRESS STATEMENT(For Immediate Release) M’MEMBE CANNOT “WIPE TEARS” WITHOUT POWER …….His claim is a confirmation that SP is pregnant with both human misery and political danger.———————————————– Dr. […]

Police release podcast hosts Chambatu, Chigerwe after questioning

Police release podcast hosts Chambatu, Chigerwe after questioning

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POLICE have released Kalenga Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe since Tuesday for questioning over an interview with a political party leader. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the release followed completion of necessary investigative procedures. Chambatu and Chigerwe, hosts of “That ZED Podcast,” were detained May 26. Police accused them of interviewing and publicizing Liberal […]