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Two year old twins have died in an inferno in Muyembe village in Senior Chief Nsokolo’s Chiefdom in Mbala District, Northern Province. The twins died after the house they were in caught fire, while two other children escaped unharmed. Confirming the incident in a statement made available to ZANIS in Mabala today, Northern Province Police Commanding Officer, […]

Gary’s alleged attacker, reported him to Police claiming Nkombo assaulted him, and lost K20, 000 in the process. READ FULL STATEMENT:ASSAULT OCCASIONING ACTUAL BODILY HARM – MAZABUKA DISTRICT The Zambia Police Service in Mazabuka District received two reports of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (OABH) at Mazabuka Police Station on May 20, 2026, at 11:25 […]

Munali aspiring lawmaker Chrispin Chiinda says he and former Munali MP Mike Mposha have pledged to run peaceful campaigns in their respective constituencies after meeting at a funeral service in Lusaka. Chiinda, the Resolute Party candidate under the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance, said he met Mposha, his former rival, during a church service at the Presbyterian […]

A 26-year-old truck driver died Monday morning after his vehicle overturned on the Chirundu–Kafue Road, police have confirmed. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the accident occurred around 07:30 hours at Kapiringozi area. The deceased has been identified as Lloyd Phiri of unknown residential address. He was an employee of Aregash General Dealers Limited […]

“Every Time I Planned To Build A House, Problems Would Come Up Immediately Until I Found The Secret To Progress”– Zambian Man Shares My name is Noble Sinyangwe, a man from Mbala, Zambia, and I want to share my story to encourage people struggling with construction delays, financial setbacks, and endless obstacles whenever they try […]

CHANDA’s child trafficking, grooming, and solicitation case is not to be covered by media; the court has ordered it, citing the child’s rights to privacy and protection. The order comes after the state’s application for the attendance restriction to a limited number of support persons. Edward Chanda, alias Chanda, 1/2 of top Kopala duo Chanda …

Street vending has once again intensified in […]

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has commended the Levy Mwanawasa Regional Centre for Democracy and Good Governance (LMCR) for its ongoing efforts to promote democracy and leadership development in the country. The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), Director General Webster Malido highlighted the vital role the Levy Mwanawasa Regional Centre for Democracy plays in strengthening democratic […]

A 12-year-old girl has been allegedly defiled by her 40-year-old stepfather in DK area, Chipata District, Eastern Province. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba has confirmed the incident to ZANIS. Mr Mweemba said the defilement case was reported on Saturday, 31st May 2026 at 11:10hrs at Kapata Police Post, Chipata Central Police Station. Mr […]

CHISHIMBA Kambwili has pleaded guilty to departing Zambia without passing through immigration. Kambwili changed his plea in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, meaning the matter will not go to trial. The State is expected to present facts of the case before sentencing. Prosecutors allege Kambwili left Zambia for Zimbabwe for medical treatment between Jan. 1 and Jan. […]