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I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND, I NOW ADMIT THAT I ENTERED ZIMBABWE ILLEGALLY, CHISHIMBA KAMBWILI TELLS COURT Former Information Minister CHISHIMBA KAMBWILI has, in a change of plea, admitted guilt to the charge of entering Zimbabwe illegally in 2024. This comes after he had earlier denied the charge in March 2026. Mr. KAMBWILI, a former […]

NGONI ROYAL ESTABLISHMENT REPORTS FORMER PETAUKE LAWMAKER TO POLICE The Ngoni Royal Establishment has refuted as untrue the assertions made by former Petauke Member of Parliament, Mr. Emmanuel J. Banda, who is currently on the run, claiming that Paramount Chief Mpenzeni IV was killed. The Establishment strongly condemns these allegations in the strongest terms. We […]

Police in Chipata District of Eastern Province have launched a manhunt for a 40-year-old man accused of having carnal knowledge of his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Eastern Province Police Commissioner, Robertson Mweemba, has confirmed the incident to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS). Mr Mweemba says the incident was reported to Kapata Police Post on May […]

BY DORCAS CHIKONKOMENE POLITICAL analyst and historian Professor Biseck Phiri says the August 13 general election are likely to be peaceful despite isolated incidents of violence recorded during the campaign period. Speaking in an interview with Millennium Radio, Prof Phiri says cases of violence have involved members of the ruling United Party for National […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

WARREN MWAMBAZI DEFENDS HIS UPND ADOPTION AS PARTY PETITIONS IN COURT By Justina Matandiko Former Bwana Mkubwa Independent Member of Parliament Warren Mwambazi has defended his decision to contest the 2026 general elections on the UPND ticket, saying the move is aimed at accelerating development in the constituency. Mr. Mwambazi explains that serving as an […]

Independents Withdrawing Will Remain on the Ballot-Isaac Mwanza Withdrawal only possible before close of nominations-Mwanza … Governance activist says candidates remain in race after nominations close By EMV Reporter Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that candidates in an election cannot withdraw from the race after the close of nominations. In a statement issued on […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 …