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Maxwell Chongu Promises Peaceful Politics and Development Agenda for Kafue West

Maxwell Chongu Promises Peaceful Politics and Development Agenda for Kafue West

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Citizen’s First aspiring Member of Parliament for Kafue West, Maxwell Chongu, has pledged to prioritize peace, development, job creation, and empowerment for local people as he prepares for the 2026 General Elections. In a lengthy Facebook post, Chongu spoke about his long-standing relationship with UPND Lusaka Province Chairman and Kafue West aspiring candidate Obvious Mwaliteta, […]

One dead, 10 injured in Kafue crash on Great North Road, Police say

One dead, 10 injured in Kafue crash on Great North Road, Police say

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ONE person was killed and 10 others were injured Monday night in a head-on collision on the Great North Road in Kafue, police said. Zambia Police said the crash occurred around 7 p.m. at Mhango Curve when a Toyota Landcruiser attempted to overtake on a curve and collided with an oncoming Toyota Hiace minibus traveling […]

UPND STAGED VIOLENCE DURING NOMINATIONS IN ORDER TO GET MORE THAN 85 UNOPPOSED MPS BUT THEY ONLY SUCCEEDED TO GET 6 UNOPPOSED SEATS COUNTRYWIDE- Chris Zumani

UPND STAGED VIOLENCE DURING NOMINATIONS IN ORDER TO GET MORE THAN 85 UNOPPOSED MPS BUT THEY ONLY SUCCEEDED TO GET 6 UNOPPOSED SEATS COUNTRYWIDE- Chris Zumani

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*MEDIA NOTICE: UPND STAGED VIOLENCE DURING NOMINATIONS IN ORDER TO GET MORE THAN 85 UNOPPOSED MPS BUT THEY ONLY SUCCEEDED TO GET 6 UNOPPOSED SEATS COUNTRYWIDE* 1. As Tonse Alliance, we were tipped four days ago that UPND had schemed to use political violence, brutality and manipulation to secure more than 85 unopposed parliamentary seats […]

Zambian TikToker ‘Why Me’ sentenced to 2 years for hate speech

Zambian TikToker ‘Why Me’ sentenced to 2 years for hate speech

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ZAMBIAN TikToker Francis Kapwepwe, known online as “Why Me,” was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison with hard labor after pleading guilty to hate speech charges. Lusaka principal resident magistrate Idah Phiri said Kapwepwe published hateful remarks against different people, including President Hakainde Hichilema, Vice President Mutale Nalumango, Chief Mukuni and the people of […]

GOVERNMENT REASSURES TEACHERS

GOVERNMENT REASSURES TEACHERS

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The Ministry of Education has reassured teachers across the country of the government’s commitment to addressing matters relating to academic and professional upgrades in a fair and sustainable manner. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kelvin Mambwe, says the Ministry has noted public discussions following recent remarks by the Emoluments Commission concerning academic upgrades […]

Mundubile Promises Freedom to Jailed PF Bigwigs After Govt Change

Mundubile Promises Freedom to Jailed PF Bigwigs After Govt Change

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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Mundubile Promises Freedom to Jailed PF Bigwigs After Govt Change Brian Mundubile has escalated opposition criticism against the United Party for National Development government, declaring that jailed opposition figures such as Raphael Nakachinda, Bowman Lusambo, and others will only regain their freedom through a change of government. Speaking Monday after what he […]

13, 686 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM TEVET BURSARIES

13, 686 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM TEVET BURSARIES

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A total of 13, 686 students across the country accessed Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) bursaries in the first quarter of 2026. This is against a target of 1,500 students under the initiative, designed to support vulnerable but deserving students to pursue skills training in various sectors. Co-Chairperson of Cluster Advisory Group two […]

KAMUTUMBE FAMILY TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM KISASA TRADERS

KAMUTUMBE FAMILY TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM KISASA TRADERS

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Senior Chief Musele of Kalumbila District has directed that the K75, 000 raised by traders at Kisasa Market be handed over to the children of the late Helen Kamutumbe who was murdered in a mob justice incident in the area two months ago. The money was presented to Kalumbila District Commissioner, Brenda Sankisa after traders […]

ECZ ASSURES MPULUNGU ELECTORATES OF TRANSPARENCY

ECZ ASSURES MPULUNGU ELECTORATES OF TRANSPARENCY

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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in Mpulungu District in Northern Province has assured the electorate of its commitment to maintaining impartiality and transparency in the upcoming electoral process. Electoral Commissioner of Zambia Mpulungu District Electoral Officer, Sarah Masiye, emphasised that the commission is dedicated to ensuring a free, fair, and credible election for all Zambians. […]