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SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has directed that disciplinary action be taken against public officers who engaged in political activities without resigning before May 15, 2026. Kangwa said the officers violated the Public Service Code of Ethics by remaining in government posts while participating in politics. He spoke in Lusaka at the opening of […]

US-Iran Conflict Escalates After Strikes Near Bandar Abbas and Retaliatory Missile Launches The latest military confrontation between the United States and Iran has sharply escalated following a series of strikes and counterstrikes across the Persian Gulf region. According to reports, United States Central Command launched drone and missile strikes targeting an Iranian drone control facility […]

By Alice Lubasi Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has directed that appropriate action be taken against all public officers who participated in political activities without formally resigning before May 15, 2026, and are still serving in Government offices. Mr. Kangwa said such officers violated the Public Service Code of Ethics (Red Book) and must […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema said Wednesday that Zambia’s relationship with the United States is increasingly focused on economic cooperation for mutual benefit. Speaking at State House during a courtesy call by newly appointed U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Mich Coker and his delegation, Hichilema said the long-standing partnership had endured beyond individual leaders. “The U.S.-Zambia partnership has outlived […]

POLICE PICK UP CHUNGU The Zambia Police Service has confirmed that former Intelligence Chief Xavier Chungu was taken in for questioning this morning in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the development to Byta FM Radio. Chilabi said further updates will be provided in due course. For more details, tune in […]

A 37-year-old man had his left hand amputated after an object he picked up exploded in Kitwe’s Ndeke Township. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi said the incident occurred around 7 a.m. at Revealed Treasure Trust School. Yuyi identified the victim as Alfonso Chikotwe, who police believe suffers from mental illness. He said Chikotwe […]

POLICE said on Thursday that Xavier Chungu,former Director General of Intelligence, was brought in for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said further updates would be provided in due course. No additional details were released.

186 Views A Joint venture between ZCCM-IH (45%) and Wonderful Group (55%), backed by $30 million of new investment from Wonderful Group, to restore industrial-scale lime and cement production in Ndola. Three-phase development starting with a 600 tonnes-per-day lime plant, followed by cement or second lime plant within 12 months, and further expansion thereafter. Restoration […]

A SEXUALLY starved man of Lundazi District in Eastern Province has shocked residents of Mphamba Compound after he was caught butt naked and snoring beside a 16-year-old girl he had allegedly raped. Details of the matter as narrated to TV Yatu by Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba show that, the suspect only identified […]

UPND COPPERBELT YOUTH CHAIR TAKES MWAMBAZI ADOPTION TO HIGH COURT. Radio Icengelo United Party for National Development Copperbelt Province Youth Chairperson Wallen Hinyama has petitioned the nomination of Warren Mwambazi as the party’s adopted parliamentary candidate for Bwana Mkubwa Constituency. In the petition filed in the Ndola High Court, Mr. Hinyama cited Warren Mwambazi as […]