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Katebe, Chitangala Rise in Support of Ketty Nanyangwe

Katebe, Chitangala Rise in Support of Ketty Nanyangwe

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Ichitenge Kuntanshi Katebe, Chitangala Rise in Support of Ketty Nanyangwe Women First NGOCC Chairperson Beauty Katebe – Transformative Voice, accompanied by immediate past Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala, joined UPND aspiring Lusaka Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe at the Lusaka Civic Centre to stand in solidarity with Nanyangwe amid attempts to sideline her in the party’s adoption process […]

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE CHIBULO CHILEMA DIES AFTER ROAD ACCIDENT FOLLOWING NOMINATION FILING

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE CHIBULO CHILEMA DIES AFTER ROAD ACCIDENT FOLLOWING NOMINATION FILING

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INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE CHIBULO CHILEMA DIES AFTER ROAD ACCIDENT FOLLOWING NOMINATION FILING. Independent candidate Andison Buumba Ngandu, popularly known as “Chibulo Chilema,” has sadly passed away following a road accident. Mr. Ngandu is reported to have been involved in the accident at Shamayuwa Trading Centre as he and his supporters were returning from filing his nomination […]

UPND YOUTHS AND WOMEN THROW THEIR WEIGHT BEHIND FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE

UPND YOUTHS AND WOMEN THROW THEIR WEIGHT BEHIND FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE

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UPND YOUTHS AND WOMEN THROW THEIR WEIGHT BEHIND FORMER LUSAKA DEPUTY MAYOR KETTY NANYANGWE Hundreds of UPND youths and women gathered at the Civic Centre in Lusaka today, calling on former Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe to file in her nomination as the party’s candidate for Lusaka Mayor. The supporters openly declared their backing for […]

President Hichilema Pays Tribute to Late Archbishop Telesphore George Mpundu

President Hichilema Pays Tribute to Late Archbishop Telesphore George Mpundu

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Lusaka, Zambia — President Hakainde Hichilema has paid tribute to the late Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Most Reverend Telesphore George Mpundu, describing him as a spiritual leader who touched countless lives through his evangelical mission. In a statement shared after attending the funeral gathering at Child Jesus, Pope Square, President Hichilema said […]

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ATTENDS LATE ARCHBISHOP MPUNDU’S FUNERAL MASS

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ATTENDS LATE ARCHBISHOP MPUNDU’S FUNERAL MASS

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President Hakainde Hichilema today, attended the funeral mass for late Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu who died on Friday, May 15th, 2026 in Lusaka. Speaking during the mass, at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus in Lusaka, Archbishop Alick Banda described the late cleric as an advocate of good governance, social and economic justice. Archbishop Banda underscored […]

Confusion has erupted afte Ketty Nanyangwe and Simon Mwewa both displayed adoption certificates for Lusaka mayoral position under the UPND

Confusion has erupted afte Ketty Nanyangwe and Simon Mwewa both displayed adoption certificates for Lusaka mayoral position under the UPND

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By Gertrude ChandaConfusion and drama have erupted within the UPND after two different aspirants reportedly received adoption certificates for the Lusaka mayoral position ahead of the August 13 General Election. Former Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe confirmed receiving an adoption certificate barely a day after popular vlogger and mayoral aspirant Chitambala Mwewa also publicly announced […]

UPND CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN MAZABUKA, EXPELS 15 MEMBERS

UPND CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN MAZABUKA, EXPELS 15 MEMBERS

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UPND CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN MAZABUKA, EXPELS 15 MEMBERS Lusaka, May 21st 2026 – The United Party for National Development strongly condemns the unfortunate acts of violence and disorder that occurred at the civic centre in Mazabuka during the filing in of nomination papers by former UPND member Garry Nkombo for the Mazabuka Central parliamentary seat […]

Police Investigating Assault of Garry Nkombo During Mazabuka Nomination Filing

Police Investigating Assault of Garry Nkombo During Mazabuka Nomination Filing

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Mazabuka, Zambia – May 20, 2026 — The Zambia Police Service in Mazabuka District has launched investigations into a case of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and malicious damage to property involving former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Garry Nkombo. According to a press statement issued by Southern Province Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, the incident […]

Kitwe :“Divorce Cancelled!” Judge Stunned as Couple Reunites in Courtroom

Kitwe :“Divorce Cancelled!” Judge Stunned as Couple Reunites in Courtroom

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Kitwe :“Divorce Cancelled!” Judge Stunned as Couple Reunites in Courtroom The courtroom was silent. Lynette sat on one side, arms folded tightly across her chest. On the other side sat her husband, Michael, staring at the floor. After twenty years of marriage and four children, their union had reached what seemed like its final chapter. […]

SEVEN CANDIDATES FILE THEIR NOMINATIONS FOR KABWE CENTRAL

SEVEN CANDIDATES FILE THEIR NOMINATIONS FOR KABWE CENTRAL

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Seven parliamentary candidates from various political parties in Kabwe District in Central Province have successfully filed their nominations and have pledged to transform their respective constituencies if elected in the August 13 general elections. United Party for National Development (UPND) Bwacha North candidate, Percy Chato says he is determined to improve the road network, work […]