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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 […]

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 […]

🇿🇲 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged District Conflict Management Committees (DCMCs) in Chibombo, Chisamba, and Kabwe districts, to be impartial as they mediate minor electoral disputes to ensure a fair and credible electoral process. Kabwe District Electoral Officer, Jovax Ngoma has emphasised that integrity and impartiality are essential, noting that the approach aims […]

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE TWO MINISTRY of Health employees have pleaded not guilty to a charg of theft involving over K400, 000, money which was in their possession. Before Lusaka Magistrate Nthandose Chabala was Friday Ndawa 48, of Chamba Valley, an accountant and Richard Chomba, 44, a Pharmacist. They appeared for mention in one count […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

BY CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA High Court Justice Gaudentia Salasini has granted an exparte order of interim mandatory injunction restraining FDD secretary general Nathan Mulonga from conducting political on behalf of the opposition political party. This is contained in an order obtained from the High Court that Mr Mulonga was barred from any political […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

According to the Zambia Land Alliance, the […]