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New satellite images reveal heavy damage at Iran’s Yazd missile complex — but the underground network may remain intact New satellite imagery shows extensive damage to surface facilities at Iran’s Yazd military complex following recent strikes, with multiple structures appearing destroyed or heavily damaged. However, military analysts note that the visible destruction may represent only […]

The University of Zambia has postponed mid-year examinations indefinitely, 61 days after closing campus early over water and sanitation challenges. In a notice dated June 17, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs Prof. Boniface Namangala told students scheduled to write exams from June 22 not to travel to campus. In an interview with Lusaka Star, UNZA […]

By MUBITA KATETE THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three suspects in separate intelligence-led operations in Western, Copperbelt, and Eastern provinces as part of a nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks. The operations resulted in the seizure of large quantities of cannabis, crystal methamphetamine, and codeine-based substances, with authorities describing the arrests as […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA High Court has granted an injunction restraining the transferring of Reverend Elizabeth Mwape from a church property she allegedly helped finance with her late husband in Kafue. Reverend Mwape of Grace Ministries International Kafue dragged the church’s presiding Bishop Lucky Simumba to court for allegedly transferring her to another branch […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

POLICE in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman for allegedly sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy with whom she cohabited for seven months. Southern Province Police Commissioner Moono Namalongo said the case was reported on June 16, 2026, by the boy’s 54-year-old father from Lukupa Village, Chief Mapanza. Namalongo said investigations show that between Nov 30, […]

POLICE are searching for 29 inmates who escaped from Kapiri Mposhi Police Station in Central Province on June 13, 2026. Zambia Police Service spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said 33 inmates broke out of lawful custody. Four have since been recaptured. An immediate investigation has been launched to establish how the escape occurred. A dedicated intra-agency task […]

The ruling party, United Party for National Development (UPND)has slapped 13 members with suspensions in Mazabuka Districtfor rallying behind independent candidate Gary Nkombo. According to the governing party’s Southern ProvinceChairperson Billard Makwembo these suspensions will run for aperiod of seven days. He says at the expiry of suspensions, the party will decidetheir fate, or even […]

Hichilema, don’t be afraid my dear elder brother, I’ll take good care of you when you’re former President – Mundubile NATIONAL Reconciliation Party of Unity and Progress (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has urged UPND members to remain calm and not sell their belongings or prepare to flee the Country if he wins the August […]

CHOMA – Police in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman accused of sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy and allegedly keeping him at her home for several months. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by the teenager’s father, who reported that the woman had allegedly refused to allow his son to return home despite repeated requests. […]

Many employees believe asking for a salary increase is risky. Some fear being labelled ungrateful, while others worry that management may view them differently or even replace them. However, negotiating a better salary is a normal part of career growth when done professionally. In today’s competitive job market, employees who understand how to negotiate effectively […]