Local News

By Joseph Siambihi A 23-year-old motorcyclist of Mkushi District in Central Province who went missing on 1st May 2026 has been found dead and buried in a shallow grave. The deceased, identified as Jacob Kanyangala, was discovered wrapped in a sack and buried within a yard in Itala Compound after a resident, Mercy Mutale, reportedly […]

UPND ADOPTS PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES IN NDOLA DISTRICT The United Party for National Development (UPND) has officially adopted parliamentary candidates for constituencies in Ndola District ahead of the upcoming elections. Frank Tayali has been re-adopted as the party’s candidate for Ndola Central Constituency, while Lloyd Lubosha has also been re-adopted for Chifubu Constituency. Warren Mwambazi will […]

Boundary disputes, property grabbing, and weak protection […]

President Hakainde Hichilema appointed Solwezi East Member […]

Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Kusobile Kamwambi, has urged the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) to take keen interest in the operations of community television and radio stations. Ms Kamwambi notes that community television and radio stations need government support to keep them afloat. She has observed that most rural community television and radio […]

Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Lawrence Mwanza has commended the Zambia Qualifications Authority for decentralising its outreach programmes and taking services closer to the people. Speaking during the ZAQA workshop in Ndola District, Mr Mwanza said the initiative of decentralisation demonstrates the government’s commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and citizen engagement. He said the sensitisation programmes will […]

FORMER Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe said she will not contest the Lusaka mayoral seat in the 2026 elections, citing a need to prioritize party unity and support for President Hakainde Hichilema. In a statement seen by Mwebantu, Nanyangwe said the decision followed “deep reflection, wide consultations and careful consideration.” She said she remained committed to […]

UPPZ PRESIDENT DISQUALIFIED FROM CONTESTING IN AUGUST 13 ELECTION By Victoria Kayeye Yambani/ Darius Choonya United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia Party President Charles Chanda, has been disqualified from contesting in the August 13, 2026 General Election after the Returning Officer, Mwangala Zaloumis, rejected his presidential nomination. Delivering the determination, Zaloumis cited two key reasons for […]

A 33-year-old man of Chadiza District in Eastern Province has been left in deep emotional distress after his 22-year-old wife allegedly gave birth in secret and buried the infant in a maize field. According to information shared by Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba, the suspect has been identified as Mwanipata Banda, a Mozambican […]

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has issued a strong warning against public officials accepting so-called “tokens of appreciation”, stating that such acts can easily amount to corruption under Zambian law. The warning follows remarks attributed to former Minister of Health Alex Katakwe, who reportedly suggested that it is acceptable for public officials to receive tokens of […]