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Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu fought a good fight By Sishuwa Sishuwa Every country has, at one time or another, a religious leader who acts as the conscience of the nation and with the strength of conviction that is respected even by their fiercest critics. For Zambia, and since the deaths of Cardinal Medardo Joseph Mazombwe (2013), […]

HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF To some of our fellow citizens, the political ongoings in our country today may appear to be new, unfamiliar, or fresh. But to some of us, this is very familiar; it is not new or fresh. We have seen it before. It is actually a case of history repeating itself, and we […]

Immediate former Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima has announced that he will not re-contest the Chirundu Constituency parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections, following advice from his wife and family members. Syakalima revealed that his family encouraged him to step aside and leave politics while he is still being appreciated by the public. […]

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU GOVERNMENT has signed 19 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects worth about US$9.1 billion since 2022, with authorities projecting thousands of jobs, increased tax revenue and expanded infrastructure development across the country. Speaking on progress made in the implementation of PPP projects from August 2021 to date in Lusaka yesterday, Finance and National […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

FORMER Education Minister Douglas Syakalima said Friday he will not re-contest the Chirundu parliamentary seat in the Aug. 13 general elections, following advice from his wife and family. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka, Syakalima said he will instead focus on campaigning nationwide for President Hakainde Hichilema. “I agreed to do what family asked […]

By Francis Chipalo The Democratic Union has joined the Catholic Church and the nation in mourning Archbishop Emeritus Telesphore George Mpundu, describing him as a “voice of conscience” for Zambia. Party President Ackim Antony Njobvu extended sympathies to Archbishop of Lusaka Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda, the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Archdiocese of […]

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE LUSAKA businessmen Chomba Kaoma and Zaki Motomola and others have asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss an application by the State against them for want of prosecution. Kaoma, Motomola, Imran Lunat, Abdyrraue Matomola and Honey Bee Pharmacy are the five respondents who have told the Economical and Financial Crimes Court […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

MOST Rev. Telesphore George Mpundu, Emeritus Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, has died at age 78, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda announced. Banda said Mpundu died May 15, 2026, while receiving treatment at Maina Soko Medical Centre in Lusaka. He asked parishes and religious communities to offer Masses for the repose of Mpundu’s […]

Tasila slips into Mundubile, Makebi alliance running mate slot….quietly sneaks into the country to be availed as running mate By DAVID KANDUZATASILA the daughter of former head of State Edgah Lungu is being linked to a vice candidacy position of the Mundubile-Makebi alliance A source disclosed that Tasila Lungu quietly sneaked into the country during […]

POLITICAL CONFUSION: TWO SIDES OF THE COIN AHEAD OF ELECTIONS, WHO WILL PAY THE PRICE? A KBN TV EDITORIAL From boardrooms to town streets and villages, the message is the same, there is so much that is going wrong in our nation. We can’t even start talking about our failure to bury a former Head […]