Local Zambia updates, community incidents, police news, court stories, and city developments.
Local Zambia updates, community incidents, police news, court stories, and city developments.
SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA TO HEAR EDGAR LUNGU FAMILY’S APPEAL OVER HIS REMAINS ON MAY 29 By: Thomas Afroman Mwale The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has set May 29, 2026 to hear an appeal by the family of former President Edgar Lungu regarding the handling of his remains,Funeral and Burial. According […]
The Daily Nation in its yesterday’s publication carried a story headlined: “SA court sentences Madison Financial Services Group chairman to 10 years for fraud” In the story, it was reported that Madison Financial Services Plc Group Chairman, Mogamat Rushdie Lagardien a former practising attorney had been sentenced to ten (10) years’ imprisonment following a […]
356 Views …cites bankruptcy status, defective adoption papers Charles Chanda, president of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), has become the first aspiring presidential candidate to be rejected from participating in the August 13, 2026 general elections. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) reportedly rejected Chanda’s nomination on grounds that he is allegedly bankrupt […]
235 Views …says party will only field parliamentary and council candidates Miles Sampa has announced that the Patriotic Front (PF) faction he leads will not field a presidential candidate in the August 13, 2026 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing this evening, Sampa said the decision was reached after wide consultations within the party […]
Elections : Why The ECZ Has Disqualified Charles Chanda UPPZ leader, Charles Chanda has been knocked out from contesting the 2026 general elections because he is an undischarged bankrupt. What the constitution says; Article 100(2)(g) of the Constitution states: “A person is disqualified from being nominated as a candidate for election as President if that […]
For the past five years, it has been my honour to serve the people of Ndola Central with commitment, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility. Today, I am deeply honoured and grateful to the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the United Party for National Development (UPND), and the people of Ndola Central for the […]
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 […]
