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Communications expert Dr. Brenda Bukowa has challenged educated Zambians to stop “hiding behind degrees and diplomas” and get involved in hustle, politics, farming and blue collar work. Known for her charismatic approach to social matters in society, Dr. Bukowa said overthinking is holding back graduates from changing their own lives and communities. Dr. Bukowa said […]

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba on Tuesday assured the nation that police will act firmly and impartially against anyone committing electoral offenses or disturbing public order as the country goes to the polls in two days. In a national address, Musamba said patrols will be intensified nationwide, with an increased police presence and snap

Francis Chipalo THE Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has warned employers against forcing workers to choose between their jobs and voting in tomorrow’s General Elections. ZCTU President Blake Mulala said Thursday 13th August must be respected as a public holiday and workers must be given an unhindered opportunity to vote. Mulala said workers are […]

Davies Chama Obtains Bail Pending Appeal, One year later! Former Defence Minister Davies Chama has been released from prison on bail pending the hearing and determination of his appeal against an eight-year jail sentence with hard labour. Chama had been serving the sentence after he was convicted in connection with a shooting incident during the […]

“MATSHIDISO SHAI BREAKS HER SILENCE! Emotional Apology to Husband After Viral Video Controversy Leaves Social Media Divided” Matshidiso Shai has released a public statement addressing the controversy surrounding a video that has been widely shared on social media. In her statement, Shai acknowledged the disappointment, questions and criticism that followed the video’s circulation and said […]

PREGNANT SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN DETAINED BY U.S. IMMIGRATION AGENTS AT LAS VEGAS AIRPORT SPARKS OUTRAGE AS SUPPORTERS DEMAND ANSWERS — NQOBILE MALANGENI, WHO WAS REPORTEDLY TRAVELLING TO CONNECTICUT TO JOIN HER U.S. ARMY VETERAN FIANCÉ, WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY ICE AT HARRY REID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT HER IMMIGRATION STATUS, DETENTION CONDITIONS AND […]

WHY IS SOUTH AFRICA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STILL RISING EVEN AFTER THOUSANDS OF FOREIGNERS LEFT THE COUNTRY? South Africa’s unemployment crisis has deepened again, with the country’s official unemployment rate climbing to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the previous quarter. The latest figures show that hundreds of thousands more people […]

Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has upheld a landmark law that transfers colonial-era land still registered in foreign names to the Malagasy state. In Decision No. 15-HCC/D3 issued on 3 August 2026, the court declared Law No. 2026-007 constitutional and ordered its publication in the Official Journal. The National Assembly had adopted the legislation on 1 […]

TOMORROW, Zambia goes to the polls. Some citizens are excited about the opportunity to exercise their civic right to vote. They cannot wait to walk into that polling booth and draw the X next to the face of their preferred candidate. But there is another group of citizens that will not take part in the […]

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says it is dangerous for people to accuse government of abducting people, urging those with evidence of abduction to report to the police. And Vice-President Nalumango says the UPND needs more time to increase the earning capacity of citizens to meet the high cost of living. Meanwhile, Vice-President Nalumango says she would […]