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…. says UPND’s five years in office brought governance gains but warns unresolved tensions, shrinking democratic space, weak institutions threaten reform agenda By NATION REPORTER PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema should prioritise reconciliation with the Catholic Church and the continued tensions and acrimony between the Executive and the influential religious institution risk weakening Zambia’s social cohesion […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity president Brian Mundubile and vice-president Makebi Zulu on Monday dismissed President Hakainde Hichilema’s accusation that they are “thieves.” The two leaders said they served as Cabinet ministers with integrity and pointed to their records in office. Speaking to journalists at Yusufu Catholic Radio in Mpika, Mundubile said farmers […]

Morocco’s saviour ISSA DIOP was born in France to a Senegalese father and a Moroccan mother. He played at under-16, under-19 and under-21 levels for France. He was eligible to play for Senegal and Morocco as well due to his parentage from both countries. In March 2026, he was called up by Morocco for the […]

🛥️🇷🇺 Putin’s yacht leaves the Baltic Sea under Russian naval escort for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine The €100 million superyacht Graceful, believed to be linked to Vladimir Putin, passed through Danish waters on Monday escorted by the Russian Navy destroyer Severomorsk, the rescue vessel Voevoda, and a Danish patrol boat, […]

🚨🇿🇦 JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA DISTANCES MARCH & MARCH FROM NGIZWE MCHUNU AND PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI, SAYING THEY ARE DIFFERENT ANTI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION GROUPS AHEAD OF THE 30 JUNE PROTESTS March & March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has clarified that her organization is separate from other anti-illegal immigration movements and activists involved in the planned 30 June protests. Speaking ahead of […]

‘KWEREKWERE’ OUTRAGE! XENOPHOBIA WARNING AS HATE RHETORIC SPARKS ALARM A growing backlash has erupted over the use of the slur “kwerekwere”, with critics warning that dehumanising language against fellow Africans risks fuelling discrimination and violence. The controversy centres on claims that a black South African activist has embraced the offensive term while mobilising anti-immigration sentiment […]

BRIAN MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI ZULU ARE NOT YET MATURE TO LEAD ZAMBIA – MILES SAMPA PATRIOTIC FRONT (PF) President and UPND member Miles Sampa says Tonse Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu are not yet mature enough to govern Zambia. Commenting on the opposition pair, Sampa said the two should […]

Putin Rejects Proposal To Halt Long-Range Strikes, Vows To Continue Military Campaign Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a Ukrainian proposal aimed at suspending long-range strikes as an initial step toward peace negotiations. According to Putin, Moscow sees the proposal as an attempt by Kyiv to buy time amid ongoing manpower shortages along the frontline […]

CCMG CONCERNED OVER CONTINUED REPORTS OF VOTE BUYING IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY By Josphat Mbewe The Christian Churches Monitoring Group-CCMG- has expressed concern over continued reports of vote buying by some political players in selected parts of the country during the ongoing election campaign period. Speaking in an interview with Phoenix News, CCMG […]

By Charity Nyoni The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) has begun developing regulations to guide the rollout of licensure examinations for teachers under a new law. This follows the enactment of the Teaching Profession Act No. 1 of 2026, which replaces the 2013 Act and provides for the administration of licensing exams. TCZ Registrar Dr. […]