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By CHIKUMBI KATEBE A ZIMBABWEAN student who worked as a part-time lecturer has pleaded guilty to engaging in work in Zambia without a work permit. Before Magistrate Nthandose Chabala was Tonderai Takunda Mutya, 26, a student, who was charged with one count of engaging in work when he worked as a part-time lecturer at […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

FORMER Mazabuka Central MP Garry Nkombo filed nomination papers Wednesday as an independent candidate and condemned an attack on him at Mazabuka Civic Centre. Nkombo said a man wearing UPND regalia attacked him and tore his shirt as he entered the centre to file. He said other men, some with covered faces, also assaulted him […]

VIOLENCE erupted Wednesday at Mumbwa Town Council as two UPND candidates sought to file nominations for Mumbwa Central. Witnesses said Hamatala, one of two UPND candidates issued adoption certificates, attempted to enter Mumbwa Civic Centre to file his papers while Clarence Chisuku was already inside filing for the same seat. The Electoral Commission of Zambia […]

…calls for unity and support for all adopted candidates in Kafue East By Francis Chipalo John Mikaya, UPND Youth Chairman for Kafue East, has been adopted as the party’s councilor candidate for Shimabala Ward ahead of the 13 August 2026 elections. Mikaya has served as area councilor for Shimabala in previous elections. In a statement […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) extended nominations for National Assembly and mayoral and council chairperson races after candidates reported losing voter cards. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said Tuesday that National Assembly nominations, originally set for Wednesday, May 20, will now be held Friday, May 22. Mayoral and council chairperson nominations, set for […]

Full-Scale Iranian Attack Could Overwhelm U.S. and Israeli Air Defense Systems Defense analysts warn that if Iran launches a full-scale missile and drone assault, the air defense systems of the United States and Israel could struggle to intercept the sheer volume of incoming threats. Experts note that large coordinated barrages involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, […]

FDD PRESIDENT CHIFUMU BANDA DECLINES TO CONTEST PRESIDENCY By: Sun Fm TV Reporter Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Dr. Chifumu Banda has declared that he is not interested in contesting the August 13 General Elections, emphasizing the need for opposition unity. Dr. Banda said not everyone can become President, stressing that unity among […]

Chimuka Njoomona has once again been adopted as the United Party for National Development candidate for Chakunkula Ward 37 ahead of the August tripartite general elections. In a statement following his adoption, Njoomona thanked God for the opportunity to serve and said it was a rare privilege he did not take lightly. “I give thanks […]

…discloses that His Grace, Emeritus Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu died as chairman of OCiDA Endorsement of President Hichilema and at no time was ever expelled, brands Simwinji as a UPND cadre impersonating the association By BARNABAS ZULU THE Our Civic Duty Association (OCiDA) has distanced itself from the endorsement of the UPND and President […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA Must Prosper (ZMP) president Kelvinn Bwalya Fube has dismissed reports suggesting that he failed to file his nomination papers in line with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) timetable. In a statement issued by the ZMP media team, Mr Fube said reports to the effect that he had failed […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.