The Ministry of Health has disclosed that Zambia’s surveillance system recently detected a localised Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) alert from a 46-year-old female patient of Luanshya District on the Copperbelt Province. The patient was admitted and isolated on May 13th, 2026 at Roan Antelope Referral Hospital after presenting with symptoms consistent with haemorrhagic illness, including […]

FORMER Lusaka Central MP Mulambo Haimbe said he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming elections, pulling out of the race for the United Party for National Development ticket. Haimbe, who previously represented Lusaka Central, made the announcement in a social media post. (Mwebantu, Monday, 17th May, 2026)

Built to Last: How the UPND’s 2026 Adoption Process Engineered a Party for the Next 100 Years By George N. Mtonga, MBA Great political parties are not sustained by charisma alone. They are built on systems — institutional structures that outlast individual leaders, survive electoral cycles, and renew themselves from the ground up. As Zambia […]

FORMER Lusaka Central MP Mulambo Haimbe said he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming elections, pulling out of the race for the United Party for National Development ticket. Haimbe announced the decision in a social media statement and later addressed supporters in Kabulonga Ward 19, where he confirmed he was stepping aside and endorsed […]

Using a mobile phone in the toilet has become a common habit for many people in Zambia and around the world. Some scroll through social media, watch videos, respond to messages, or even make phone calls while using the bathroom. However, health experts and hygiene professionals warn that this habit may come with serious health […]

Munali aspiring Member of Parliament Thomas Sipalo, popularly known as “Komboni President,” has sparked debate on social media after issuing a strong political statement questioning the effectiveness of independent Members of Parliament in delivering development. In a post shared online, Sipalo argued that many constituents often judge leaders not by how well they debate in […]

Government has strongly condemned a fake video circulating on social media alleging that President Hakainde Hichilema facilitated the arrest of Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango, describing the clip as malicious propaganda aimed at misleading the public. In a press statement,Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said,the video was fabricated and intended to […]

Sylvia Masebo Secures Landslide Victory in Chongwe East Contrary to the claims circulating on social media that Sylvia Masebo lost the primaries in Chongwe East, the official numbers tell a very different story. In the constituency results, Masebo secured an overwhelming 427 votes, while her closest opponent, Mark Salimu Maimbu, managed only 34 votes. Geoffrey […]

By Francis Chipalo Government has condemned a manipulated video circulating on social media that falsely claims President Hakainde Hichilema facilitated the arrest of Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango. Information and media permanent secretary Thabo Kawana has described the video as “a total fabrication and malicious propaganda” meant to sow discord and cause public alarm. “The […]

Zambian music icon Macky 2, real name Mulaza Kaira, has once again sparked conversations across the country after sharing a powerful message following his meeting with musicians in Chingola, Copperbelt Province. The award-winning artiste, who is now an aspiring Member of Parliament for Nchanga Constituency, revealed that he recently sat down with local musicians from […]