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IBA CAUTIONS BROADCASTERS ON FALSE REPORTS

IBA CAUTIONS BROADCASTERS ON FALSE REPORTS

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has cautioned broadcasting stations to verify information before it is broadcasted, following false reports of the alleged death of Alex Mulyokela. In a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today, IBA Director of Corporate Communication, Katendi Wandi, said the recent incident involving false claims about Mr Mulyokela’s death highlights a […]

GBM Dismisses Claims of Endorsing President Hakainde Hichilema Ahead of 2026 Elections

GBM Dismisses Claims of Endorsing President Hakainde Hichilema Ahead of 2026 Elections

Former Defence Minister and businessman Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that he has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Elections. In a public statement released on Friday morning, GBM clarified that he has not made any recent political pronouncements or endorsed any presidential candidate, […]

IBA Warns Broadcasters Against Airing Unverified Information After False Alex Mulyokela Death Reports

IBA Warns Broadcasters Against Airing Unverified Information After False Alex Mulyokela Death Reports

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has reminded all broadcasting stations in Zambia to verify information before airing it, following the circulation of false reports regarding the alleged death of Alex Mulyokela. In a press statement issued on Friday, June 19, 2026, the Authority expressed concern that some broadcasters aired inaccurate reports without first confirming the […]

Alex Mulyokela Laughs Off Death Rumours, Confirms He Is Alive and Preparing for Church Event

Alex Mulyokela Laughs Off Death Rumours, Confirms He Is Alive and Preparing for Church Event

LUSAKA – Poor People’s Party (PPP) President Alex Mulyokela has laughed off false reports that circulated on social media on Thursday afternoon claiming that he had died. The rumours quickly spread across several social media platforms, prompting concern among members of the public and political supporters before they were dismissed as false. In a video […]

MUNDUBILE/MAKEBI RALLIES IN EASTERN PROVINCE WILL GO AHEAD- Tonse Pamodzi Alliance

MUNDUBILE/MAKEBI RALLIES IN EASTERN PROVINCE WILL GO AHEAD- Tonse Pamodzi Alliance

MUNDUBILE/MAKEBI RALLIES IN EASTERN PROVINCE WILL GO AHEAD ..We will engage ECZ at the Stakeholders’ Meeting they have called to register our concerns…. Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Press Statement We have been alerted through social media to the Advisory Note dated 18 June 2026 issued by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in which the ECZ […]

Zambia races toward its high-stakes general elections

Zambia races toward its high-stakes general elections

As Zambia races toward its high-stakes general elections on August 13, 2026, a strange, unprecedented silence has fallen over the nation’s political landscape. In a country where election seasons are traditionally defined by an explosion of competing party colors, earth-shaking roadshows, and booming street music, the current atmosphere is distinctly quiet. Citizens are holding back, […]

Most Streamed Zambian Songs of 2026 So Far: Yo Maps, Kayz Adams and Mordecaii Dominate

Most Streamed Zambian Songs of 2026 So Far: Yo Maps, Kayz Adams and Mordecaii Dominate

The Zambian music industry has continued to thrive in 2026, with several local artists recording impressive streaming numbers across platforms such as Spotify, Audiomack, Apple Music, Boomplay and YouTube. While official nationwide streaming figures combining all platforms are not publicly available, music charts and streaming platforms show clear trends on the songs that have dominated […]

Online Scams Zambians Should Watch Out For in 2026

Online Scams Zambians Should Watch Out For in 2026

As more Zambians embrace mobile banking, online shopping, digital jobs, and social media, cybercriminals are also becoming more sophisticated. Every day, unsuspecting people lose money, personal information, and even access to their online accounts because of scams that appear genuine. Knowing how these scams work is one of the best ways to protect yourself and […]