ZAMBIAN TikToker Francis Kapwepwe, known online as “Why Me,” was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison with hard labor after pleading guilty to hate speech charges. Lusaka principal resident magistrate Idah Phiri said Kapwepwe published hateful remarks against different people, including President Hakainde Hichilema, Vice President Mutale Nalumango, Chief Mukuni and the people of […]

THE Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) said it detected 10 forged certificates among people seeking to run in the 2026 general elections. ECZ Executive Director Michael Chilala told reporters that the fake documents were found during physical verification of candidates’ qualifications between April 22 and May 22, 2026. Chilala said the number marks a significant […]

🚨 BREAKING NEWSEthiopia Warns Egypt: You Cannot Block Our Push for Red Sea Access as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hammers Global Energy Markets Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 26, 2026Ethiopia has sharply accused Egypt of actively trying to obstruct its strategic efforts to secure access to the Red Sea, dramatically escalating tensions between the two […]

ZIMBABWE BANS FOREIGNERS FROM SMALL-SCALE MINING Zimbabwe has slammed the door on foreign involvement in small-scale gold mining in a dramatic policy shift aimed at giving locals full control of the lucrative sector. Mines Minister Polite Kambamura announced that, with immediate effect, only Zimbabwean citizens and fully locally-owned companies will be allowed to operate in […]

“DEFECT AND DIE?” FEAR, RUMOURS & POLITICAL PARANOIA ROCK ZIM OPPOSITION A wave of deaths involving former opposition figures who later aligned themselves with Zimbabwe’s ruling establishment has reignited fear, speculation and bitter political debate across the country. Critics of President Emmerson Mnangagwa claim the ruling system “uses and discards” defectors once they lose political […]

Putin unveils what critics are calling “the pardon of death” — wiping out massive debts in exchange for going to war. Vladimir Putin’s government has launched a dramatic new strategy to recruit more fighters for the war in Ukraine without triggering another forced nationwide mobilization. Under a newly signed decree, Russians who enlist to fight […]

The Ministry of Education has reassured teachers across the country of the government’s commitment to addressing matters relating to academic and professional upgrades in a fair and sustainable manner. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kelvin Mambwe, says the Ministry has noted public discussions following recent remarks by the Emoluments Commission concerning academic upgrades […]

Many people underestimate the importance of a good nighttime routine. What you do before going to bed can affect your health, mood, productivity, relationships, and even financial decisions the next day. Experts say healthy bedtime habits help improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and prepare both the mind and body for a fresh start in the […]

Government has launched a 3.6 million United States Dollars initiative aimed at strengthening Zambia’s meteorological capabilities and improving preparedness for extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. The Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) initiative, is being implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) and […]

President Hakainde Hichilema’s first term may be remembered as one of the most aggressive economic stabilization periods in Zambia’s recent history. When he took office in 2021: • Zambia was in debt default, • inflation was high, • investor confidence had collapsed, • and the Kwacha was under severe pressure. Instead of relying on populist […]