IMF STATEMENT COVERING ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE INCLUDING ITS GROSS INTERNATIONAL RESERVES ●Fiscal pressures have intensified in 2026. The primary surplus is now projected at 1.1 percent of GDP, compared to 3.8 percent at the time of the Sixth Review of the completed ECF program. ●The deterioration reflects weaker tax collection, including from the suspension of […]

ONLY UPND HAS MANAGED TO SEND REPS TO WITNESS PRINTING OF BALLOTS IN DUBAI So far, only the United Party for National Development (UPND) and Independent candidate Given Katuta have sent reprensentatives to witness the printing of ballot papers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ahead of the August 13 general election. UPND is being represented […]

BRE CALLS FOR RETRACTION AND APOLOGY OF KAFWAYA’S AIRPORTS REMARKS By Mary Malisana The Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) has demanded for an apology from Tonse Alliance Finance Chairperson Mutotwe Kafwaya over remarks questioning the need for an airport in Western Province. The BRE says it is disappointed that such comments were made by a former […]

HOW THE OPPOSITION WINS ELECTION IN ZAMBIA ( according to Uncle P.) I am not a historian but do believe that history has a way of informing the present . Zambia is unique in Africa ,we have had a peaceful transfer of power from incumbent to opposition in three general elections . Here ,l put […]

TEEN SUES PARENTS OVER NAME, DEMANDS $150,000 A 19-year-old man from Missouri has reportedly taken his parents to court, seeking 150,000 US dollars in damages over the name they gave him at birth. The teenager claims the name subjected him to years of teasing, embarrassment, and awkward experiences at school, alleging that even teachers often […]

Namibian Truck Drivers Afraid of Entering South Africa in Fear of planned June 30 Killings Namibian transport companies are pulling their drivers out of South Africa as fears of xenophobic violence escalate ahead of the June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant terrorist groups. The June 30 Threat Vigilante groups linked to movements like March and […]

🛥️🇷🇺 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, […]

Zimbabwean Billionaire Pledges $1 Million to Repatriate 20,000 Citizens Amid South Africa Tensions Zimbabwean businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has pledged $1 million to help repatriate up to 20,000 Zimbabweans seeking to leave South Africa. The donation supports Harare’s efforts to expand emergency transport amid rising anti-immigrant tensions. The move highlights the growing role of private African […]

 UGANDA’S MUHOOZI SAYS HE WANTS TO MARRY BEYONCÉ SS24 — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked controversy after publicly declaring on X that he wants to marry global music superstar Beyoncé. In a series of posts, Muhoozi claimed rapper Jay-Z should “hand over” his wife to him, and suggested that […]

Italian national team coach Gennaro Gattuso has sparked widespread debate after questioning FIFA’s allocation of nine guaranteed World Cup places to Africa, arguing that the current qualification system has made the road to the tournament increasingly difficult for European nations. Speaking after Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign encountered more setbacks, Gattuso said FIFA should review […]