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Finland Turns to France for Nuclear Deterrence Amid Russian Threats Faced with Russia’s increasingly aggressive posture and growing hybrid threats, Finland is reportedly seeking greater security through closer military cooperation with France. 🔸 The bilateral partnership is expected to include the establishment of a nuclear steering group, joint military exercises, and contingency plans for the […]

50 ViewsBy Dr Tarcisius Mukuka Introduction Recent reports indicate that the Mukuni Royal Dynasty has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking recognition of Chief Mukuni XIX as a Paramount Chief, with powers and perks associated with that status. Three existing Paramount Chiefs — the Litunga, Chitimukulu and Kalonga Gawa Undi — sought to participate in the […]

Government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the country’s economy through the effective utilisation of Zambia’s gold reserves. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting in Mufumbwe District today on the Kikonge Mining Project, Ministry of Mines Permanent…

A 60-year-old man of Indeco Compound in Kabompo District has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Solwezi High Court for causing the death of a man he found naked in his house with his wife. Kennedy Liwema was convicted of manslaughter, contrary…

Alliance Against Corruption (AAC) Executive Director has congratulated newly appointed Cabinet Ministers on their assignments wishing them wisdom, strength and commitment as they serve the people. Noel Chisebe who is also a Governance Activist says the new portfolios are…

Local governance expert Wesley Miyanda has called on newly elected Members of Parliament to immediately begin working in their respective constituencies. Mr Miyanda said the election and campaign period was over and that leaders should now focus on the broader task of…

Mufwashi Member of Parliament Brian Kakonkanya says illegal gold processing activities have blocked the Dengwe Stream, a key water source for Kasempa District, threatening water supply to the district’s treatment plant as the dry season approaches. Mr Kakonkanya said the Dengwe…

More than 100 pugilists from 15 boxing clubs within Lusaka are expected to take part in the boxing tournament organised by the Midlands Boxing Association (MABA). MABA Secretary Morgan Mwansa says the competition to be held in conjunction with Exodus Boxing Academy, will host a…

Government has completed the distribution of wetland farming inputs to vulnerable but viable households across all six districts of Lusaka Province, in a move aimed to strengthen household and national food security. Lusaka Provincial Administration Principal Public Relations…

Two men have died in a road traffic accident involving a Toyota Wish and a cyclist in the Muyumbana area along the Mongu-Kalabo Road. Western Province Police Commissioner Godfrey Mwanza confirmed the incident in a statement to media , saying it occurred around 19:30 hours. Mr…