ISAAC MWANZA DISMISSES CLAIMS HIS ELECTION PETITION IS UPND-SPONSORED By Justina Matandiko Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has dismissed allegations that his recent election petition is sponsored by the ruling UPND, saying critics are avoiding the real issues raised before the courts. Mr. Mwanza says focus should be on whether some candidates who filed as independent […]
I have no plans for youths, they will have to tell me what they need – Mundubile TONSE Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says he has no plans for the youths at the moment and that if elected, his government will not impose empowerment programmes on the youths but instead inquire what they need […]
WHEN GRIEF BECOMES A STAGE: EXPOSING THE POLITICAL MACHINATIONS BEHIND THE LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE By Chilufya Kasonde BLOEMFONTEIN – Yesterday, from the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein, South Africa, solemn mission unfolded. Alongside former Minister Richard Musukwa and former DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe, we took another legal step not […]
KK did not leave burial wishes, had not lost benefits, Court tells government lawyer in ECL case THE South African Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein yesterday challenged the Zambian government’s reliance on the Kenneth Kaunda burial case in its legal battle with the family of former president Edgar Lungu over his final resting place. […]
BREAKING NEWS: PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI IV OF THE NGONI PEOPLE HAS DIED His Royal Highness Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV of the Ngoni people has died. The nation now awaits official communication from the Royal Establishment and the Government of the Republic of Zambia regarding the sad development. Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, fondly known as Inkosi […]
The AFRICAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, in collaboration with Cocreative Culture and The Spirit of Africa 2026, hosted an inspiring Sports-Themed Awards presentation at the Seattle Center, bringing together civic leaders, athletes, coaches, cultural advocates, and members of the African diaspora for an evening dedicated to unity, leadership, and excellence. The prestigious celebration was organized to honor […]
The Democratic Union has released its “Honey Jar” policy plan ahead of the August 2026 elections, saying it is built around practical solutions that will improve daily life for Zambians under the theme “Zambia First”. Fronted by Presidential candidate Ackim Antony Njobvu and running mate Miriam Banda, the party says the plan rejects empty promises […]
Nicolas Banda “FATHER” and drivers donate toiletries to conductors By Francis Chipalo Kulimatower bus drivers chairperson Nicolas Banda, popularly known as “FATHER”, together with fellow drivers, has pledged 1,800 packs of toiletries for bus conductors. The donation includes toothbrushes, toothpaste, roll-ons and soap. Banda said the gesture is aimed at supporting conductors who work long […]
ZEDPODCAST DUO DETAINED SINCE TUESDAY Kalenga (Kalenga Chambatu) and Uncle Elson (Elson Chigerwe)the dynamic hosts behind “That ZED Podcast” have been in detention since Tuesday,26th May 2026. The duo is being accused of interviewing and publicising Liberal Democrats Party (LDP) President, Xavier Franklin Chungu who the Zambia Police accuse of revealing official secrets. Chungu is […]
LUNGU BURIAL CASE BECOMES LANDMARK TEST OF STATE POWER The legal battle surrounding the burial of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has evolved into a major constitutional test of state authority, family rights, and the legal status of former Heads of State. During proceedings before the South African Supreme Court, judges openly challenged the Zambian […]
