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Lusaka High Court Grants ZNBC Staffer, Mcpherson Mukuka Bail Justice has prevailed. Counsel Simon Mulenga Mwila Wrote; Our client, ZNBC journalist MacPherson Chewe Mukuka, has today been ordered by the High Court to be released forthwith after 14 days of unlawful and unconstitutional detention. The Court has also condemned the State in costs, reaffirming that […]

CHIPATA MAN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDERING HIS GIRLFRIEND The Chipata High Court has sentenced accountant Edward Mwanamuchele to 25 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for murdering his girlfriend, Rhoda Munkombwe, during a sleepover at his residence. Delivering the sentence, High Court Judge Justice Kafunda said Mwanamuchele had raised the defences of provocation […]

Jacinta Zuma Blasts Zimbabweans After Protest Calls Fail To Bring Harare To A Standstil March and March leader Jacinta Zuma has expressed disappointment over the limited turnout during Zimbabwe’s planned July 31 protests, saying her organisation showed up in support of jailed activist Bhekimpilo Mbedzi and the people of Zimbabwe, but Zimbabweans themselves did not […]

THOUSANDS RETURN TO THE STREETS FOR MYKHAILO FEDOROV More people have once again taken to the streets of Kyiv in support of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, showing that the demonstrations have not faded with time—they have endured. What began as a spontaneous reaction to Fedorov’s dismissal has evolved into a sustained movement. Despite government […]

The Malawi Government has announced the appointment of former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Samuel Batson Tembenu, as Head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observation Mission to Zambia. According to a statement released on 31 July 2026, President Arthur Peter Mutharika made the appointment in his role as Chairperson of the […]

GAYTON MCKENZIE PRAISES ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA AND ANGOLA FOR STANDING WITH SOUTH AFRICA, SAYS THEY ARE NOT PART OF THE CAMPAIGN TO ISOLATE THE COUNTRY South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has praised Zimbabwe, Zambia and Angola, saying the three countries have continued to stand with South Africa and are not part […]

World Cup: Argentine president to deport foreigners over ‘hate’ speech against Argentines Argentine President Javier Milei on Thursday signed an emergency decree empowering the government to deny entry to or expel foreigners who incite discrimination or violence against Argentines because of their nationality. Milei’s office said the decree was issued after weeks of mounting criticism […]

THE Energy Regulation Board has reduced pump prices for all petroleum products for August 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a weaker Kwacha. In a statement issued Friday, July 31, 2026, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda said the new prices take effect at midnight on July 31 and will remain in force until the

By Francis Chipalo With just 13 days to go until the 13 August 2026 General Elections, Chilubi Parliamentary Candidate Christabel Kalasa has appealed to voters to turn out in large numbers and “choose a future of development” for the island constituency. Kalasa has described the upcoming poll as “more than an election” and “a defining […]

Lusaka - Zambia: Republican Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has called for continued collaboration between government and traditional leaders in fostering