A BURIAL ON FOREIGN SOIL IS NO VICTORY By Farai Ruvanyathi The ruling of the South African Supreme Court allowing Zambia’s Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, to be buried in South Africa closes a painful and unfortunate chapter in our nation’s history. Whatever one’s political persuasion, it is difficult to celebrate the fact that […]

MAKEBI ZULU CALLS ON PARTIES TO RESPECT THE SUPREME COURT RULING We welcome the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa in the matter of Esther Lungu and Others v Government of the Republic of Zambia and Others, which has upheld the appeal and affirmed the rights of the late President […]

COURT SLAMS ZAMBIA WITH HEAVY BILL IN LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU’S BURIAL BATTLE South Africa, 23rd June, 2026 – Smart Eagles The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa has drawn a sharp financial line through one of the most emotionally charged cross-border burial disputes in recent memory, and the message is blunt. If you lose, […]

GOVT WON’T APPEAL TODAY’S LUNGU’S BODY BURIAL COURT MATTER BUT WISHES HIS FAMILY WELL IN HIS BURIAL PROCESSES AS PER THEIR WISHES. Government says it only wanted Lungu to be buried like other former Presidents but since the family refused and the today’s court ruling, there will be no further involvement by government. *Statement from […]

JUST IN: SOUTH AFRICANS VOW TO BLOCK ECL BURIAL IN SOUTH AFRICA “We will not allow Edgar Lungu to be buried in our country. We don’t want immigrants buried in our country. By June 30, he must also go back home. The family will then demand permanent citizenship because their loved one is buried here. […]

WhatsApp has become one of the most widely used messaging platforms in Zambia, connecting millions of people with family, friends and businesses. Unfortunately, it has also become a favourite tool for scammers looking to steal money, personal information and even WhatsApp accounts. Knowing how these scams work can help you avoid becoming the next victim. […]

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has continued to captivate football fans around the globe, with dramatic upsets, standout individual performances and unforgettable moments. As the tournament gathers momentum, some teams have strengthened their status as title contenders, while others have seen their World Cup dreams suffer major setbacks. Here is a look at the biggest […]

A 28-year-old woman from Mansa District in Chief Chimese’s Chiefdom has allegedly killed her two young children in a shocking incident that has left the local community in disbelief. The suspect, identified as Gladys Kapya, is alleged to have fatally attacked her children using a hoe under circumstances that remain unclear. According to reports, shortly […]

The Zambian Court of Appeal has reaffirmed that customary land cannot be bought or sold, ruling that any attempt to convert traditional land into leasehold property without the consent of all interested family members is unlawful. The landmark decision arose from a dispute involving 5.8 hectares of customary land that had been left to five […]

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has set aside a lower court order that directed the repatriation of the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to Zambia for a state funeral. The ruling follows a legal challenge by the Lungu family, who argued that the lower court’s decision did not reflect the late […]