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HOME Affairs Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo has wondered what government would benefit from killing NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu. Meanwhile, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo has refuted claims by Mundubile that Southern Province was weaponised with police and snipers. On Monday, during a Southern Province virtual rally, Mundubile […]

HH TO WIN AUGUST POLLS, VJ PREDICTS AFTER NATIONWIDE ASSESSMENT. Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga (VJ) says President Hakainde Hichilema is on course to win the August 2026 General Elections, citing information he has gathered from districts across Zambia. According to, Mr. Mwaanga his assessment is based on research and feedback he has collected from various […]

Iran will target regional infrastructure if US strikes bridges, power plants – IRGC outlet Iran would strike regional infrastructure, including bridges and energy facilities in which the United States has interests, if Washington targets Iranian bridges or power plants, IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a military source. The remarks came in response […]

PATRICE MOTSEPE RULES OUT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA, SAYS THE COUNTRY ALREADY HAS MANY CAPABLE LEADERS TO TAKE THE NATION FORWARD CAF President Patrice Motsepe has dismissed speculation that he could one day run for President of South Africa. Speaking during a press briefing at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Motsepe said […]

Zambia Police Service has intensified preparations ahead of the elections saying they have put in place measures aimed at maintaining peace and security before, during and after the electoral period. Speaking in an interview with the media, Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi…

TONSE-PAMODZI ALLIANCE CANCELS CHINGOLA RALLY ON ACCOUNT OF LACK OF RESOURCES Augustine Chewe, Freelance Journalist For those that are wondering why the opposition Tonse Pamodzi Rally scheduled for 14 June 2026 at Kaunda Square Grounds in Chingola, did not take off. It has emerged that the Alliance had a tough time to meet expenses of […]

A fire at New Soweto Market destroyed three makeshift restaurants and one electronic shop in the early hours of Thursday, police say. The Zambia Police Service said the blaze broke out around 03:00 hours at the market opposite Namununga School. Police public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi explained that security personnel on duty spotted smoke and […]

NRPUP Presidential Candidate Brian Mundubile writes…. Good morning Provincial Coordinators, candidates and members of our team. I am sure you might have received some disturbing information last night, all I can say is that we managed to survive the situation. I want to use this opportunity to encourage all Provincial Coordinators to remain focused, organised […]

FORMER Minister of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection, Bishop Edward Chomba, has been elected Member of Parliament for Kankoyo Constituency after polling 6,372 votes. Mr. Chomba, who stood as an independent candidate, defeated incumbent Mabeta Headson of the UPND, who received 3,186 votes. Speaking after the declaration, Bishop Chomba thanked residents for their support.

CONFIRMED: ROBERT CHABINGA HAS LOST! Conf Robert Chabinga aka Mr "Lugwalo " has lost the Mafinga South Parliamentary Seat. He got 3461 votes While Citizens first Faith Munthali had 7224 votes. (C) ZED DIARY