PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has arrived Choma, Southern Province, today ahead of a meeting with UPND adopted candidates and party officials. Speaking to residents, Hichilema thanked the people of Choma for their warm reception. He appealed for support ahead of the Aug 13, 2026, general elections as the UPND continues its focus on peace, unity and […]

POLICE in Choma have arrested a 35-year-old woman for allegedly sexually exploiting a 17-year-old boy with whom she cohabited for seven months. Southern Province Police Commissioner Moono Namalongo said the case was reported on June 16, 2026, by the boy’s 54-year-old father from Lukupa Village, Chief Mapanza. Namalongo said investigations show that between Nov 30, […]

POLICE are searching for 29 inmates who escaped from Kapiri Mposhi Police Station in Central Province on June 13, 2026. Zambia Police Service spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said 33 inmates broke out of lawful custody. Four have since been recaptured. An immediate investigation has been launched to establish how the escape occurred. A dedicated intra-agency task […]

Economy broke down, Hichilema worked hard to rebuild it, says Nevers NEW Nation Party president and UPND Alliance partner president Nevers Mumba says the ruling alliance has a strong record to present to Zambians, arguing that the government inherited an economy that had been severely damaged and has worked steadily to restore it. Speaking in […]

The ruling party, United Party for National Development (UPND)has slapped 13 members with suspensions in Mazabuka Districtfor rallying behind independent candidate Gary Nkombo. According to the governing party’s Southern ProvinceChairperson Billard Makwembo these suspensions will run for aperiod of seven days. He says at the expiry of suspensions, the party will decidetheir fate, or even […]

Some may think he has been subdued by the rising popularity ofTonse PF-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate BrianMundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu, but he says no. Citizens First CF and Orange Alliance presidential candidateHarry Kalaba says he is in this election to win it. “I think so far you have not seen me have […]

VOTE FOR HH AND YOU WILL NEVER REGRET – GBM ADVISES ZAMBIANS Former Defence Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) has urged Zambians to re-elect President Hakainde Hichilema in the forthcoming general election, describing him as a tested and dependable leader who has demonstrated a clear commitment to national development and economic recovery. Speaking as he […]

Hichilema, don’t be afraid my dear elder brother, I’ll take good care of you when you’re former President – Mundubile NATIONAL Reconciliation Party of Unity and Progress (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has urged UPND members to remain calm and not sell their belongings or prepare to flee the Country if he wins the August […]

Family Development Initiatives (FDI) has commenced a five-day Trainer of Trainers Workshop in Kabwe to strengthen the Community Health Information Platform (CHIP). FDI Team Leader Sheikh Yussuf Ayami explained that the event is sponsored by the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ) with support from the Global Fund. Ayami highlighted that the training will empower […]

LUSAKA, Zambia – Prominent music manager and entertainment personality DJ Kandeke has sparked fresh debate within Zambia’s music industry after posting a cryptic message questioning the direction and leadership of the Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM). In a brief but pointed social media post, the manager of popular artist Yomaps wrote: “No direction? No point. […]