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The gap between some women’s upper thighs, often called a thigh gap, has attracted attention on social media and in popular culture for years. Many people have developed myths about what it means, with some claiming it is linked to beauty, fertility, or health. However, medical experts say most of these beliefs are not supported […]

VICE-President Mutale Nalumango has urged civil servants to study the UPND manifesto, in order to implement government policies effectively. Addressing public service workers in Kabwe, Thursday, Vice-President Nalumango said it would be sad if people signed a contract with a political party based on a song. She said public service workers must not shy away […]

Lusaka - Zambia: Police order arrests as government and opposition trade blame over election violence

THE Ministry of Education has dismissed assertions that the increase in accommodation allowances for government-sponsored students at the University of Zambia (UNZA) was a political decision. This follows remarks by Professor Nason Ngoma, former Vice-Chancellor of the Copperbelt University, that the adjustment announced by President Hakainde Hichilema was intended to influence voters ahead of the […]

Lusaka - Zambia: Omnia, in partnership with Government, has commissioned the construction of a fertilizer blending plant in Lusaka.

ARCHBISHOP Alick Banda of the Archdiocese of Lusaka has condemned what he described as a “disturbing rise” in politically motivated violence ahead of Zambia’s August 13, 2026 General Election. In a statement released, Banda said reports across the country include campaign convoys being attacked, supporters assaulted, property destroyed, and innocent lives lost. "Violent confrontations at

THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) says it has started implementing President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to employ volunteer health workers, with applications from the first three provinces where the pledge was made already being validated. Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr Choolwe Beyani says the Commission is treating the implementation of the presidential directive with the urgency, […]

MINISTRY of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo says government is aware of planned, stage-managed violence that is yet to occur ahead of the August 13 general election. Meanwhile, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana claims that members of the opposition are wearing UPND regalia and attacking themselves in an attempt to […]

THE UPND has asked the Catholic Church to cancel a planned candlelight prayer service scheduled for August 12, 2026, arguing that the event could attract political connotations ahead of the general election. The party argues that a candle and a lamp are being used as official political symbols by some political parties contesting the 2026 […]

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has ordered a review of the police crowd control operation that led to the teargassing of the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance campaign rally in Mongu and Kalabo. The directive follows Wednesday’s teargas incident, which disrupted the opposition rally in Western Province and sparked criticism from political stakeholders. Police have also […]