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    Cop dies after shooting himself at Police Headquarters

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      FORMER Health minister Dr Alex Katakwe has advised newly appointed Health Minister Prof Roma Chilengi to be wary of cartels within the ministry, saying some people can go to great lengths to protect their “selfish” interests. Dr Katakwe, who served as Health Minister for about two months before the dissolution of Parliament on May 15, 2026, has advised his successor...
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      Ex-minsters insulted me when I told them not to stand as MPs – HH
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      We’ll get rid of civil servants who don’t support HH – Mwaliteta
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      Mundubile, 17 others petition AG over rights violations
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    • Elections are not an employment referendum for civil servants
      “Civil Servants are there to serve the Constitution and citizens not UPND” WE continue to condemn the statement by UPND Lusaka Province Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta who has issued a threat that the ruling party has a list of civil servants who will be removed for not supporting President Hichilema. We sincerely hope this is one man’s misguided view and not the considered position of the UPND. If it reflects broader party thinking, then the ruling party is walking down a dangerous path. Political power is temporary, but partisan purges can damage institutions for generations. The...
    • Beware of cartels at MoH, Katakwe warns Chilengi
      FORMER Health minister Dr Alex Katakwe has advised newly appointed Health Minister Prof Roma Chilengi to be wary of cartels within the ministry, saying some people can go to great lengths to protect their “selfish” interests. Dr Katakwe, who served as Health Minister for about two months before the dissolution of Parliament on May 15, 2026, has advised his successor to put his trust in God. Prof Chilengi, a former Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) Director General, was recently appointed Health Minister, succeeding Dr Katakwe, who had been appointed to the position on March...
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    Mind Your Business Episode 17 ; Guest: Vice President W.K Mutale Nalumango TOPIC: A voice from the VEEP as Zambia decides

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      Chipata Diocese calls for dialogue with HH over treatment of opposition
      CHIPATA Diocese Bishop George Lungu has proposed a private meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss concerns over the treatment of opposition figures and other…
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      Don’t downplay Chinese mining investments, Embassy tells TIZ
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      I’ll work with my losing opponents to develop Matero – Sakala
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      NUMAW commends govt for cracking down on illegal mining
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      Zambia’s democracy has been under significant strain – Mwenye

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      ZICTA cancels Zed Mobile licence
      THE Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has cancelled the operating licence of Beeline Telecoms Limited, trading as Zedmobile, for failure to adhere to…
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      Economic gains must benefit citizens, Musokotwane tells MoF officials
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      Cop gets 18 months over K8,000 bribe
      LUSAKA Chief Resident Magistrate Nthandose Chabala has sentenced a 40-year-old police officer, Lewis Malamba, to 18 months’ imprisonment for soliciting a K8,000 bribe. Meanwhile, Magistrate…
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      Sampa sues Mutambo for linking him to Ruth Mbandu’s death
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      ECZ denies irregularity claims in Lima parliamentary election
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      ECZ asks court to dismiss Masebo’s election petition
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      Vlogger gets 9 months for sharing screenshot about Mwanawasa’s false pregnancy

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      Kanyemba summons 35-member provisional squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s WC
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      Maggie Sapatu story proves that critical thinking in Zambia is dead
      As widely reported in the press and social media, a 52 year old woman, Maggie Sapatu, walked on foot to Lusaka to attend the inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema as president.
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      Reckless driving incidents fall by 38% across Africa, new Yango Ride Safety Report finds
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