There was no presence of sperms on private parts of 7-yr-old girl defiled by father, court hears
A FORENSIC Analyst has told the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that the vagina swab test of the child who was defiled at the Cancer Diseases Hospital by the father had no presence of spermatozoa cells. Innocent Makasa, 49, also told the court that in cases where sperms ejaculated are very few and if the victim is…...
Namwala volunteer nurse takes own life
A 27-YEAR-OLD volunteer nurse in Namwala has hanged himself with a curtain after posting a message on his Facebook page suggesting self-harm. Family members told police that the nurse, identified as Charles Bwato, became aggressive when questioned about his Facebook post. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident, adding…...
Inflation closes year at 11.2%
THE annual inflation rate for December 2025 has increased by 0.3 percent at 11.2 percent from 10.9 percent recorded in November, 2025. Speaking during a press briefing, Wednesday, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda attributed the increase to price movements in non- food items. “Annual inflation for December 2025 was recorded at…...
Merry Christmas Zambia, you deserve a break
DEAR fellow Zambian, we want to take this special day to wish you a Merry Christmas. This day should not be about pressure, in your own way, find some joy and take time away from the daily hustles. Today should not be about how much one has managed to achieve, how far one has fallen…...
UPND is now the main perpetrator of political violence -CCMG
THE Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) says the UPND has become the main perpetrator of political violence. Meanwhile, UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe says the party has not eradicated political violence but has reduced the vice. Speaking during a debate organized by BBC Media Action at Mulungushi Conference Center, Wednesday, CCMG programmes coordinator Peter Mwanan’gombe…...
Zambia to have digital ID’s by end of 2026
SMART Zambia Institute National Coordinator Percy Chinyama says Zambia will introduce digital identification cards by the end of 2026, following significant progress in the country’s digital transformation agenda. Chinyama adds that the digital ID’s will help resolve the issue of being blacklisted by the US, stating that the sanctions could be linked to Zambia not […]
Economy grew by 3.6% in Q3 of 2025
THE Economy in the third quarter of 2025 grew by 3.6 percent from 2.7 percent in the third quarter of 2024. Speaking during a press briefing, Wednesday, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the growth rate was mainly attributed to the performance of the information and communication which contributed 2.5 percent…...
There’s no humility in the opposition, no one’s willing to be second – UNIP
UNIP Acting Secretary General Reverend Alfred Banda says there is no humility in the opposition, arguing that every leader wants to be first and not willing to be second. On Monday, Dr Fred M’membe, who appeared on Prime TV’s Oxygen of Democracy, said the United Opposition Front has disintegrated due to failure of choosing a…...
Let us renew our commitment to unity and reconciliation – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to renew their commitment to peace and unity and avoid excessive drinking during this Christmas period. Sharing his Christmas message yesterday, President Hichilema said this Christmas should renew the the spirit of compassion, humility and unity. “Fellow citizens more than 2,000 years, the Christmas story began with a fulfilment…...
Police probe murder of juvenile struck by father during marital dispute
POLICE in Bweengwa are investigating a case of murder in which a 25-year-old man allegedly accidentally struck his two-year-old daughter, during a fight with his wife. In a statement, Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the incident, stating that the child was first admitted to Monze Mission Hospital before being referred to the…...