2026 is not a done deal for UPND, voters can shock them
IN the heart of every democracy lies an irrefutable truth: power belongs to the people. No matter how effective a government may believe it has been, no matter how confident its supporters or officials may grow in their public pronouncements, it is the electorate, the ordinary citizens of Zambia who ultimately decide the fate of…...
Police nab woman for throwing newborn into pit latrine
POLICE have detained a 22-year-old woman of Namwala District after she allegedly attempted to kill her newborn baby by throwing the infant into a pit latrine. According to police, the suspect had concealed her pregnancy from family members. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka said in a statement, Wednesday, that Namwala Police Station received…...
FRA starts buying maize in four provinces
FOOD Reserve Agency (FRA) Board Chairperson Suresh Desai says the Agency has started purchasing maize from farmers in Lusaka, Central, Western and Southern Provinces. Desai says FRA has not yet commenced maize purchases in other provinces because the moisture content in the maize in these areas is still high. He has expressed hope that the…...
2 fishermen drown after hippo attack
TWO fishermen have died after their dugout canoe was struck by a hippo and capsized. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka confirmed the incident, which occurred on on June 30, 2025, at around 19:00 hours. “Itezhi Tezhi Police Station received a report from Fabian Mumba, aged 48, of Kapili Malenje Island, regarding a fatal…...
Faith went to Community House to seek an appointment with First Lady – Lawyer
POLICE yesterday arrested Lusaka businesswoman Faith Musonda for disorderly conduct after she allegedly stormed Community House around 01:00 hours. However, her lawyer, Charles Changano, claims his client went to seek an appointment with the First Lady at Community House between 20:00 and 21:00 hours. He adds that Musonda was initially charged with conduct likely to…...
Police apprehend Kazadi
POLICE say they have apprehended film producer David Kazadi. This apprehension is allegedly in relation to a viral obscene video involving social media influencer Mwaka Halwindi. Last Friday, the internet was abuzz with a 22-second video showing Halwindi engaged in oral sex with an unidentified man. The video’s widespread circulation prompted the social media influencer…...
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DEC nabs 2 Chinese nationals for drug trafficking
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested two Chinese nationals for trafficking in 1.5 grammes of methamphetamine and 0.96 grammes of heroin. In a statement, Wednesday, DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba said operations in Lusaka led to the arrest of Kexia Zheng, 32, and Chenjiang Chen, 36, both residents of Lilayi Extension. Tamba added…...
Police nab Faith Musonda for storming Community House
POLICE have arrested and charged Lusaka businesswoman Faith Musonda with idle and disorderly conduct after she stormed Community House around 01:00 hours. State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has described Musonda’s act as shocking and “quite audacious.” In a statement, Wednesday, Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said officers swiftly apprehended Musonda when…...
Zambia’s economic outlook improving – World Bank
WORLD Bank Country Manager for Zambia Dr Achim Fock says the country’s economic outlook is improving with robust momentum in the mining sector, and a rebound in agriculture, among others. Speaking during the Launch of the Zambia Economic Update, Tuesday, Dr Foch however noted that significant risks persist due to lower global growth, uncertainties in…...