FORMER FIRST LADY ESTHER LUNGU ARRESTED
Former First Lady Esther Lungu has been formally charged and arrested by Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on allegations of obtaining properties suspected to be proceeds of crime, with an…
‘INJUSTICE’ – BRAZIL REACTS TO VINICIUS JR SNUB
Journalists and politicians in Brazil have criticised Rodri being voted the winner of the Ballon d’Or ahead of Vinicius Junior. Brazil forward Vinicius, 24, was Real Madrid’s top scorer last…
BRIDES-FOR-CASH SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN SOUTH AFRICA
Three people who are accused of making fake marriage documents to help foreign nationals become South African citizens have been arrested, police say. When officers raided a building in Durban…
KASENENGWA FARMERS PROTEST ALLEGED FISP MISMANAGEMENT
Farmers in Kapoko Camp, located in the Kasenengwa District of Eastern Province, have raised serious concerns over alleged mismanagement of the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) by local officials. The…
CHINSALI IN RABIES OUTBREAK
The Veterinary Department in Chinsali has confirmed an outbreak of rabies in the Mulilansolo area and several nearby communities. This outbreak, which is posing significant health risks, has been mapped…
SENIOR MALAWI POLITICIAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING TO KILL PRESIDENT
A leading member of Malawi’s opposition has been charged with plotting to kill the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. Patricia Kaliati, Secretary-General of the UTM party, was arrested last week on…
TWO NEW LAWSUITS ACCUSE SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING BOYS
Warning: This story contains details some readers may find disturbing **** Two new lawsuits have been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs accusing the music mogul of sexual assault. Both lawsuits,…
ERB ASSURES NATION OF STABLE FUEL SUPPLY AMID RISING CONCERNS
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reassured Zambians that the country currently has a sufficient fuel stock to meet national demand, despite ongoing logistical challenges. Speaking to the press, ERB…
SATA REMEMBERED, BUT DAY IS MARRED BY DIVISIONS
The family of Zambia’s late President Michael Sata expressed their disappointment over the absence of former President Edgar Lungu at Sata’s 10th memorial service, held at the Cathedral of the…
WORRY OVER TOXIC DELHI AIR AS POLLUTION WORSENS
Air quality in India’s capital Delhi has deteriorated to severe and extremely poor levels in the past few days, data shows. Pollution levels crossed 25-30 times the World Health Organization…