🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Solwezi Court Declines Jurisdiction in Mundubile, Zulu Sedition CaseThe Solwezi Magistrates' Court has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction to hear the two-count sedition case involving opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his 2026 presidential running mate, Makebi Zulu, referring the matter to the High Court for further proceedings. Principal Resident Magistrate Mambwe Mukonde

I’M READY TO D!E, MY ATTACKERS HAVE 30 DAYS TO APOLOGISE, SAYS DAVIES MWILA.Former Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Mwila has given the people he accuses of attacking him at the Supreme Court in Lusaka 30 days to apologise to him and the nation. Mr Mwila says he is ready to die for Zambia,

SHOTS FIRED!: Mnangagwa Rebukes Politburo Absentees Over Fundraising Ball, Targeting Deputy Chiwenga HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday publicly criticised Zanu PF Politburo members who failed to attend the party’s inaugural Presidential Fundraising Ball last Saturday, in remarks widely seen as directed at Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga. Speaking at the start of the party’s 398th

ATTEND NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER ON OCTOBER 18, NOT DECEMBER 29, SAYS GIVEN KATUTA.Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa says Christians will continue to observe October 18 as a day of prayer, fasting and reconciliation despite the government’s decision to combine the occasion with Zambia’s Christian heritage commemoration on December 29. In a statement addressed to

Peter Sinkamba writes: WHY ARCHBISHOP DR ALICK BANDA & OTHER CATHOILIC CHURCH LEADERS SHOULD AVOID STEPPING DOWN ON ACCOUNT OF A MERE ARREST===============Catholic leaders avoid stepping down solely due to state arrests in authoritarian or weak-rule-of-law contexts, as immediate resignation validates weaponized legal systems and undermines the Church's prophetic mission. When political regimes use executive

DAVIES MWILA GIVES ATTACKERS 30 DAYS TO PUBLICLY APOLOGISE…says he is a senior citizen who deserves respect LUSAKA, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — BM8/ECL Movement National Chairperson Davies Mwila has given individuals he accuses of attacking and harassing him 30 days to publicly apologise, while urging all those involved to report themselves to the police.

SOLWEZI COURT RULES IT HAS NO JURISDICTION IN MUNDUBILE, ZULU CASEPrincipal Resident Magistrate Mambwe Mukonde has ruled that the Solwezi Magistrates’ Court lacks jurisdiction to hear the two-count sedition case involving 2026 presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, referring the matter to the High Court for further proceedings. Citing provisions of

DAVIES MWILA BE.ATEN AFTER TELLING UPND CADRES THEY HAVE NO FOOD AT HOME.Former Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Mwila was beaten by suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres at the Supreme Court in Lusaka this morning. The incident happened after a heated argument over the “Salt Sana” slogan.According to witnesses, trouble started

AS MUCH AS I CONDEMN THE BEATING OF HON. DAVIS MWILA, ZAMBIANS MUST REMEMBER YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW - CHISHANGEBy Staff ReporteLusaka - October 13, 2026Political Strategist Maimisa Ciwele Chishange has strongly condemned the beating of former Patriotic Front Secretary General Hon. Davis Mwila, stating that while the act is condemnable, it serves as

KAFUE POLITICAL SHOWDOWN: JJ BANDA GIVES VENNA ZULU SEVEN DAYS TO DIALOGUE WITH BOOTH OPERATORS “KAFUE IS MY HOMETOWN. I WILL NOT SIT BACK AND WATCH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS BE HARASSED!” — JJ BANDA KAFUE, ZAMBIA — Hon. JJ Banda has reportedly issued a seven-day ultimatum to Kafue Council Chairperson Venna Zulu, demanding an

LEFT TO SLEEP IN CELLS: ALICK BANDA ABANDONED BY HIS OWN POLITICAL PRAISE SINGERS - BAILED OUT BY THE SAME SDA HE INSULTS DAILY. By Justice Brigade Zambia ,Chief Admin,10 October, 2026. It was the most embarrassing moment for Archbishop Alick Banda and it exposed everything Zambians needed to know about the fake loyalty surrounding

YOU CANNOT USE PUBLIC EMBARRASSMENT AS PROOF THAT A MAN MUST RESIGN. A Pastoral Note on Justice and Conscience! I have noted the verified statement by Hon. Dr. Clement Andeleki calling on His Grace Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda to step down while his case is pending. With pastoral respect, we must test the logic. When

" Political Criticism Should Be Constructive"By Mark Ziligone Opposition Patriotic Front-PF-Secretary General for Administration EDWIN LIFWEKELO says political criticism should be constructive and aimed at improving governance rather than insulting the President. In a statement to ZNBC News, Mr LIFWEKELO said the Head of State has faced persistent criticism but has made progress in areas

THERE IS NO CONTRADICTION BETWEEN PRESIDENT HICHILEMA AND FINANCE MINISTER ON PAYING FARMERSUPND MEDIA TEAM STATEMENTOctober,12-2026-We have received media queries from various media houses seeking clarification on the official statements made by the Minister of Finance in today’s News Diggers newspaper and President Hakainde Hichilema’s remarks during the official opening of the First Session of

THE COPPERBELT DOES NOT NEED THREATS. IT NEEDS LEADERSHIP.By Miyanda Laiti Winning back the Copperbelt requires more than political rhetoric. An overhaul of UPND party leadership is long overdue. You cannot threaten people into loyalty or intimidate voters into changing their minds. Politics is about understanding people, not commanding them. Demographics evolve. The electorate changes,

Hamasaka Makes Clarifications on FRA and CDF By Ellen Hambuba Government says the Food Reserve Agency will continue buying maize for national strategic reserves in line with its mandate. State House Chief Communications Specialist CLAYSON HAMASAKA says the government is planning to establish a dedicated crop marketing entity that will be responsible for crop marketing.

“Sedition Case Kicked to Lusaka High Court”By Staff Reporter | Solwezi, 13 October 2026SOLWEZI—In a dramatic turn today, Magistrate Hon. Mambwe Mukonde ruled that her court has no jurisdiction to hear the sedition case against leading opposition figure Brian Mundubile and his deputy Makebi Zulu. She declared that the matter must be transferred to the

EAST DPS FIREDBy Samuel KhwaweEastern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Lewis Mwape has been fired. Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Paul Thole confirmed the termination of Dr. Mwape's contract during a courtesy call by the Civil Service Commission in Chipata. Mr. Thole says the decision is regrettable but necessary.

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire “because I said so”A reporter challenged U.S. President Donald Trump, pointing out that Russia and Ukraine had both indicated they had not agreed to an energy ceasefire. “They agreed,” Trump replied. “You know why? Because I said they agreed. That's why. They agreed because I said

Trump says Somaliland is “a totally different country” and should change its name right awayAt a rally in Youngstown, Ohio this weekend, President Trump brought up Somaliland while talking about Somali immigrants in Minnesota. He said:“I call it Somalia land, not Somaliland, because actually it’s a totally different country. Some people like Somaliland. It has

BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS ARE FORBIDDEN FROM LIVING IN ORANIA A TOWN ON THEIR OWN LAND AND THEIR GOVERNMENT CALLS THIS DEMOCRACY In the heart of South Africa, while Black citizens are being told to chase away fellow Africans, there is an entire town called Orania where Black South Africans themselves are forbidden from living or

UPND MEMBER CALLS FOR RESPECT TO THE FIRST FAMILY Lusaka, Zambia | 13 October 2026 UPND member Harriet Mutinta Matongo has called for greater respect and responsibility in Zambia’s political discourse following attacks on the first family by known bloggers. Matongo has emphasised that politics can be conducted without resorting to personal insults or disrespect

By Catherine PuleGirls who are not virgins should not be paid for, court rules THE Matero Local Court in the greater city of Lusaka with a hard working commandant has ruled that parents of girls with high mileage should not, at any point in their lives, demand 'damage' from men who impregnate their second hand

ZAMBIA CONDEMNS HOUTHI ATTACKS ON SAUDI ARABIA, CALLS FOR RESTRAINTLUSAKA, 13 October 2026 – The Zambian Government has strongly condemned reported attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, which allegedly targeted King Khalid International Airport and other infrastructure, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries to more than 300 people. In a statement issued on Tuesday,

KABILA TAKES LEADERSHIP OF NEW REBEL COALITION LINKED TO M23KINSHASA, DRC – Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has reportedly assumed leadership of a new political-military coalition incorporating the M23 rebel movement, marking a significant development in the country's ongoing conflict. The coalition, known as the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Reportedly Moved to Heavily Fortified Residence Amid Houthi Threats Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly tightened his security arrangements and relocated to a heavily fortified royal residence equipped with underground bunkers amid growing concerns over potential Houthi attacks, according to reports attributed to The Wall Street

Russia Reportedly Suffered Its Heaviest Military Losses of 2026 in September, With Around 50,000 Troops Killed, Wounded or Incapacitated Russia reportedly suffered its heaviest military losses of 2026 in September, with approximately 50,000 troops killed, wounded or otherwise rendered unfit for combat, according to recent assessments attributed to NATO intelligence and the Ukrainian military. Of

UEBERT ANGEL AND THE THEOLOGY OF VIOLENCE: WHEN SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY TURNS INTO INTIMIDATION By Gabriel ManyatiThere are moments when the boundary separating spiritual leadership from public theatre dissolves entirely, leaving behind a spectacle that demands immediate, unflinching examination. A viral video circulating across social media platforms this week captures one such moment. In the footage,

Zanu PF Subjects Conference Delegates to Mandatory Health Screenings Including Cancer TestsHARARE – Zanu PF is requiring delegates attending its annual conference to undergo mandatory health screenings covering blood pressure, blood glucose, prostate cancer and breast cancer tests before they can receive accreditation, according to reports from the party’s headquarters. The screenings are being carried

U.S. REPORTEDLY THREATENED UKRAINE’S MILITARY LEADERSHIP FOR STRIKING RUSSIA The world must recognize this for what it is: the Trump administration reportedly called senior members of Ukraine’s military leadership and threatened the support Ukraine needs to defend its own country—all to pressure Kyiv into stopping attacks on Russian oil refineries. According to Ukrainian officials who

YANDEX TRAFFIC COLLAPSES—USERS REPORT RUSSIAN POLITICAL BOTS GOING QUIETSomething changed across the political internet after Ukrainian drones struck three major Yandex data centers—and people across several countries noticed it. Users in the United States, Germany and Britain began reporting fewer hostile, repetitive and apparently automated political responses. The change was noticed particularly around accounts promoting

Two commercial vessels were attacked by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast overnight, sinking one ship and leaving 11 sailors missing. The Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, operated by a Ukrainian company, was struck by three drones approximately 33 kilometers from the Bulgarian coast. The drones hit its deck and hull, but all 15 crew members—seven Ukrainians

GERMANY: Robot Seized By Police For 'Thrusting Up Against 16-Year-Old Girl And Touching Her Buttocks' Police in Cologne, Germany, have seized a robot allegedly used by a 16-year-old boy to harass a girl of the same age at a fast-food restaurant on Sunday night. The girl was with two friends, aged 17 and 18, at

SA Tycoon Mzi Khumalo Risks Losing Zimbabwe Gold Mines Over $70m Unpaid DebtSouth African tycoon Mzi Khumalo is at risk of losing control of the Zimbabwean gold mines he has owned for more than two decades after failing to pay a $70 million purchase price for the assets. The money is owed for Bulawayo Mining

US woman apprehended for touching herself on a plane!A 46-YEAR-OLD Maryland woman was arrested at Miami International Airport on September 11 after passengers reportedly alerted a flight attendant to disturbing moaning sounds coming from her seat while she was partially dressed. According to local media reports, the woman, identified as Katy Inzer, allegedly began masturbating

Kim Jong Un unveils Hwasong-20 missile at new defense museum as Trump hints at possible meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inaugurated a new defense museum showcasing the country’s growing weapons arsenal, including the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile and advanced military drones. The Hwasong-20 display features a diagram depicting multiple warheads and a

North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles After South Korea’s Hypersonic Weapons TestNorth Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters in what South Korean military officials suspect could be a show of force following Seoul’s recent hypersonic weapons test. According to reports, at least one of the North Korean missiles traveled more than

REPORT: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Allegedly Operating From Secure Locations as Houthi Threats Escalate Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly staying at heavily guarded locations amid escalating tensions with Yemen’s Houthi movement, according to unverified claims circulating online. The reports allege that Mohammed bin Salman has not appeared in public since

FRANCE: Hackers Target French Supermarkets, Set Freezers To 50 Degrees, Trigger Fires And Spoil FoodHackers on Monday targeted supermarkets in France, tampering with freezer systems and raising temperatures to 50 degrees, resulting in spoiled food and fires. According to Reuters, more than 100 of the chain's supermarkets were targeted, while 180 stores from Intermarché and

UNITED STATES: Hollywood actress Selma Blair hospitalized after allegedly injuring Flight attendants on PlaneActress Selma Blair was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition following an alleged incident aboard a commercial flight from Los Angeles to New York City on Sunday night. Port Authority law enforcement officers responded to reports of a physically

MUNDUBILE'S FEW MINUTE PRESIDENTIAL SELF-DECLARATION EXPOSED MANY – LISWANISOBy Alfred Chimba UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso says the few minutes which Tonse Alliance President Brian Mundubile declared himself winner of the just ended general election caused panic and excitement among some trusted individuals within the UPND. Mr. Liswaniso said that declaration minutes, exposed those

WATCH: DAVIES MWILA PUSHED TO THE GROUND BY SUSPECTED UPND CADRES.Former Patriotic Front Secretary General Davies Mwila was pushed to the ground by suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres today outside the Supreme Court. The incident happened shortly after the hearing of the Lima Constituency election petition.In the video, Mr Mwila is seen

MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI AND 16 OTHERS DISPUTE STATE’S CLAIM THAT THEY APPEARED BEFORE KABWE COURT By Nelson ZuluLosing National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity - NRPUP - Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 others have disputed claims that they appeared before the Kabwe subordinate court on august 30, September 11

MSONI SAYS BOTH UPND, TOONSE MUST BE INVESTIGATED FOR TREASON. All Peoples Congress Party President Nason Msoni has challenged the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to ensure that allegations of treason are investigated fairly, arguing that no political leader should be above the law Mr Msoni says the ongoing legal issues involving Makebi Zulu and

TONSE MEMBERS HAVE NOT ACCEPTED HICHILEMA AS PRESIDENT, SAYS MUHABI LUNGU.Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General Muhabi Lungu says the alliance has not accepted the results of the August 2026 presidential election or recognised Hakainde Hichilema as President. Mr Lungu says it is not surprising that even football fans across the country are chanting “Pelempi” because

MWANAWASA AND MAZOKA’S MIDNIGHT SECRET DINNER AT MARK CHONA’S HOUSE:The Hidden Attempt To Alter Zambia’s Political Landscape The Reality Is I Worked As Task Force Chairman Out of Duty, But Absolutely Hated The Job; We Didn’t Have Friends Or Relatives — Mark Chona.👇 👇 👇 An excerpt from the book: Conversations with Memorable Personalities, Part

🇿🇲 EXPLAINER | CDF: Beyond the Budget CutsZambia's Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has undergone a remarkable expansion since the United Party for National Development (UPND) assumed office in August 2021. Five years later, the government is considering reducing its planned 2027 allocation, raising questions about Treasury affordability, Zambia's expanding constituency map and the effectiveness of

HOW CONDOM ADVERTS COST DR MANNASEH PHIRI A JOB AS ZNBC DG… After Receiving Letters That Called Him A Devil Who Had Come To Destroy The Declaration of Zambia As A Christian Nation And Threatened Hell-Fire on Him*** An excerpt from the book: Conversations with Memorable Personalities, Part 1 (2022) by Amos Malupenga, Pages 128

How Do Foreigners Get Land in Zambia?By Dickson JereHow do foreigners manage to acquire land in Zambia? That is the question that keeps popping up in my inbox.Let me address it here. From the outset, the general legal position is that foreigners are not allowed to own land in Zambia. However, in 1995, the law

The transfer of Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba has reportedly been reversed following public interest. Mr Mweemba has since reported back to his office in Chipata this morning. Last week, Mr Mweemba was swapped with Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga. Chipata Legacy News | October 13, 2026