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What’s the fuss about Lt. Habwela when we’ve seen the worst?
Earlier this week, our beloved President Hakainde Hichilema officiated at the pass out parade of ZNS officer cadets in the sleepy town of Kafue.
No sooner the cat got...
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Lungu’s Funeral Fumble: UPND Batuke Imenda’s Statement and HHs Rule
In an era when artificial intelligence can fake official statements, the authenticity of a message attributed to UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda—directing party officials...
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Zambia’s Industrial Awakening
Zambia’s Industrial Awakening
By Kelvin Phiri
For decades, Zambia was typecast as a resource economy a nation rich in copper yet trapped by its dependency on...
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Governement Urged To Tap Diaspora Mining Experts Into Ad Hoc Advisory Board Roles
The EMV Diaspora Forum turned its focus to Zambia’s mining sector on Sunday night, drawing sharp contrasts between the country’s immense mineral wealth and...
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Is Zambia Heading Toward Early Elections?
By Venus N Msyani
President Hakainde Hichilema has sparked speculation about the possibility of early elections following remarks made at the funeral of former Cabinet...
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Dolika set to challenge HH……say what!
For obvious reasons, it has become a ritual for us to get ourselves a copy of our favorite tabloid, News Diggers and keep ourselves...
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Academic warns that Biya’s long rule in Cameroon signals deeper problems for African leadership
The recent announcement by Cameroon’s 92-year-old President, Paul Biya, that he will seek re-election has reignited debates around prolonged leadership in Africa. Biya, who...
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The ECL Burial Case and Bill 13 Are Both about Property Rights.
By Chanda Chisala.
The protracted impasse of Edgar Lungu burial case took another twist when the Pretoria High Court decided to grant the government of...
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Zambia Needs an Inclusive ‘Statute of Limitations’
By Henry Kyambalesa
August 6, 2025
A “statute of limitations,” “Time Limitation Act,” “Limitation Act,” “Limitation of Actions Act,” or “Prescriptive Period Act” is any piece...
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Zambia’s Attorney General Made One of the Worst Blunders in the ECL Burial Case
By Chanda Chisala.
The first time I read somewhere that the Attorney General of Zambia had submitted the “suspended benefits” argument to the High Court...
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Origin of panga culture in Zambian politics!
The Panga culture in Zambian politics dates back to the days of MMD in power in the early 2000s with Sata at the helm...