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Can You Really Win Big From Betting Online Through Your Phone?

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Can You Really Win Big From Betting Online Through Your Phone?

Look around any queue, bus stop, or lunch break.

Phones are open.

Not just for scrolling — but for placing bets that actually pay. The games are fast, and the money, yeah it’s real. What used to live inside a betting shop now fits in your back pocket. But that shift raises a better question:

Can your phone really deliver wins the same way a full sportsbook can?

Short answer – yes, betting through your smartphone can get you big wins and payouts. Try it yourself – try betting online at Novibet and see first hand the speed, convenience, and variety of games that smartphone gambling delivers.

But sometimes, the answer depends on how the platform works, but even more on how users play. Betting through your phone changes the pace. It changes how you see risk. But it doesn’t remove the chance to win big

In this article, we’ll briefly talk about how smartphone betting works, why it clicks with modern players and why your chances of winning are better on smartphones.

How Mobile Betting Platforms Make Wins More Accessible

Smartphone betting apps are built for speed and convenience. They remove the friction that used to slow bettors down.

You don’t queue.

You don’t wait for slips to be printed.

Every fixture, every market, every result is right there — live, searchable, and ready. You can move from live stats to multi-bets in a single scroll.

It’s immediate and intuitive.

Payouts are fast with the interfaces being pretty clean. You can track your bet history, edit live bets, or trigger early cash-outs from the same dashboard. There’s no second-guessing. Everything you need is in reach, in one place, designed for rapid action.

And you have plenty of betting options (or markets) including major leagues, niche sports, in-play wagers, boosted odds. It’s not a stripped-down experience. It’s the full sportsbook, streamlined and simplified for the device in your hand.

So, Can You Win Big When Betting on Your Phone?

Yes. Not in theory, but in real money terms.

Wins aren’t smaller just because they happen on a smaller screen. Mobile platforms are wired into the same oddsmakers, the same jackpots, the same high-stakes play that drives sportsbook profits globally.

The ceiling hasn’t dropped. It’s just easier to reach now.

There’s no delay. No waiting in line. No limitations on what or when you can bet. And that unlocks real advantages. Today’s smartphone experience gives punters every shot at a big return. What changes is the rhythm.

There’s also volume, because unlike before, you bet more often. And not recklessly, but consistently. Between tasks, during breaks, after work. Betting becomes an extension of the day, not a disruption.

Bottom Line

Mobile betting isn’t a watered-down version of the real thing. It is the real thing.

Odds are the same. Wins are the same. The only difference is how fast you get in, how sharp you play, and how easily you move across games, markets, and live odds.

And plus, with the right platform you get bigger bonuses, and better odds.

Lungu Family Demands Government Cover Funeral and Legal Costs Amid Ongoing Court Battle

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Lungu Family Demands Government Cover Funeral and Legal Costs Amid Ongoing Court Battle

The family of Zambia’s late former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has formally demanded that the Zambian government cover all expenses related to his cancelled funeral and the legal fees arising from the ongoing dispute over his remains.

In documents submitted before the Gauteng Division of the High Court in South Africa, Lungu’s widow Esther Lungu, his children Tasila, Dalitso and Chiyeso, his sister Bertha, nephew Charles Phiri, family lawyer Makebi Zulu, and funeral service provider Two Mountains, argue that the government’s last-minute legal action caused both emotional and financial hardship.

The family is seeking a punitive costs order against the Zambian state, contending that the government’s urgent application—filed just two hours before Lungu’s scheduled burial on June 25—was unjustified and amounted to an abuse of process.

“The launching of an eleventh-hour urgent application on the morning of 25 June 2025, the very date and time scheduled for the funeral of the late President Lungu, with only two hours’ notice to the Respondents… alone justifies a punitive costs order,” the family’s legal submission states.

The respondents claim that the government had been aware, since at least June 18, that the body would not be returned to Zambia by that date, yet waited until the funeral day to act. This, they argue, resulted in the cancellation of a fully arranged funeral in Pretoria—incurring expenses for the venue, transportation, clergy, security, and the funeral home, all in line with Lungu’s expressed burial wishes.

The family accuses the Zambian state of acting in bad faith and politically interfering in a private family matter, asserting that the widow’s legal right to determine burial arrangements has been undermined.

In its own court filings, the government has justified its intervention by citing the need to verify and authenticate the identity of the remains, in compliance with a court order issued by Deputy Judge President Aubrey Phago Ledwana. The body has been kept at a Pretoria funeral parlour for nearly two months amid the escalating legal standoff.

Lungu died on June 5 in Pretoria. While his family opted for a private burial in South Africa, the Zambian government insists that the former Head of State be repatriated and accorded a full state funeral in Lusaka.

The South African High Court is expected to rule on the matter on August 4.

Lupili Ward Sees Water Access Boost and Upcoming Road Projects After Kafulafuta Project Launch

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Lupili Ward Sees Water Access Boost and Upcoming Road Projects After Kafulafuta Project Launch

After the opening of the Kafulafuta Water Project, Ndola’s Lupili Ward Councilor Emmanuel Mulenga has noted an improvement in access to water and sanitation among citizens in the Mushili Hillside.

Councilor Mulenga says water supply has improved in Mushili Hillside after the installation of pipes and the connection of domestic consumers.

The civic leader is now urging residents to protect water infrastructure.

Speaking to Radio Icengelo News, Councilor Mulenga said the vandalism of pipes and taps in Hillside won’t be tolerated.

“People are now able to access Water in Mushili Hillside and we want more people to have water kwa Mwape as well. I can only appeal to our people to protect the taps and pipes from vandalism,” he said.

Meanwhile, Councilor Mulenga has announced that about Four (4) Kilometers of roads in his ward will be worked on using the Bwana Mkubwa Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and more funds from the Central Government.

Councilor Mulenga says the entire 2025 CDF allocation to Lupili Ward will be channeled toward feeder roads construction.

He said the CDF road works are beginning soon and will cost K1.5 Million.

Was Major Wezi Kaunda taken out by the Chiluba administration?

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Was Major Wezi Kaunda taken out by the Chiluba administration?

Excerpts from my book – One Zambia, One Nation
Presidency, governance & regionalism

The 47-year-old retired army major was the son of former President Kenneth Kaunda. Seen as a fast-rising star in UNIP, he was the party’s Lusaka provincial chairman. It was widely believed Kaunda was grooming him to take over from him as party president and eventually gun for State House. Wezi was a fearless politician and vocal critic of Chiluba’s leadership style. Although Major Kaunda was constantly a target of death threats, he chose to remain in the country his father had led to independence to offer himself for leadership of the nation at an opportune time.

One fateful night, Wezi and his wife Didre, were driving home to Woodlands, a leafy Lusaka suburb, in his impressive Toyota Landcruiser when they were waylaid by armed men in front of their gate. Assuming they were after his car, he pushed his wife out of the car and pleaded with them to have it. According to his wife, Wezi pleaded with them: “I am Major Wezi Kaunda. Please take my car, take whatever you want. I am not resisting. Spare my life and my wife. Just take the car.”

The gang confirmed knowing after which they released the trigger and sprayed bullets on him multiple times before fleeing the scene. He was still gasping for his breath by the time they rushed him to the University Teaching Hospital where he was put on life support. It is believed that strange individuals crept into his ward under the cover of darkness and suffocated him to death.

“They’ve killed my son twice,” an emotionally charged Kaunda would lament afterwards.

The car was later found abandoned with everything intact. Three senior Scotland yard detectives were brought in to help solve the murder mystery but hit a dead trail. At a much later stage, a 28-year-old Moses Mulenga, a bus driver, and Allan Mubanga, a 20-year-old taxi driver were arrested and charged with the murder of the radical politician, a theory that seemed to support the police belief that it was a carjacking attempt that had gone wrong.

Many people, of course, dismissed the explanation by the police as mere cover-up! This assertion was recently buttressed by former vice-president Nevers Mumba. Reflecting on the launch of his latest book, ‘In Pursuit of Freedom’ during an interview with veteran journalist, Frank Mutubila on his talk show – ‘Frank Talk’, Mumba was reminded of an occasion whereby former President Kenneth Kaunda invited him and his son Wezi Kaunda to a private meeting, where he warned them to watch their movements as he had received reliable information from sources within the establishment they (including KK) were targets of assassination by the state. According to him, this revelation still sends shivers down his spine.

Was KK simply bluffing? How come then the assassination came to pass…..well, at least on the part of his son, Wezi?

Prince Bill M Kaping’a
Political/Social Analyst

Mayeng’u, Zambezi

What the Leaked Audio Really Reveals Our Justice System

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What the Leaked Audio Really Reveals Our Justice System

By Kapya Kaoma

In the Hichilema administration, shame does not exist. This moral bankruptcy stems, in part, from a brutal assault on truth that began even before they assumed power. The very lies that fueled their rise to office now sustain their grip on Plot One. For this government, nothing is too unethical—so long as it buys them another day in power. One wonders how they sleep at night, or face their grandchildren, knowing they’ve traded integrity for expediency.

The now-infamous leaked audio between disgraced Minister Mwamba and PF Member of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition Chabinga is not just a political scandal—it’s evidence of a serious crime, potentially several. Yet despite its damning contents, Vice President Mutale Nalumango dismissed it as just a “suggestion… on how to deal with the funeral of our late president.” If this is how simplistic the Hichilema administration treats the rule of law, then we are not being governed—we are being deceived by a criminal enterprise cloaked in the language of democracy.

State House has not disputed the audio’s claim that President Hichilema personally phoned Chabinga twelve times. When Chabinga finally returned the call around 2 a.m., the President allegedly informed him of a covert plan to travel to South Africa and back the Zambian government’s position in the legal case involving former President Edgar Lungu’s remains. Chabinga was instructed to contact a Zambian embassy official. Mwamba, a minister in Hichilema’s cabinet, was not only aware of the scheme—she actively followed up, asking Chabinga to lobby the South African government to influence the outcome of the court ruling.

When Chabinga cautioned that South African law would likely favor the Lungus, he suggested bribing the judge might be the only option. Mwamba did not object. She did not distance the President from the plan or present her actions as speculative. On the contrary, the conspiracy was clear—and it had the President’s implicit blessing.

If President Hichilema was not involved, why has he not fired Minister Mwamba? Why has he not ordered the arrest of both Mwamba and Chabinga for dragging his name—and that of the Zambian government—through the mud?

Is Chabinga not supposed to represent the very corruption the United Party for National Development (UPND) swore to eradicate from public life? Since when did members of the discredited Patriotic Front (PF) become reliable whistleblowers? Only when they’re caught collaborating with State House, it seems.

Some would prefer we move on from this controversy. Doing so, however, would be a grave mistake. This audio offers a window into the moral rot at the heart of our justice system under Hichilema’s watch. If senior officials can contemplate—without hesitation—pressuring a foreign government to tamper with a court ruling against their own citizens, why should any Zambian trust our judiciary? Are our judges truly independent, or are they simply tools of State House—told whom to investigate, prosecute, or exonerate?

To date, the government’s excuses have been nothing short of insulting. First, the audio was dismissed as artificial intelligence. Then it was labeled a “mere suggestion.” Now, it is being ignored entirely.

Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha rushed to Pretoria to block the burial of Edgar Lungu—where is he now? Mwamba, Chabinga, and others have committed serious infractions. Their actions transcend misconduct. They implicate the President himself in international judicial interference, abuse of office, and corrupt manipulation of legal processes.

Hichilema once branded himself “Mr. Clean.” But he is only clean in his own eyes. In truth, he is every bit as corrupt and manipulative as the very people he once condemned. What makes him more dangerous is not hypocrisy—it is calculation. He doesn’t stumble into scandal; he orchestrates it, then lets others take the fall. He has elevated deception to an art form, and tragically, many in our nation remain enthralled by it.

I write this not out of malice, but with a measure of pity—for his enablers like Mwamba and Chabinga. When Hichilema is no longer in office—whether in 2026 or 2031—they will be the ones left to face the music. This case will not be buried. If the day ever comes when Hichilema’s presidential immunity is lifted, he too may face prosecution. His defenders will cry “political vengeance,” but this is not about politics. It is about state-sponsored corruption, executive overreach, and a coordinated attempt to pervert the course of justice across borders.

When the Anti-Corruption Commission finally regains its independence, it won’t need Vice President Nalumango’s spin. It will need the truth—and that truth already exists in the leaked audio–names, timestamps, hotel receipts, phone records, airline tickets, and, most importantly, who paid the bill. All it will require is the courage to make arrests.

And when that day comes, I will be watching.

Government Spends Over K195 Million On Feeding Programme

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Government Spends Over K195 Million On Feeding Programme

The Ministry of Education has spent about K195.8 million on the school feeding programme in the country in the first quarter of this year.

This is from the K534.4 million allocated to the programme in the 2025 budget, which is meant to keep learners in school and improve learning outcomes.

Assistant Director for School Health and Nutrition in the ministry, Maybin Luulu has disclosed that 3,177 schools have been added to the programme, bringing the total of those benefiting to over 8,000 out of about 13,000 schools in the country.
Mr Luulu has revealed that attendance has significantly increased in the schools where the programme is being implemented, adding that its objective of addressing absenteeism has been met.

He was speaking in a telephone interview with the Zambia News and Information Services, in Lusaka.

Barrick Lumwana To Conduct Mineral Exploration In Kasama,Luwingu

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Barrick Lumwana To Conduct Mineral Exploration In Kasama,Luwingu

Barrick Lumwana mining company has expressed interest in conducting mineral exploration activities in Luwingu and Kasama districts in Northern Province.

Barrick Lumwana mining company Exploration Geologist, Mangala Sakala, disclosed the development when he made a presentation in a stakeholders meeting in Luwingu.

He said the government has granted the company a five-year license to carry out mineral exploration in selected parts of Luwingu and Kasama districts.

And Barrick Lumwana Environmental Manager, Paul Mashikimi, said the mineral explorations in Luwingu would be carried out in Shimumbi, Njoko, and Malekani areas.

Celebration that unites: 1xBet awards Africa Day contest winners in Zambia

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Celebration that unites: 1xBet awards Africa Day contest winners in Zambia

Celebration that unites: 1xBet awards Africa Day contest winners in Zambia

In a friendly atmosphere filled with joyful emotions, applause, and smiles, on June 27, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, the international brand 1xBet held an award ceremony for the winners of the Africa Day contest. The event, symbolically named Celebrate Africa Day with 1xBet, was simultaneously covered across several social networks, bringing together audiences from across the country to celebrate cultural unity and pride in African heritage.

Conditions were simple — anyone could take part:

  • Subscribe to the 1xBet page
  • Like the post
  • Leave your ID in the comments
  • Tag your favorite local blogger

The campaign, which ran from May 22 to June 1, attracted a large number of participants within the first few days, particularly on Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter). People tagged popular bloggers, invited friends, and commented on posts, becoming part of a vibrant festive initiative.

Contest winners and the platforms from which they were selected:

Instagram

  • Laston Jere
  • Chris Sinkutwa

Facebook

  • Peddrosse Chiwala
  • Aubrey Ngoma

X (Twitter)

  • Moses Chabala
  • Kondwani Ngambi
  • Chifwala Leeman

Telegram

  • Albert Songwe
  • Shadrick Munalula

Gifts that matter

Each winner received a branded box from 1xBet containing a branded football and an official Kabwe Warriors FC jersey.

The award ceremony took place at the 1xBet betting point on Chudleigh Central Street in Lusaka. Winners arrived in person to collect their prizes, meet the brand team, take photos, and share their excitement.

The event was made even more special by the presence of 1xBet’s ambassador in Zambia, Magnate. As an entrepreneur, speaker, and opinion leader, he delivered a brief inspirational speech and personally congratulated each winner.

“I was very happy and excited to win. My advice to others will be — always believe that you can be amongst the lucky winners,” said Kondwani Ngambi at the award ceremony.

Social responsibility and 1xBet

The 1xBet team in Zambia emphasized that such activities are a symbol of recognition and support. The Africa Day contest was part of 1xBet’s broader mission — to stay close to people, support local initiatives, and promote the values that unite communities.

It wasn’t the first such activation in Zambia. Previously, the brand launched campaigns featuring its ambassador, Magnate, as well as projects focused on responsible betting and educational programs for young people. The award ceremony held as part of the Africa Day celebration further reinforced the message: 1xBet is a brand that sees the community, listens to it, and responds.

Stay tuned to 1xBet’s official channels — more events, contests, and prizes are on the way!

1xBet — celebrating Africa together. Building community. Inspiring victory!

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Does Delta-8 Show Up on a Drug Test?

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Does Delta-8 Show Up on a Drug Test?

Delta-8 THC has gained popularity as a legal alternative to Delta-9 THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Often marketed as “weed light,” Delta-8 offers a milder high and is derived from hemp, making it federally legal in many U.S. states. But there’s one big concern users can’t ignore: does Delta-8 show up on a drug test?

Whether you’re facing a routine employment screen, an athletic organization’s check, or a legal matter, understanding how Delta-8 behaves in your system is critical. This article unpacks everything you need to know, from how drug tests work to how long Delta-8 stays in your system, so you can make informed choices and avoid surprises.

What Is Delta-8 THC?

Delta-8 THC is a cannabinoid found naturally in the cannabis plant, though in very small amounts. Most commercial Delta-8 products are synthesized from CBD extracted from hemp. Because hemp is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, Delta-8 exists in a legal gray area, technically hemp-derived, but psychoactive.

Chemically, Delta-8 is a close isomer of Delta-9 THC. That means its molecular structure is nearly identical, but with a slight variation in the placement of a double bond. Despite being a different compound, the similarities in structure and effect are enough to confuse both your body’s metabolism and drug tests.

How Drug Tests Work

Most drug tests don’t look for THC itself, they look for THC metabolites, which are the byproducts created when your body processes THC. The main one is THC-COOH, a metabolite formed after THC is broken down in the liver.

Testing methods commonly used include:

  • Immunoassay screenings, which are the first step in most workplace drug tests. These tests detect the presence of THC-COOH above a certain threshold (usually 50 ng/mL).
  • GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) is a confirmatory test that can provide more detail, but it still detects metabolites, not the original THC compound.

Because Delta-8 is metabolized in a very similar way to Delta-9, the body produces THC-COOH regardless of which type of THC you consume.

Does Delta-8 Show Up on a Drug Test?

Yes, Delta-8 can show up on a drug test. In fact, it often does.

The vast majority of standard drug tests cannot distinguish between Delta-8 THC and Delta-9 THC. Since both compounds metabolize into the same primary compound, THC-COOH, your body doesn’t “label” which version of THC it came from. As a result, Delta-8 use can trigger a positive test result, even if you’ve never touched traditional cannabis.

This surprises many users, especially those who assume legality equals safety from testing. Unfortunately, legality and detectability are two entirely separate issues.

Types of Drug Tests and Delta-8 Detection

Urine Tests

Urine testing is by far the most common method for workplace and probation drug screens. Delta-8 is highly detectable in urine, with a detection window ranging from 1 to 10 days after use, depending on frequency and dosage. Chronic users may test positive for even longer.

Blood Tests

Blood tests are more invasive and are usually reserved for accident investigations or medical situations. Delta-8 is detectable in blood for up to 48 hours, though it drops significantly after the first 24 hours. Because blood tests measure active THC, they’re better for detecting recent impairment.

Saliva Tests

Saliva tests are less common in the workplace but are sometimes used by law enforcement. Delta-8 can be detected in saliva for 1 to 3 days, depending on how much you used and how recently.

Hair Follicle Tests

Hair tests have the longest detection window, up to 90 days, and are typically used in court or high-level security clearance jobs. Delta-8 metabolites may show up in the hair shaft weeks after the last use.

How Long Does Delta-8 Stay in Your System?

Several variables influence how long Delta-8 stays in your body, including how often you use it and your personal biology.

  • Single-use: May stay in urine for 1 to 3 days
  • Moderate use (a few times a week): Detected for 5 to 7 days
  • Daily or heavy use: Can linger for 10 days or more

Your liver, body fat percentage, age, hydration levels, and overall health all impact how quickly your body metabolizes THC. THC Edibles and tinctures, which are processed through the digestive system, often result in longer detection times than vapes or flower.

Factors That Influence Detection

Some users clear THC metabolites quickly, while others retain them for longer. Here’s what influences that timeline:

  • Dosage: Higher amounts mean more metabolites
  • Frequency: Regular users accumulate THC in fat tissues
  • Consumption method: THC Gummies and other Edibles last longer in your system than smoking or vaping
  • Metabolism: Faster metabolisms eliminate THC faster
  • Body composition: THC is lipophilic and binds to fat
  • Hydration & exercise: Can slightly influence clearance rate but won’t work miracles

Can You Fail a Drug Test From Delta-8?

Yes, you absolutely can fail a drug test from using Delta-8. This has been confirmed both anecdotally and through lab analysis. Even if the product you’re using is 100% Delta-8 THC with no Delta-9 contamination, the metabolites it produces can still trip standard tests.

This becomes especially risky for people who work in fields with zero-tolerance policies, such as transportation, healthcare, military, or government positions.

Delta-8 vs Delta-9 in Drug Tests

Although Delta-8 and Delta-9 are different cannabinoids, they’re not different enough in the eyes of standard drug tests. Chemically, both are isomers, and both metabolize into THC-COOH. That metabolite is what the test flags.

Even high-end lab testing like GC-MS often doesn’t differentiate. Unless a test is specifically designed to distinguish cannabinoids (which is rare), the result will just show “THC-positive.”

Are There Any Drug Tests That Can Differentiate?

Technically, yes, specialized lab tests can differentiate Delta-8 from Delta-9. But these tests are expensive, and not commonly used in employment, probation, or sports testing environments. They may show up in forensic or academic research settings but don’t count on them being used in a typical drug screen.

Employers use tests that are cost-effective and fast, not necessarily the most precise.

How to Reduce the Risk of a Positive Test

If you’re concerned about an upcoming drug test, here are some tips that might help:

  • Abstain for at least 10–14 days, longer if you’re a frequent user
  • Hydrate and exercise, which may help flush some metabolites (though this isn’t a guaranteed fix)
  • Avoid high-potency edibles and tinctures that stay in your system longer
  • Use at-home THC test kits to monitor your levels before a real test
  • Switch to CBD isolate products that contain zero THC or cannabinoids if you’re being tested regularly

Note: No detox drink or method can guarantee you’ll pass a test. Use caution with any product that claims it can.

What to Do If You Test Positive

If you test positive for THC and you’ve only used Delta-8, you may feel unfairly targeted, especially if Delta-8 is legal in your state. Unfortunately, legality often doesn’t matter in workplace policies.

  • Ask for a retest, especially a GC-MS confirmatory test
  • Explain the Delta-8 use if your employer is open to nuance (some aren’t)
  • Review your employment agreement to understand how THC is handled
  • Seek legal advice if your job is at risk and your state law protects hemp products

Ultimately, it comes down to company policy, not necessarily the law.

Is Delta-8 Safe to Use if You’re Getting Drug Tested?

No, it’s not safe from a testing perspective. Even if it’s legally sold at your local gas station or dispensary, Delta-8 THC can get you flagged on a drug test. If your job, school, or legal situation requires you to stay THC-free, it’s best to avoid Delta-8 products entirely.

There’s no reliable way to use Delta-8 and pass a drug test with confidence, especially if you’re subject to random screening.

FAQs

Does Delta-8 show up as marijuana on a drug test?

Yes. Most tests can’t distinguish between Delta-8 and Delta-9, so a positive result will be treated as marijuana use.

How long does Delta-8 stay in your urine?

Anywhere from 1 to 10 days, depending on your usage pattern. Heavy users may test positive even longer.

Is there a THC test that only detects Delta-9?

Most standard drug tests do not isolate Delta-9. They test for THC-COOH, a shared metabolite of Delta-8 and Delta-9.

Can secondhand Delta-8 use cause a positive result?

Very unlikely, unless you’re in an enclosed space with extreme smoke exposure. Direct use is typically required for a positive test.

Will CBD products with Delta-8 get me flagged?

If your CBD product contains Delta-8, even in small amounts, it can result in a positive THC test.

The Bottom Line

Delta-8 THC might be legal in many states, but it doesn’t fly under the radar when it comes to drug testing. It’s processed in the body much like Delta-9 THC, producing the same metabolites that most tests are designed to detect.

If you’re facing a drug test, the safest move is to abstain from Delta-8 entirely. Don’t rely on its legal status or marketing claims. Whether you’re using Delta-8 gummies, vapes, or tinctures, the risk of a positive test is real and often unavoidable.

 

President Hichilema Welcomes Norwegian Minister for International Development, Highlights Strengthening Ties

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President Hichilema Welcomes Norwegian Minister for International Development, Highlights Strengthening Ties

President Hakainde Hichilema hosted His Excellency Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister for International Development of the Kingdom of Norway, along with his distinguished delegation, in a meeting that reaffirmed the growing partnership between Zambia and Norway.

The visit underscores Zambia’s deep respect for Norway’s post-World War II achievements in resource governance and sustainable development. President Hichilema noted that Zambia is keen to draw lessons from Norway’s expertise in responsible mining, environmental protection, and transparency in the extractive industries — areas that are critical to Zambia’s economic transformation.

“We hold in high regard Norway’s success in managing its natural resources for the benefit of its people,” the President said. “Our government remains committed to adopting global best practices in ensuring our mining sector grows sustainably and equitably.”

The President also emphasized Zambia’s desire to foster deeper cooperation with the Norwegian private sector, particularly in strategic areas such as energy, tourism, agriculture, and mining. These sectors, he noted, are pillars of the country’s economic growth and diversification agenda.

President Hichilema expressed optimism about the progress stemming from the 2023 visit by a high-level delegation from the Norwegian-African Business Council, stating that the engagements are beginning to bear fruit through new opportunities and partnerships.

On the international front, President Hichilema welcomed Norway’s principled stance on reforming the United Nations Security Council, particularly its advocacy for Africa’s rightful representation as an equal partner in global governance.

“The bonds between Zambia and Norway are growing stronger, and today’s visit is a testament to the maturity of our bilateral relationship,” President Hichilema said.

The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to furthering development cooperation, transparency, and inclusive growth in line with the aspirations of both nations.

Central Province To Produce Over Half Of Zambia’s Wheat In 2025

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Central Province To Produce Over Half Of Zambia’s Wheat In 2025

Central Province is projected to produce over 92,000 metric tonnes of wheat this year, accounting for more than 59 percent of Zambia’s total national target of 129,000 metric tonnes.CENTRAL TO PRODUCE OVER HALF OF ZAMBIA’S WHEAT IN 2025

Provincial Minister Mwabashike Nkulukusa says the region’s projected wheat output of 92,772 metric tonnes places it among the country’s top producers.

In a speech read on his behalf by Provincial Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe during the second quarter Provincial Development Coordinating Committee (PDCC) meeting held in Kabwe, Mr Nkulukusa also highlighted the province’s strong maize production, contributing 18.5 percent of the national total with a projected 680,000 metric tonnes.

On investment, Mr Nkulukusa said Central Province has attracted over 2 billion US dollars in pledged investments across agriculture, mining, manufacturing, energy and infrastructure in the past three years.

He particularly noted a significant USD 722 million pledge from Chinese investors, including USD 600 million for the Zambia-Jiangxi Multi-Facility Economic Zone of which USD 200 million has already been actualized.

Mr. Nkulukusa described the MFEZ as a major milestone in Zambia’s industrialization agenda, bringing employment, technology transfer, and opportunities for SMEs to link with global markets.

Meanwhile, Kabwe District Commissioner Lennox Shimwambwa, who is also Dean of District Commissioners, raised concerns over delays in implementing community projects under the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

Mr Shimwambwa also called for improved execution of the Cash for Work Programme, which he said has been moving at a slow pace.

Former Minister Ackson Sejani Dies At 67

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Former Minister Ackson Sejani Dies At 67

Former Minister of Local Government and Housing, Ackson Sejani, who served under the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) government, has died.

Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, confirmed the development in a statement issued to ZANIS this evening.

Mr Sejani, aged 67, passed away today at Netcare Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Mr Kangwa stated that the late Sejani served as Cabinet Minister from 1991 to 2001 and was Member of Parliament for Mapatizya Constituency from 1991 until 2011.

He also held the position of Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries between 1997 and 1999, and at the time of his death, he was serving as Chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission.

“Government further wishes to inform members of the public that the Cabinet Office is working in collaboration with the family of the late Ackson Sejani on the funeral arrangements,” said Mr Kangwa.

The funeral is being held at Vorna Valley in Meanwood Ndeke, Chongwe District.
A detailed burial programme will be announced in due course.

Circulating Chabinga Audio Nothing More Than Casual Conversation- RPP

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Circulating Chabinga Audio Nothing More Than Casual Conversation- RPP

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) has noted with concern the audio clip currently circulating on social media, allegedly involving Mr. Robert Chabinga and a supposedly Minister of Community Development Doreen Mwamba. We wish to make it clear that we are not preoccupied with whether this audio is generated by artificial intelligence or not but from our assessment, the conversation appears to be nothing more than casual talk between two individuals, possibly exaggerating their closeness to influential figures in an attempt to impress one another. It does not, in any way, reflect communication or instructions from the powers that be.

RPP has worked closely with our alliance partners, including the UPND, and we can confidently state that His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema and his government have never engaged in such improper schemes. Those attempting to claim otherwise are simply trying to create unnecessary controversy or personal advantage. As a Party, we urge the public to treat this audio as false and ignore any narratives built around it.

We also take this opportunity to commend the Speaker of the National Assembly for the compassionate and humane decision to grant Ms. Tasila Lungu sufficient time to mourn her father, the late Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. This gesture reflects the government’s commitment to ensure that the former President receives a befitting and dignified state funeral. We encourage all citizens to respect this solemn period and allow the family, particularly Ms. Lungu, the privacy and time required to grieve.

Furthermore, the Republican Progressive Party cautions individuals falsely claiming entitlement to the estate of the late President. We will ensure that the estate rightfully benefits Madam Esther Lungu, the widow, and the children of the former President. Any person attempting to exploit this period for personal gain will be investigated, exposed, and held accountable. We will protect the dignity and legacy of the late President Edgar Lungu.

Released by:
Simangile Magodi
National Women Secretary
Republican Progressive Party (RPP)

Zambian Born Children Detained As Illegal Immigrants

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Zambian Born Children Detained As Illegal Immigrants

The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) has expressed deep concern and outrage over the detention of two youth, Patience Mutima (25) and Ndayasiba Theophille (22), who were apprehended by immigration authorities from Chongwe and are currently being detained at Twin Palm Police Station in Lusaka.

Patience was born from refugee parents at UTH in Lusaka on 20th September, 2000 while Ndayasiba was born on 7th May, 2002. Despite never having set foot outside the country of their birth, they are now being treated as “illegal immigrants” by Zambian authorities, an act ZCLU deems not only unconstitutional but inhumane.

The situation of Patience and Ndayasiba reflects a much larger crisis where children born in Zambia from refugee parents are routinely arrested, detained and criminalised by Zambian authorities. These children are systematically denied their constitutional entitlement under Article 37 of the Zambian Constitution, which provides for such individuals to apply for Zambian citizenship.

These are children of Zambia by birth, hold National Identity cards issued by Zambia and should be registered as citizens. They grew up here, went to school here, and know no other home. Yet today they are treated as foreigners in their own country, locked up in cells meant for dangerous criminals.

We further note that the plight of such individuals is exacerbated by the lack of legal representation, with many languishing in unsanitary detention facilities, tried and even convicted as “illegal immigrants” without ever having migrated.
“There are many more children like Patience and Ndayasiba across the country, silently suffering. Some are locked up with hardcore criminals. Others are deported or live in fear of arrest, even when they have done nothing wrong. The legal system continues to fail them, and law enforcement treats them with indifference. We demand the immediate release of these two individuals and a halt to such detentions,” Mwanza declared.

The Zambian Civil Liberties Union calls on the Government of Zambia, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Human Rights Commission, and all relevant stakeholders to address the systemic failure in protecting the rights of Zambia-born children of refugees. The Union also urges Parliament to review existing immigration and citizenship laws to align them with the Constitution and Zambia’s obligations under international human rights instruments.

The ZCLU has taken this matter to court to seek a definitive interpretation of the rights of Zambia-born children of refugees to apply and be registered as citizens under the Constitution.

Isaac Mwanza
Executive Director
Zambian Civil Liberties Union

Urgent Appeal for CT Scan and Emergency Response Reform Following the Loss of My Sister, Sandra Mutale Machiya

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Urgent Appeal for CT Scan and Emergency Response Reform Following the Loss of My Sister, Sandra Mutale Machiya

Two months ago, my family and I suffered a devastating and painful loss. My beloved sister, Sandra Mutale Machiya, passed away after suffering a stroke—a situation that was made far more tragic by the systemic failures within our healthcare system.
When we rushed Sandra to a named Hospital in Luanshya, the doctors were unable to determine the type of stroke due to the absence of critical diagnostic tools like a CT scan or MRI.

In the absence of proper diagnostics, only Panadol was administered—an inadequate response to a medical emergency of that magnitude.Despite our pleas, efforts to get Sandra the urgent care she needed were hampered by a bureaucratic and inefficient referral system.

Although Kitwe Central Hospital’s CT scan machine was down, we were relieved to learn that the machine at Ndola Central Hospital was operational. Sadly, protocol required that the referral go through Roan Hospital instead of directly from Thomson to Ndola. This unnecessary delay proved fatal.

At Roan Hospital, instead of acting swiftly on the earlier recommendation, the staff insisted on conducting their own assessment, sending the ambulance back to Thomson and causing even more delays. Despite our repeated appeals, Sandra was only moved to Ndola for a CT scan the following day around midday. By then, it was too late. Doctors at Ndola Central Hospital confirmed that the delay had critically impacted her chances of survival.

Sandra could have survived if:
1. Luanshya District had a CT scan to enable prompt diagnosis and treatment.
2. The referral system allowed for seamless and immediate emergency transfers.
3. Emergency protocols were strictly adhered to by staff at Roan Hospital, with a sense of urgency and duty.
In light of this painful experience, I am appealing to the Ministry of Health and civic leaders in Luanshya to:
• Prioritise the procurement and installation of CT and MRI machines in all districts, especially in Luanshya.
• Streamline hospital referral protocols, allowing for faster emergency responses across districts.
• Ensure medical staff are adequately trained and held accountable for emergency care, treating such cases with the urgency they require.

It is unacceptable that in 2023, Luanshya failed to implement its CDF projects when they had such critical needs. I call upon all local leaders to channel allocated funds toward life-saving infrastructure. Let us not wait for more lives to be lost before taking action.

Let’s prioritise life above all else.

By Chisanga Machiya

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