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79 Arrested In Lusaka Over Suspected Cybercrime Network, Possible Human Trafficking Probed

Seventy-nine people have been apprehended in Lusaka during a joint security operation targeting a suspected cybercrime network. The Zambia Police Service, DEC, Department of Immigration, Zambia Cyber Security Agency and other security institutions said the operation was conducted on August 23, 2026 at Evana Estates in New Kasama, following a tip-off from the public. Those arrested comprise 35 Ugandans, 11 Chinese, 10 Zambians, 8 Kenyans, 6 Ghanaians, 5 Liberians, 2 Burundians, 1 Chadian and 1 Zimbabwean. Police said items seized […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 15

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GOVERNANCE EXPERT CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN FULFILLING ELECTORAL PROMISES

Governance expert Wesley Miyanda has called on the government to translate electoral campaign promises into measurable results to maintain public trust and confidence in the administration. Mr Miyanda says citizens are now waiting to see the implementation of promises made during the election campaigns, particularly those relating to infrastructure, health, education, skills training and job creation. He says the government should clearly distinguish between short-term and long-term commitments and provide realistic timelines for their implementation. Mr Miyanda has cited the […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 6

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Zambians disheartened by death of Kafwaya

Social Media is awash with flamed posts and comments of disheartened Zambians following the confirmation of the death of former Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya at the hands of the Police. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said in a statement late evening that the Central Joint Operations Committee (CJOC) “was welcomed with gunfire” at “a residence in Kabulonga” when conducting an operation following “intelligence Concerning activities by individuals of national interest suspected to pose a threat to National […]

todayAugust 20, 2026 6

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11 Apprehended in Kabulonga Militia Raid, Presidential Candidate Found on Scene

Zambia Police have apprehended 11 people in connection with an alleged militia operation in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area, with NRPUP Presidential candidate Mr. Brian Mundubile confirmed to have been present at the scene. In a statement issued yesterday, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick K. Kangwa said the joint operation was conducted on the night of 13th August 2026 following a tip-off from members of the public. Those now in lawful custody and facing various criminal charges include Mr. George Chisanga, Dr. […]

todayAugust 17, 2026 3

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2026 agricultural show to run up to 22:00hrs

The Agriculture and Commercial Society of Zambia revealed that this year’s Agriculture and Commercial show would run for extended hours following the declaration of Zambia as a 24-hour economy. Society President Rene Lourens said this would only be during business days, as a start towards keeping the event open for longer hours in the future. He said “We are still adapting ourselves also to that, so, it will not mean that at 23hrs you can walk into the showgrounds I […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 24 2

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Zambian creatives are stepping up – NAC

The National Arts Council of Zambia noted that the Creative Convergence events that were recently held in Lusaka Zambia achieved their goal of exposing Zambian artists and creatives to the international stage. Critics however feel that Zambian creatives were largely sidelined during the events which they felt gave centre stage to foreign Creatives. NAC Director Adrian Chipindi said in an interview with 5fm Radio News that a number of partnerships between Zambia and Nigeria were established from the events that […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 6

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