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29/10/2025

The Football Association of Zambia FAZ has agreed to mutually separate with Zambia Senior Men’s National Team coach Avram Grant.

The two parties agreed to mutually separate

22/09/2025

TRADITIONAL DOCTOR NABBED FOR ADMINISTERING POISONOUS HERBS ON A 43-YEAR OLD WOMAN.

Chipata, September 22, 2025--- POLICE in Lumezi district, Eastern province have arrested a 49-year old Traditional Doctor for administering unknown herbal medicine suspected to be poisonous to a 43-year old woman.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident which occurred on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at around 11:00 hours and identified the suspect as Jairos Jere.

Mr. Mweemba said that Carolina Nyirenda who is the victim fell down and became unconscious after being administered the herbal medicine by Jere.

He said the Traditional Doctor had given the herbal medicine to Carolina, her husband Leonard Nyirenda, and her sister-in-law Catherine Nyirenda to drink, allegedly to help them identify a suspect who stole bags of maize from their home.

He said after consuming the herbal medicine, Carolina Nyirenda fell down and became unconscious. She was later rushed to Lumezi Mission Hospital, where she is currently admitted in stable condition.

Mr Mweemba said that reacting to the report Police apprehended Jere, who is currently detained for the offense of suspected poisoning.

He said the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and that the suspect is expected to face charges related to the alleged administration of poisonous substances.

22/09/2025

CHAMA DC AND 3 OTHERS ARRESTED FOR POACHING RELATED OFFENCES.

Chama District Commissioner Yobe Goma and three others have been arrested by officers from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife DNPW for allegedly being in possession of wildlife carcasses.

The arrests were made on September 20, 2025, after DNPW Wildlife Police Officers, acting on intelligence reports, intercepted a Government vehicle, a white Toyota Land Cruiser Registration Number GRZ101DB, and recovered two wildlife carcasses, an impala and a puku.

The suspects, including the District Commissioner, his driver, and two officers from his office, were taken into custody and will face charges under the Zambia Wildlife Act No. 14 of 2015.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Tourism, the Principal Public Relations Officer seen by Prime TV News indicates that preliminary investigations reveal that the suspects were aided by a Wildlife Police Officer and certain Community Scouts, which the Department views as gross indiscipline and betrayal of public trust.

The Director of DNPW, Dominic Chiinda, has reiterated the Department's commitment to enforcing the law without fear or favor.

Mr Chiinda has however warned that any attempts to obstruct the due process of the law will attract punitive measures.

Other officers arrested together with the District Commissioner include his driver Michael Siwale, Penjani Kumwenda, his messenger, and Clement Kalumbu, a civil servant.

Ms Banda says that the DNPW assures the public that the implicated officers will face legal action and disciplinary measures under the Civil Service Conditions of Service

03/09/2025

S*X STARVING PETAUKE MAN DEFILES HIS BIOLOGICAL DAUGHTER

Police in Petauke district, Eastern Province have arrested a 23-year old man of Garden Compound, in Senior Chief Kalindawalo’s are of Petauke district for allegedly defiling his 6-year old biological daughter.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba who confirmed the incident which happened yesterday Sept 3, 2025 at around 17:00 hours identified the suspect as Boniface Tembo.

Mr Mweemba said that Tembo who was in his drunken state took advantage of the absence of his wife who had gone to buy vegetables at the market to sleep with his biological.

He said the suspect who works for Kucheza Breweries was found by his wife in the spare bedroom with his daughter dressing up and that upon interrogating him on what he was doing, Tembo accepted having carnal knowledge of the child stating that he did it because his wife was fond of denying him s*x.

Mr Mweemba said that the victim's mother later reported the matter to the Police where a medical report form was issued and that the suspect has since been arrested.

30/06/2025

ERB reduces fuel pump prices.
Petrol K28.00 from K31.36
Diesel K23.13 from K25.12

24/06/2025

The surname for Lumezi UPND aspiring candidate Lufeyo Ngoma is missing on the ballot paper.

15/06/2025

Government, President Lungu’s Family Agree on Funeral Protocol

South Africa - 15 June 2025

The family of the late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu and the Government of the Republic of Zambia have officially reached consensus on a series of key conditions for the repatriation, funeral, and burial of the former Head of State, who passed away in South Africa on 5 June 2025.

Family spokesperson Makebi Zulu has stated that the impasse which had delayed the process has now been resolved, and that the funeral will proceed in line with both state protocols and the personal wishes of the late President. Below are the terms both parties have agreed to:

Key Agreed Conditions:

1. Private Repatriation
The remains of President Lungu will be flown from Lanseria Airport in South Africa to Lusaka on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, using a private charter arranged by family well-wishers.

2. Military Reception
Upon arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, the body will receive full military honors in recognition of President Lungu’s status as a former Head of State.

3. Funeral House Protocol
The late President’s body will lie in state at his personal residence in Chifwema, returning there each evening after daily public functions.

4. Public Viewing
Members of the public will have an opportunity to pay their respects at the Mulungushi International Conference Center on:

• Thursday, 19 June
• Friday, 20 June
• Saturday, 21 June
Viewing hours will run from 09:00 to 16:00 daily.

5. State Funeral
A state funeral will be held on Sunday, 22 June, also at the Mulungushi Conference Center, and will include participation from foreign dignitaries.

6. Legal and Religious Tributes
• A valedictory service will take place at the Supreme Court grounds on Monday, 23 June, honoring President Lungu’s background as a lawyer.

• A church service will follow on the same day at the Lusaka Showgrounds, to be led by Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda.

7. Constant Accompaniment
The body will always be accompanied by a family member, late President Lungu’s aide-de-camp, and the late President’s personal physician during all movements.

8. Consultation on Speeches
The government and family have agreed to jointly approve all speakers at official events to maintain harmony and avoid confusion.

9. Party Representation
Hon. Given Lubinda acting President of the Patriotic Front party will speak on behalf of the Patriotic Front, ensuring consistency in the party’s representation throughout the mourning period.

10. National Mourning Extension
The government has agreed to extend the period of national mourning by nine days till burial day on 23rd June, 2025.

Mr. Zulu emphasized that the agreements were not related to any ongoing legal matters involving President Lungu’s family or associates as reported a well known media houses, and stressed that the aim of negotiations was to uphold the dignity and final wishes of the late President.

“We now look forward to a dignified and unified mourning process,” said Mr. Zulu.

“We are grateful to the Zambian people for their patience, and to regional leaders who helped mediate this outcome.”

Source: Smart Eagles

08/06/2025

There was an altercation at D.K Stadium in Chipata between supporters of South Luangwa Football Club and Lunyike Stars of Munga Compound during their Fashion Sakala sponsored tournament match.

Several people have been left injured

27/05/2025

Six (6) candidates successfully file in nominations for the Lumezi Parliamentary by-election.

Wiseman Mvula, representing Citizens First (CF), was the first to file his nomination, followed by Goodson Banda of the New Congress Party (NCP).

Isaiah Banda, the candidate for United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), was third, followed by Independent candidate Pililah Mwanza.

Manda Nebby of Leadership Movement (LM) was fifth, followed by Lufeyo Ngoma of the United Party for National Development (UPND), just before the nomination center closed.

25/05/2025

Chelsea is back in the Champions League. Congratulations to them