Kamutola Nkani

05/06/2025

BREAKING: Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies at 68

Sixth Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has passed away this morning at the Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.

Chawama Member of Parliament and daughter to Mr Lungu, Tasila Lungu-Mwansa confirmed the development.

Lungu, who served as the country's head of state from 2015 to 2021, was also serving as Chairman of the opposition alliance, the TONSE Alliance, at the time of his passing.

Initial reports indicate that the former president was attended to at the Mediclinic Medforum for a scheduled check-up but later experienced sudden chest complications. Despite medical efforts, he could not be saved.

Sean Tembo, spokesperson of the TONSE Alliance, also confirmed the development, saying: "Unfortunately, we have lost the TONSE ALLIANCE Chairman, and 6th Republican President, His Excellency Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu."

Lungu, aged 68, was a central figure in Zambian politics for over a decade and played a prominent role in continuing Micheal Sata’s legacy of the Patriotic Front (PF) until they lost power to the United Party for National Development (UPND).

The nation awaits an official statement from the government and his family regarding funeral arrangements and national mourning protocols.

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MEDIA personality Mutale Mwanza, popularly known as "The M-Nation," has been arrested and charged for allegedly harassing fellow socialite Daisy Lufumpa, also known as Chichi Daisy, on social media.

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According to reports, on November 8, 2024, Ms Mwanza allegedly posted defamatory statements on Facebook, accusing Ms Lufumpa of promiscuity and referring to her as "kape kape," a term implying one who indiscriminately engages in sexual activities.

However, these alleged posts have landed Ms Mwanza in problems after Chichi reported her to police.

In a statement, police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the arrest of Ms Mwanza, aged 37, in connection with a case of harassment utilizing electronic communication.

"Brief facts of the matter are that on November 11, 2024, Ms. Daisy Mwansa Lufumpa, a resident of Flat 4, Reasons Estate, Chamba Valley, Lusaka, lodged a formal complaint with the police.

She alleged that on November 8, 2024, Ms. Mutale Melissa Mwanza posted insulting and defamatory remarks about her on a page under the name "Mutale Mwanza." The content of the post falsely suggested that Ms. Lufumpa was engaged in illicit activities, accompanied by other libelous statements," he said.

Mr Hamoonga said upon receiving the report, police opened an inquiry and commenced investigations into the matter, which led to the apprehension of Ms Mwanza.

"Ms Mwanza was formally interviewed, Warned and Cautioned, and later Charged and arrested for the offense of Harassment Utilizing Means of Electronic Communication under Section 69 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act. Following standard procedure, she was detained and later granted Police Bond and is scheduled to appear before the court soon," he said.

Mr Hamoonga further urged members of the public to exercise caution, responsibility, and respect for others when using electronic communication platforms.

He said harassment, including the dissemination of defamatory or abusive content, constitutes a serious offense under Zambian law and is punishable by law.

(Mwebantu, Thursday, 21st November, 2024)

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Lightning kills pupil in Chipata

By Christopher Miti

One pupil has died, and another has sustained burns, after they were struck by lightning in Chipata, Eastern province.

The incident happened at St Mary's Junior Seminary in Chipata District.

The pupils, both Grade 8s at Saint Mary's Junior Secondary School, met their fate as they were plucking mangoes around 16 hours on Tuesday.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, ROBERTSON MWEEMBA and School Rector, PETER BANDA, have confirmed the incident in separate interviews.

Father BANDA has identified the deceased as JACKSON BANDA and the one who has suffered burns as PHILIP JERE.

He has explained that PHILIP has been admitted to Chipata Central Hospital for treatment.

And Chipata Diocese Communications Director, Father PHANUEL LUNGU says the church is devastated by the death of a seminarian.

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