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FRONT PAGE STORIES 31 MAY 2026
31/05/2026

FRONT PAGE STORIES 31 MAY 2026

31/05/2026

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NEWS UPDATE: DUO ZED PODCAST HOSTS RELEASED AS STATE SECRETS PROBE INTENSIFIESThat Zed Podcast hosts Kalenga Chambatu an...
30/05/2026

NEWS UPDATE: DUO ZED PODCAST HOSTS RELEASED AS STATE SECRETS PROBE INTENSIFIES

That Zed Podcast hosts Kalenga Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe have been released by police after days in detention, following their controversial interview with former intelligence chief Xavier Chungu.

The duo were picked up in Lusaka on May 28 and held to assist with investigations. Police say the interview, aired on May 24, allegedly contained classified information, triggering a swift crackdown.

Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed their release, stating it came after the completion of “necessary investigative procedures.” However, authorities have not clarified whether the hosts could still face further action.

Attention now shifts to Xavier Chungu, who remains in custody after being charged with revealing official secrets, contrary to Section 4(1) of the State Security Act. Police say Chungu had access to sensitive information due to his former government position and unlawfully disclosed it during the podcast.

The offence carries heavy penalties—a minimum of 15 years in prison, rising to a possible 25 years if convicted. A warn-and-caution statement has already been recorded as investigations continue.

30/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: NKOSI NZAMANE IV CONFIRMS PASSING OF PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI

His Royal Highness Nkosi Nzamane IV of the Ngoni-speaking people in Chipata, Eastern Province, has confirmed the passing of Paramount Chief Mpezeni.

Speaking in an official update, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Mr. Thabo Kawana, stated that Government, working together with the bereaved family, has formally acknowledged the death of the revered traditional leader.

Government has since conveyed its deepest condolences to the Ngoni Royal Establishment, the family, and the people of Eastern Province during this period of mourning.

Further details regarding funeral arrangements and national observances are expected to be communicated in due course

NEWS UPDATE: PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI OF THE NGONI PEOPLE DIES A dark cloud has fallen over Zambia and Eastern Province i...
30/05/2026

NEWS UPDATE: PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI OF THE NGONI PEOPLE DIES

A dark cloud has fallen over Zambia and Eastern Province in particular following reports that Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people has died.

Information reaching the newsroom, and confirmed by multiple media sources, indicates that the traditional leader passed away reportedly at Maina Soko Military Hospital in Lusaka. However, no official statement has yet been issued by the family, royal establishment, or government authorities.

Paramount Chief Mpezeni, born David Njengambaso Jele is believed to have been born around 1944, making him approximately 81 years old at the time of his reported death.

He ascended to the Ngoni throne in 1982, succeeding his father, Paramount Chief Mpezeni III, and became Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV — one of Zambia’s most prominent traditional leaders.

During his reign spanning over four decades, Chief Mpezeni was widely respected as a custodian of Ngoni culture and tradition, presiding over the globally recognized Nc’wala Ceremony, which celebrates the first fruits of the harvest and the Ngoni people’s rich heritage.

He played a significant role in preserving cultural identity and unity among the Ngoni-speaking people in Eastern Zambia and beyond.

As is customary in Ngoni royal tradition, succession is typically drawn from the royal family, and while no official successor has been announced, it is expected that a member of the Mpezeni royal lineage will be selected through established traditional processes.

📸 What do you call these in your native language?
30/05/2026

📸 What do you call these in your native language?

INTERNATIONAL: ZAMBIAN NATIONAL AMONG THREE BUSTED IN 1 BILLION RAND DRUG HIEST AT BEITBRIDGE SOUTH AFRICA South African...
30/05/2026

INTERNATIONAL: ZAMBIAN NATIONAL AMONG THREE BUSTED IN 1 BILLION RAND DRUG HIEST AT BEITBRIDGE SOUTH AFRICA

South African border authorities around 28 to 29 May 2026 intercepted a truck at the Beitbridge Port of Entry carrying drugs and precursor chemicals valued at nearly R1 billion (about US$53 million), in one of the country’s largest drug seizures recorded at the border.

According to the Border Management Authority, the truck—reportedly travelling from Malawi into South Africa—was stopped during an intelligence-led inspection after scanners flagged suspicious cargo. A detailed search lasting several hours uncovered about 713 kilograms of methaqualone, a chemical used in the production of the highly addictive drug mandrax.

Three suspects have been arrested: Malawian nationals Chancy Mphande and Kelvin Chirwa, and Zambian national Brightwell Phiri. The trio were intercepted inside the truck during the operation at Beitbridge. (Suspect names reported from South African court and border authority briefings; subject to confirmation as proceedings continue.)

Authorities say the consignment was concealed within the truck’s cargo and is believed to be part of a wider transnational trafficking network moving precursor chemicals across Southern Africa.

The suspects appeared before the Musina Magistrate’s Court, where the case was postponed to 5 June 2026 for further profiling, including verification of prior records and legal status in South Africa. An interpreter has also been arranged for the next hearing after language barriers emerged.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the final destination of the shipment and possible links to organized drug manufacturing syndicates operating across the region.

INTERNATIONAL: ARSON HORROR: CCTV REVEALS CHILLING MOMENTS BEFORE 16 GIRLS WERE BURNED ALIVEAt least 16 students have di...
30/05/2026

INTERNATIONAL: ARSON HORROR: CCTV REVEALS CHILLING MOMENTS BEFORE 16 GIRLS WERE BURNED ALIVE

At least 16 students have died and several others injured after a devastating dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Kenya, in an incident now being investigated as suspected arson between the nights of 28 to 29 May 2016.

According to Kenya’s National Police Service, preliminary investigations involving CCTV footage and forensic analysis have identified a group of students as persons of interest, with eight already arrested in connection with the fire. The CCTV revealed about six girls arranging matresses setting them on fire and running off). Authorities say early findings suggest mattresses were deliberately set ablaze inside the dormitory while students were asleep.

Education officials have also moved to take action, with the Ministry ordering disciplinary measures against school leadership, including the principal and teachers, over alleged safety lapses, while the school’s Board of Management has reportedly been dissolved.

Among the victims is Cecilia Wanjiku, (with red sweater), a Form Four student who is being hailed for extraordinary bravery. Survivor accounts and reports indicate Cecilia ran back into the burning dormitory repeatedly, waking and guiding other students through thick smoke, helping several escape as flames spread rapidly through the building.

Witnesses say she continued rescuing trapped classmates from the cubicles before the fire intensified and blocked escape routes. She was later overwhelmed by smoke and flames and succumbed to her injuries inside the dormitory, becoming one of the 16 confirmed dead.

The tragedy has sparked nationwide grief and renewed concern over school safety in Kenya, as investigators continue to piece together how the fire started and why students were allegedly able to ignite it inside the dormitory.

NEWS UPDATE | DEC INTERCEPTS DRUG-LADEN BUS, ARRESTS FIVE IN KABWEThe Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Central Provi...
30/05/2026

NEWS UPDATE | DEC INTERCEPTS DRUG-LADEN BUS, ARRESTS FIVE IN KABWE

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Central Province has arrested five suspects following the interception of a public service bus allegedly used in drug trafficking along the Great North Road in Kabwe, according to a statement issued on Saturday, 30th May 2026 by Deputy Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere.

The suspects include two bus drivers, two conductors, and a passenger: 41-year-old Cacious K***a Ngoma of Ndola, who was also found with 11 tablets of suspected narcotics; 61-year-old David Sabinda of Lusaka; 40-year-old Moses Hamashila of Lusaka West; 42-year-old Kelvin Chola of Kitwe; and 33-year-old Miles Silwimba of Lusaka.

The DEC says the bus, registration AJF 503ZM, entered Zambia via Chirundu Border Post from South Africa and was heading to the Copperbelt, allegedly carrying compressed high-grade cannabis and Benylin with codeine.

According to the statement by Theresa Mawere, officers acting on intelligence mounted a controlled operation near Kasanda Police Station in Kabwe where the bus was intercepted and searched, uncovering three packs of cannabis weighing about 3.1 kilograms, 143 bottles of Benylin with codeine, and 11 tablets of suspected narcotics hidden in the fuel tank compartment.

The Commission says the bus has been impounded and the five suspects remain in custody, expected to appear in court soon, adding that it remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks and urges the public to report suspicious activities.

NEWS UPDATE:FORMER AMBASSADOR TO ETHIOPIA ARRESTED FOR "DUPING" CHINESE INVESTOTRS US$500,000Former Zambia’s Deputy Amb...
30/05/2026

NEWS UPDATE:FORMER AMBASSADOR TO ETHIOPIA ARRESTED FOR "DUPING" CHINESE INVESTOTRS US$500,000

Former Zambia’s Deputy Ambassador to Ethiopia, Tom Michelo, has been arrested by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in connection with allegations of fraud involving US$500,000 linked to a Chinese investor in Ethiopia.

The DEC says Michelo is suspected of abusing his authority of office by allegedly obtaining money from a Chinese firm under promises of facilitating access to senior government officials and helping establish business ventures in Zambia.

His arrest comes shortly after President Hakainde Hichilema recalled and terminated his diplomatic appointment, following an earlier suspension to allow investigations to proceed after allegations surfaced. State House says the move followed preliminary findings pointing to possible misconduct.

Michelo served as Deputy Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires in Addis Ababa after his May 2024 appointment. Before diplomacy, he was a prominent UPND grassroots mobiliser and 2021 Matero parliamentary candidate, where he finished second in a closely contested race.

Investigations suggest the alleged transactions took place while he was serving in his diplomatic role, with claims he assured investors of access to top government circles and investment facilitation in Zambia. The DEC says inquiries are ongoing.

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