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The Commission has held some stakeholder meetings ahead of the Pambashe Parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, 6th February, 2025. Commissioner Mcdonald Chipenzi, who was accompanied by Provincial Electoral Officer, Mr. Kambinga Nondo, District Electoral Officer, Mr. Andrew Bwali and ECZ staff addressed the stakeholders. McDonald Chipenzi In his Remarks to the political party Polling Agents, Commissioner Chipenzi said it was important for them to be aware of what was expected of them before, during and after the poll day. Commissioner Chipenzi explained that the Commission would like to see an orderly and peaceful poll in Pambashe Constituency on poll day. He said the presence of Polling Agents at polling stations was key for promoting transparency and dispelling mis...

A police investigation has revealed that a couple found dead in their Misisi Township home appears to have died as a result of a murder-suicide.According to Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, preliminary investigations suggest that the husband, Penis Tembo, 37, allegedly killed his wife, Tionenji Tembo, 35, before taking his own life. Rae Hamoonga The bodies of the couple were discovered by concerned neighbors on February 3, 2025, after they had not been seen for two days. The neighbors broke into the house after finding the door locked from the inside with a metal bar.Mr. Hamoonga reported that Tionenji Tembo's body showed visible signs of injury, including facial swelling, bloody discharge, and bruises. In contrast, Penis Tembo's body was found intact, with blood oozing from his mo...

By TROY MUKUPA In an exciting development, Chunga Pa Top community initiative group has successfully opened its newly established studio. The newly launched Chunga Pa Top Studio, located behind the Roman Catholic Church, promises to bring the community closer together through a variety of entertainment and informative programs. According to Danzo Mukuka, CEO of Chunga Pa Top, "We are ecstatic to finally open our studio doors to the public. This milestone marks a significant step towards bringing our community closer together and providing a platform for local talent to shine, as well as a platform to inform and educate." Danzo Mukuka CEO The studio will feature a range of programs, including talk shows, music performances by local artists, interviews, and daily updates on C...

In a devastating conclusion to a tragic case, Nalukui Akafekwa, a 26-year-old man from Garden Chilulu compound in Lusaka, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gruesome murder of 10-year-old Chikondi Banda. The Lusaka High Court delivered the verdict, citing overwhelming evidence that proved Akafekwa's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The events leading up to the murder are chilling. Akafekwa, a neighbor of the deceased, had demanded a ransom of K12,000 from Chikondi's family. When his demands were not met, he brutally killed the young boy in a maize field behind Emmasdale Police Post. The court heard that Akafekwa pushed Chikondi down and struck him on the head with a stone, causing his death. The boy's decomposed body was discovered six days later, with his head w...