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By TROY MUKUPA In a move that demonstrates his commitment to the welfare of his constituents, Chipangali Constituency lawmaker Andrew Z Lubusha has gifted his constituency a brand new 30-seater bus. This generous gesture is part of Lubusha's efforts to fulfill his campaign promises and improve the lives of the people of Chipangali. Hon. Andrew Z Lubusha According to Lubusha's Facebook post, the new bus will supplement the existing transportation fleet, providing comfort and convenience for the constituents as they travel to various activities and occasions. "We are mindful of our promises to the people of Chipangali and we are determined to confront head-on all the issues affecting the Constituency," Lubusha stated, emphasizing his dedication to delivering on his promises. ...

Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could jeopardize over $1 billion in annual aid. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured Goma, a city of two million, despite international calls for a ceasefire. The UK and other Western nations accuse Rwanda of supporting the rebels, a claim Kigali denies. British Foreign Minister David Lammy warned that Rwanda’s actions threaten its aid, including £32 million ($39.8 million) from the UK, stating that violations of territorial integrity cannot be tolerated. The conflict in the DRC has resulted in significant humanitarian concerns, with thousands displaced and many more affected by the violence. The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire an...

By TROY MUKUPA The Zambian government has announced that it cannot intervene to stop the termination of CAMNET TV's channel on DSTV and GOTV platforms. This decision comes after a thorough investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), which found that the termination is a contractual matter between CAMNET TV and MultiChoice Africa Holdings. The controversy began when Mrs. Victoria Chiluba, the widow of CAMNET TV's founder, Pastor Moses Chiluba, appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to save the channel from being removed. However, the Ministry of Information and Media, led by Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana, has concluded that there is no legal basis for the government to intervene. According to a statement issued by Mr. Kawana, the ...

.....as South Africa loses 13 peace keepers...President Paul Kagame Wrote; Paul Kagame I held two conversations this week with President Ramaphosa on the situation in Eastern DRC, including earlier today. What has been said about these conversations in the media by South African officials and President Ramaphosa himself contains a lot of distortion, deliberate attacks, and even lies. If words can change so much from a conversation to a public statement, it says a lot about how these very important issues are being managed. A few important clarifications for the record:1. The Rwanda Defence Force is an army, not a militia.2. SAMIDRC is not a peacekeeping force, and it has no place in this situation. It was authorized by SADC as a belligerent force engaging in offensive combat operati...