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Calls Grow for Mundubile’s Release Amid Unverified Reports About His Health BREAKING NEWS Calls Grow for Mundubile’s Release Amid Unverified Reports About His Health September 4, 2026 | Zambia UNVERIFIED CLAIM: Reports circulating online allege that Brian Mundubile is unwell while in custody and is experiencing difficulties accessing medical care and other basic services. These claims have not been independently verified. Calls are growing for the immediate release of NRPUP leader and former presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, following claims circulating on social media concerning his health and conditions while in custody. A statement circulating online claims that Mundubile is unwell and allegedly has limited access to medi...

Did You Know? Makebi Zulu and Others Defended Rupiah Banda in Court in 2013 DID YOU KNOW? Makebi Zulu And Others Defended Rupiah Banda In Court In 2013 Historical Political Record | Zambia Did you know that in 2013, Makebi Zulu, Jonas Zimba, Gilbert Phiri and Keith Mweemba defended Zambia's Fourth President, Rupiah Banda, in the Lusaka Magistrate Court? The lawyers represented former President Rupiah Banda in proceedings in which he faced charges relating to alleged abuse of authority. The case attracted significant public attention at the time, coming amid a wider debate over the treatment of former political leaders and the use of criminal proceedings against former office holders. Brebner Changala's Position ...

Yo Maps and Kidist’s Alleged K5,000 Brian Mundubile Tattoo Sparks Debate Ahead of 2026 Elections TRENDING NEWS Yo Maps and Kidist’s Alleged K5,000 Brian Mundubile Tattoo Sparks Debate Ahead of 2026 Elections September 3, 2026 | Zambia A claim circulating on Zambian social media this week has put musician Yo Maps and his wife Kidist back in the headlines, this time for politics instead of music. NOTE: This story is based on an unverified claim circulating online. As of publication, neither Yo Maps, Kidist, nor representatives of Brian Mundubile have confirmed the allegation. According to the claim making rounds on Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp groups, the couple allegedly paid K5,000 to have a tattoo of Brian Mundubile inked on Kid...

John General Case Fails To Take Off BREAKING NEWS John General Case Fails To Take Off By Josphat Hamakala | September 3, 2026 The trial of Miracle Impact Church Overseer Bishop John Nundwe, popularly known as John General, has failed to take off before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court because the court is indisposed. The matter has since been adjourned to September 9, 2026, for mention and fixing of a trial date. Mr. Nundwe is facing a charge of allegedly raping a married church member in November 2023, an allegation he denies. During his defence, Mr. Nundwe told the court that he was once forced to undress at gunpoint while attending to a prayer request at the complainant's house in Lusaka. ...

Government Responds To UN Over Mundubile, Makebi Treason Charges BREAKING NEWS Government Responds To UN September 3, 2026 | Zambia Government has told UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero to let the courts decide whether treason charges against Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and 16 others are valid, rather than an international mandate holder determining the matter through a press release. Government rejected Romero's description of the charges as "concocted" and her description of the accused as "political detainees," saying membership of an opposition party does not place anyone above the law. Government also disputed the description of treason as a "capital offence", noting that Zambia abolished th...

Let The Courts Decide Whether Mundubile's Treason Charges Are Valid, Govt Tells UN BREAKING NEWS Let The Courts Decide Whether Mundubile's Treason Charges Are Valid, Govt Tells UN By George Musonda | Kalemba | September 3, 2026 The Zambian Government has told the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association to allow the courts to determine whether treason charges against opposition figures are valid. Government said the Special Rapporteur went too far by describing the treason charges against NRPUP losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 others as “concocted”. “Whether the evidence establishes an offence is for Zambia’s independent ...

JJ Banda Extradition Hits Snag As Legal Hurdles Delay Return To Zambia BREAKING NEWS JJ Banda Extradition Hits Snag As Legal Hurdles Delay Return To Zambia Wednesday, September 3, 2026 | Lusaka, Zambia | By Kalemba Correspondent The extradition of captured former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel “JJ” Banda back to Zambia is approaching a snag, Kalemba has learnt from sources close to the process. Banda, who has been held in Zimbabwe Interpol custody since November 2024, is wanted in Zambia to answer charges of aggravated robbery and attempted murder stemming from a 2015 case. Background Banda escaped police custody on August 4, 2024 after jumping through a window at Chipata Central Hospital in Eastern Province, where he was ...

Fabricated Treason Charges Against Mundubile, Makebi Setting Dangerous Precedent — UN Special Rapporteur BREAKING NEWS Fabricated Treason Charges Against Mundubile, Makebi Setting Dangerous Precedent — UN Special Rapporteur September 3, 2026 | News Diggers United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Assembly and Association Gina Romero has advised Zambian authorities to release all political detainees and restore democratic accountability. Romero says following the post-election period, violations involving widespread arrests of opposition supporters and what she described as concocted charges of treason against senior opposition alliance leadership set a dangerous precedent. Romero expressed concern over what sh...

JJ Banda Dismisses Arrest Claims BREAKING NEWS JJ Banda Dismisses Arrest Claims Source: The Zambian Post | Zambia Today News Hon. Emmanuel “JJ” Banda has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he has been arrested. Speaking during a WhatsApp call with The Zambian Post, Banda reportedly denied the claims, saying the information circulating online is not true. The reports had earlier claimed that the former Petauke Central Member of Parliament had been captured by Zambian authorities in France. However, Banda’s reported response contradicts those claims, and details surrounding his current whereabouts remain unclear. Members of the public are encouraged to ver...

  Jay Jay Banda Reportedly Captured in France 🚨 JUST IN Jay Jay Banda Reportedly Captured in France September 2, 2026 | The Zambian Source Former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda has reportedly been captured by Zambian authorities in France. The development comes as authorities continue their search for the former lawmaker, who has been wanted by Zambian authorities. However, details surrounding the reported capture, including the circumstances of his arrest and whether extradition proceedings have commenced, remain unclear. Further details are expected as authorities provide an official update. More details coming… ...

 🚨 22-YEAR-OLD MAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR RAPING MOTHER By ZR Reporter A 22-year-old man in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province has been sentenced to 20 years’ direct imprisonment for raping his 42-year-old mother at their home in Carnarvon. The incident occurred on November 23, 2025, while the victim was asleep. According to police, the woman woke up and realised that her son was the perpetrator. She screamed and confronted him, prompting him to leave the house. She then alerted her husband, but the accused fled. Police opened investigations, with the matter later assigned to Detective Constable Leevirne Nathalie Raaf of the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. The accused was subsequently arrested after DNA analysis linked him to the offence. Detective Constable Raaf also successfully opposed his applications for bail during his court appearances. On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Carnarvon Regional Court convicted the man of rape and se...

 🚨 EMOTIONAL FAREWELLS AS MAKEBI ZULU AND BRIAN MUNDUBILE ARE TRANSFERRED TO MUKOBEKO LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — Lawyer and former government minister Makebi Zulu and former presidential candidate Brian Mundubile have shared emotional farewell moments with their wives ahead of their transfer to Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility in Kabwe. Photos circulating on social media show the two men embracing their spouses before being taken into custody for transportation. Mundubile is pictured outside, dressed in a dark suit and glasses, holding his wife in an emotional embrace as photographers and onlookers stand nearby. In another image, Zulu is seen indoors embracing his wife in what appears to be a private farewell moment. The emotional scenes have highlighted the personal impact of the ongoing legal proceedings on the families of the accused. The two are among a group of individuals facing serious charges in connection with an ongoing case. Their transfer to Mukobeko marks another stage in...

Chester, Felix and IDC Released on Bail BREAKING NEWS Chester, Felix and IDC Released on Bail August 31, 2026 Zambian entertainers Chester More Power , Felix Ndangeni Inshila and comedian IDC Light Comedy have reportedly been released on bail. The three entertainers were among 17 people who were recently charged with riotous behaviour and possession of offensive weapons in Mongu. Chester, Felix and IDC had been detained at Mongu Correctional Facility alongside other suspects following their arrest. Their release on bail comes as the matter continues through the legal process. Further details regarding the bail conditions and the next court proceedings a...