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Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Noel MkwailaAugust 18, 2026

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for renewing their trust in him, pledging to focus on development, unity and prosperity during his second term. In a message following his victory in the presidential election, Hichilema said the election had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. “This election showed the...

Mundubile declares himself winner of Zambia presidential election

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has declared himself the winner of Thursday’s presidential election in Zambia, challenging incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema. Under Tonse Alliance, Mundubile, who was Hichilema’s main challenger, made the declaration as vote counting continued across the country. However, the Electoral Commission of Zambia has not yet officially declared a winner. The Commission...

Zambia suspends counting and announcement of election results

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results following reports of violence in some districts. The Commission says the violence has targeted polling staff and, in some cases, resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers. ECZ says the suspension has been made with immediate effect due to...

Zambia suspends counting and announcement of election results

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

Tensions escalate in West Bank as settlers accused of attacking mosques and villages

BBC NewsJuly 26, 2026

Israeli settlers have been accused of setting fire to two mosques, vehicles and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, as tensions continue to rise following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians that left six people dead. Palestinian officials say attacks were reported in several villages, with cars vandalised, property stolen and hate messages...

Former adult film star sworn in as Colombia senator

capitalfmradioJuly 25, 2026

Former adult film actress Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, popularly known as Amaranta Hank, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia after winning a seat in the country’s March parliamentary elections. Omaña will represent the Norte de Santander region in the Senate as a member of the left-wing Historic Pact coalition for the 2026...

Tokyo’s shorts-at-work policy sparks debate

BBC NewsJuly 22, 2026

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is encouraging male office workers to wear shorts as part of its expanded “Tokyo Cool Biz” campaign to help people stay comfortable during extreme summer heat. While some have welcomed the relaxed dress code, others argue it is unfair because women are still expected to wear tights. Some women have also...

US Vice President JD Vance welcomes baby boy

capitalfmradioJuly 20, 2026

United States Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, have welcomed the birth of their baby boy, Alec Neel Vance. This is JD Vance and Usha Vance’s fourth child. In a statement released on Sunday, the Vance family said both mother and baby are healthy and doing well. “We are excited to announce...

Malawi to lose 90% of UK aid by 2028 as government redirects funding to defence

Antony IsaiahJuly 16, 2026

Malawi is facing the near-total loss of UK development funding within three years, after the Government confirmed on Thursday that aid to the country will fall by 90% by 2028-29 — a cut roughly 38 percentage points deeper than the reduction facing the rest of Africa. The figures, buried in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development...

Plane carrying Zambia Vice President Mutale Nalumango crashes after take-off

capitalfmradioJuly 9, 2026

A plane carrying Zambia’s Vice President, Dr. W. K. Mutale Nalumango, crashed shortly after take-off in Nakonde on Wednesday. Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft went down moments after departure while en route to Isoka District. Although sources say about eight people were on board, authorities have not yet confirmed the number of occupants. The condition...

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Local government minister engages CSOs on strengthening CDF accountability

Noel MkwailaOctober 20, 2026

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen accountability in the implementation of the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF). Phiri made the remarks during a roundtable meeting with CSAT, the only civil society organisation that attended among those invited...

Power cuts to ease significantly by December- Energy Minister

Jane KaongaOctober 20, 2026

Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga has assured Malawians that power cuts will reduce significantly by December this year. She made the assurance on Tuesday while touring Nkula power station, where works are under way to increase generation capacity. The visit comes as continued power outages affect businesses and households across the country. Mathanga said she...

Analyst says Moyale’s poor home run not about venue change

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

Moyale Football Club’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have nothing to do with the change of venue, according to sports analyst Pickford Kamanga. Kamanga was reacting to Moyale’s winless run at Mzuzu Stadium since returning from Rumphi Stadium, where the team has played four matches, losing 1-0 to Silver Strikers, drawing 2-2 with Masters FC, 2-2...

Blackout at Bingu Stadium sparks concern

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 19, 2026

The Ministry of Sports has admitted that the blackout that disrupted the Masters FC and Karonga United match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe was disappointing, as stakeholders have raised concerns over the management and maintenance of the facility. Ministry spokesperson McMillan Mwale told Capital FM that the stadium has backup generators designed to switch...

Moyale home struggles continue

Kenphillips KanyinjiOctober 18, 2026

Moyale FC’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have continued since their return from Rumphi Stadium, with the team yet to register a home victory in four matches. The latest setback came on Sunday when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers in the FDH Bank Premiership. Innocent Shema scored the decisive goal in the seventh...

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