Petina Gappah (1971) er en zimbabwisk forfatter og jurist. Hun ble født i Kitwe i Zambia, men vokste opp i Zimbabwe. Hun er utdannet ved University of Zimbabwe, og har studert ved University of Cambridge og har doktorgrad fra Universitetet i Graz i Østerrike. Hun har særlig spesialisert seg i internasjonal handelslovgvining.

BOY RISKS HIS LIFE TO SAVE FRIEND FROM CROCODILE ATTACKBy Musenge MulimbaA 12-year-old boy from Luangwa Township in Kitwe has survived a crocodile attack after his friend intervened during the encounter in the Kafue River Gibson Zimba was swimming with his friend, Paul Molisho, when the crocodile attacked him. Paul jumped into the river and

News Diggers reports: “Police shoot 2 dead in Kitwe illegal mining clash”.

Staff Writer  UD Trucks Southern Africa has officially launched in Zambia through a strategic partnership with Imperial Motors Zambia, part of Motus Africa. The launch, held in Lusaka, marks an important milestone in the brand’s Southern African growth strategy, establishing a presence across three operational locations in Lusaka, Kitwe and Solwezi. The expansion brings UD Trucks’ Japanese engineering heritage, global commercial vehicle expertise and customer-focused philosophy to a market where dependable transport plays a critical role in economic growth. Together, UD Trucks and Imperial Motors Zambia aim to deliver more than commercial vehicles – a total transport solutions offering that combines the right products, professional aftersales support and long-term customer partnerships. The event was also attended by Fredrick Mwalusaka, permanent secretary at Zambia’s ministry of transport and logistics, who served as guest of honour and participated in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The launch represents a shared commitment to developing a sustainable presence in Zambia, supporting businesses across key industries and helping customers keep their operations moving. For UD Trucks Southern Africa, Zambia represents an important step in strengthening the brand’s regional footprint and extending its commitment to customers across key African markets. Building on the introduction of UD Trucks in Malawi in 2025 through Motus Africa, the Zambia launch further develops the partnership between the two organisations and creates opportunities to serve customers in a market with significant transport requirements across mining, agriculture, construction, logistics and distribution. “The official launch of UD Trucks in Zambia represents another significant milestone in our ambition to strengthen our presence across Southern Africa and contribute to the development of Africa’s commercial transport sector,” said Filip Van den Heede, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa. For Zambian transport operators, these principles translate into a total transport solutions approach that considers the entire operating life of a vehicle – from product selection and acquisition to maintenance, servicing and ongoing operational support. Graham Kolm, SSA Markets general manager of Trucks Southern Africa, emphasised the importance of aligning product capability with the realities of customers’ businesses. “For businesses operating in demanding industries, a truck is much more than a vehicle. It is a critical business asset, and its performance, availability and operating costs directly influence productivity and profitability. Imperial Motors Zambia brings 12 years of experience in the Zambian automotive market. The addition of UD Trucks strengthens its commercial vehicle portfolio and represents a further investment in the country’s transport sector. UD Trucks is a leading Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider, active in more than 60 countries on all continents. Since its inception in 1935, the company has been an innovation leader with a clear vision to provide the trucks and services the world needs today.

UD Trucks partners with Imperial Motors Zambia to establish a three-facility network, delivering Japanese engineering and aftersales support to local fleets.

WE WERE BRIBED WITH K50 BY LUPELE, KABUSWE'S WITNESSES TELL COURT IN CHILILABOMBWE PETITION. By Festus Ivwananji SinkalaThe Chililabombwe Constituency election petition yesterday heard testimony from two more witnesses alleging voter bribery against winning candidate Kabwe Nsofwa Lupele. The matter is before Kitwe High Court Judge-in-Charge Justice Lastone Mwanabo, sitting at Chingola Magistrate Court.The petition

Police apprehends man, 41, in connection with K5 million theft from bank account The Zambia Police Service in copperbelt has apprehended a 41-year-old man in connection with the theft of K5,000,000 from a company bank account belonging to Coretech Supplies Limited in Kitwe. The matter was reported to Kitwe Central Police Station by Mr Similawo

KABUSWE'S WITNESSES CONTRADICT THEMSELVES AS JUDGE ADJOURNS CHILILABOMBWE PETITION TO MONDAYBy Festus Ivwananji SinkalaThe Chililabombwe parliamentary petition took a dramatic turn on Friday as two more witnesses testified before the Kitwe High Court sitting in Chingola before Justice Lastone Mwanabo, Judge-in-Charge. The petition was filed by losing UPND candidate Paul Chanda Kabuswe, who polled 8,986

KITWE HIGH COURT TO SIT IN CHINGOLA TO HEAR KABUSWE's PETITION AGAINST CHILILABOMBWE ELECTION. By Festus Ivwananji Sinkala The trial in the Chililabombwe parliamentary election petition commences today, with the Kitwe High Court sitting in Chingola. Former Chililabombwe Member of Parliament Paul Kabuswe has petitioned the court seeking to nullify the election, citing alleged electoral

Kitwe High Court Throws Out Kalulushi Constituency Election PetitionBy Chansa Mayani The Kitwe High Court has dismissed the Kalulushi Constituency election petition with costs. This is in a case in which losing candidate for National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity -NRPUP- BERNARD BESA challenged the election of KAMPAMBA MULENGA of UPND as dully elected

FORMER PRIEST FRANK BWALYA TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST CATHOLIC PRIEST OVER ALLEGED CYBER BULLYING.By Ennie Kishiki Mutepuka Former Catholic Priest Frank Bwalya, says he will take legal action against a Kitwe based Catholic priest and report him to police for alleged cyber bullying, saying the priest has been posting malicious content aimed at lowering

REMEMBERING VICTORIA KALIMA (1972–2018)Some politicians enter Parliament quietly. Others arrive like they have been waiting for the microphone their entire lives.Kalima was firmly in the second category.Born on 4 October 1972 in Kitwe, Kalima was a diminutive woman with a political voice considerably larger than her frame. Perhaps being born in Kitwe had something to

ZAMBIANS RAISE K18,000 FOR POLICE OFFICER AFTER K5,000 MOBILE MONEY INCIDENTA female police officer, identified as Constable Namusokwe, has received an outpouring of public support following an incident involving a K5,000 mobile money transaction in Kitwe. According to the Zambia Police Service, the incident happened on September 22, 2026, along Oxford Road in Kitwe Town

POLICE PROBE KITWE OFFICER OVER ALLEGED K5,000 DISCREDITABLE CONDUCTThe Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into an alleged disciplinary offence of discreditable conduct involving a police officer in Kitwe, contrary to Section 30(1)(d) of the Zambia Police Act, Chapter 107 of the Laws of Zambia. Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says the Service will not

MOBILE MONEY DEALERS HARASS DISTRESSED FEMALE COP OVER K5,000 TRANSACTION A female Police officer in Kitwe has won public sympathy and admiration after a video in which she was severely harassed and physically abused in broad daylight for allegedly attempting to swindle a mobile money attendant out of K5, 000 went viral. Identified as Constable

CHITEME ASKS COURT TO AWARD HIM COSTS INCURED IN THE LEGAL BATTLE.By Manzi SImfukweNkana Member of Parliament Alexander Chiteme has asked the Kitwe High Court to award him costs arising from the petition and compensation for the stress he says he has experienced as a result of the legal battle. He made the application when

Trident College retained their Independent School Association of Zambia (ISAZ) northern region swimming championship title at this year’s tournament held on Saturday at Lechwe Trust School in Kitwe.