Diamond TV Zambia
BOMBAY DRAINAGE IN LUSAKA TURNS INTO DUMP SITE
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- BOMBAY DRAINAGE IN LUSAKA TURNS INTO DUMP SITE
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Bombay Drainage system in Lusaka, built at a cost of USD35.5 million under the Millennium Challenge Compact, has turned into a dumping site, worrying Northmead residents.
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- NDOLA’S KAPALALA MARKET FIRE LEAVES ONE DEAD
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- One person has died and property worth thousands of kwacha has been destroyed after a fire gutted Kapalala Market in Main Masala, Ndola, late Saturday, September 6, 2025.
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- DIAMOND TV PRESENTER SEARCH EP (DPS), SEASON 6 EPISODE 7
- Runtime
- 56:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The judges gave the DPS contestants a task - #NewsOnTheGo. With a strong presence across TV and online platforms, we specialize in Breaking News.
The Contestants' task is to report news as it happens. Find out how the contestants did in this task.
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- BEHIND THE STORY EP 4: COURT VISITS NJOLWE WHERE GUNTILA MULEYA WAS MURDERED
- Runtime
- 10:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On this episode of #BehindTheStory, we sit down with reporter, Best Jere. The Lusaka High Court conducted a scene visit to Njolwe where the body of former Independent Broadcasting Authority- IBA Director General Guntila Muleya was found.
This was during the testimony of General Mwewa a farm caretaker who discovered the body in the early hours of July 24, 2024.
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- COSTA | LUSAKA LAWYER CELESTINE MUKANDILA DEMANDS PRESIDENT HH'S IMPEACHMENT
- Runtime
- 1:08:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On this episode of #Costa, host Andrew Mwansa sits down with Lusaka lawyer Celestine Mukandila to discuss Bill 7 and Zambia’s constitutional reform processes, as well as his call for President Hakainde Hichilema’s impeachment.
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- NEWSDESK 07TH SEPTEMBER 2025
- Runtime
- 43:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- ON THE TABLE FEATURING RUTH RONNIE - DAVID KAZADI & MWAKA, CYBER LAWS, CONTENT CREATION, PLUS MORE
- Runtime
- 47:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On this episode of #onthetable , Chimweka speaks with the content creator, Ruth Ronnie.
You can also watch this show every Sunday at 19:00hrs on DStv 271 | GOtv 20.
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- MORE MONEY REMAINS UNACCOUNTED FOR BY END OF YAMBA, MALANJI INVESTIGATIONS -DEC
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Drug Enforcement Commsion (DEC) has noted that by the end of the investigative process, more money linked to the matter involving the jailing of Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji and Former Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba remains unaccounted for.
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- ZAMBIAN CATTLE RUSTLER SHOT DEAD BY BOTSWANA POLICE
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Zambia Police in Sesheke have confirmed receiving a report of a Zambian national shot dead at the Namibian border after stealing cattle from Botswana’s Seronga area on 29th August 2025.
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- THE STEFFAN PHIRI SHOW EP41: 3P OF 4 NA 5 HITS FAN ON STAGE DURING CHIBOMBO PERFORMANCE
- Runtime
- 24:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On this episode of #thesteffanphirishow , we take a closer look at two tragic and troubling incidents. In Lusaka’s Chunga compound, a woman has died after being electrocuted by a loose ZESCO cable. And in Choma, a man was caught attempting to sexually assault an 11-year-old disabled girl.
Tune in as Steffan Phiri unpacks these stories and what they mean for community safety and accountability.
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- 20-YEAR-OLD ON THE RUN AFTER ALLEGEDLY MURDERING HIS FATHER
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A 20-year-old man of Bauleni Compound, Collins Lungu, has allegedly murdered his father, 60-year-old Chizola Lungu.
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- THIS DAY | "WE ARE READY TO WORK WITH ANY ALLIANCE BUT THE UPND" - Ernest Mwansa
- Runtime
- 53:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- You are watching #ThisDay, where we host the Zambia We Want Interim President, Ernest Mwansa who talks to us about the state of the political space ahead of the 2026 general election among other things.
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- UPVILLE WITH SHOKII MWANA CHIBOLYA
- Runtime
- 9:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- TikTok famed sensation Shokii Mwana Chibolya joins George Samuel Phiri on the #UpvilleSquad today to talk about all things Drone Camera.
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- UPVILLE SQUAD WITH MASSIN
- Runtime
- 21:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Massin has new music out and he will be talking about it.
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- UPVILLE SQUAD - I WANT TO GIVE MATERO A REPUTATION - NDINE EMMA
- Runtime
- 18:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ndine Emma stopped by the Upville Squad and spoke to Wellingtone Kasonde on his debut album Matero in the House
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- DEC ARRESTS TANZANIANS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three men in separate operations for drug trafficking.
DEC Deputy PRO Theresa Mawere in a statement says Ally Ally Eliasa, 28, was arrested for trafficking 75 kg of cannabis, allegedly linked to a Tanzanian cartel moving drugs from South Africa through Zambia to Tanzania.
In Chirundu, 36-year-old Kelalyo Ibrahim William has been arrested with 43.4 kg of high-grade cannabis, while 25-year-old Japhet Matome was nabbed in Livingstone for possession of 24 sachets of suspected crystal meth.
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- MALANJI, YAMBA CONVICTED
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji and former Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba have been convicted by the Lusaka Magistrates Court for corruption-related offenses.
Malanji has been convicted on seven counts involving the purchase of two Bell helicopters and houses in Silverest.
He has been acquitted in the matter involving the Royal Gibson Hotel on the Copperbelt.
Yamba has been convicted on two counts of failing to follow procedure in the purchase of a chancery at Zambia’s mission in Turkey.
Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga has ordered both men remanded in custody pending sentencing on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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- ZRA BOSS ANNOUNCES INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST IN WESTERN PROVINCE
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- ZRA Commissioner General Dingani Banda has announced the construction of a modern double-storey office in Mongu and 242 staff houses nationwide as part of an infrastructure expansion program.
Mr. Banda made the announcement when he paid a courtesy call on Western Province Permanent Secretary Simomo Akapelwa in Mongu.
He says the projects are aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening revenue collection.
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- MOTORISTS REJECT NEW STREETLIGHTS IN MPIKA
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Motorists in Mpika have rejected newly installed solar streetlights, saying they provide poor visibility.
Mpika Town Council is replacing 120 ZESCO-powered poles with solar ones using K2 million CDF, with 70% of the project completed.
A Motorist Kennedy Chisanga says dim lighting is still leading to thefts and accidents.
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- NEWSDESK 4TH SEPTEMBER 2025
- Runtime
- 39:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- MINING NEWS 03 SEPTEMBER 2025
- Runtime
- 4:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- BUSINESS NEWS 03 SEPTEMBER 2025
- Runtime
- 10:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CONSTRUCTION NEWS 03TH SEPTEMBER 2025
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- DIAMOND LIVE | CHIEF GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON CORNELIUS MWEETWA
- Runtime
- 1:16:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- You are watching #DiamondLive with Andrew Mwansa, Chimweka Chimweka MANIC Chileshe and Cheswa Kapasa where we are analysing the day's biggest news stories
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- FARMER SURVIVES LION ATTACK IN ITEZHI-TEZHI
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A 46-year-old cattle farmer, Duncan Shing’andu of Basanga area in Itezhi-Tezhi District, is recovering at the district hospital after being attacked by two stray lions while trying to protect his livestock.
Mr. Shing’andu has told Diamond news that he rushed to the Kulutanga grazing area after herders reported lions among the cattle.
In his attempt to drive the animals away, the predators turned on him, inflicting deep wounds.
However, one of the lions was later killed by other farmers who were with him.
The Acting Medical Officer in Charge at Itezhi-Tezhi District Hospital confirmed that Shing’andu sustained multiple wounds but is in stable condition and receiving treatment.
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- SINGLE DISC INTRODUCTION BY RATSA
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- LUSAMBO JAILED 3 YEARS FOR BOGUS BUSINESSES AND TAINTED ASSETS
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has ruled that former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo ran bogus businesses that served merely as fronts to conceal his illegitimate earnings.
Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili, in delivering a three-year sentence against Lusambo for possession of tainted property worth over K21 million kwacha said the former minister’s so-called successful businesses had no records to prove their legitimacy.
Magistrate Chibwili has noted that public servants are generally poorly remunerated, making it implausible for someone to acquire expensive assets after only a few years in service without other questionable sources of income.
In mitigation, Lusambo, through his lawyer Charles Chan
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- ZWAD EP76: FARMER SURVIVES LION ATTACK IN ITEZHI-TEZHI | LUSAMBO JAILED 3 YEARS AND MORE
- Runtime
- 27:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #ZWAD
On this episode of #ZWAD, Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya talks about farmer survives lion attack in Itezhi-Tezhi | Woman electrocuted by loose Zesco cables | Lusambo jailed 3 years for bogus business and tainted assests | Court find former PS Malama with case in ambulance scandal.
1. FARMER SURVIVES LION ATTACK IN ITEZHI-TEZHI 02:00
2. WOMAN ELECTROCUTED BY LOOSE ZESCO CABLE 08:02
3. LUSAMBO JAILED 3 YEARS FOR BOGUS BUSINESS AND TAINTED ASSETS 14:11
4. COURT FINDS FORMER PS MALAMA WITH CASE IN AMBULANCE SCANDAL 20:22
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- CONSTRUCTION NEWS 01 SEPTEMBER 2025
- Runtime
- 4:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- BUSINESS NEWS 01 SEPTEMBER 2025
- Runtime
- 7:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- DIAMOND TV POTYA’S RETURN WITH NEW CATEGORIES
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Nominations for the Diamond TV Personality of the Year (POTYAS) Awards have officially opened running from September 1 to September 25, 2025.
This year’s edition introduces exciting new categories including Pageant Queen of the Year, Podcast of the Year, TikTok Creator of the Year, and Facebook Personality of the Year.
Diamond TV Senior Manager - Content Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya says the awards are not just about popularity but about recognizing creativity, substance and positive influence across different spheres of Zambian society.
Mr. Buyoya has since encouraged members of the public to submit nominations through the official portal at voting.diamondtvzambia.com, with voting set to run from October 1 to 31 ahead of the grand awards night set for November 12.
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- UPVILLE SQUAD WITH MOLTO ZAMBIA
- Runtime
- 15:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After dropping his latest EP ‘Certified’ Molto Zambia joins Kasonde Wellington to talk all about it.
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- CHOVWE PRIMARY SCHOOL GETS MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Kalumbila Town Council has handed over key infrastructure developments at Chovwe Primary School, including five staff houses and a 1x3 classroom block to address teacher accommodation and learner space challenges.
The Council also commissioned the Chovwe Community Centre to support local development programs. The projects were funded through the 2024 Constituency Development Fund and locally generated revenue.
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- CHIEF NKAMBO WARNS AGAINST THREATS TO ZAMBIA’S UNITY
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- During the Katanino Traditional Ceremony in Masaiti, Chief Nkambo of the Lamba-speaking people warned that Zambia’s national unity is at risk from foreign cultural influences, political divisions, and the misuse of social media to spread hate speech and tribalism.
He urged leaders and traditional chiefs to promote peace and called on government to empower the House of Chiefs to handle succession disputes. Other traditional leaders highlighted the need to preserve culture and address farmer payment delays.
President Hakainde Hichilema, represented by Minister Brenda Tambatamba, pledged government support to resolve chiefdom issues.
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- ZFDS PROVIDES SPECIALIZED MEDICARE TO KATETE COMMUNITIES
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Residents surrounding Mnthipa Rural Health Centre in Katete District say lack of specialised medical services in health facilities is a challenge.
As part of Kulamba Traditional Ceremony, The Zambia Flying Doctor Service is reaching out to hard to reach and rural areas in Katete.
Born in 1941, Kingston Banda who came to Mnthipa Health Centre to access specialised eye services cited high cost of accessing specialised services as a hindrance in rural areas.
Our journalist Samuel Khwawe was in rural Mnthipa and brings this detailed report.
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- FRA DELAYS PUSH CHOVWE FARMERS TO SELL MAIZE TO PRIVATE BUYERS
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meanwhile, some farmers in Chovwe Ward of Kalumbila District, North Western Province, have resorted to selling their maize to private buyers and millers due to delays by the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in purchasing their produce.
One farmer, Onyena Wamushiki, told Diamond Media that she chose to sell her maize to millers after waiting for three months at the Chovwe satellite depot without being attended to by the FRA.
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- 5-YEAR OLD ALLEGEDLY DEFILED BY 23 YEAR OLD
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A 23-year-old man of Lusaka’s Zani Muone West has been detained by police on suspicion of defiling a five-year-old girl, the daughter of his parents’ tenants.
The incident allegedly occurred on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Family members told Diamond News they noticed blood stains on the girl’s clothes, which led them to question her. The child then alleged that the suspect had lured her into his room.
The family further revealed that a medical report is expected on Monday following examinations, and that the child has not bathed since the alleged incident.
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- MAAMBA ENERGY TO ADD 300MW TO NATIONAL GRID, INCLUDING SOLAR EXPANSION
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Maamba Energy Limited has announced plans to expand its power contribution to Zambia’s national grid by an additional 300 megawatts (MW) of thermal energy, while also introducing 100 MW of solar power next year. This will raise the company’s total output to 700 MW.
The announcement was made by Corporate Affairs Manager, Christopher Mugala, during the Maliko Lwiindi Traditional Ceremony of the Tonga-speaking people in Sinazongwe District.
Mr. Mugala said Maamba Energy is grateful for the support received from government and traditional leaders, adding that the company remains committed to safety, environmental protection, and community engagement.
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- LCC DEMOLISHES 78 ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ALONG KAFUE ROAD
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has demolished 78 illegal structures erected along Kafue Road.
LCC Public Relations Officer, Chola Mwamba, says the structures had turned into criminal hideouts, posing a danger to motorists and nearby residents.
She explained that despite several enforcement notices, the affected owners failed to comply.
Among the demolished structures were 46 unauthorized mobile money booths and 32 makeshift shelters.
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- COSTA - COULD TITUS SICHINGA BE THE NEXT KABUSHI MP?
- Runtime
- 1:00:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- You are watching #Costa with Andrew Mwansa where we are discussing the future of Kabushi constituency.
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- DIAMOND TV PRESENTER SEARCH SEASON 6 EPISODE 6
- Runtime
- 50:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The contstants are put to the test with a social media challenge!
Split into teams, they’ve crafted strategies and campaigns to boost Diamond TV’s online presence.
Emotions pour out! But who will impress the judges with the best digital pitch?
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- DIAMOND NEWSDESK 31 AUGUST 2025
- Runtime
- 41:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- On The Table ft. Roberto - Boomplay, Yo Maps Collaboration, Industry Cartels & Much More
- Runtime
- 57:20
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On this episode of #OnTheTable , Chimweka speaks with the Superstar, Roberto.
You can also watch this show every Sunday at 17:00hrs on DStv Channel 271 & GOtv Channel 20
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- COMMUNITIES DEMAND FASTER WORKS ON LUSAKA–NDOLA ROAD
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Residents along the Great North Road have urged the Road Development Agency (RDA) to speed up construction of the Lusaka–Ndola Dual Carriageway.
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- MONGU RESIDENTS GRAPPLE WITH 12-HOUR POWER CUTS
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Despite ZESCO’s recent reduction of load-shedding hours in most areas, Mongu residents are experiencing extended power cuts lasting over 12 hours daily.
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- ZALOUMIS, FOUR OTHERS CHARGED WITH MURDER
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Police in Kabwe have charged prominent farmer Maria Zaloumis, 40, of Wonani Farm in Montana, and four others with the murder of 22-year-old Enock Simfukwe Kasengele of 16 Miles, along the Kabwe–Lusaka Road.
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- OVER 270 BAGS OF MAIZE BURNT TO ASHES IN MUFUMBWE
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Over 270 x 50kg bags of white maize belonging to more than five farmers have been burnt to ashes by unknown people at Ntongo Arena in Kizela Ward, Mufumbwe District.
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- THIS DAY | "BILL 13 SEEKS TO CURE LAPSES IN LAND ADMINISTRATION" - PATRICK MUCHELEKA
- Runtime
- 1:12:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- #ThisDay
You’re watching #ThisDay with Andrew Mwansa, as we sit down with Patrick Mucheleka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources. He shares insights on land administration under the current government, addressing key challenges, reforms, and opportunities in managing Zambia’s land resources.
Catch the program live on DStv Channel 271, GOtv Channel 20, and also streaming on Diamond TV Online Facebook page.
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- NEWSDESK 28 AUGUST 2025
- Runtime
- 46:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
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- BEHIND THE STORY EP 3: GOVT STILL IN TALKS WITH LUNGU FAMILY OVER BURIAL SITE
- Runtime
- 8:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On this episode of #BehindTheStory, we sit down with senior reporter Darius Choonya, as he takes us behind the headlines of an ongoing national story — the continued court battle between the Zambian government and the former first family over the final resting place of the late former President Edgar Lungu.
