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Community in Mourning: Queenstown is rallying around rugby stalwart Junior Apolosi, a father of five diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer after weeks of worsening pain. Election Pressure in the Region: In Zambia, veteran MPs reportedly lost in primaries after party leadership overruled voters in Southern Province, with traditional leaders warning against “imposed” candidates. Crime and Accountability: In Chipangali, police arrested eight more suspects in the referee murder case, bringing detentions to 12, including a team coach, after Donald Tonga was beaten to death over alleged poor officiating. Pacific Media Freedom Under Strain: Tonga’s journalists face a “new type of challenge” after a gunpoint threat tied to drug reporting and gang coverage. Ocean Policy Momentum: Tonga says it will launch its first National Ocean Policy in 2026, aiming for 30% protection and fully sustainable management, with whales and regional cooperation central to the plan.

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