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The United Party for National Development (UPND) Kanchibiya Constituency aspiring Member of Parliament, Sunday Chanda has pledged to champion stronger worker protections and progressive labor reforms if entrusted with a…
June 2, 2026
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Independent Mazabuka Central parliamentary candidate Gary Nkombo says the political and legal challenges he now faces have fundamentally altered how he views his future, following his arrest and charging on…
June 1, 2026
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Earlier this week, news of the imprisonment of Francis Kapwepwe aka ‘Why Me’ went viral on social media. For the uninitiated, Why Me was notorious for taking to social media…
May 30, 2026
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UPND National Chairperson for Elections and Campaigns Likando Mufalali says the ruling party has not sidelined or abandoned former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo, contrary to public speculation.…
May 30, 2026
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The United Party for National Development (UPND) has dismissed allegations that it is financially inducing candidates to withdraw from various electoral contests ahead of the August 13 general elections. Party…
May 29, 2026
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GOVERNANCE activist Isaac Mwanza has petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking the disqualification of more than 100 parliamentary candidates who filed nominations as independent candidates ahead of the August 13…
May 29, 2026
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Government has condemned the use of defamatory campaign songs and inflammatory political messages ahead of the 2026 general elections, warning that unverified allegations of satanism, tribalism and discrimination have the…
May 29, 2026
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Kaoma District Electoral Officer, Lisa Mpasela has urged all political parties and independent players participating in this year’s general election to carry out peaceful campaigns free from intimidation and violence…
May 28, 2026
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President Hakainde Hichilema has urged the newly sworn in judges to expeditiously dispense court cases. President Hichilema says government is concerned with the backlog of court cases, hence advising the…
May 28, 2026
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The United Party for National Development has told the High Court that party member Charles Longwe only recently acquired a membership card and did so for the purpose of instituting…
May 27, 2026
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The Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) has reported ten aspiring politicians to the police after discovering that they submitted forged Grade 12 certificates during the qualification verification process ahead of…
May 27, 2026
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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is conducting a five-day training for the Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) in Lavushimanda District of Muchinga Province as part of preparations for the August…
May 27, 2026
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IBA Director General Webster Malido said reports claiming Millennium TV had been ordered not to air an interview featuring Chungu were false. He stated that the authority had not instructed…
May 26, 2026
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Independent Pemba Town Council Chairperson candidate, Kingstone Handiindo, has withdrawn from the race opting to continue working with the party and supporting President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Handiindo’s withdrawal leaves United Party…
May 26, 2026
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Governance and Human Rights Advocate, Noel Chisebe, has lauded the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for their exemplary management of the nomination process for presidential, parliamentary, mayoral, council chairpersons and councillors across…
May 26, 2026
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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has developed a campaign timetable for all political parties participating in the 2026 General Election at constituency level. ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga…
May 26, 2026
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National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has said the freedom of jailed opposition figures, including Bowman Lusambo and Raphael Nakachinda, will only come through…
May 26, 2026
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President Hakainde Hichilema and opposition leaders used Africa Freedom Day to send sharply different messages to the country, laying bare just how divided Zambia is heading into the August 13…
May 26, 2026
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Democratic Party (DP), leader Judith Kabemba has called on Zambians to uphold unity, reject tribalism and safeguard the country’s peace as the nation commemorates Africa Freedom Day. ZANIS reports that…
May 25, 2026
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Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary, Tuesday Bwalya, has called for peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2026 General elections. ZANIS reports that Dr Bwalya says there is need to uphold peace and unity…
May 25, 2026
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General News
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in Mpulungu District in Northern Province has assured the electorate of its commitment to maintaining impartiality and transparency in the upcoming election process. Electoral Commissioner…
May 25, 2026
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President Hakainde Hichilema has honored and awarded several distinguished Zambians in recognition of their exceptional contributions and dedicated service to the country. ZANIS reports that the honors were presented during…
May 25, 2026
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Tonse Alliance official appoints ordinary citizens as campaign managers for the Mundubile-Makebi Zulu ticket ahead of August elections Binwell Mpundu has thrown himself into the 2026 election campaign with characteristic…
May 25, 2026
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Aspiring candidates for National Assembly, mayoral and Councilor aspiring candidates have gathered in Kabompo District in Northwestern Province to draw up a campaign timetable for their political rallies ahead of the campaign…
May 25, 2026
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District Electoral Officers in Muchinga Province have hailed the peaceful manner in which nominations were held in held in various districts in Muchinga Chinsali District Electoral Officer, Zakeyo Mbao said the…
May 25, 2026
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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) in Lavushimanda District in Luapula has urged political parties, aspiring candidates, election agents and other stakeholders to adhere to the timetable for the 2026…
May 24, 2026
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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has closed the filing of nominations in Mpulungu district in Northern Province. District Electoral Officer, Sarah Masiye says the Commission has successfully received nominations…
May 24, 2026
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Isoka District Electoral Officer, Brian Musonda has described as peaceful the nominations that were held in both Nkombwa and Isoka Constituencies in Isoka District in Muchinga Province. ZANIS reports that…
May 23, 2026
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Thousands of supporters yesterday thronged the Mulungushi International Conference Centre as President Hakainde Hichilema filed his nomination papers ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Election. The nomination centre was…
May 23, 2026
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The UPND has secured several parliamentary and local government positions unopposed ahead of the August 13 general election, handing the ruling party early momentum before campaigns fully intensify across the…
May 23, 2026
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Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs Levy Ngoma has urged supporters of the United Party for National Development to celebrate peacefully and remain united as President Hakainde Hichilema…
May 23, 2026
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Former UPND Copperbelt Province Secretary Melbin Simangolwa has resigned from his party position and filed his nomination to contest the Kabushi parliamentary seat as an independent candidate ahead of the…
May 23, 2026
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President says violence, hate speech and lawlessness will not be tolerated as campaigns officially begin President Hakainde Hichilema used the opening of Zambia’s official campaign period to issue one of…
May 23, 2026
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