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HALT HICHILEMA’S INAUGURATION UNTIL LEGAL DISPUTES ARE RESOLVED, OPPOSITION DEMANDS FROM AFRICAN UNION

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 zambianstreets

HALT HICHILEMA’S INAUGURATION UNTIL LEGAL DISPUTES ARE RESOLVED, OPPOSITION DEMANDS FROM AFRICAN UNION Tonse-Pamodzi takes Zambia election dispute to AU …Alliance asks Peace and Security Council to intervene and halt September 1 inauguration THE Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance has asked the African Union (AU) to urgently intervene in Zambia’s post-election crisis citing serious and continuing breaches of

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THE JUDICIARY CLOSED FOR POLITICAL REASONS – HERE IS WHY

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 zambianstreets

By Kellys Kaunda THE JUDICIARY CLOSED FOR POLITICAL REASONS – HERE IS WHY Here is the standard practice when a public building offering a public service faces an emergency – it puts up a public notice indicating alternative ways by which essential services may be rendered. In Berlin, when we shut the embassy doors at

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HALT HICHILEMA’S INAUGURATION UNTIL LEGAL DISPUTES ARE RESOLVED, OPPOSITION DEMANDS FROM AFRICAN UNION

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 zambianstreets

HALT HICHILEMA’S INAUGURATION UNTIL LEGAL DISPUTES ARE RESOLVED, OPPOSITION DEMANDS FROM AFRICAN UNION Tonse-Pamodzi takes Zambia election dispute to AU …Alliance asks Peace and Security Council to intervene and halt September 1 inauguration THE Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance has asked the African Union (AU) to urgently intervene in Zambia’s post-election crisis citing serious and continuing breaches of

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Zambia Election Dispute Deepens as Judiciary Refers Petition to Constitutional Court

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 zambianstreets

Zambia Election Dispute Deepens as Judiciary Refers Petition to Constitutional Court LUSAKA — Zambia’s post-election dispute has entered a new and potentially decisive phase after the Judiciary confirmed that a presidential election petition was sent to Chief Justice Mumba Malila’s private email address — hours after the government announced that the legal window for challenging

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Chief Justice confirms receipt of presidential petition, sends it to ConCourt

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

Chief Justice confirms receipt of presidential petition, sends it to ConCourt CHIEF Justice Mumba Malila has received an electronic copy of a presidential election petition seeking to challenge the August 13 election outcome, although the Judiciary says the documents were sent to his private email in a highly irregular manner. The Judiciary said the documents,

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WE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH CLOSURE OF THE COURTS – UPND

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

WE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH CLOSURE OF THE COURTS – UPND United Party for National Development (UPND) Deputy Media Director, Sikwindi Situla, has dismissed claims that the security risk assessment conducted by police, which resulted in the closure of courts and other government institutions, was an underhand method by the ruling party to prevent

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Linda Kasonde, Changala and LCK Freedom Foundation petition Hichilema’s election

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

Kasonde, Changala and LCK Freedom Foundation petition Hichilema’s election Former Law Association of Zambia president Linda Kasonde and two other petitioners have challenged the outcome of Zambia’s August 13, 2026 presidential election, asking the courts to examine the circumstances surrounding the poll in which President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission

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FILLING OF A PRESIDENTIAL PETITION TO A PERSONAL EMAIL IS NOT VALID -Shalala Oliver Sepiso

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

FILLING OF A PRESIDENTIAL PETITION TO A PERSONAL EMAIL IS NOT VALIDBy Shalala Oliver Sepiso A presidential election petition cannot be validly filed or served by sending it to the Chief Justice’s personal or private email address. Official filing requirements should be done through the Court Registry. Petitions must be formally lodged through the official

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PVT BACKS HH…Civil Society PVT tally broadly matches with ECZ results.

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

PVT BACKS HH …Civil Society PVT tally broadly matches with ECZ results. CONSORTIUM of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance and Constitutionalism says its independent parallel vote tabulation (PVT) estimates were broadly consistent with the presidential results announced by Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), providing additional evidence that the national outcome was accurately captured. Consortium

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“HH DID NOT ORDER THE CLOSURE OF THE COURTS”-State House

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

STATE HOUSE DENIES HICHILEMA ORDERED COURT CLOSURE By ZR Reporter State House has denied allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of the Courts on Monday, August 24, 2026, to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. In a statement issued today, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said the allegation was inconsistent

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WHEN THE COURTS CLOSE, WHO PROTECTS THE CONSTITUTION?

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

WHEN THE COURTS CLOSE, WHO PROTECTS THE CONSTITUTION? By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma What is happening in Zambia today is deeply disturbing. The closure of courts across the country, particularly on a day when the constitutional window for challenging the presidential election is at stake, raises serious questions about access to justice, judicial independence and the

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CARITAS ZAMBIA CALLS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN SEPARATION OF POWERS

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

CARITAS ZAMBIA CALLS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN SEPARATION OF POWERS ‎Caritas Zambia has called for constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the separation of powers among the three arms of government. Caritas Zambia Executive Director Father Gabriel Mapulanga says continued concerns over the independence of the judiciary are partly linked to weaknesses in the constitution,

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Hichilema election challenged…LCK Freedom Foundation, Kasonde and Changala ask ConCourt to nullify August 13 poll

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 zambianstreets

Hichilema election challenged …LCK Freedom Foundation, Kasonde and Changala ask ConCourt to nullify August 13 poll By EMV REPORTER THREE petitioners have asked the Constitutional Court to nullify the August 13 presidential election and declare President Hakainde Hichilema’s election invalid on grounds that the poll was conducted in an environment that violated the Constitution. The

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LAZ Demands Answers After Zambia Shuts Its Courts Today

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 zambianstreets

LAZ Demands Answers After Zambia Shuts Its Courts Today The Law Association of Zambia has raised the alarm over the closure of Zambian courts today, the 24th of August, and the presence of heavily armed military personnel around court premises in Lusaka, including tape marked Crime Scene sealing off some buildings. In a press statement,

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COURTS CLOSED AS MUNDUBILE SET TO CHALLENGE PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 zambianstreets

COURTS CLOSED AS MUNDUBILE SET TO CHALLENGE PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS By Elesani Phiri‎The High Court and Constitutional Court across the country have been closed over security concerns, with armed police officers deployed at the premises. A spot check by Phoenix News in Lusaka, Chipata, Kitwe and Solwezi found the courts sealed off to the public, while

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FT Letter: The Commonwealth should call out Zambia

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 zambianstreets

FT Letter: The Commonwealth should call out Zambia From Richard Elsen, Zambia Specialist, Seaford, East Sussex, UK Zambia has changed its governing party peacefully three times since the multi-party era began in 1991 and has never suffered a coup; it was Africa’s example of resource wealth and stable democracy coexisting. Yet just a day after

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Kabimba says Hichilema’s discipline spared Zambia from possible lawlessness

August 24, 2026 zambianstreets

Kabimba says Hichilema’s discipline spared Zambia from possible lawlessness Economic Front (EF) leader Wynter Kabimba says President Hakainde Hichilema’s discipline sets him apart from other political leaders, warning that Zambia could have descended into lawlessness and conflict had the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) won the recent election. Lusaka, 24 August –

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SALUBUSA RULES OUT MATERO ELECTION PETITION

August 24, 2026 zambianstreets

SALUBUSA RULES OUT MATERO ELECTION PETITION TONSE Alliance parliamentary candidate for Matero Constituency, Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, has announced that he will not petition the outcome of the August 13, 2026 general election, saying he has chosen to leave the matter in God’s hands. Mr Salubusa said he arrived at the decision after attending yesterday’s English

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Zimba proposes unity government between UPND and NRPUP Tonse Alliance

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 zambianstreets

Zimba proposes unity government between UPND and NRPUP Tonse Alliance Zimba proposes unity government between UPND and NRPUP Tonse Alliance Political scientist and NRPUP Tonse Alliance chief presidential adviser Dr Chris Zumani Zimba has proposed the formation of a national unity government between the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) and the NRPUP Tonse

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High Court Premises are Clossed-so it appears- Muhabi Lungu

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 zambianstreets

High Court Premises are Clossed-so it appears “The High Court Presmises are closed. Gates closed and are yellow police like tape, the one we see in the movies that screams “Crime Scene, do not pass beyound this point” “I am shocked  beyound belief. I have witnessed this myself. I passed by the High court

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PROPOSED UNITY GOVT FRAMEWORK BETWEEN RULING UPND & NRPUP TONSE ALLIANCE TO FOSTER POST ELECTION DIALOGUE, POLITICAL RECONCILIATION, NATIONAL UNITY AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE

August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

PROPOSED UNITY GOVT FRAMEWORK BETWEEN RULING UPND & NRPUP TONSE ALLIANCE TO FOSTER POST ELECTION DIALOGUE, POLITICAL RECONCILIATION, NATIONAL UNITY AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE By Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba …..This political letter is addressed to both Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema of the ruling UPND and our NRPUP Tonse Alliance Presidential Candidate, Hon. Brian Mundubile….. Yes,

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NRPUP WITHDRAWS FROM TONSE ALLIANCE, CITING STRATEGIC DIRECTION

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

NRPUP WITHDRAWS FROM TONSE ALLIANCE, CITING STRATEGIC DIRECTION The National Restoration Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has withdrawn from the Tonse Alliance, saying the decision will allow the party to pursue its political objectives more effectively. NRPUP Secretary General Nonde Mubanga announced the immediate withdrawal on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following what he described

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Hichilema’s victory reflects confidence Zambians have in him — Malawi President

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

Hichilema’s victory reflects confidence Zambians have in him — Malawi President MALAWI President Peter Mutharika has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema following his declaration as President-elect by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) on August 18. Mutharika wished President Hichilema every success as he embarks on his renewed mandate. “The First Lady and I extend our

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PIETER KRIEL BLASTS THE DA AS SOUTH AFRICA’S ‘MOST RACIST POLITICAL PARTY’, QUESTIONS WHY SO MANY PROMINENT BLACK AND COLOURED LEADERS HAVE LEFT THE PARTY OVER THE YEARS

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

PIETER KRIEL BLASTS THE DA AS SOUTH AFRICA’S ‘MOST RACIST POLITICAL PARTY’, QUESTIONS WHY SO MANY PROMINENT BLACK AND COLOURED LEADERS HAVE LEFT THE PARTY OVER THE YEARS Political activist and social commentator Pieter Kriel has reignited debate around race and representation in South African politics after launching a sharp attack on the Democratic Alliance

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President HH is very disciplined, just like me. Brian Mundubile and his team lack discipline.- Wynter Kabimba SC

August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

Kabimba: Hichilema more disciplined than ECL and Mundubile — Wynter Economic Front leader Wynter Kabimba says the one thing he respects about President Hakainde Hichilema is his personal discipline. Speaking on Prime Television’s _Post Election Analysis_ with Paul Shingongo, Kabimba asked why people would be willing to “ruin a country” just because they don’t like

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AFTER VIEWING THEIR OWN EVIDENCE WHICH WILL IMPLICATE THEM, BECAUSE MUNDUBILE WAS FOUND WITH FORGED G20 FORMS, PROXY LINDA KASONDE ABANDONS IT!

August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

AFTER VIEWING THEIR OWN EVIDENCE WHICH WILL IMPLICATE THEM, BECAUSE MUNDUBILE WAS FOUND WITH FORGED G20 FORMS, PROXY LINDA KASONDE ABANDONS IT! ELECTION CHALLENGE COLLAPSES ….Civil Society shifts focus to legal reforms after failed vote petition By DAVID KANDUZAIN a dramatic twist following the highly contested August 2026 general elections, prominent human rights lawyer and

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JOINT PASTORAL STATEMENT OF THE THREE CHURCH MOTHER BODIES

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

JOINT PASTORAL STATEMENT OF THE THREE CHURCH MOTHER BODIES COUNCIL OF CHURCHES IN ZAMBIA (CCZ), EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF ZAMBIA (EFZ) AND ZAMBIA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS (ZCCB) “LOVING OUR NEIGHBOUR – EVEN IN CYBERSPACE” A Call to Peace, Responsibility, Respect and Responsible Use of Social Media To the Church and the People of Zambia We,

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Commonwealth demands end to arbitrary arrests as it condemns Kabulonga killing

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

The Commonwealth has spoken out strongly about what is happening in Zambia since the election, calling on government to stop arresting people arbitrarily and to release anyone being held simply because of their political views. Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey said the organisation was deeply concerned about the security operation that took place in Kabulonga, where

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ZAMBIA AFTER THE ELECTION: WHEN POLITICAL RIVALRY BEGINS TO THREATEN NATIONAL UNITY

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

ZAMBIA AFTER THE ELECTION: WHEN POLITICAL RIVALRY BEGINS TO THREATEN NATIONAL UNITY ✍️. Ethan John Nchenje Truth Without Fear @TWF ZAMBIA MUST NOT BECOME ANOTHER COUNTRY’S HISTORY LESSON Zambia must confront an uncomfortable truth: an election can end at the ballot box, but political hatred does not automatically end when the results are announced. The

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CCMG PRVT Discovers More Votes Than Those Counted In 30 Constituencies

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

CCMG PRVT Discovers More Votes Than Those Counted In 30 Constituencies The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG), through its Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT), has identified discrepancies between its independently verified figures and the official presidential results in 30 constituencies. The PRVT is designed to compare results collected by CCMG monitors at polling

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I owe the public an apology. I was too quick to congratulate HH- Greenwell

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

Greenwell Chikonde Mwape writes:- WITHDRAWAL OF CONGRATULATIONS I owe the public an apology. I was too quick to congratulate HH. After reflecting on what has happened in Matero, the Lusaka mayoral election, the assassination of Hon. Mufwaya, and today’s threat to deal with BM8 and destroy the party, I can no longer pretend everything is

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MWANAWASA’S LETTER FROM THE DEAD (PROPHECY)

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

MWANAWASA’S LETTER FROM THE DEAD (PROPHECY)My people,I tried to tell you this when I was still alive. I looked for every opportunity- my speeches were all filled with this one thing but you were deaf. You thought I was like the others when in actualfact, I really meant what I was saying. I had all

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NG’OMA WARNS AGAINST SPREADING FALSEHOODS, CALLS FOR PEACE AFTER ELECTIONS

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

NG’OMA WARNS AGAINST SPREADING FALSEHOODS, CALLS FOR PEACE AFTER ELECTIONS BuyZed Campaign Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Evans Kazonga Ng’oma has warned social media users against spreading falsehoods and hate speech, saying such actions can promote violence, tribalism and unnecessary panic among citizens. Speaking during a media briefing in Lundazi today, Sunday 23rd August

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MALEMA SAYS ZIMBABWEANS ARE NOT THE REASON SOUTH AFRICANS ARE UNEMPLOYED, BLAMES GOVERNMENT FOR FAILURE TO CREATE JOBS

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 zambianstreets

MALEMA SAYS ZIMBABWEANS ARE NOT THE REASON SOUTH AFRICANS ARE UNEMPLOYED, BLAMES GOVERNMENT FOR FAILURE TO CREATE JOBS EFF leader Julius Malema has argued that South Africa’s unemployment crisis is being blamed on the wrong people, saying Zimbabweans and other foreign nationals are being used as scapegoats while the real problem is the government’s failure

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Zambia’s Immigration Department Hold Key Official in Charge of Electoral Petition Against President Hakainde Hichilema

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 zambianstreets

Zambia’s Immigration Department Hold Key Official in Charge of Electoral Petition Against President Hakainde Hichilema Department of Immigration Detain Mukandila The Department of Immigration has apprehended Tonse alliance Secretary General CELESTIN MUKANDILA at his residence in Mapepe, Chilanga District.Mukandila is at the centre of coordination of an election petition against President Hakainde Hichilema. Department of

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BISHOPS CONDEMN MILITIA ACTIVITY, EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE, URGE LOSING CANDIDATES TO ACCEPT RESULTS

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 zambianstreets

By Mwatitha LubingaCloud FM Radio BISHOPS CONDEMN MILITIA ACTIVITY, EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE, URGE LOSING CANDIDATES TO ACCEPT RESULTS Lusaka. 20th August 2026 The Bishop’s Council of Zambia has condemned the discovery of militia networks and any form of external interference in national affairs, and has called on losing candidates in the August 13 elections to accept

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A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO FORMER PF MAFINGA MP ,MR ROBERT CHABINGA

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 zambianstreets

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO FORMER PF MAFINGA MP ,MR ROBERT CHABINGA Politics can be a great teacher, but sometimes its lessons are delivered through defeat. To the former Member of Parliament for Mafinga Constituency, Robert Chabinga, I say this: take this moment seriously—not as the end of your political journey, but as an opportunity

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LAZ CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF HON. MUTOTWE KAFWAYA AND FULL RESPECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION

August 22, 2026 zambianstreets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAZ CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF HON. MUTOTWE KAFWAYA AND FULL RESPECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION. The Law Association of Zambia (“LAZ”) has noted with grave concern the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya, former Member of Parliament for Lunte and former Minister of Transport and

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“Democracy in the Crosshairs: Zambia’s Dark August”

August 22, 2026 zambianstreets

“Democracy in the Crosshairs: Zambia’s Dark August” From: The Daily Nation column 21th Aug 26 AM The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has emerged from the August 13 polls not as the custodian of democracy but as its undertaker according to a broader section of international analysts. What should have been a routine exercise in

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NORTHERN PS CALLS FOR THE ARREST OF MAYOR-ELECT PETER YUDA

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 zambianstreets

NORTHERN PS CALLS FOR THE ARREST OF MAYOR-ELECT PETER YUDA. Post-election tensions have flared in Kasama. Northern Province Acting Permanent Secretary Beauty Undi-Phiri is calling for the arrest of Mayor-Elect Peter Yuda. She accuses him of leading a crowd that stormed her home on Saturday, 15th August 2026, over claims she was diverting ballot papers.

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