The family of former Lunte MP Mutotwe Kafwaya has publicly appealed for help locating him, saying they’ve had no contact and no official word on his whereabouts since Friday, 14 August. His son, Mubanga Kafwaya, said the last time they spoke was on his own birthday, Wednesday 12 August. “Mister President, you have two sons.
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POLICE THWART ATTEMPT TO DISRUPT PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS TALLYING Police at the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Presidential Results Centre have thwarted an attempt to disrupt the ongoing announcement of Presidential election results following the apprehension of Tonse Pamodzi Alliance member Enock Roosevelt Tonga after he demanded that the announcement of results be suspended. Tonga was
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By Kellys Kaunda THE 2021 VS THE 2026 ELECTIONS – THROUGH THE EYES OF THE EU-EOM There’s one fundamental difference in the conduct of the 2026 and the 2021elections. The EU Election Observation Mission, EU-EOM, captures it very well. In its statement to Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ,
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BRIAN MUNDUBILE STALLS AS LATE-NIGHT TALLY SEALS HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’S GRIP….commands a 500,000-vote advantage leaving Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance leader facing an statistically impossible hill to climb By DAVID KANDUZAPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has locked in a commanding lead in Zambia’s general election, pulling ahead with 1,544,140 votes against Brian Mundubile’s 1,030,662 votes. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ),
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Authorities nab NRPUP senior members linked to foreign militia THE Government has revealed that senior NRPUP have been arrested along with foreign militia who posed a serious threat to national security. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says some of the 11 people arrested have been under surveillance over the years for their links to
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MATERO PARLIAMENTARY RESULTS HALTED AMID DISPUTED FIGURES By Wellingtone Kasonde, The announcement of parliamentary election results for Matero Constituency has come to a standstill at the Totalling Centre following a dispute over discrepancies in the figures being presented by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). The dispute centres on Tonse Alliance candidate Patrick Salubusa, who
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Bishop Trevor MwambaHeld At Matero Police Station As Family Demands Immediate Release The family of UNIP President and retired Anglican Bishop Trevor Mwamba has broken its silence over his continued deten tion, demanding his immediate and unconditional release and warning that Zambia must not criminalise the exercise of political rights. In a statement dated Sunday,
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HICHILEMA LEADS MUNDUBILE AS 105 OF 226 CONSTITUENCIES ARE CONSOLIDATED. President Hakainde Hichilema has maintained his lead over NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile as consolidated presidential results continue to come in from across the country. So far, consolidated results from 105 of the 226 constituencies announced show Hichilema with 1,056,812 votes, while Mundubile has accumulated
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Latest pronounced Zambian presidential election results! If you had asked me last year about this election, I would have told you that Hakainde Hichilema would crush Brian Mundubile, a politician whom many people outside Zambia did not even know. Yet here we are, with 105 of the 226 constituencies announced: Hichilema has 1,056,812 votes, or
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ECZ EXPOSED: 2021 vs 2026: Same Job, Different Treatment. Gary Nkombo vs Calestine Mukandila. ECZ Exposed! In 2021, Gary Nkombo served as the UPND Alliance’s election chairperson. At one point he effectively held the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) hostage, stopping and preventing the announcement of certain results from Luangwa and other parts. The nation
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HH MAINTAINS FIRM GRIP ON 2026 RACE…opens up a lead of more than 120,000 By DAVID KANDUZAPRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has secured a comfortable lead in the 2026 presidential election after the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) released official results from the first 70 constituencies. The provisional tally places the incumbent ahead with 626,434 votes. The
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By Brian Matambo | Media Director – Tonse Pamodzi Alliance ECZ & HICHILEMA COOKING SOUTHERN PROVINCE FIGURES: ECZ Are Announcing Fictitious Results Which Show Inflated Figures From Southern Province Giving The Region A Near 90% Turnout Despite Recorded Apathy AN OBSERVATION THAT THE ECZ AND THE NATION MUST TAKE SERIOUSLY There is a legitimate and
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UPDATE: PARLIAMENTARY SEATS DECLARED SO FAR UPND — 104 Katuba — Nkulukusa MwabashikeKeembe East — Chiminsa EmmanuelKeembe West — Kasune PrincessChisamba — Chowa MartinMwomboshi — Kasanda Chushi CKapiri Mposhi West — Kakubo Stanley KMkushi South — Chisanga SydneyMumbwa Central — Chisuku ClarenceMwembezhi East — Shikabwali FerdMwembezhi West — Milambo Austin CKonkola — Sichone LuckyRoan —
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MUNDUBILE WINS ACROSS NORTH AND EAST, BUT HUGE SOUTHERN MARGINS KEEP HICHILEMA AHEAD LUSAKA — The latest Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) results are continuing to show a striking contrast in the presidential race: Brian Mundubile is winning a larger number of constituencies across the North and East, but President Hakainde Hichilema is building a
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TASILA LUNGU APPEALS FOR INFORMATION ON MISSING HUSBAND PATRICK MWANSA. Tasila Lungu, daughter of late former President Edgar Lungu, has appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of her husband, Patrick Mwansa, who she says has been missing and unreachable. Lungu said she had received unconfirmed reports suggesting that Mwansa and others may
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By Mercy K. Chilefwaya Leading Opposition Leader Brian Mundubile has reaffirmed that heavily armed personnel believed to be members of the Zambia Army invaded his residence on Friday night and opened fire. Mr. Mundubile has alleged that former Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya and others were allegedly shot and seriously wounded. In a Facebook
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Twitterers debate Southern Province voteThe voting margins and lopsided victories President Hakainde Hichilema is enjoying in Southern Province have raised debate on social media. Tweepers have been reacting to a post by BBC journalist Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya after he posted the results from Dundumwezi constituency in Southern Province. ”Dundumwezi ConstituencyKalomo district, Southern ProvinceHakainde Hichilema –
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REMAINING CONSTITUENCIES IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE. only 6 Constituencies out of 29 have been announced so far. Here is the list if remaining Constituencies. 1.Bweengwa2.Chikankata✅3.Chirundu4.Choma Central5.Choma South6Dundumwenzi✅7.Gwembe 8.Itezhi-Tezhi East9.Itezhi-Tezhi West10.Kalomo Central11.Kalomo South✅12.Kariba13.Kazungula North14.Kazungula South15.Livingstone16.Magoye East✅ 17.Magoye West18.Mapatizya19.Maramba20.Mazabuka Central21.Mbabala22.Monze Central23.Monze East✅24.Moomba25.Namwala East26.Namwala West27.Pemba28.Siavonga✅29.Sinazongwe
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MUNDUBILE IS DOING THINGS WRONG, CHANGE THINGS NOW. We believe in a free, fair and transparent election for all. However, we are concerned about the organisation and conduct of some of the people surrounding Brian Mundubile, particularly those representing him at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Truth be told, Brian Mundubile has outperformed the expectations
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I WILL REPRESENT EVEN THOSE WHO DIDN’T VOTE FOR ME My sincere gratitude to the people of Nangoma Constituency who came out in numbers to give the United Party for National Development another mandate. We do not take this trust and victory for granted. It is time to work even harder for the people and
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IT’S ALL LIES, INTERNET BANTER, SAYS KAWANA ….Gov’t dismisses allegations that Tasila’s Lungu’s husband Patrick Mwansa, has been shot dead. GOVERNMENT has dismissed allegations that Tasila Lungu’s husband Patrick Mwansa, has been shot dead. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana also dismissed claims that former Minister of Transport and Communications Mutotwe Kafwaya
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“I Am Going To Be The President Of South Africa” – Ngizwe Mchunu’s Bold Declaration Sparks Fresh Political Debate As Supporters Cheer And Critics Question His Ambitions Ahead Of The Next National Elections Media personality and political activist Ngizwe Mchunu has once again grabbed attention after publicly declaring that he intends to become the President
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CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS RAISE ALARM OVER ZAMBIA’S ELECTORAL ENVIRONMENT LUSAKA — A coalition of 10 Zambian civil society organisations has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the 2026 general election, calling for greater transparency from the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), accountability over the reported detention of opposition figures and strict adherence to constitutional
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‘HE CAN’T HAVE IT WHENEVER HE WANTS’, WIFE TELLS COURT A 21-YEAR-OLD marriage has collapsed after a Livingstone woman accused her husband of persistent sexual demands. Susan Zulu, 42, petitioned for divorce from her husband, Eric Ngoma, 44, before Livingstone Local Court A1. Principal Presiding Local Court Magistrate Mubita Mubiana heard that Zulu’s grievances centred
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PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS 27 OUT 226 CONSTITUENCIES. 1. NDONGWE NWHakainde Hichilema (HH): 6,848 votes.Brian Mundubile (BM): 143 votes.Total: 6,991 votes. 2. FEIRA – LUANGWABrian Mundubile (BM): 7,885 votes.Hakainde Hichilema (HH): 4,900 votes.Total: 12,785 votes. 3. KUNDAWIKA – KAPUTAHakainde Hichilema (HH): 4,160 votes.Brian Mundubile (BM): 3,180 votes.Total: 7,340 votes. 4. CHISAMBA CENTRALHakainde Hichilema (HH): 6,568 votes.Brian Mundubile
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UPDATE FROM KASAMA CENTRAL, CHIPATA CENTRAL, KANCHIBIYA, LUNDAZI, LWITIKILA, LUANGENI, KALUMBILA & LUSAKA CENTRAL Central Province (Mumbwa Central), Mumbwa DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 18,225Brian Mundubile: 1,923 Copperbelt Province (Kantanshi Constituency), Mufulira DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 6,945Brian Mundubile: 12,547 Luapula Province (Mambilima Constituency)Mwense DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 4,309Brian Mundubile: 8,425 Lusaka Province (Chongwe East Constituency, Chongwe DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 17,114Brian Mundubile: 8,807 North
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HH TAKES COMMANDING LEAD IN FIRST FOUR CONSOLIDATED CONSTITUENCY RESULTS. President Hakainde Hichilema has taken a commanding lead in the consolidated presidential results from four constituencies as the Electoral Commission of Zambia continues to announce verified results. The four constituencies are Chisamba in Central Province, Kundabwika in Northern Province, Luangwa/Feira in Lusaka Province and Ndongwe
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POLLING AGENT KILLED IN MATER0 ELECTION-DAY ATTACK, NINE ARRESTED. A 57-year-old polling agent has died after allegedly being attacked by a group of people at Kasamba Polling Station in Matero, Lusaka. The incident occurred on polling day, 13th August 2026, and the deceased has been identified as Lovemore Chishima. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba
Read MoreTENSION IN LUSAKA MARKETS AS ALLEGED CADRES TARGET TRADERS Reports from Lusaka indicate that suspected Tonse Alliance cadres have allegedly begun taking over trading spaces at some markets and bus stations after reportedly being told that Brian Mundubile had declared himself the winner of the election. Women traders are reportedly fleeing their trading spaces, leaving
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NDOLA CENTRAL RESULTS NOT YET DECLARED — FRANK TAYALI URGES SUPPORTERS TO REMAIN CALM Details in the Statement…… It has come to our knowledge that through our PVT system, we have been able to successfully win three of the five wards in our constituency. Sadly, the opposition RP candidate realising eminent defeat unleashed a hoard
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Four senior Zambian ministers in President Hakainde Hichilema’s government have lost their parliamentary seats as results from Zambia’s elections continue to emerge, with three of the defeats coming on the politically and economically important Copperbelt Province. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development lost his seat on the Copperbelt, while Minister of Transport and Logistics also
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ECZ suspends counting and announcement of election results The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence targeting polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers. Lusaka, 14 August – In a press release issued on Friday, 14 August 2026, ECZ
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Fellow Zambians, According to the results received and compiled through our Parallel Voter Tabulation (PVT), based on information transmitted to us from polling stations and totalling centres across the country, our tabulation indicates that we have won this election. We therefore view the continued delay in the transparent announcement and verification ofthe presidential results with
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UPND CONFIRMED PARLIAMENTARY SEATS SO FAR. These are parliamentary Seats scooped by the United Party for National Development so far. 1. Hon. Wesley Mulwanda – Mweru, Luapula Province 2. Hon. Peter Kapala – Chifunabulu North 3. Hon. Favorite Musangu – Chiengi Constituency 4. Hon. Mubita C. Nawa – Mongu East Constituency 5. Hon. Jairos Simbeye
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UPND sees encouraging early trends…as vote counting continues By DAVID KANDUZATHE United Party for National Development (UPND) says early voting trends show encouraging signs for President Hakainde Hichilema as ballot counting continues across Zambia. Mr Haimbe, a member of the UPND National Management Committee, in a press release today August 14, 2026, stated that data
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By Hopewell Chin’ono Yet again, we get another fundamental lesson in why social media does not matter as much as many people think it does in African electoral politics. Simon Chitambala Mwewa, a hugely popular social media content creator with more than one million Facebook followers, has lost the Lusaka mayoral race to Gabriel Kibombwe
Read MoreNRPUP MAKES STRONG GAINS AS PRELIMINARY PARLIAMENTARY TALLIES EMERGE The National Restoration Party and United Progress Party (NRPUP) is emerging as a major contender in several parliamentary constituencies, according to preliminary and unverified tallies circulating following Thursday’s General Election. The figures, which are yet to be formally confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ),
Read MorePRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MUNDUBILE HEADED FOR VICTORY! The preliminary results reaching the NRPUP National Elections Centre from across the country are pointing to a decisive and potentially landslide victory for our Presidential Candidate, Hon. Brian Mundubile. Our Party Vote Tabulation (PVT), based on results being received from polling stations and constituency structures, is
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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Kalulushi Results Announcement Paused Over Disputed Figures The announcement of election results in Kalulushi on the Copperbelt has been temporarily suspended after stakeholders questioned discrepancies in some figures being presented. District Returning Officer Dr Joseph Longwani said election staff had worked through Thursday and overnight, which may have affected concentration during compilation
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NGOCC raises concerns as UNZA polling station reopens in the night NGOCC has raised concern over reports that UNZA polling station that was earlier closed, has been reopened in the dead of the night for continued voting. NGOCC BOARD CHAIRPERSON BEAUTY KATEBE confirmed the troubling development to KBN TV. A KBN TV crew that rushed
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