GARY NKOMBO AND OVER 100 INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES WILL NOT CONTEST IN THE 2026 ELECTIONS BECAUSE OF BILL 7 🔥 Bill 7 (Act No. 13 of 2025) fundamentally changes the rule for independent candidates by moving up the deadline to leave a political party. Here is the exact requirement under the new law: “You must not… Continue reading GARY NKOMBO AND OVER 100 INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES WILL NOT CONTEST IN THE 2026 ELECTIONS BECAUSE OF BILL 7
State charges ex chief spy for breaching security Act….faces imprisonment for a term of not less than 15 years
State charges ex chief spy for breaching security Act …..faces imprisonment for a term of not less than 15 years By DAVID KANDUZA FORMER Zambian intelligence chief Xavier Chungu, who served as director general of the Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) from 1991 to 2001, has been charged under section 4 of the State Security… Continue reading State charges ex chief spy for breaching security Act….faces imprisonment for a term of not less than 15 years
Disqualify M’membe, Dolika Banda, Gary Nkombo, Miles Sampa and Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Alexious Mulemba and 100 Independent Parliamentary Candidates
Disqualify M’membe, Dolika Banda, Gary Nkombo, Miles Sampa and Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Alexious Mulemba and 100 Independent Parliamentary Candidates Lusaka- Thursday 28th May 2026 Isaac Mwanza and the Consortium of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Constitutionalism have petitioned the Lusaka High Court to contest the validly declared nominations of Socialist Party President, Dr. Fred… Continue reading Disqualify M’membe, Dolika Banda, Gary Nkombo, Miles Sampa and Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Alexious Mulemba and 100 Independent Parliamentary Candidates
ISAAC MWANZA PETITIONS HIGH COURT TO COMPEL ECZ TO REMOVE GARRY NKOMBO, 100 OTHER INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES FROM BALLOT
POLITICS TEYABANA ISAAC MWANZA PETITIONS HIGH COURT TO COMPEL ECZ TO REMOVE GARRY NKOMBO, 100 OTHER INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES FROM BALLOT Zambia’s political landscape has been thrown into controversy after Isaac Mwanza and others filed a petition in the High Court challenging the eligibility of several parliamentary candidates contesting as independents in the upcoming 2026 general… Continue reading ISAAC MWANZA PETITIONS HIGH COURT TO COMPEL ECZ TO REMOVE GARRY NKOMBO, 100 OTHER INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES FROM BALLOT
INVESTIGATE THE WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES SAYS MWAMBA TO THE ACC
INVESTIGATE THE WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES SAYS MWAMBA TO THE ACC Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba has urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct an immediate investigation into candidates who withdraw from electoral races, labeling these actions as corrupt. He highlighted that candidates previously incurred significant costs by paying taxes to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), local authorities,… Continue reading INVESTIGATE THE WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES SAYS MWAMBA TO THE ACC
ZAMBIA ON THE CLIFF OF CIVIL UNREST
ZAMBIA ON THE CLIFF OF CIVIL UNREST The United States Embassy in Lusaka has issued a security alert regarding potential civil unrest and low-level violence leading up to the August 13, 2026, general elections. The alert, dated May 27, 2026, highlights that increased political activity may result in demonstrations and confrontations, indicating that even peaceful… Continue reading ZAMBIA ON THE CLIFF OF CIVIL UNREST
XAVIER CHUNGU CHARGED UNDER THE NON-BAILABLE CRIMES
CHUNGU CHARGED UNDER THE NON-BAILABLE CRIMES Xavier Chungu, former Director-General of the Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) has been charged under the non-bailable provisions of the State Security Act: Chapter 111 of the Laws of Zambia. This case will undoubtedly be closely watched, both domestically and internationally, as it unfolds. The outcome will have lasting… Continue reading XAVIER CHUNGU CHARGED UNDER THE NON-BAILABLE CRIMES
IMINGALATO: DISQUALIFY M’MEMBE AND RUNNING MATE
IMINGALATO: DISQUALIFY M’MEMBE AND RUNNING MATE Isaac Mwanza and the Consortium of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Constitutionalism have filed a petition with the Lusaka High Court challenging the nominations of Socialist Party President Dr Fred M’membe and three Independent candidates. The petition claims that Dr M’membe’s running mate, Ms Dolika Banda, lacks a… Continue reading IMINGALATO: DISQUALIFY M’MEMBE AND RUNNING MATE
MY ILLNESS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HICHILEMA’S RUNNING MATE CHOICE – NEVERS MUMBA
MY ILLNESS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HICHILEMA’S RUNNING MATE CHOICE – NEVERS MUMBA Nevers Mumba has dismissed reports that he fell ill after President Hakainde Hichilema announced that he was going to run with Vice president Mutale Nalumango. In a statement below seen by Zambian Eye today, Dr Mumba says his illness have nothing… Continue reading MY ILLNESS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH HICHILEMA’S RUNNING MATE CHOICE – NEVERS MUMBA
NKOMBO IS FAILING TO UNDERSTAND HIS DIMINISHED STANDING IN THE UPND
NKOMBO IS FAILING TO UNDERSTAND HIS DIMINISHED STANDING IN THE UPND Gary Nkombo declared that he and President Hakainde Hichilema will both be re-elected. However, Nkombo’s pronouncements and his current political predicament raise pertinent questions about his understanding of the current political climate, his standing within the United Party for National Development (UPND), and the… Continue reading NKOMBO IS FAILING TO UNDERSTAND HIS DIMINISHED STANDING IN THE UPND