🇿🇲 BREAKING | Hichilema, Nalumango sworn in for second term Hakainde Hichilema has officially been sworn in as President of the Republic of Zambia for a second five-year term, opening the 2026–2031 administration following his victory in the August 13 general election. W.K. Mutale Nalumango has also taken the oath of office as Vice President,
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🇿🇲 BUILD-UP | Presidents stream into Lusaka as Hichilema takes oath Presidential traffic is building at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, where a succession of African leaders and senior government representatives is arriving for President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration. Kenyan President William Ruto led the presidential arrivals, followed by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Botswana President Duma Boko
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🇿🇲 BUILD-UP | Diplomatic traffic builds in Lusaka as Nandi-Ndaitwah arrives for Hichilema inauguration Regional leaders and international representatives are arriving in Zambia as the country prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President-elect Mutale Nalumango at National Heroes Stadium. Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, joining
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Tshisekedi Arrives in Israel for Working Visit President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in Israel on Monday, August 31, at the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as the DRC and Israel continue strengthening bilateral relations. During the visit, Tshisekedi is expected to meet President Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. According to the Congolese
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TOP US DIPLOMAT LANDS IN LUSAKA FOR HH’S US INAUGURAL CEREMONIES …Frank Garcia Jr kicks off a three-nation continental tour prioritising commercial diplomacy, mining investments and critical health partnerships By DAVID KANDUZA THE US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia Jr arrived in Lusaka today, August 31, 2026, signaling a sharp strategic
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I AM A HAPPY JEW…Saviour Chishimba fires back at critics labeling him a ‘job seeker’ By DAVID KANDUZAPOLITICIAN Saviour Chishimba, a prominent leader within the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance, has fiercely hit back at critics mocking him as a mere ‘job seeker,’ declaring that true public service is a calling that
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ZAMBIA, US EYE STRONGER COMMERCIAL TIES …as HH meets US top envoy Frank Garcia By DAVID KANDUZAPRESIDENT-ELECT Hakainde Hichilema held high-level bilateral talks at Community House in Lusaka, today August 31, 2026, Monday with the newly appointed US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia Jr. The critical meeting signalled a strategic recalibration
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WHEN POWER BECOMES A PRISON: ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY AT A CROSSROADS An Open Letter to Zambia, Africa and the International Community By EMV Staff Reporter This should be an eye-opener to every Zambian and every person who believes in democracy, constitutionalism and the peaceful transfer of power. We fought for democracy for 27 years. Today, after
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HAS ZAMBIA ADOPTED NIGERIAS’ 1993 COUP STRATEGY TO MAINTAIN A GRIP ON POWER? THE PARALLEL ORDEALS OF NIGERIA’S ABIOLA AND ZAMBIA’S MUNDUBILE – COLLETE STEENEKAMP PHD WRITTEN BY COLLETE STEENEKAMP PHD – ELECTORAL AND SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – CENTER FOR SECURITY AND PEACE STUDIES In the annals of African democracy, few spectacles are as
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WHY THE CHIEF JUSTICE MAKES HICHILEMA’S PRESIDENCY OFFICIAL On 1 September, President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will take the presidential oath and formally begin his second term in office. But who actually makes the presidency official? Not the ruling party.Not Parliament.Not the Electoral Commission of Zambia.And not even the outgoing President Under Zambia’s Constitution, it is the
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JERE WELCOMES ENVIRONMENT COURT BUT FLAGS TRIBUNAL SYNC Renowned lawyer and former Presidential Press Aide Dickson Jere has welcomed the planned establishment of a Lands and Environment Court at the High Court. He explained that the new Division is expected to be a specialised one to handle matters of land and environment. Jere observed that
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NO MIDNIGHT SHOCK… fuel prices hold steady as ERB maintains August pump rates By DAVID KANDUZA ZAMBIA’s fuel prices remain unchanged and in full force as the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) maintains the retail pump rates established during its recent review cycle. In an official statement issued by the ERB dated August 31, 2026, board
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“A Tale of Two Cities: Zambia’s Eve of Coronation”…Zambia prays for peace and love unity AM 1st Sept 26 On the eve of 1 September 2026, Zambia stands at a crossroads that Shakespeare himself might have scripted, a sombre tale of two cities in Africa. In one city, hon. Brian Mundubile, opposition leader, languishes in
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PHANTOM MILITIA: A CASE OF EMMANUEL MWAMBA Mwamba has become one of the most dangerous amplifiers of the opposition interpretation AKA PHANTOM MILITIA. And that influence matters because in the age of Facebook politics, a communicator does not need a television station, a newspaper or a political rally to reach thousands of people. A post
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BREAKING NEWS- Guinea President Mamadi Doumbouya Dismisses 173 Military Personnel Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has ordered the removal of 173 military personnel from the ranks of the Guinean Armed Forces. The decision was announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, through a presidential decree read on national television. Authorities cited “desertion” as the reason for the
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KABUSWE TAKES CHILILABOMBWE ELECTION TO COURT By Staff Reporter Former Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe has dragged the Chililabombwe parliamentary election to the Lusaka High Court, seeking to overturn Resolute Party candidate Nsofwa Kabwe Lupele’s victory. Kabuswe, who lost the seat after polling 8,986 votes against Lupele’s 10,920, alleges the election was tainted by vote-buying, corruption,
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MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI AMONG 18 TRANSFERRED TO MUKOBEKO PRISON By Mike Mwendachabe National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) 2026 Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, lawyer Makebi Zulu and 16 other accused persons have been transferred to Mukobeko Maximum Prison in Kabwe. Lawyer Milner Katolo says the 18 were moved on August 30, 2026, from various
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DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: DANNY PULE LOSES DAUGHTER It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gloria Mwape Musonda, beloved daughter of Daniel and Tamara Pule. Gloria was a passionate broadcaster, content creator and gospel enthusiast whose work touched many lives. During her career at Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), she served in various capacities,
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Former Chililabombwe MP Paul Kabuswe has petitioned the Lusaka High Court to nullify the Chililabombwe parliamentary election, alleging electoral irregularities, vote buying, violence, intimidation, undue influence and character assassination. Mr Kabuswe, who contested on the UPND ticket, lost to Nsofwa Lupele, who secured 10,920 votes against his 8,986. He is asking the court to declare
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ZCLU DISMISSES CLAIMS UPND PETITIONERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY SECURE VICTORY THROUGH COURTS By Josphat Mbewe The Zambian Civil Liberties Union – ZCLU – has dismissed speculation that losing UPND parliamentary candidates petitioning the results in certain constituencies could automatically secure victories through the courts. Several losing UPND parliamentary candidates have petitioned the August 13, 2026 general
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TREASON IN LUSAKA …State nets 18 in alleged plot to overthrow Government By DAVID KANDUZAOPPOSITION leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have been formally charged with treason alongside 16 others. The charges, leveled under Section 43(1) of Zambia’s Penal Code, follow a dramatic two-week stand-off involving allegations of hidden military-grade weapons, a suspected underground militia
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‘IS THIS REALLY TREASON OR REVENGE?’ A SOURCE CLOSE TO STATE HOUSE SHARES …. By Linda Banks So let’s get this straight: Brian Mundubile was cleared to run for president by the very security services that allegedly believed he had been a militia leader for years. How convenient. What kind of “militia commander” keeps his
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MAN’S SECRET TEARS…Dr Aaron Mujajati breaks silence of stigma By DAVID KANDUZA RENOWNED Zambian physician Aaron Mujajati is taking a bold stand against deeply entrenched societal expectations of masculinity. In a powerful challenge to traditional gender norms, Dr Mujajati asserts that emotional suppression destroys men from the inside out. Instead of viewing tears as a
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KEN DUMBO, KUNDA MANDO, ARTHUR SIKOPO AND NYIRENDA EARN DIPLOMATIC JOBS Journalists Emmanuel Ndeya Kazungo (Ken Dumbo), Kunda Mando, Arthur Davis Sikopo and Tamara Nyirenda have been appointed as First Secretary – Press in different missions. According to officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Journalists will take up their roles immediately. Congratulations to
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VETERAN JOURNALIST MUCHIMA EARNS DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT By: Mulabasa Staff Reporter Veteran journalist Kalani Muchima, currently serving as Principal Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Mines, has been appointed Zambia’s First Secretary – Press at the Zambian Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil. Muchima previously served as Principal Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of
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MUNALI MP SIPALO PLEDGES INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT Munali Member of Parliament Thomas Sipalo has pledged to work with all residents regardless of their political affiliation in order to deliver meaningful development to the constituency. Mr. Sipalo said the commitment followed his orientation at Parliament as he officially began his parliamentary duties and representation of the people
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TANZANIAN MAN IN COURT FOR FAILING TO IMPREGNATE A FRIEND’S WIFE Hired man who failed to impregnate friend’s wife after 77 trials dragged to court. It is now a load of trouble for a man who was hired by his friend to impregnate his wife, after he failed to do so after trying for a
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GOVERNMENT DECLARES 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026 A PUBLIC HOLIDAY The Government of the Republic of Zambia wishes to inform the public that Tuesday, 1st September 2026, has been declared a Public Holiday to facilitate the holding of the Swearing in Ceremony for the President elect and Vice President elect. The Swearing in Ceremony will be held
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Stop Kangwa from administering Holy Communion …Former Higher Education PS petitions Catholic Church over Kangwa’s misconduct on allegation against Mundubile… By EMV REPORTER FORMER Ministry of Higher Education permanent secretary Owen Mugemezulu has appealed to the Catholic Church to stop Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa from continuing to administer Mass because his conduct is
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I have lost my son, Kafwaya was my son, weeps former veep Inonge Wina FORMER Vice President Inonge Wina has wept over the death of former Cabinet minister Mutotwe Kafwaya, stating that she feels she has lost her own child. Wina, who was speaking during Kafwaya’s funeral service in Lusaka yesterday, said the former Lunte
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Mundubile and his August 13 polls running mate, Makebi have been charged with treason LAWYER Milner Katolo has confirmed to News Diggers that his clients, Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu, Valden Findlay and 15 others have been charged with one count of treason. Katolo says the police should have gathered enough evidence and that the matter
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NJENJE PETITIONS TEDDY CHAMA’S ELECTION IN MPULUNGU SOUTH United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Njenje Chizu has petitioned the election of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP) candidate Teddy Chama as Member of Parliament for Mpulungu South Constituency. Chama was declared winner of the Mpulungu South parliamentary election after polling 5,293 votes
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HARRY KALABA URGES UNITY AFTER ELECTION TENSIONS Citizens First (CF) party President Harry Kalaba has called for national unity following days of emotional unrest across the country. In a media statement today, Mr Kalaba advanced that anger and actions born from politics will leave lasting scars if citizens are not careful. Mr Kalaba stated that
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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Lusaka prepares for Hichilema inauguration as world leaders send congratulations President-elect Hakainde Hichilema is preparing to take the oath of office for a second term on Tuesday, September 1, as congratulatory messages continue to arrive from African and world leaders following Zambia’s August 13 general election. The latest regional message has come
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KATOMBI MEETS INDIAN INVESTORS FOR 500MW SOLAR PROJECT Newly elected United Party for National Development (UPND) Serenje Constituency Member of Parliament, Bishop Friday Katombi (PhD), has met with a team of Indian investors seeking to establish 500 megawatts of solar power generation in his constituency. In a media statement issued today following his visit to
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ISAAC MWANZA QUESTIONS ECZ LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR MANDEVU POLL The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has no legal basis for its decision to conduct a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency. ZCLU Executive Director Isaac Mwanza stated that no law provides for what must happen when ballots and
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Davis Chama says he gained 25kg during year-long imprisonment Former Defence Minister Davis Chama says he gained 25kg during the one year and 10 days he spent in prison, attributing the weight gain to the peace of mind he experienced despite maintaining a regular exercise routine. Lusaka, 29 August – Chama made the remarks in
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HH DOES NOT NEED INDIVIDUAL RECONCILIATION BEFORE INAUGURATION – MALITE UPND Alliance member Emmanuel Malite has asserted that President Hakainde Hichilema is under no obligation to pursue individual reconciliations with rival politicians ahead of his inauguration. Malite emphasized that the Head of State’s primary focus remains fulfilling the dev… As Zambia prepares for the formal
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‘I REFUSE’ – BISHOP SAKALA REJECTS THE LABEL PLACED ON MUTOTWE KAFWAYA The grief surrounding the death of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya took an emotional turn as Bishop Harrison Sakala delivered a powerful defence of the man he knew beyond the headlines. Speaking at Kafwaya’s funeral, Bishop Sakala rejected what he described as a
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Chester, Felix Phiri and 14 others granted bail in Kalabo riotous behaviour case Musician Moses Ng’andwe, popularly known as Chester, gospel musician Felix Phiri, comedian Winston Ngosa, alias IDC Light Comedy, and 13 others have been granted bail pending trial in a case involving alleged riotous behaviour. Mongu, 29 August – The 16 accused persons
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