NRPUP LAWYERS TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ECZ

NRPUP LAWYERS TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ECZ Aongola & Company representing the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), urgently addressed the Chief Electoral Officer regarding the 2026 General Elections scheduled for August 13. They seek immediate clarification on two critical issues: the method of marking ballot papers, specifically the proposal allowing ticks/check marks

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MUNDUBILE DEMANDS CLARITY ON BALLOT MARKING, FASTER RESULTS

MUNDUBILE DEMANDS CLARITY ON BALLOT MARKING, FASTER RESULTS National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia to immediately clarify its guidance on ballot marking, arguing that last-minute changes could confuse voters and undermine confidence in the electoral process. Mr Mundubile says the Commission should maintain

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Campaigns Tighten as Zambia Enters Final Four Days

EVENING WIRE | Campaigns Tighten as Zambia Enters Final Four Days Zambia enters the final four days before Thursday’s General Election with the two leading presidential campaigns sharpening their closing messages, while a controversy surrounding Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Presidential Affairs Chairperson Binwell Mpundu has introduced a security dimension into an already tense final stretch. Mpundu

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HICHILEMA’S 5 MILLION VOTES IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN HIS HEAD

By Given Mutinta HICHILEMA’S 5 MILLION VOTES IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN HIS HEAD In a recent statement, Muhabi Lungu, chairperson of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential campaign committee for Lusaka Province, addressed the vastly publicized United Party for National Development’s (UPND) aim to secure five million votes in the forthcoming

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I am senior to both Jude and P-Square. Jude is my brother, but he is a very ba*d person. He is very w!ck£d – Henry Okoye, the elder brother of former P-Square members Peter and Paul Okoye

“I am senior to both Jude and P-Square. Jude is my brother, but he is a very ba*d person. He is very w!ck£d. I was the one who started sponsoring P-Square when they had nothing. Jude only came in when P-Square started making money and said he wants to manage them. My mother originally disagreed

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CATHOLIC BISHOPS PUSH BACK ON ALICK BANDA’S “CANDLELIGHT” MASS

CATHOLIC BISHOPS PUSH BACK ON ALICK BANDA’S “CANDLELIGHT” MASS A number of Catholic Bishops have opposed the planned “candlelight” prayer service by Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, calling it divisive and politically charged ahead of the August 13 elections. The Bishops, who requested anonymity, say the event risks dragging the Church into partisan politics — against

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SECURITY GUARD DETAINED OVER CHAMINUKA RESORT CEO STELIOS SARDINIS’  MURDER

SECURITY GUARD DETAINED OVER CHAMINUKA RESORT CEO’S MURDER Police have launched investigations into the killing of Chaminuka Resort Chief Executive Officer Stelios Sardinis, 64, following a suspected aggravated robbery at the resort in Chisamba District. According to Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, August 9, between 01:00 and

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Iran Rapidly Restores Missile and Drone Production After Strikes

Iran Rapidly Res tores Missile and Drone Production After Strikes Recent intelligence assessments reportedly indicate that Iran has accelerated efforts to restore production lines for ballistic missiles and drones, with surviving underground facilities and hardened manufacturing sites helping Tehran resume production faster than expected. Iran is also believed to retain significant stocks of short- and

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UPND to attend Catholic Candlelight Prayers with, “Zambia Forward” placards

UPND to attend Catholic Candlelight Prayers with, “Zambia Forward” placards UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe says the Catholic Church is free to proceed with its planned candlelight prayers, but UPND members will also attend in large numbers carrying “Zambia Forward” placards and raising their hands in prayer, News Diggers reports. On August 4, Fr. Felix

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Attorney General seeks to join US$80 billion environmental lawsuit against mining firms

Attorney General seeks to join US$80 billion environmental lawsuit against mining firms The Attorney General has asked the Lusaka High Court to join an US$80 billion lawsuit against Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited and NFC Africa Mining Limited, saying the case raises issues of significant public interest and could have implications for the State The

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS OF TEACHERS HICHILEMA GAVE JOBS AT RALLIES SUSPENDED

RECRUITMENT PROCESS OF TEACHERS HICHILEMA GAVE JOBS AT RALLIES SUSPENDED The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has halted the ongoing recruitment of 2,000 teachers initially planned for 2025. This decision comes as the Commission reassesses the total number of new teachers needed, following a directive from President Hakainde Hichilema to employ additional unemployed teachers identified during

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RUSSIA LAUNCHES MISSILES AND 202 DRONES ACROSS UKRAINE — DEADLY STRIKES HIT KHARKIV, ODESA AND ZHYTOMYR

RUSSIA LAUNCHES MISSILES AND 202 DRONES ACROSS UKRAINE — DEADLY STRIKES HIT KHARKIV, ODESA AND ZHYTOMYR Russia launched another large-scale overnight and morning attack against Ukraine, firing missiles and 202 drones across the country. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, air defenses shot down or suppressed 174 UAVs and intercepted five Banderol loitering munitions. Missile

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“NO ONE WILL FORCE FOREIGN TENANTS OUT OF MY PROPERTIES!” — Nhlanhla Lux Defends Foreign Nationals Renting His Houses

“NO ONE WILL FORCE FOREIGN TENANTS OUT OF MY PROPERTIES!” — Nhlanhla Lux Defends Foreign Nationals Renting His Houses, Says Families Depend on Rental Income for School Fees and Daily Survival, Blasts March March Organisers as ‘Extortionists’ and Dares Them: ‘Bring It On!’ Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini has come out strongly against calls for foreign nationals

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PITSO MOSIMANE APPOINTED NEW BAFANA BAFANA HEAD COACH AS SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL ENTERS A NEW ERA FOLLOWING HUGO BROOS’ DEPARTURE

🇿🇦 BREAKING: PITSO MOSIMANE APPOINTED NEW BAFANA BAFANA HEAD COACH AS SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL ENTERS A NEW ERA FOLLOWING HUGO BROOS’ DEPARTURE South African football is set for a major new chapter after reports emerged that Pitso Mosimane will take over as the new Bafana Bafana head coach, replacing Hugo Broos. Mosimane is one of

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Antonio Mwanza says next week’s general elections are “too close to predict” and could go either way for the two main presidential contenders

ANTONIO Mwanza, leader of the Democratic Progress Party (DPP), says next week’s general elections are “too close to predict” and could go either way for the two main presidential contenders. Speaking on the Mind Your Business podcast by News Diggers, Mwanza said there are no guarantees in politics with President Hakainde Hichilema and Tonse Alliance

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COURT CONVICTS MOBILE MONSTER FOR IGNORING SMART INVOICE SYSTEM

COURT CONVICTS MOBILE MONSTER FOR IGNORING SMART INVOICE SYSTEM By Mutinta Hamusankwa Suhel Moosa, trading as Mobile Monster, has been convicted by the Lusaka Subordinate Court for failing to use the Electronic Invoicing System, known as Smart Invoice, to record sales. In a statement, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the Zambia Revenue Authority

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Tshala Muana wanted us to get married, but I couldn’t marry her because she was a musician — Veteran Zambian politician Dr Vernon Mwaanga

Tshala Muana wanted us to get married, but I couldn’t marry her because she was a musician — Vernon Mwaanga Veteran Zambian politician Dr Vernon Mwaanga has revealed that the late Congolese music icon Tshala Muana wanted the two of them to get married, but he ultimately decided against marriage because of their careers. Lusaka,

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SIMUUWE FIRES BACK AT CHAVULA: “YOU CANNOT HIDE BEHIND MEDIA OWNERSHIP AFTER TAKING POLITICAL POSITIONS — WE WILL TREAT YOU AS AN OPPONENT”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIMUUWE FIRES BACK AT CHAVULA: “YOU CANNOT HIDE BEHIND MEDIA OWNERSHIP AFTER TAKING POLITICAL POSITIONS — WE WILL TREAT YOU AS AN OPPONENT” Lusaka, August 8, 2026 – The United Party for National Development (UPND) has taken a swipe at political statements attributed to Hot FM proprietor Oscar Chavula, particularly his assertions

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TWO ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIESTS RAISES CONCERNS OVER POLL STAFF IRREGULARITIES IN LIVINGSTONE DIOCESE

TWO ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIESTS RAISES CONCERNS OVER POLL STAFF IRREGULARITIES IN LIVINGSTONE DIOCESE In a recent development within the Livingstone Diocese, two Roman Catholic priests—who opted to remain anonymous—have withdrawn from their roles as polling staff for the upcoming electoral exercise. Their withdrawal stems from serious concerns about the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s (ECZ) handling

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LUSAKA ARCHDIOCESE SAYS CANDLELIGHT PRAYERS WILL GO AHEAD DESPITE UPND CONCERN

LUSAKA ARCHDIOCESE SAYS CANDLELIGHT PRAYERS WILL GO AHEAD DESPITE UPND CONCERNS LUSAKA ARCHDIOCESE SAYS CANDLELIGHT PRAYERS WILL GO AHEAD DESPITE UPND CONCERNS By ZR Reporter The Archdiocese of Lusaka has confirmed that its planned Candlelight Prayers for Peace will go ahead on August 12, despite concerns raised by the United Party for National Development (UPND)

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Tonse Pamodzi Alliance will proceed with its campaign activities in Southern Province

By Gerald Ngoma Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Presidential Spokesperson George Chisanga says the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance will proceed with its campaign activities in Southern Province in line with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) campaign schedule. Speaking to Hot FM News, Mr. Chisanga said the alliance has taken into account the incidents that occurred in Western

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IF IMENDA IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE CANDLELIGHT CHURCH SERVICE, HE CAN ORGANIZE HIS OWN SALT SANA SERVICE

IF IMENDA IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE CANDLELIGHT CHURCH SERVICE, HE CAN ORGANIZE HIS OWN SALT SANA SERVICE As the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD), we have noted with concern a complaint letter written by United Party for National Development (UPND) Secretary-General, Hon. Batoka Imenda. In his letter addressed to the Catholic Church hierarchy and

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Yes, we have arrested Chester, Felix and IDC comedy-Zambia Police confirms

The Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) says Zambia Police have confirmed the arrest of three artists—Moses Ng’andwe, popularly known as Chester MoPower, Felix Mangani Phiri, also known as Felix Ndangeni Inshila, and comedian Winston Ngosa, widely known as IDC Light Comedy. ZAM President Brian Kasoka Bwembya said Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed that

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Trump Stops Helping Ukraine, Each Time Ukraine Is on The Offensive

Trump Stops Helping Ukraine, Each Time Ukraine Is on The Offensive Every time Ukraine begins to regain momentum on the battlefield, Donald Trump seems to step back. Every time Ukrainian forces fight back against Russia’s invasion and recover occupied territory at enormous human cost, Trump’s rhetoric appears to soften toward Vladimir Putin instead of strengthening

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