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 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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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 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. 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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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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 “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 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 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 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
Read MorePIETER 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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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! 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 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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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 ✍️. 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 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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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)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 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
Read MoreMALEMA 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 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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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 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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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” 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. 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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MUNDUBILE DEMOTED FROM NRPUP, HE MIGHT CLEAR HIMSELF FIRST SAYS PARTY. The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP) has with immediate effect demoted Brian Mundubile from the party, throwing a dramatic new twist into the political storm surrounding the former presidential candidate. Party President Ezra Tembo says the issues surrounding Mr. Mundubile, including
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TRUMPED UP CHARGES: Anglican Bishop Mwamba Among 11 Of Brian Mundubile’s Team Slapped With Bogus Treason Charges Police in Lusaka yesterday charged the 11 individuals found with Hon. Brian Mundubile during a militry raid to his house on 14th August 2026. Leading candidate, Brian Mundubile had just arrived at his home located on Kudu road
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VISITING THE FUNERAL HOME: It Was Heartbreaking; What Happened Is Not A Joke But An Issue Never Imagined I visited our sister (Mrs Kafwaya) and the children at the funeral house, and my heart is deeply saddened by what I saw. I wish we could all take a moment to reflect on our actions and
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The Constitutional Court of Zambia has ordered ‘over age’ acting Auditor General Ronnie Mwambwa out of office as acting Auditor General with immediate effect. He was over 60 years old (reported as 64) when serving, which violates Article 252(1) of the Zambian Constitution regarding the mandatory retirement age for the Auditor-General The legal challenge was
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