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CAMPAIGNS TO START NEXT SATURDAY – ECZ THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that campaigns for the 2026 General Election will commence next Saturday, 23 May 2026, and run until Wednesday, 12 August 2026. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the campaign period will officially open after the conclusion of nomination activities… Continue reading CAMPAIGNS TO START NEXT SATURDAY – ECZ

 BRIEFING | Makebi Willing to Serve Even as Councillor to Unseat UPND Presidential aspirant Makebi Zulu has signalled a willingness to subordinate personal ambition to opposition unity, declaring that he is prepared to serve even at councillor level if it advances the newly formed Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance’s objective of unseating the ruling UPND. Speaking Thursday… Continue reading Makebi Zulu Willing to Serve Even as Councillor to Unseat  President Hichilema

Laura Miti sounds more warnings to voters There’s a sense of trepidation in the pit of my stomach, about President Hichilema’s plans, post 2031. Watching his government’s  legislative and political arrogance and misbehaviour, I am convinced he will take us down the horrible path of an attempt to amend the constitution, to give himself a… Continue reading Laura Miti sounds more warnings to voters

Dora Siliya goes hard on Mundubile and Given Katuta Former Cabinet Minister Dr. Dora Siliya argues that independent presidential candidates and politicians who frequently switch parties just to become president lack the qualities needed to lead a nation. She states that effective leadership requires patience, consistency, and long-term experience within political party structures, where individuals… Continue reading Dora Siliya goes hard on Mundubile and Given Katuta

BM8 WILL BE ON THE BALLOT — NRPUP IS THE NEW SPV We wish to reassure all Tonse and Pamodzi Alliance members, structures and supporters across the Country that Hon. Brian Mundubile and Hon. Makebi Zulu will duly be on the ballot in the August 13 Presidential Election. All our members and supporters must therefore… Continue reading BM8 WILL BE ON THE BALLOT — NRPUP IS THE NEW SPV

FROM MY HEART TO THE PEOPLE OF MPIKA: THANK YOU FOR THE JOURNEY 🙏 By Hon Francis Robert Kapyanga, Former Member of Parliament for Mpika Constituency Today marks the end of my first term as Member of Parliament for the people of Mpika Constituency. As I write this, my heart is full — full of… Continue reading FROM MY HEART TO THE PEOPLE OF MPIKA: THANK YOU FOR THE JOURNEY

FORMER LUSAKA ARCHBISHOP TELESPORE MPUNDU DIES AT 78, SIX DAYS BEFORE 79TH BIRTHDAY By: Thomas Afroman Mwale Emeritus Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu has died at the age of 78, just six days before his 79th birthday. The sad development was confirmed by Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda in a statement dated Friday, May 15,… Continue reading FORMER LUSAKA ARCHBISHOP TELESPORE MPUNDU DIES AT 78, SIX DAYS BEFORE 79TH BIRTHDAY

Who exactly is Micheelo Chizombe, and why has he suddenly developed interest in contesting for Mazabuka Central Constituency? Mazabuka leadership is not a retirement package for political tourists. Buying a house in Mazabuka does not mean you understand Mazabuka. Staying somewhere for a few years during school does not mean you carry the daily struggles… Continue reading Who exactly is Micheelo Chizombe, and why has he suddenly developed interest in contesting for Mazabuka Central Constituency?

Govt considers suspending toll fees on defective PPP road projects! Government says it is considering suspending toll fee collections on underperforming Public Private Partnership-PPP- road projects until identified defects are repaired. Speaking when he featured on the Friday’s edition of Let The People Talk programme on Phoenix FM, Member of the Public Private Partnership Council… Continue reading Govt considers suspending toll fees on defective PPP road projects!