🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Presidential Aspirant Charles Chanda Disqualified from 2026 Race A dramatic scene unfolded during presidential nominations after Charles Chanda of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia Party was disqualified from contesting in the August 13, 2026 general election, triggering angry reactions and fresh controversy around the nomination process. Delivering the determination, Returning Officer… Continue reading ECZ DISQUALIFIES CHARLES CHANDA FROM PRESIDENTIAL RACE
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Africa is Splitting in Two: Scientists Uncover a New Tectonic Boundary Forming in Zambia
Africa is Splitting in Two: Scientists Uncover a New Tectonic Boundary Forming in Zambia Africa is on the move — and not in the metaphorical sense. Deep beneath Zambia and the surrounding region, the continent is actively tearing itself apart, with a new tectonic boundary forming as part of the East African Rift System. This… Continue reading Africa is Splitting in Two: Scientists Uncover a New Tectonic Boundary Forming in Zambia
PROPAGANDA POLITICS WILL NOT REMOVE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA
PROPAGANDA POLITICS WILL NOT REMOVE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA By Chilufya Kasonde The recent circulation of manipulated and degrading images targeting President Hakainde Hichilema by individuals associated with opposition political activism reflects a disturbing decline in the quality of Zambia’s political discourse. Democracy is built on ideas, policies, accountability, and constructive criticism, not on humiliation campaigns, character… Continue reading PROPAGANDA POLITICS WILL NOT REMOVE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA
SADC’S SILENCE DURING THE ECL BURIAL IMPASSE WAS A BETRAYAL TO ZAMBIA
SADC’S SILENCE DURING THE ECL BURIAL IMPASSE WAS A BETRAYAL TO ZAMBIA By Chilufya Kasonde The prolonged burial impasse surrounding Zambia’s Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has not only exposed deep divisions within the nation but has also revealed a disappointing silence from countries within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), especially nations that… Continue reading SADC’S SILENCE DURING THE ECL BURIAL IMPASSE WAS A BETRAYAL TO ZAMBIA
Trump has warned Iran that “the clock is ticking, and they better get moving
President Trump has warned Iran that “the clock is ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” in a post on Truth Social. “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” he added. Earlier he posted a picture with the caption “It was the calm before the storm.” US officials have… Continue reading Trump has warned Iran that “the clock is ticking, and they better get moving
According to Fars News, US has given Iran 5 conditions in response to Iran’s proposal
According to Fars News, US has given Iran 5 conditions in response to Iran’s proposal: • No war compensation from US• Give up 400kg of HEU to US• Iran can only have 1 nuclear facility to remain active• Not more than 25% of frozen assets to be unfreezed• Halting war on all fronts depends on… Continue reading According to Fars News, US has given Iran 5 conditions in response to Iran’s proposal
Beijing Gave Trump a Banquet And Nothing Else That Mattered
Beijing Gave Trump a Banquet And Nothing Else That Mattered Donald Trump flew to Beijing with the world watching and came home with a full stomach and a deeply underwhelming briefcase. That is not commentary. That is the documented verdict of the summit itself. Trump departed China touting business deals that gave markets little to… Continue reading Beijing Gave Trump a Banquet And Nothing Else That Mattered
EX MINISTER RODNEY SIKUMBA WON’T RE-CONTEST LIVINGSTONE MP SEAT
EX MINISTER RODNEY SIKUMBA WON’T RE-CONTEST LIVINGSTONE MP SEAT Livingstone Central Member of Parliament Rodney Sikumba has announced that he will not re-contest his parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections, becoming the fourth member of the ruling UPND to publicly withdraw from the race ahead of the polls. In a statement, Sikumba thanked the… Continue reading EX MINISTER RODNEY SIKUMBA WON’T RE-CONTEST LIVINGSTONE MP SEAT
Douglas Syakalima’s wife advises hubby not to re-contest parliamentary elections
Syakalima’s wife advises hubby not to re-contest parliamentary elections IMMEDIATE past Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima has bowed out of the race to parliament after his wife and other family members advised him to leave the stage while people are still clapping. Syakalima will therefore not re-contest the Chirundu Constituency seat in the upcoming general… Continue reading Douglas Syakalima’s wife advises hubby not to re-contest parliamentary elections
Brian Mundubile Appears on NARPUP Ticket in ECZ Nomination Schedule
Brian Mundubile Appears on NARPUP Ticket in ECZ Nomination Schedule By Lazarus Kaunda In a surprising political development, Tonse Alliance president Brian Mundubile has appeared under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NARPUP) in the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s schedule for filing in presidential nominations ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mr Mundubile’s… Continue reading Brian Mundubile Appears on NARPUP Ticket in ECZ Nomination Schedule