HIGH COURT DISMISSES UPND-SPONSORED PETITION AGAINST INDEPENDENTS The Lusaka High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of 101 independent aspiring parliamentary candidates in the August general elections. Last week, a consortium of Civil Society Organisations led by Isaac Mwanza filed a petition challenging the eligibility of over 100 parliamentary candidates contesting as independents… Continue reading HIGH COURT DISMISSES UPND-SPONSORED PETITION AGAINST 101 INDEPENDENTS CANDIDATES
COURT TO HEAR HH ELIGIBILITY CASE
COURT TO HEAR HH ELIGIBILITY CASE By Staff Reporter The Constitutional Court has scheduled June 19, 2026, as a day of hearing in a matter United Party for National Development –UPND member Charles Longwe is challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s candidature in the 2026 General Election. State Counsel Mulambo Haimbe has confirmed the development to journalists… Continue reading COURT TO HEAR HH ELIGIBILITY CASE
Parliament says ONLY 386 Zimbabweans opposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill during public consultations
Parliament says ONLY 386 Zimbabweans opposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill during public consultations. Here is the breakdown: 470,117 Written Submissions For: 469,040Against: 1,077 67,688 Public Hearing Submissions For: 67,302Against: 386 2,232 Emailed Submissions For: 760Against: 1,472 TOTAL: 540,037 Submissions Total in Favour: 537,102Total Against: 2,935
SEAN TEMBO ENTERS ROMA PARLIAMENTARY RACE AS INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE
If you didn’t smell a rat, maybe now you should! After a bizarre aborting of a political marriage of convenience in which former PF Luapula Constituency MP Chanda Katotobwe is said to have spent K4 million to use Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) as vehicle for his presidential ambitions, Sean Tembo quietly filed as independent… Continue reading SEAN TEMBO ENTERS ROMA PARLIAMENTARY RACE AS INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE
Zambia Repatriates 40 Citizens Amid Anti-Foreigner Tensions in South Africa
🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Zambia Repatriates 40 Citizens Amid Anti-Foreigner Tensions in South Africa The Zambian government has successfully repatriated 40 citizens from South Africa following growing concerns over anti-foreigner sentiment and calls for foreign nationals to leave parts of KwaZulu-Natal Province. According to the Zambia Association in South Africa (ZASA), the repatriation exercise was coordinated… Continue reading Zambia Repatriates 40 Citizens Amid Anti-Foreigner Tensions in South Africa
Zambia Continues to Suffer Isolation from the USA…Zambia loses USA local visa services
Zambia Continues to Suffer Isolation from the USA…Zambia loses USA local visa services Under a sweeping diplomatic overhaul by the U.S. State Department, active U.S. visa-processing locations across Africa are being consolidated from 50 sites down to 20 regional hubs located in 19 countries. The 19 African countries retained as visa processing centers are: 1.Angola… Continue reading Zambia Continues to Suffer Isolation from the USA…Zambia loses USA local visa services
‘DALISOUL MWANA WAMU KOMBONI’ FINED K800 FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER’S LICENCE
‘DALISOUL MWANA WAMU KOMBONI’ FINED K800 FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER’S LICENCE Musician Madalitso Phiri, popularly known as Dalisoul Mwana Wamu Komboni, has been fined K800 after admitting to driving without a valid driver’s licence. Phiri pleaded guilty to the charge and expressed remorse for his actions before the Lusaka Magistrates’ court sitting at Civic… Continue reading ‘DALISOUL MWANA WAMU KOMBONI’ FINED K800 FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER’S LICENCE
Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 to reduce military influence in civilian governance
By Hopewell Chin’ono The Parliamentary Committee examining Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has recommended the adoption of a constitutional amendment designed to reduce military influence in civilian governance, in what will become one of the most significant changes to Zimbabwe’s political system since independence. The Committee said the proposed amendment to Section 212 of the… Continue reading Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 to reduce military influence in civilian governance
Why does Russian President Vladimir Putin see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s removal as non-negotiable even if Russia gets territory?
Why does Russian President Vladimir Putin see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s removal as non-negotiable even if Russia gets territory?… Short version: For Putin, this war was never really about square kilometers. It’s about who controls Kyiv’s politics. The war’s original goal was regime change, not just land. Multiple analyses point out that Russia’s main condition,… Continue reading Why does Russian President Vladimir Putin see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s removal as non-negotiable even if Russia gets territory?
Netanyahu Says Any Return To Full-Scale War With Iran Depends On Trump
Netanyahu Says Any Return To Full-Scale War With Iran Depends On Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any decision to resume full-scale military operations against Iran ultimately rests with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to U.S. media, Netanyahu stated that both American and Israeli forces remain prepared for any scenario, while emphasizing that… Continue reading Netanyahu Says Any Return To Full-Scale War With Iran Depends On Trump