MUNDUBILE WINS ACROSS NORTH AND EAST, BUT HUGE SOUTHERN MARGINS KEEP HICHILEMA AHEAD LUSAKA — The latest Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) results are continuing to show a striking contrast in the presidential race: Brian Mundubile is winning a larger number of constituencies across the North and East, but President Hakainde Hichilema is building a
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TASILA LUNGU APPEALS FOR INFORMATION ON MISSING HUSBAND PATRICK MWANSA. Tasila Lungu, daughter of late former President Edgar Lungu, has appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of her husband, Patrick Mwansa, who she says has been missing and unreachable. Lungu said she had received unconfirmed reports suggesting that Mwansa and others may
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By Mercy K. Chilefwaya Leading Opposition Leader Brian Mundubile has reaffirmed that heavily armed personnel believed to be members of the Zambia Army invaded his residence on Friday night and opened fire. Mr. Mundubile has alleged that former Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya and others were allegedly shot and seriously wounded. In a Facebook
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Twitterers debate Southern Province voteThe voting margins and lopsided victories President Hakainde Hichilema is enjoying in Southern Province have raised debate on social media. Tweepers have been reacting to a post by BBC journalist Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya after he posted the results from Dundumwezi constituency in Southern Province. ”Dundumwezi ConstituencyKalomo district, Southern ProvinceHakainde Hichilema –
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REMAINING CONSTITUENCIES IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE. only 6 Constituencies out of 29 have been announced so far. Here is the list if remaining Constituencies. 1.Bweengwa2.Chikankata✅3.Chirundu4.Choma Central5.Choma South6Dundumwenzi✅7.Gwembe 8.Itezhi-Tezhi East9.Itezhi-Tezhi West10.Kalomo Central11.Kalomo South✅12.Kariba13.Kazungula North14.Kazungula South15.Livingstone16.Magoye East✅ 17.Magoye West18.Mapatizya19.Maramba20.Mazabuka Central21.Mbabala22.Monze Central23.Monze East✅24.Moomba25.Namwala East26.Namwala West27.Pemba28.Siavonga✅29.Sinazongwe
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MUNDUBILE IS DOING THINGS WRONG, CHANGE THINGS NOW. We believe in a free, fair and transparent election for all. However, we are concerned about the organisation and conduct of some of the people surrounding Brian Mundubile, particularly those representing him at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Truth be told, Brian Mundubile has outperformed the expectations
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I WILL REPRESENT EVEN THOSE WHO DIDN’T VOTE FOR ME My sincere gratitude to the people of Nangoma Constituency who came out in numbers to give the United Party for National Development another mandate. We do not take this trust and victory for granted. It is time to work even harder for the people and
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IT’S ALL LIES, INTERNET BANTER, SAYS KAWANA ….Gov’t dismisses allegations that Tasila’s Lungu’s husband Patrick Mwansa, has been shot dead. GOVERNMENT has dismissed allegations that Tasila Lungu’s husband Patrick Mwansa, has been shot dead. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana also dismissed claims that former Minister of Transport and Communications Mutotwe Kafwaya
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“I Am Going To Be The President Of South Africa” – Ngizwe Mchunu’s Bold Declaration Sparks Fresh Political Debate As Supporters Cheer And Critics Question His Ambitions Ahead Of The Next National Elections Media personality and political activist Ngizwe Mchunu has once again grabbed attention after publicly declaring that he intends to become the President
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CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS RAISE ALARM OVER ZAMBIA’S ELECTORAL ENVIRONMENT LUSAKA — A coalition of 10 Zambian civil society organisations has raised serious concerns over the conduct of the 2026 general election, calling for greater transparency from the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), accountability over the reported detention of opposition figures and strict adherence to constitutional
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‘HE CAN’T HAVE IT WHENEVER HE WANTS’, WIFE TELLS COURT A 21-YEAR-OLD marriage has collapsed after a Livingstone woman accused her husband of persistent sexual demands. Susan Zulu, 42, petitioned for divorce from her husband, Eric Ngoma, 44, before Livingstone Local Court A1. Principal Presiding Local Court Magistrate Mubita Mubiana heard that Zulu’s grievances centred
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PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS 27 OUT 226 CONSTITUENCIES. 1. NDONGWE NWHakainde Hichilema (HH): 6,848 votes.Brian Mundubile (BM): 143 votes.Total: 6,991 votes. 2. FEIRA – LUANGWABrian Mundubile (BM): 7,885 votes.Hakainde Hichilema (HH): 4,900 votes.Total: 12,785 votes. 3. KUNDAWIKA – KAPUTAHakainde Hichilema (HH): 4,160 votes.Brian Mundubile (BM): 3,180 votes.Total: 7,340 votes. 4. CHISAMBA CENTRALHakainde Hichilema (HH): 6,568 votes.Brian Mundubile
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UPDATE FROM KASAMA CENTRAL, CHIPATA CENTRAL, KANCHIBIYA, LUNDAZI, LWITIKILA, LUANGENI, KALUMBILA & LUSAKA CENTRAL Central Province (Mumbwa Central), Mumbwa DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 18,225Brian Mundubile: 1,923 Copperbelt Province (Kantanshi Constituency), Mufulira DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 6,945Brian Mundubile: 12,547 Luapula Province (Mambilima Constituency)Mwense DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 4,309Brian Mundubile: 8,425 Lusaka Province (Chongwe East Constituency, Chongwe DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 17,114Brian Mundubile: 8,807 North
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HH TAKES COMMANDING LEAD IN FIRST FOUR CONSOLIDATED CONSTITUENCY RESULTS. President Hakainde Hichilema has taken a commanding lead in the consolidated presidential results from four constituencies as the Electoral Commission of Zambia continues to announce verified results. The four constituencies are Chisamba in Central Province, Kundabwika in Northern Province, Luangwa/Feira in Lusaka Province and Ndongwe
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POLLING AGENT KILLED IN MATER0 ELECTION-DAY ATTACK, NINE ARRESTED. A 57-year-old polling agent has died after allegedly being attacked by a group of people at Kasamba Polling Station in Matero, Lusaka. The incident occurred on polling day, 13th August 2026, and the deceased has been identified as Lovemore Chishima. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba
Read MoreTENSION IN LUSAKA MARKETS AS ALLEGED CADRES TARGET TRADERS Reports from Lusaka indicate that suspected Tonse Alliance cadres have allegedly begun taking over trading spaces at some markets and bus stations after reportedly being told that Brian Mundubile had declared himself the winner of the election. Women traders are reportedly fleeing their trading spaces, leaving
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NDOLA CENTRAL RESULTS NOT YET DECLARED — FRANK TAYALI URGES SUPPORTERS TO REMAIN CALM Details in the Statement…… It has come to our knowledge that through our PVT system, we have been able to successfully win three of the five wards in our constituency. Sadly, the opposition RP candidate realising eminent defeat unleashed a hoard
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Four senior Zambian ministers in President Hakainde Hichilema’s government have lost their parliamentary seats as results from Zambia’s elections continue to emerge, with three of the defeats coming on the politically and economically important Copperbelt Province. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development lost his seat on the Copperbelt, while Minister of Transport and Logistics also
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ECZ suspends counting and announcement of election results The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence targeting polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers. Lusaka, 14 August – In a press release issued on Friday, 14 August 2026, ECZ
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Fellow Zambians, According to the results received and compiled through our Parallel Voter Tabulation (PVT), based on information transmitted to us from polling stations and totalling centres across the country, our tabulation indicates that we have won this election. We therefore view the continued delay in the transparent announcement and verification ofthe presidential results with
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UPND CONFIRMED PARLIAMENTARY SEATS SO FAR. These are parliamentary Seats scooped by the United Party for National Development so far. 1. Hon. Wesley Mulwanda – Mweru, Luapula Province 2. Hon. Peter Kapala – Chifunabulu North 3. Hon. Favorite Musangu – Chiengi Constituency 4. Hon. Mubita C. Nawa – Mongu East Constituency 5. Hon. Jairos Simbeye
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UPND sees encouraging early trends…as vote counting continues By DAVID KANDUZATHE United Party for National Development (UPND) says early voting trends show encouraging signs for President Hakainde Hichilema as ballot counting continues across Zambia. Mr Haimbe, a member of the UPND National Management Committee, in a press release today August 14, 2026, stated that data
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By Hopewell Chin’ono Yet again, we get another fundamental lesson in why social media does not matter as much as many people think it does in African electoral politics. Simon Chitambala Mwewa, a hugely popular social media content creator with more than one million Facebook followers, has lost the Lusaka mayoral race to Gabriel Kibombwe
Read MoreNRPUP MAKES STRONG GAINS AS PRELIMINARY PARLIAMENTARY TALLIES EMERGE The National Restoration Party and United Progress Party (NRPUP) is emerging as a major contender in several parliamentary constituencies, according to preliminary and unverified tallies circulating following Thursday’s General Election. The figures, which are yet to be formally confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ),
Read MorePRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MUNDUBILE HEADED FOR VICTORY! The preliminary results reaching the NRPUP National Elections Centre from across the country are pointing to a decisive and potentially landslide victory for our Presidential Candidate, Hon. Brian Mundubile. Our Party Vote Tabulation (PVT), based on results being received from polling stations and constituency structures, is
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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Kalulushi Results Announcement Paused Over Disputed Figures The announcement of election results in Kalulushi on the Copperbelt has been temporarily suspended after stakeholders questioned discrepancies in some figures being presented. District Returning Officer Dr Joseph Longwani said election staff had worked through Thursday and overnight, which may have affected concentration during compilation
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NGOCC raises concerns as UNZA polling station reopens in the night NGOCC has raised concern over reports that UNZA polling station that was earlier closed, has been reopened in the dead of the night for continued voting. NGOCC BOARD CHAIRPERSON BEAUTY KATEBE confirmed the troubling development to KBN TV. A KBN TV crew that rushed
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POOR VOTER TURN-OUT IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE According to reports, while the rest of the country has higher voter turnout, Southern province appears to have lower turnout than in 2021. The precise reasons for this decline are unknown, but preliminary findings indicate a lack of motivation among voters and antagonism within the electorate. This discontent is
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NKOMBO’S TORN SHIRT SEEN AS BID FOR SYMPATHY IN MAZABUKA CENTRAL POLLS Gary Nkombo, an independent candidate for Mazabuka Central, appears to be seeking sympathy from voters by wearing a torn shirt on voting day, perhaps hoping the gesture will influence people to vote for him. Meanwhile, many voters say they are supporting Lilanda who
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MUNDUBILE’S CASTS HIS VOTE AT OLYMPIA AMIDST TIGHT SECURITY The atmosphere at Olympia polling station in the morning was thick with anticipation and tension, following a uproar caused by UPND cadres. Yet, as the unrest settled, a transformative moment unfolded: NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile arrived, his movement shielded by a formidable convoy and a
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LUSAKA & COPPERBELT HAVE SPOKEN — UPND SHOULD BE WORRIED! The massive voter turnout in Lusaka and the Copperbelt is more than an election statistic. It is a political warning shot to the UPND. These are Zambia’s biggest urban and industrial voting blocs. And when voters in these areas turn out in such numbers, it
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TI-Z INDICATE THAT 86% OF POLLING STATIONS RECORDED HIGH ADHERENCE TO VOTING PROCEDURES. Transparency International Zambia monitored adherence to voting procedures at 160 polling stations across 115 constituencies. The findings reveal that 86% of the monitored polling stations record high adherence to use of transparent ballot boxes, showing that ballot boxes are empty before voting
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There’s growing pattern of repression in Zambia ahead of today’s election — Amnesty International AMNESTY International has warned of what it describes as a growing pattern of repression of dissent and independent media in Zambia ahead of today’s general elections. In its latest briefing on the human rights situation in Zambia, the organisation acknowledges reforms
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After spending over R292 million repatriating and deporting illegal migrants, south africa’s Home Affairs demands reimbursement from migrants’ countries of origin. Over 82 000 illegal migrants have been repatriated and some deported from South africa since june 2026 to date. Thousands of Malawians, Nigerians, Ethiopians and Ghanaians were amongst the most that needed to be
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NBS BANK REWARDS MALAWI’S SCORCHERS WITH K245 MILLION NBS Bank has announced a MWK245 million (about K2.66 million) reward for Malawi’s Scorchers following their historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The reward will be shared among 48 players, coaches and members of the team’s support stafF, with NBS Bank saying the money will
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TEMWA CHAWINGA MATCHES BARBRA BANDA AT WAFCON By Uncle Philip Banda Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga has caught up with Zambia’s Barbra Banda at the top of the 2026 WAFCON goalscoring chart, setting up an exciting battle for the Golden Boot. Temwa scored in Malawi’s impressive 3–1 semi-final victory over Algeria to take her tally to 5
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US Senators: Hichilema Is Using the Very Laws That Once Jailed Him Four members of the United States Senate, including the Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee, warn of a deteriorating electoral environment on the eve of Zambia’s general election. On the eve of Zambia’s general election, four United States senators have issued a
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HUGE VOTER TURNOUT IN LUSAKA IS SIGN OF SUPPORT FOR MUNDUBILE, CLAIMS TOONSE Toonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General Chris Zumani Zimba has said that the huge voter turnout being witnessed in Lusaka is an indication that voters are rallying behind the alliance’s presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile. Mr. Zimba said the high turnout reflects what he
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THREE ZAMBIANS ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED MILITARY TRAINING ABROAD Three Zambian nationals have been arrested after allegedly undergoing military-related training outside the country. Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo said the three Dickson Tembo, Victor Muzyamba and Gideon Ezra Tolopa, were intercepted at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on August 1, 2026,
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VOTING UNDERWAY IN MAZABUKA CENTRAL WITH LONG QUEUES Voting has started in Mazabuka Central Constituency with long queues characterizing the exercise. A check by a Byta FM News crew at Kaonga Primary School Polling Stations 1 and 2 found several voters already in queues. Kaonga Primary School Polling Station 2 Presiding Officer, Precious Ng’andu, declared
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