MUNDUBILE CLEARED BY CONSTITUTION. …HE IS FULLY ELIGIBLE FOR PRESIDENCY. By Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa – Tonse Alliance Spokesperson Tonse Alliance President Brian Mundubile has been targeted with Propaganda by those scared of his candidature that he will not be on the ballot. However, the truth of the matter is that Hon Mundubile meets the constitutional
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COURT LIFTS PF INJUNCTIONS AS MILES SAMPA DECLARES PARTY ‘BACK ON THE BALLOT’ Miles Sampa has announced that the Patriotic Front is set to resume its political activities after the full bench of the Court of Appeal in Zambia reportedly discharged and dismissed injunctions that had restricted the party’s operations. In a statement issued today,
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Zambia’s de facto cancelation of RightsCon an attack on rights and freedoms: Special Rapporteur 04 May 2026 GENEVA – The Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Assembly and Association* issued the following statement on the postponement of RightsCon in Zambia: “The Zambian government’s decision to “postpone” RightsCon at the eleventh hour constitutes a de facto cancellation.
Read MoreZambia’s voter register gap: a question the numbers cannot answer alone By Chitundu There are moments in public life when a discrepancy is too large to ignore, yet too poorly explained to understand. Zambia’s latest voter registration figures present precisely such a moment. Data published on the website of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)
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LCK FREEDOM FOUNDATION FILES LANDMARK CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PETITION CHALLENGING VALIDITY OF CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) ACT NO. 13 OF 2025 Lusaka, Zambia | Tuesday 5th May 2026 Linda Kasonde Executive Director The LCK Freedom Foundation has filed a Petition in the Constitutional Court of Zambia challenging the constitutionality of the process leading to the enactment of the
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JERE ANNOUNCES BID FOR LUSAKA CENTRAL SEAT, BACKS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA LUSAKA – Prominent lawyer Dickson Jere has announced that he will contest the Lusaka Central parliamentary seat in this year’s general elections, following extensive consultations and careful consideration of national and constituency matters. Mr. Jere said he had received calls from various stakeholders encouraging him
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Mundubile Mapping Serious Leadership Through Action ….if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail…. By Dr Mwango Mwansa Strip away the noise, the theatrics, and the daily churn of political headlines, and one question remains central to Zambia’s democratic moment: As the August 2026 election approaches who is ready to govern? Measured against
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🇿🇲 FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE: WHEN LEADERSHIP BUILDS, NOT BREAKS🇿🇲: A testament in Mongu that Zambia must never forget and must rise higher Fellow compatriots, There are moments in a nation’s history that define not only its politics, but its soul. The Hakainde Hichilema Mini Hospital in Mongu District is not just a health facility.
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HICHILEMA COMMISSIONS FAMILY-FUNDED HOSPITAL …turns past incarceration into public service legacy President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned a mini-hospital in Kalangu, Western Province, describing it as a deeply personal project born out of his 127-day incarceration in 2017 Speaking during the ceremony, President Hichilema said the Hakainde Hichilema Mini-Hospital was constructed using personal resources from himself
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NKOMBO OPTS OUT OF UPND MAZABUKA RACE Veteran politician Gary Nkombo has not applied for adoption to recontest the Mazabuka Central parliamentary seat, bringing uncertainty over his political future after nearly two decades in office. Nkombo, a long-serving member of the United Party for National Development (UPND), joined the party in 2002 from the Movement
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🇿🇲 EXCLUSIVE | Hichilema Commissions Hospital, “Treason Road” in Western Province as Crowds Turn Out in Stronghold President Hakainde Hichilema has begun a two-day working visit to Western Province, receiving a warm and energetic reception as crowds flooded the streets to welcome him in what remains one of his strongest political bases. Supporters lined up
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Guest Opinion: 74 BILLS IN 8 DAYS TO DISSOLVE PARLIAMENT. One may ask the logic behind having 74 of the 77 2026 Bills before National Assembly by the UPND Government with eight days for Parliament to be dissolved. Are these bills urgent compared to prices of commodities and other needs? They raise suspicion. This is
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KMP URGES POLICY-DRIVEN OPPOSITION UNITY…warns against personality politics Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) has said it remains open to working with opposition political parties but insists that any form of unity must be anchored on clear policies and the interests of citizens rather than individual ambitions. In a statement, ZMP president Kelvin Fube Bwalya said the
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MULENGA REBUTS KBF CLAIMS, DEFENDS LEGITIMACY OF INDEPENDENT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES Independent presidential aspirant Dr. Given Katuta’s Spokesperson, Richard Bravo Mulenga, has dismissed recent remarks by Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF), describing them as legally flawed and inconsistent with Zambia’s constitutional provisions regarding independent presidential candidates. Speaking in a statement issued on behalf of Dr. Katuta, Mr.
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By Given Mutinta ANDERSON MAZOKA SUCCESSFULLY DISENGAGED FROM SATANISM The political landscape of Zambia has, at various times, been punctuated by deeply personal narratives that resonate beyond the usual discourse of policy and governance. Among these, the story of Anderson Mazoka, the founding president of the United Party for National Development (UPND). For many years,
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HAIMBE ACCUSES THE OUTGOING UNITED STATES ENVOY OF DIPLOMATIC BREACH Government officials in Zambia have accused outgoing U.S. Ambassador Michael Gonzales of breaching diplomatic protocol and interfering in the nation’s internal affairs due to his remarks on governance and corruption. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mulambo Haimbe stated that Gonzales’ comments were undiplomatic and did not
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KAMBWILI CALLS FOR OPPOSITION UNITY Chishimba Kambwili, a seasoned politician and former minister, has weighed in on the internal dynamics plaguing the Patriotic Front (PF), urging its various factions to adopt a more unified and resilient approach. His endorsement of former Justice Minister Given Lubinda’s counsel, emphasizing that division within the opposition is counterproductive for
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KASONDE MWENDA IN POLICE CELLS The arrest of Kasonde Mwenda, President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, for alleging that the presidential convoy became lost in Chinsali, has ignited a crucial debate surrounding freedom of speech, political accountability, and the role of law enforcement in a democratic society. Mwenda’s detention at Kabwata Police Station,
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A NEW CHAPTER IN MONZE EAST FOR MWIIMBU The political landscape of Monze East is poised for a significant shift as a seasoned parliamentarian, Jack Mwiimbu, embarks on a new electoral journey. After a thirty-year tenure representing Monze Central, Mwiimbu has announced his intention to contest as the Member of Parliament for the newly demarcated
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SIALUBALO BIDS FAREWELL TO MINISTRY STAFF AHEAD OF PARLIAMENT DISSOLUTION Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has officially bid farewell to staff at the ministry, describing the gathering as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and appreciation as Parliament prepares to dissolve ahead of the upcoming general election. Sialubalo says he found it
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I have never had any regard for Nigerian billionaires because they are all tied to oil money—and oil money in Nigeria is blood money. -Professor Lumumba “In America or Europe, you can travel and find people who built real fortunes through business, innovation, or production, and you can trace how they created their empires. But
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Saka’s first half tap-in qualifies Arsenal for their first UCL final since 2006! Arsenal completely dominated the first half as Atleti sat deep but just before the first half whistle, Trossard’s shot was saved by Oblak and Saka followed up to finish. Atletico Madrid attacked better in the second half but terrible finishing when they
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BREAKING NEWS: PF HAS BEEN GIVEN BACK TO MILES SAMPA MILES SAMPA SCORES MAJOR COURT VICTORY MORGAN NGONA WAS PROPERLY FIRED-LUSAKA HIGH COURT Lusaka- Tuesday, 10th March 2026 The Lusaka High Court has ruled that the decision by Patriotic Front President Miles Sampa to fire Morgan Ngona who he had hired. was legal and legitimate.
Read MoreZAMBIA POLICE THANK CITIZENS FOR SUPPORT AS OPEN DAY COMMEMORATED The Zambia Police has thanked citizens for their continued support, trust and cooperation in the service as they strive to maintain law and order. The sentiment comes as the Service commemorates Zambia Police Open Day on 4th March, 2026, under the theme “peaceful elections, our
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Ex-minister fumes at church for denying late son funeral service at UCZ FORMER Chingola Central Member of Parliament Mathew Nkhuwa has expressed displeasure that the United Church of Zambia did not allow his late son’s funeral to take place in the church. Nkhuwa complained that the Reverend at the congregation his son belonged to, announced
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“My daughter Ju Ae has been very happy lately. She smiles a lot over the phone, but she won’t share the reasons for her joy with me. I understand the source of her happiness because she’s an adult now. Still, I’ve asked her to bring that boy home so I can give them my blessings,
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FREE M’MEMBE, LUNGU BODY …HH must allow the family to bury ECL – Lubinda By George Zulu and Adrian Mwanza THE Zambia Police Service must immediately release Socialist Party (SP) president and People’s Pact Movement (PPM) presidential candidate Dr Fred M’membe unconditionally from detention, Patriotic Front (PF) acting president Given Lubinda has demanded. Commenting on
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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe Collapses in Custody After Attempted Murder Arrest Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 28-year-old youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, reportedly collapsed twice while in custody at Bramley Police Station following his arrest on a charge of attempted murder. Mugabe was detained after a shooting at his residence in the
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Daughter wants Magande’s body exhumed NAMWEEMBA Magande, daughter of late former Minister of Finance and National Planning Ng’andu Magande, is ready to have the remains of her father exhumed so that a paternity test can be conducted. Namweeba, 38, has submitted in the Lusaka High Court that a DNA test will help ascertain whether Mr
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LUNGU WAS NOT POISONED, IT’S NAKACHINDA AND HIS FRIENDS WHO SAID THAT AND NOT US, FAMILY TELLS BBC The family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part
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If this president left office or died today, I won’t miss him By Sishuwa Sishuwa I know that the title of this article alone may easily trigger some people, who, without reading further or beyond it, may either jump to premature conclusions which they will deploy in the service of the expression of uninformed opinions
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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | SA Police Question Lungu Family in Alleged Poisoning Probe South African police have recorded statements from five members of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s family in an investigation linked to allegations that he may have been poisoned, according to correspondence from the family’s lawyers. The development adds a new and dramatic layer
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ECL Body Move Attempt Angers Family — DAILY NATION “You are hereby directed to release the body of Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, passport number PP0013831, to State Forensic Pathology Services for DNA and post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death…” By Daily Nation, Lusaka | February 16, 2026 The family of the late former
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Zambian Breweries Plc has reduced prices on Mosi, Mosi Light, Eagle and Eagle Extra products. The adjustments are as follows: Mosi 750ml RGB from K275 to K240; Mosi Light 330ml RGB from K280 to K240; Eagle 750ml RGB from ZMW170 to ZMW160; and Eagle Extra 375ml RGB from ZMW225 to ZMW180. Zambian Breweries Country Director,
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MINES MINISTER DISMISSES CLAIMS OF TAX HOLIDAYS FOR MINING FIRMS By Chimweka Chileshe Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe, has dismissed claims that mining companies in Zambia have been granted tax holidays. Speaking on Tuesday’s edition of the Phoenix Breakfast show, Mr. Kabuswe said the mining sector remains the country’s biggest contributor to tax
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STARDY MWALE LOSES BID TO RECLAIM HIS $2.5 MILLION SIMONGA FARM By Nelson Zulu Former Defence Permanent Secretary Stardy Mwale has lost his legal battle to reclaim Simonga Farm in Mazabuka, valued at $2.5 million after the Economic and Financial Crimes Court High Court division dismissed his application to extend the period for permission to
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🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Solwezi Man Arrested After Faking Death Following FRA Payment Police in Solwezi have arrested a 29-year-old man accused of staging his own death days after receiving thousands of kwacha from the Food Reserve Agency for maize supplies, in an incident that triggered public panic and a three-day search operation. Chipango Chitumbo of
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Thabo Bester Challenges Transfer to eBongweni in Urgent Pretoria Court Hearing Today Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester is in the High Court in Pretoria today, Tuesday, with an urgent application to challenge his transfer from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre to the high‑security eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu‑Natal. Bester argues the
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💔 OBAMA REGRETS K!LL!NG MUAMMAR GADDAFI. Former US President BARACK OBAMA has stated that the “WORST MISTAKE” of his presidency was the lack of planning for the aftermath of the 2011 intervention in LIBYA, which led to the k!lling of MUAMMAR GADDAFI and subsequent chaos. While he believed the intervention itself was the right decision,
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U.S, FRANCE & BRITISH K!LLED SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI TO KEEP LIBYA IN PERPETUAL DIVISION. SAIF AL-ISLAM GADDAFI, the 53-year-old son and one-time heir apparent of the late MUAMMAR GADDAFI, was reportedly executed in his residence south of ZINTAN by a four-man commando team who disabled surveillance cameras before the ättäck. The TRIPOLI-based 444th Combat Brigade
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