MUNDUBILE’S WINNING MARGIN SURGES Brian Mundubile’s political rallies across several key Zambian provinces were analyzed through intelligence reports projecting his chances of electoral victory. Initially, after engaging voters in Eastern, Muchinga, Northern, Luapula, Central, Lusaka, and Copperbelt provinces, the margin of his victory stood at 68.39%. However, completing rallies in North-Western province increased this projection
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HICHILEMA IS A HYPOCRITE In life, consistency and principled conduct often distinguish genuine leadership from mere posturing. Today, President Hakainde Hichilema’s public mockery of Brian Mundubile for adopting a homegrown electoral funding strategy—the very approach Hichilema himself employed when he was in opposition—lays bare an unsettling contradiction. What has changed between then and now to
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MUNDUBILE SAYS NRP-UP CAMPAIGN RAISES K860,000 IN 24 HOURS, RECORDS K2.8 MILLION IN PLEDGES LUSAKA – National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRP-UP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says his campaign has raised more than K860,000 in cash donations within 24 hours of launching its public fundraising initiative, with an additional K2.8 million pledged by
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FAILED HH PLEDGES VERSUS BRIAN MUNDUBILE’S VISION OF HOPE By Tonse Pamodzi Media As Zambia approaches the August 13 general elections, the contest is no longer being framed around two competing narratives but has settled on one likely winner Brian Mundubile, leader of the National Revolutionary Party of Unity and Progress (NRPUP. Brian Mundubile, a
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RESOLUTE PARTY EXPELS MARTIN PHIRI, TERMINATES HIS MEMBERSHIP AFTER ENDORSING HICHILEMA The Resolute Party has expelled Dr. Martin Phiri and terminated his membership with immediate effect, citing gross misconduct and disloyalty after accusing him of endorsing President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND ahead of the 13 August 2026 general election. The decision was communicated in
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Iran-linked hackers just broke into water systems across at least seven states—and LOCKED operators out of their own controls. Trump responded by blaming Minnesota’s Democratic governor with no evidence. Trump made the claim Friday at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, on camera, while federal investigators were still working out whether Iranian hackers were responsible.
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MUNDUBILE REJECTED BRIBE FROM A MINE THAT WANTS GOLD LICENSES A corrupt Mine in Solwezi sent it’s executives to offer Brian Mundubile $800,000 last week for campaigns but he rejected it saying he will depend on donations of Zambians to protect the votes. NRPUP has launched a fundraising program for people to donate money to
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By Given Mutinta HICHILEMA IS HIDING THE MINERAL SURVEY REPORT Concerns have been raised over President Hakainde Hichilema’s handling of the minerals survey report, with critics accusing him of refusing to make its contents public in a manner described as “very unpatriotic.” According to these allegations, the report—regarded as a crucial document for the nation—is
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TRAINING OF POLL STAFF POSTPONED IN LUSAKA DUE TO ADMINISTRATIVE CONFUSION Reports emerging from Lusaka indicate that the much-anticipated training session for polling staff did not take place as scheduled, sparking significant concern among electoral stakeholders. Sources explained that although those selected as polling officials arrived for the training, their registration details were allegedly mixed
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AUGUST 13 POLL STAFF: ECZ Makes Abrupt & Last Minute Changes; Raise Suspicion The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has issued instructions to all local authorities to cancel earlier shortlisted candidates who were due to attend aptitude tests as pollsters. According to information obtained from multiple contacts, ECZ – in what appears to be a
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Cameroon’s 93-year-old President has not been seen in public for 54 days—and in Cameroon, openly questioning his health can land you in trouble. On 7 June, President and First Lady left Cameroon for what officials described as a “brief private stay” in Switzerland. Since then, neither has appeared in public, addressed the nation, or provided
Read MoreCAN YOU FILE NOMINATION PAPERS AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE WHILE STILL BELONGING TO A POLITICAL PARTY Picture this: A politician storms out of his political party after losing the adoption race. The very next morning, he calls a press conference. “I am now an independent candidate!” he proudly announces. A journalist raises a hand. “Congratulations,
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PLOT TO MAKE SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER BENEFICIARIES TO VOTE FOR HICHILEMA Nine Civil Society Organisations have raised serious concerns over alleged SMS messages linking the Government’s Social Cash Transfer programme to voting for President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling United Party for National Development, ahead of the August 13, 2026 elections. The organisations noted that
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Protect Zambia’s Democracy: Investigate Seer1’s aka Andrew Ajimandu Alleged Incitement of Political Violence To:The Government of the Federal Republic of NigeriaThe Attorney-General of the FederationThe Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police ForceThe Nigerian High Commission in Zambia We, the undersigned Zambian citizens, acting under the Global Human Rights Alliance, respectfully petition the Government of the Federal
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UPND DESPERATE UPND SPONSOR ‘FAKE BAROTSE ACTIVISTS’ TO OPPOSE BRIAN MUNDUBILE’S WESTERN PROVINCE VISIT By Barotseland WatchdogReporter The United Party for National Development (UPND) has been making frantic efforts to frustrate the planned campaign activities of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile in Western Province. According to sources within
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JUSTICE PREVAILS: Journalist MacPherson Mukuka Is Out On Bail; We Still Have Some CREDIBLE Judges Journalism will never be a crime. It’s a vocation that calls for risks to be a voice for the voiceless. Free speech is a must. Clamping down on journalists using archaic laws is not the way to run a country.
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Concourt rules running mate cannot resign after being validly nominated! The Constitutional Court has ruled that a running mate cannot resign or withdraw from an election after being validly nominated. In its judgment delivered today, the court stated that the Constitution requires a running mate to remain on the ballot from the filing of nomination
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Dr Canisius Banda Dies Dr Canicius Banda, a medical doctor, public health specialist and Patriotic Front (PF) Chairperson for Health, has died. Dr Banda was one of Zambia’s most prominent medical professionals in public life, combining a distinguished career in medicine with active participation in politics. He previously served as Vice President for Politics in
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PRESIDENT HH TRIED TO BRIBE ME SO THAT I CAN WITHDRAW MY CANDIDATURE BUT I REFUSED- IRIS KAINGU 2026 Independent Mwandi Parliamentary Aspiring Candidate Iris Kaingu has responded and revealed that Republican President Haikaind Hichilema tried to bribe her through various means, such as job opportunities by way of being nominated to Parliament in an
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HH CALLED ME LAST WEEK THAT WE RECONCILE, I REFUSED – SAMAKAYI Newton Samakayi – When politicians fail to bring development, do not vote for them. Do not vote for HH because he has neglected us. We gave him 95% of the votes but he has not done anything here. They lied that I did
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ZAMBIA’S AMBASSADOR TO CHINA IVAN ZYUULU IS DEAD. Zambia’s Ambassador to China Ivan Zyuulu is dead. Ambassador Zyuulu died at Lusaka’s University Teaching Hospital ( UTH) last night of July 30, 2026. He was in Zambia campaigning for Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND just like many other diplomats including Andrew Banda who is Zambia’s Ambassador
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Release Xavier Chungu immediately — Amnesty International Africa calls on Zambian authorities AMNESTY International Africa has called on the Zambian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release opposition political leader Xavier Chungu, arguing that the charges against him are based solely on the peaceful exercise of his fundamental human rights. The organisation says Chungu, who was
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Kapoli ni Kapoli; Hichilema is a liar, I’m not afraid to say it — Makebi NRPUP Presidential running mate Makebi Zulu says he, unlike Chishimba Kambwili, is not afraid to publicly call President Hakainde Hichilema “a liar.” Addressing supporters, Makebi argued that anyone who makes promises and fails to fulfil them should be described as
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FINAL BALLOT PAPERS ARRIVE FOR ZAMBIA’S AUGUST ELECTIONS The final consignment of ballot papers for the 13 August general election has arrived in Zambia. The delivery completes the transportation of all 387 pallets. The last batch consisted of 185 pallets. Electoral Commission of Zambia Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro confirmed the arrival. He noted that
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Yuyi Mwala, Magistrate Charged and Arrested with Copoer Theft, Remain Detained Former Copperbelt Commanding Officer Charged with Copper Theft .. We understand that former South African President, Kgalema Motlanthe complained to President Hakainde Hichilema about the theft of six copper trucks. Motlanthe, who is a member of the Board of Directors for Ivanhoe Mines which
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Chitimukulu, Litunga, Gawa Undi say Chief Mukuni should not be Paramount Chief PARAMOUNT Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba people, the Litunga of the Lozi people and Kalonga Gawa Undi of the Chewa people have opposed an application seeking the recognition of Chief Mukuni as a Paramount Chief. The three traditional leaders have asked the court
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IT IS PAINFUL TO BE IN OPPOSITION, CHARGES MUMBI PHIRI Former Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri says it is painful to be in the opposition in Zambia. And Ms. Phiri says she was a lone voice that condemned cadrelism during the Patriotic Front administration. Meanwhile, Ms. Phiri says no Zambian is interested
Read MoreUPND MEMBER REPORTS LUANGENI INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE, RONALD JERE FOR ALLEGED ELECTORAL MALPRACTICE. A UPND Member in Luangeni Constituency, Simon Banda wrote to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) reporting the Luangeni Independent Aspiring Candidate, Ronald Jere for electoral malpractice. In the same complaint letter, Banda accused Jere of engaging in electoral malpractice during the latter’s
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Kendrick didn’t spend his money on luxury because he wanted to help his people so they wouldn’t strvggle anymore. He says success threw him into a deep de:pression, and music was his only therapy. “You’re trying to figure out where to place your energy… Do I place it in cars or clothes or houses? Dmn,
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THREE CHIEFS APPLY TO JOIN CONCOURT CHALLENGE OVER CHIEF MUKUNI’S BID FOR PARAMOUNTCY By Nelson Zulu Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, the Litunga and Kalonga Gawa Undi have applied before the Constitutional Court to be joined as second, third and fourth respondents in a matter in which Director General of the Bene Mukuni Dynasty Committee Jonas Shakafuswa
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I CAN’T SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS HIDING A DEAD BODY, SAYS GREYFORD MONDE Former Patriotic Front presidential aspiring candidate Greyford Monde says he can’t support individuals who are only good at hiding a dead body. Speaking when he defected to the United Party for National Development in Itezhi-Tezhi, Mr. Monde said the decision to leave the group
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Breaking News ‼️: UNZA students are furious — and some are threatening to withdraw their votes from President Hichilema over accommodation allowances. Here’s what’s happening: When students signed their contracts with HELSB, the portal clearly showed an accommodation allowance of K5,850. Non-GRZ sponsored students pay the full K5,850 out of pocket. But now HELSB and
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THEY SAID ROME WAS UNSTOPPABLE… THEN ONE MAN MADE THE ENTIRE EMPIRE TREMBLE. Let me ask you something… How dangerous must one man be for the world’s greatest superpower to fear his name for generations? That man was Hannibal Barca. Not a Roman. Not a Greek. A Carthaginian from North Africa. Over 2,200 years ago,
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WHY HAS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA NOT SAID ANYTHING ON THE UPND VIOLENCE? The Lack Of Action From The Police Is A Red Flag There has been pockets of electoral violence across the country. This has been perpetrated by known ruling party UPND cadres and supporters. Yet, there’s been no word from Angel Hakainde Hichilema. Why? President
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Matambo takes own life after discovering wife has two-month-old baby A 40-YEAR-OLD teacher of Gwembe District in Southern Province has been found dead, days after returning from Choma where he had travelled in an attempt to reconcile with his estranged wife, only to allegedly discover that she had a two-month-old baby fathered by another man.
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SOKO WITHDRAWS FROM SIAVONGA RACE, BACKS UPND CANDIDATE Siavonga independent parliamentary candidate Chisoni Soko has withdrawn from the race and pledged support for the UPND and President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Soko says the President’s commitment to addressing key challenges in Siavonga influenced his decision. He has since endorsed UPND adopted candidate Darius Mulunda.
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HICHILEMA WORRIED AFTER WATCHING MUNDUBILE’S RALLY IN SOLWEZI A reliable source has indicated that President Hakainde Hichilema is worried after observing the massive rally held by Brian Mundubile in Solwezi, North-Western Province he considers his stronghold. The size and enthusiasm of Mundubile’s rally seem to have raised concerns within the president’s camp about potential shifts
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SOUTHERN PS NAMANI MONZE DIES Southern Province Permanent Secretary NAMANI MONZE has died. Secretary to the Cabinet PATRICK KANGWA says Dr. MONZE, 52, died today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Choma General Hospital after an illness. In a statement to ZNBC news this evening, Mr. KANGWA said funeral and burial arrangements will be announced in
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LOOMING LEGAL TROUBLE FOR MUNIR ZULU Lusaka High Court Judge Ruth Mbambi has warned that she will revoke the bail granted to former Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu after he failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing in his appeal against an 18-month prison sentence imposed by Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda
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T-SEAN’s Wife to Be Buried Thursday. The Zambia Association of Musicians –ZAM- says the late SHARAI MULONDA-MULENGA, wife of veteran musician and producer RICHARD MULENGA, popularly known as T-SEAN, will be buried on Thursday. ZAM Spokesperson EDMOND MITI says the burial service will take place at Leopards Hill Memorial Park in Lusaka on July 30,
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