UPND ADOPTION CHAOS: PARTY ACCUSED OF IMPOSING CANDIDATES, SIDELINING GRASSROOTS

UPND ADOPTION CHAOS: PARTY ACCUSED OF IMPOSING CANDIDATES, SIDELINING GRASSROOTS By Zambia Barotseland Border postReporter, The United Party for National Development National Management Committee has come under intense criticism following allegations of undemocratic conduct, lack of transparency, and intimidation in the ongoing adoption of candidates for the August 2026 general elections. Investigations by Zambia Barotseland… Continue reading UPND ADOPTION CHAOS: PARTY ACCUSED OF IMPOSING CANDIDATES, SIDELINING GRASSROOTS

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JAHMAN LAWYER SAYS HE WANTS TO CONCLUDE ECL BURIAL CASE BEFORE TAKING UP RECENT APPOINTMENT

JAHMAN LAWYER SAYS HE WANTS TO CONCLUDE ECL BURIAL CASE BEFORE TAKING UP RECENT APPOINTMENT Advocate Ngcukaitobi has told Ramamphosa that while he appreciates the confidence he has shown in him for the appointment as Acting Justice of the Constitutional Court, he will first deal with Edgar Lungu’s case because “it is interesting”. He has… Continue reading JAHMAN LAWYER SAYS HE WANTS TO CONCLUDE ECL BURIAL CASE BEFORE TAKING UP RECENT APPOINTMENT

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Be careful how you respond to Ambassador Gonzales! His speech reflects Washington’s official stance, not his personal views

Be careful how you respond to Ambassador Gonzales! His speech reflects Washington’s official stance, not his personal views. Recent attacks on outgoing U.S. Ambassador Michael Gonzales are getting too emotional and personal, they lack diplomacy. Before things go too far, let’s understand what he said, who actually said it and what it means. When Ambassador… Continue reading Be careful how you respond to Ambassador Gonzales! His speech reflects Washington’s official stance, not his personal views

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MUNDUBILE CLEARED BY CONSTITUTION…HE IS FULLY ELIGIBLE FOR PRESIDENCY

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… Continue reading MUNDUBILE CLEARED BY CONSTITUTION…HE IS FULLY ELIGIBLE FOR PRESIDENCY

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COURT LIFTS PF INJUNCTIONS AS MILES SAMPA DECLARES PARTY ‘BACK ON THE BALLOT’

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,… Continue reading COURT LIFTS PF INJUNCTIONS AS MILES SAMPA DECLARES PARTY ‘BACK ON THE BALLOT’

Zambia’s de facto cancelation of RightsCon an attack on rights and freedoms: Special Rapporteur

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.… Continue reading Zambia’s de facto cancelation of RightsCon an attack on rights and freedoms: Special Rapporteur

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Zambia’s voter register gap: a question the numbers cannot answer alone

Zambia’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)… Continue reading Zambia’s voter register gap: a question the numbers cannot answer alone

LINDA  KASONDE FREEDOM FOUNDATION FILES LANDMARK CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PETITION CHALLENGING VALIDITY OF CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) ACT NO. 13 OF 2025

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… Continue reading LINDA  KASONDE FREEDOM FOUNDATION FILES LANDMARK CONSTITUTIONAL COURT PETITION CHALLENGING VALIDITY OF CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) ACT NO. 13 OF 2025

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JERE ANNOUNCES BID FOR LUSAKA CENTRAL SEAT, BACKS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA

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… Continue reading JERE ANNOUNCES BID FOR LUSAKA CENTRAL SEAT, BACKS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA

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