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KATELE KALUMBA RISE TO THE DEFENCE OF DENTAINED FORMER SPY CHIEF, XAVIER CHUNGU Constitutional Questions Raised by the Treatment of Xavier Franklin Chungu As a senior former policymaker, legislator, founding member of the MMD, pioneer Chairperson and Trustee of the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue, and a citizen concerned about the future of our democracy, […]
Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that a candidate in an election cannot withdraw after the close of nominations. In a statement on Saturday, Mwanza explained that withdrawal is only possible between the filing of the nomination and before the close of nominations. He said Section 31(2) of the Electoral Process Act is very clear […]
…as he attempted to buy 2 litres of petrol in Chipata but an alert fuel attendant spotted the counterfeit cash, as police in the region round up suspected cattle rustlers. By NATION REPORTER A 24-year-old man of Gash Township in Chipata, Eastern Province has been arrested for allegedly attempting to […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
ZAMBIA’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) intercepted a public service bus on the Great North Road and arrested five people allegedly trafficking cannabis and codeine, the agency said Saturday. DEC Deputy Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere said officers acting on intelligence stopped the bus, registration AJF 503ZM, near Kasanda Police Station in Kabwe. The bus had […]
ISAAC MWANZA DISMISSES CLAIMS HIS ELECTION PETITION IS UPND-SPONSORED By Justina Matandiko Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has dismissed allegations that his recent election petition is sponsored by the ruling UPND, saying critics are avoiding the real issues raised before the courts. Mr. Mwanza says focus should be on whether some candidates who filed as independent […]
WHEN GRIEF BECOMES A STAGE: EXPOSING THE POLITICAL MACHINATIONS BEHIND THE LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE By Chilufya Kasonde BLOEMFONTEIN – Yesterday, from the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein, South Africa, solemn mission unfolded. Alongside former Minister Richard Musukwa and former DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe, we took another legal step not […]
KK did not leave burial wishes, had not lost benefits, Court tells government lawyer in ECL case THE South African Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein yesterday challenged the Zambian government’s reliance on the Kenneth Kaunda burial case in its legal battle with the family of former president Edgar Lungu over his final resting place. […]
The Democratic Union has released its “Honey Jar” policy plan ahead of the August 2026 elections, saying it is built around practical solutions that will improve daily life for Zambians under the theme “Zambia First”. Fronted by Presidential candidate Ackim Antony Njobvu and running mate Miriam Banda, the party says the plan rejects empty promises […]
ZEDPODCAST DUO DETAINED SINCE TUESDAY Kalenga (Kalenga Chambatu) and Uncle Elson (Elson Chigerwe)the dynamic hosts behind “That ZED Podcast” have been in detention since Tuesday,26th May 2026. The duo is being accused of interviewing and publicising Liberal Democrats Party (LDP) President, Xavier Franklin Chungu who the Zambia Police accuse of revealing official secrets. Chungu is […]
WITHDRAW ONLY VALID BEFORE NOMINATIONS CLOSE – MWANZA Governance Activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that a candidate in an election cannot withdraw after the close of nominations. In a statement on Saturday, Mwanza explained that withdrawal is only possible between the filing of nomination and before the close of nominations. He said Section 31(2) of […]