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RESOLUTE PARTY WILL NOT PETITION 2026 ELECTION RESULTS The Resolute Party has announced that it will not petition the outcome of the 2026 general election, saying it will instead focus on providing checks and balances to the UPND government Speaking at a media briefing today, Resolute Party President Martin Phiri said the party, which is […]
LAZ DEMANDS INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO KAFWAYA’S DEATH By Edna Mwiimbi Tembo The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the death of former Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya, saying the circumstances surrounding the shooting cannot be left to speculation. LAZ President Arnold Kaluba says the association is […]
🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Resolute Party Demands Independent Probe into Kafwaya’s Death The Resolute Party has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Tonse Alliance member Mutotwe Kafwaya, saying the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting require a full account. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday morning, party president Dr Martin Phiri […]
CCMG INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF THE ACCURACY OF THE OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR THE 2026 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) employed the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology and deployed 1,500 stationary observers to a nationally representative sample of polling stations in every province, district and constituency on Election Day. Based on […]
ZIMBABWE DRIVERS COULD SOON NEED MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AS PARLIAMENT RECEIVES PETITION TO PROFESSIONALISE THE INDUSTRY A major debate has erupted in Zimbabwe after a petition was submitted to Parliament calling for the driving profession to be formally recognised and regulated, including the introduction of minimum educational qualifications for drivers. The petition, submitted by the […]
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into the death of former Lunte MP and former Minister of Transport and Communications, Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya. In a statement issued, LAZ President Arnold Kaluba said the association noted "with grave concern" the circumstances surrounding Kafwaya’s death and the subsequent
Zambia will need deliberate efforts to strengthen […]
41 Views Trade and transport activity at Chirundu Border Post is gradually increasing following Zambia’s re-election of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema. Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to operate Chirundu as a 24-hour border from 31 December 2025 to cut congestion and boost regional trade. Both countries also scrapped transit duties on petroleum products. Though, the border […]
By Francis Chipalo Patriots for Economic Progress ( PeP) founding President Sean Tembo has announced his retirement from active politics. Tembo said the decision to hang in the politcal gloves follows careful thought and introspection. “After careful consideration and extensive consultations with family and friends, I have decided to retire from active politics with immediate […]
ZEROS SEND SEAN TEMBO INTO RETIREMENT POLITICS Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo has announced his retirement from active politics, ending a decade-long political journey that began exactly 10 years ago today. In a statement issued from Liberty House on 20th August 2026, Tembo said the decision came after "careful consideration and extensive consultations with family and friends," and takes effect immediately. He noted the symbolic timing of the announcement, coming…