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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has so far announced results from 49 of the 226 constituencies. From the results announced so far, President Hakainde Hichilema has established a significant lead, polling 438,708 against his closest rival Brian Mundubile who has polled 351,281. President Hichilema is leading in the aggregate count by 87,427 votes, despite […]
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VOTE BRIEF | Hichilema Leads After 49 Constituencies, But Vote Geography Matters President Hakainde Hichilema has maintained an 87,427-vote lead over opposition challenger Brian Mundubile after results from 49 of Zambia’s 226 constituencies, with the Electoral Commission figures placing Hichilema at 438,708 votes against Mundubile’s 351,281. The numbers, however, reveal a more complicated contest […]
They have stolen my votes!-Chilando Chitangala …..I can not accept them as a true reflection of the will of the people of Roma, given the serious irregularities witnessed and documented throughout the entire electoral process. ●Regardless of who wins an election, I believe that the integrity of the democratic process must be protected and the […]
MP List UPND — 117 1. Katuba – Nkulukusa Mwabashike – UPND 2. Keembe East – Chiminsa Emmanuel – UPND 3. Keembe West – Kasune Princess – UPND 4. Chisamba – Chowa Martin – UPND 5. Mwomboshi – Kasanda Chushi C – UPND 6. Kapiri Mposhi West – Kakubo Stanley K – UPND 7. Luano […]
SUNDAY CHANDA CONCEDES KANCHIBIYA DEFEAT, VOWS TO CONTINUE FIGHTING FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ONE ZAMBIA, ONE NATION Details in the statement My fellow residents of Kanchibiya, The people have spoken, and I accept the outcome of the 2026 General Elections with humility and respect. I congratulate the incoming Member of Parliament for Kanchibiya and wish […]
WHEN FALSEHOOD BECOMES A POLITICAL STRATEGY: THE GUNPOWDER I SAW FROM MY GRANDFATHER One of the most disturbing features of our present politics is the deliberate construction of political narratives around rumour, superstition and falsehood. Some recent political formations have perfected the art of packaging misinformation on social media, particularly Facebook and TikTok, until repeated […]
Iran Develops New Missile Technology Designed to Make Interception Harder Iran is accelerating development of a new generation of ballistic missiles, focusing on higher terminal-phase speed and greater maneuverability to make interception more difficult for U.S. and Israeli missile-defense systems. Recent Iranian reporting has highlighted missile configurations combining different booster and warhead technologies, while other […]
Ukraine Strikes Key Roscosmos Rocket Center Deep Inside Russia Ukraine has carried out a deep strike against the Progress Rocket and Space Center in Russia’s Samara region, one of the key enterprises under state space corporation Roscosmos. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the facility was hit by Flamingo missiles, with the target located approximately 900 […]
Is the Trump–Netanyahu Alliance Starting to Crack? The political relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing scrutiny as Israel’s elections approach, raising questions over whether Washington is preparing for a possible post-Netanyahu era. Netanyahu continues to seek strong backing from Trump, but signs of political distance have […]