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80 Views Dr. Brian Mushimba Presidential Candidate for the Organized People’s Party (OPP) says his party has already started fulfilling some of its election promises even before a single vote for 13 August polls is cast. He says his party promised 4 million jobs once it wins the forthcoming polls, and has already started delivering […]

23 Views LUSAKA — The Electoral Commission of Zambia has printed 3.7 million presidential ballot papers so far, putting it at just under 41 percent of its overall target with polling day approaching. The update was given by the Commission this week as political parties intensify campaigns ahead of the vote. According to the ECZ, […]

By CHIKUMNBI KATEBE ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has asked the Constitutional Court to clarify when aspiring independent candidates must cease being members of political parties, seeking a definitive interpretation of whether the requirement applies on the nomination date or election date. This comes as the Consortium of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By MUBITA KATETE GOVERNMENT has released K450 million to address pension and gratuity obligations affecting retired lecturers at University of Zambia (UNZA) and Copperbelt University (CBU). Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary for Administration Noriana Muneku said K88 million has been allocated to clear all outstanding pension and gratuity obligations for retirees at CBU, while […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By MUBITA KATETE LAWYER and politician Dickson Jere has urged young people to participate peacefully in the ongoing election campaigns, warning that political violence, online abuse and partisan intolerance could jeopardise their future opportunities. Mr Jere said while campaigns had reached their peak, the political season was temporary and the country would soon return to […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on residents of Chavuma to vote for the UPND in the Aug. 13 election, saying it is the only way to “protect the gains” made on peace, free education, and Constituency Development Funds, CDF. In a statement Thursday, Hichilema said, “If the peace we have restored, the equality, free education, […]

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE THE Lusaka Fast Track Court has convicted local popular musician Madalitso ‘Daliso Mwana wamukomboni’ Phiri K9, 700 over multiple road traffic offences. This is in relation to the road traffic accident which happened on Monday, 27 April 2026, around 23:00 hours, along Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road in which Daliso hit into a presidential motorcycle […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BARNABAS ZULU THE Tonse Alliance has sent a four-member delegation to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to observe the printing of ballot papers for next month’s general election. In a statement issued yesterday, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) said the delegation would participate in and monitor the ballot […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By MUBITA KATETE NEWLY-PROMOTED Immig FC on Monday presented the FAZ Central Province Division Two Championship Trophy to Japhet Lishomwa after completing a remarkable debut season that saw the side crowned provincial champions and secure promotion to Division One football. The football club, owned by the Department of Immigration made the presentation at Immigration […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BENEDICT TEMBO ZAMBIA’S Super League football champions Power Dynamos have off loaded four more key players, among them club captain Aaron Katebe. Also leaving Arthur Davies stadium with Katebe is midfielder and vice-captain Prince Mumba and strikers Musonda Kapembwa and Austin Muwowo. The latest departures announced on Tuesday, bring to six the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.