Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
By HOPE MUSONDA THE Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has continued riding on the fractured legacy of former President Edgar Lungu because its leaders have no vision of their own and can therefore not be trusted with the governance of the country, Mark Simuuwe has said. Mr Simuuwe, the UPND media director says the insistence by […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
By NATION REPORTER NRPUP Lumezi South aspiring parliamentary aspiring candidate Oliver Mwale has alleged that the ruling UPND offered him K700,000 to withdraw from the race so that its candidate could go through unopposed. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Nation, Mr. Mwale said he rejected the alleged offer because accepting it would […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
VICE President Dr. W.K. Mutale-Nalumango on Friday met UPND parliamentary candidate for Mwense Constituency, Ms. Susan Mulala, and prayed with her ahead of her campaign. Mulala, 26, is the party’s aspiring candidate for Mwense. Mutale-Nalumango, who described herself as a mother, a Reverend and a servant of the people, said she prayed for Mulala to […]
Government has called on stakeholders to exercise patience as construction works continue at the Kasumbalesa Border Post. Chililabombwe District Commissioner Kelly Jibinga said the border post is undergoing expansion works, which are expected to be completed within the next two years. Mr Jibinga urged truck drivers to support the efforts being undertaken by the Chililabombwe […]
JUST IN: SOUTH AFRICANS VOW TO BLOCK ECL BURIAL IN SOUTH AFRICA “We will not allow Edgar Lungu to be buried in our country. We don’t want immigrants buried in our country. By June 30, he must also go back home. The family will then demand permanent citizenship because their loved one is buried here. […]
THE Zambian government is continuing voluntary repatriation of its nationals from South Africa following anti-immigration protests in some parts of the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Monday. In a press statement dated June 22, 2026, Permanent Secretary Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen said 47 Zambians were successfully repatriated last month through collaboration […]
By Saviour Chishimba K250, 000 PERSONAL BOOST FOR SUSAN I will officially kick off my Northern Circuit campaign tour on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, beginning in Mwense, where I will join the campaign to mobilise support for Susan. In addition, I have committed a contribution of K250,000 towards her campaign. Susan deserves the support of […]
HAPUNDA PREDICTS PRESIDENTIAL RUN-OFF, SAYS NO CANDIDATE WILL SECURE 50%+1 IN FIRST ROUND Socialist Party aspiring candidate for the newly created Chongwe West Constituency, Brian Hapunda, has predicted that Zambia’s 2026 presidential election will proceed to a second ballot, arguing that no candidate currently enjoys sufficient support to secure an outright victory in the first […]
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has reaffirmed impartiality in managing the 2026 General Election, urging parties and candidates to promote peaceful campaigns. Speaking during a media briefing, ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the Commission remains committed to treating all contenders equally and ensuring that electoral processes are guided by fairness, transparency and equity. Zaloumis emphasized […]
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed allegations that it is restricting presidential candidates from campaigning, saying its proposed campaign timetable is intended to promote order, fairness and peaceful coexistence during the campaign period. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the Commission’s role is to facilitate a transparent, credible and peaceful electoral process and not […]
