Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
Latest Zambia stories from the newsroom and community.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION RAISES CONCERN OVER PROLONGED ELECTION-RELATED DETENTIONS Human Rights Commission Chairperson Dr Pamela Towela Sambo has called on the Zambia Police Service and the National Prosecution Authority to ensure prompt due process for people who remain in prolonged detention following the 2026 General Elections. Dr Sambo says the Commission is monitoring cases involving […]
TWO POLITICAL PARTIES EXPECTED TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR 40 PROPOSED PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION SEATS By Stephen Kakwende Two political parties, the United Party for National Development (UPND) and the National Reconciliation Party Unity and Prosperity(NRPUP), are expected to nominate candidates for the proposed 40 parliamentary seats under the Proportional Representation system. The proposed seats are intended […]
LUSAKA CENTRAL PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION PETITIONED By Nelson Zulu Losing Lusaka Central Parliamentary Candidate Charity Lumpa has petitioned the High Court, seeking the nullification of the election and the holding of fresh polls in the constituency. Ms. Lumpa alleges that the electoral process was not conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency, impartiality and credibility […]
BRIEFING | Jones Kasonso dies in US, death draws fierce reaction over his anti-Tonga remarks The death of Zambian academic and political commentator Dr Jones Kasonso in the United States has triggered sharply divided reactions at home, with condolences from family and the diaspora community running alongside anger over ethnic remarks he made during […]
MORE UPND CANDIDATES PETITION PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RESULTS MORE losing UPND parliamentary candidates have petitioned the courts, challenging the outcomes of the August 13 parliamentary elections and alleging electoral malpractices. In Mwenzo Constituency, Muchinga Province, Musingwa Siame has challenged the election of Luka Simumba, alleging violence, vote buying, intimidation and other irregularities during the campaign and […]
Mwiinde urges losing candidates to respect voters’ will UPND deputy national youth chairperson and Choma South MP Trevor Mwiinde has urged candidates who lost in the elections and have since petitioned their seats to respect the will of the people and accept the outcome. Lusaka, 3 September – Mr Mwiinde said those who were defeated […]
CANADA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ON RE‑ELECTION The Government of Canada has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re‑election and inauguration for a second term as President of the Republic of Zambia. Canada reaffirmed its commitment to work with Zambia to advance shared priorities and strengthen bilateral relations in a spirit of inclusive economic development, stability […]
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA EXTENDS OLIVE BRANCH TO ZAMBIANS WHO DID NOT VOTE FOR UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has extended an olive branch to Zambians who did not vote for him and the United Party for National Development (UPND), calling for unity and collective efforts to develop the country. President Hichilema said he would remain the President […]
MULENGA QUESTIONS UPND’S ‘SELECTIVE’ ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTION RESULTS …as he congratulates President Hakainde Hichilema LUSAKA – Political activist Warren Mulenga has questioned the UPND’s acceptance of the presidential election outcome while all its parliamentary candidates have challenged results from the same election through petitions. Mulenga, while congratulating President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election and inauguration […]
U.S. Plans to Extend Iran War Into 2027 as Washington Faces Growing Challenges The United States is reportedly preparing for the possibility of extending its war with Iran into 2027, as Washington faces mounting military, political and logistical challenges in the prolonged conflict. According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said […]
