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We’re petitioning the results — Munir Zulu TONSE PAMODZI member, Munir Zulu says the Alliance is petitioning election results that saw incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema declared President-elect. And Zulu says the Alliance has decided to petition the results because it wants to the world to see the truth. Speaking in a short video clip, Zulu […]
TI-Z’S FINAL INCIDENT WEIGHTED INTEGRITY INDEX ON 221/226 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS Transparency International Zambia has assessed all the 221 constituency presidential election results announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Our assessment generated a 61.73% Integrity Index due to observed disparities and process incidents related to the counting of results at polling stations and totalling […]
Kenyan President William Ruto, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. President Ruto, in a congratulatory message dated August 18, 2026, extended his congratulations…
President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Zambian people to respect divergent views and safeguard the country’s democracy, saying differences in opinion should never degenerate into violence. President Hichilema says democracy thrives when citizens allow one another to…
A clergyman in Solwezi District has called for unity of purpose following the just ended August 2026, general elections. Catholic Diocese of Solwezi Priest Christopher Sawila says now that the elections have been concluded and leaders elected, citizens should shift their focus…
Former Ndola Central Member of Parliament Frank Tayali says a second term under President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to deliver more progress for Zambia, with focus on growth, job creation and economic stability. Speaking in an interview with the media after the…
Eastern Province United Party for National Development (UPND) Youth Chairperson Lyson Nyirenda has commended the people of Eastern Province for their contribution to the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Nyirenda said President Hichilema had secured votes across all…
Students at Kapasa Makasa University in Chinsali District, Muchinga Province, have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. The students say they are happy that he has been given another mandate to govern the country. Speaking on behalf of the students,…
The Lunda Cultural Association of Zambia (LUCAZ) Mwinilunga chapter has advised the newly elected officials to work hand in hand with the traditional leadership, stakeholders and the larger community in promoting cultural heritage, social development and economic empowerment…
I VOTED FOR UPND BUT THEY HAVE NOW DAMAGED MY CAR - LUSAKA LADY CRIES OUT