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By BARNABAS ZULU BRIAN Mundubile has disclosed that he and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, have agreed that late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will only be buried after they win the August 13, 2026 general election. Speaking before a mammoth campaign rally in Chinsali on Tuesday, Mr Mundubile urged Zambians to vote for the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

115 ViewsVeteran Zambian politician Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika has come out strongly against Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, accusing him of turning the funeral arrangements of former President Edgar Lungu into a campaign issue. Lewanika described the remarks as shameless politics and said they do not reflect the respect owed to a former head […]

107 Views With all protocols like constituency delimitation, nominations, and candidate selection complete and parties on the campaign trail, Zambia’s 2026 general election has entered a phase where timing itself becomes a political factor. The length of the campaign period, the spacing of key activities, and the sequencing of voter engagement will influence turnout, messaging, […]

99 ViewsMazabuka, Southern Province — A 26-year-old man is in custody after the fatal stabbing of a driver linked to an independent parliamentary hopeful in Chief Hanjalika’s area. The incident has drawn attention in Magoye East Constituency as campaigns for the 2026 election intensify. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo confirmed the arrest and […]

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, […]