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By Gertrude ChandaConfusion and drama have erupted within the UPND after two different aspirants reportedly received adoption certificates for the Lusaka mayoral position ahead of the August 13 General Election. Former Lusaka Deputy Mayor Ketty Nanyangwe confirmed receiving an adoption certificate barely a day after popular vlogger and mayoral aspirant Chitambala Mwewa also publicly announced […]
MUNDUBILE’S TONSE GROUP ACCUSED OF DISHONESTY BY MAKEBI …as rifts deepen within the opposition’s “PF alliance” The Makebi Zulu Pamodzi Alliance has accused the Mundubile-led faction of acting dishonestly, as internal divisions become more visible within the opposition alliance. According to opposition sources, Lusaka lawyer Makebi has strongly complained that the Mundubile Tonse Alliance has […]
Mazabuka, Zambia – May 20, 2026 — The Zambia Police Service in Mazabuka District has launched investigations into a case of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and malicious damage to property involving former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Garry Nkombo. According to a press statement issued by Southern Province Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, the incident […]
Ministry of Education Director dies while delivering speech “It was shocking for me and difficult to believe. I saw the man collapse and gasp for breath on the floor while I was covering the dissemination of the contextualised School-Based In-Service Teacher Training (SITT) tools,” says Journalist John Chaambwa. Ministry of Education Director of Teachers Education […]
Kitwe :“Divorce Cancelled!” Judge Stunned as Couple Reunites in Courtroom The courtroom was silent. Lynette sat on one side, arms folded tightly across her chest. On the other side sat her husband, Michael, staring at the floor. After twenty years of marriage and four children, their union had reached what seemed like its final chapter. […]
The Secret I am Using to get Elected as an MP This Year I am vying for an elective seat in my Constituency. I come from Southern province and though I am new, so many residents seem to be leaning towards me. Initially it was hard getting listened to as I had never tried my […]
Seven parliamentary candidates from various political parties in Kabwe District in Central Province have successfully filed their nominations and have pledged to transform their respective constituencies if elected in the August 13 general elections. United Party for National Development (UPND) Bwacha North candidate, Percy Chato says he is determined to improve the road network, work […]
Three United Party for National Development (UPND) aspiring parliamentary candidates in Zambezi District of North-Western Province have successfully filed their nomination ahead of the August 13 general elections. The three candidates are Dennis Mano for Zambezi Central, Brian Kambita for Zambezi East, and Vumango Musumali for Zambezi West constituency. The aspiring candidates successfully submitted their […]
Socialist Party (SP) leader, Fred M’membe has successfully filed his nominations ahead of the August 13 general elections. Presidential Returning Officer and Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has declared the candidature of Dr M’membe valid to contest in the upcoming general elections. Dr M’membe will contest the presidential election alongside his running mate, […]
Four candidates successfully filed in their nomination papers to contest for the Mpika North Parliamentary seat in Muchinga Province ahead of the forthcoming general elections. And Mpika District Electoral Officer, Samuel Musenga has warned that any political party or candidate found violating Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) guidelines risks being penalised or disqualified from participating […]
