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Chief Mumena toasts President Hichilema’s victory
North-western Provincial Council of Chiefs Chairperson, Chief Mumena has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) on winning the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a media briefing in Kalumbila District, Chief Mumena expressed gratitude for the peaceful manner in which…
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Politics
No petition filed, President Hichilema to be sworn-in – Kangwa
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa has announced that President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn into office on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. In a statement issued to the media today, Mr Kangwa said the Judiciary had not received any petition at the expiration of the…
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Business
Bank of Zambia Remains Sole Authorised Gold Buyer
The government says the Bank of Zambia remains the country’s sole authorised buyer of gold,...
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Zambia
Ethiopian Community Celebrates Ashenda 2026 in Zambia
The Ethiopian community in Zambia has celebrated Ashenda 2026, a vibrant cultural festival showcasing the...
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Lifestyle
Chief Justice MALILA Questions Filing of Presidential Petition
Chief Justice MUMBA MALILA has referred a document received through his private...
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Politics
HH to Be Sworn In September 1, 2026
The swearing-in of President-elect HAKAINDE HICHILEMA will take place on Tuesday, September...
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Politics
Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila Confirms Recieving Presidential Election Petition via His Private Email
Petition Fowarded to Constitutional Court-Chief Justice CHIEF JUSTICE CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF PETITION VIA PRIVATE EMAIL Chief Justice Mumba Malila has confirmed receipt of a presidential petition sent to his private email address by a member of the public. The petition, designated as “the people’s presidential…
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Politics
ConCourt to consider presidential petition documents sent to Chief Justice
1,431 Views LUSAKA — The Constitutional Court is set to consider documents seeking to challenge the outcome of Zambia’s August 13 presidential election after they were referred to the Court by Chief Justice Mumba Malila. The Judiciary said the documents, described as “the people’s presidential…
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Politics
“7 Days Has Expired for filing in of a petition” Says Secretary to Cabinet, “Swearing of President Hichilema will go Ahead on Tuesday 1st September 2026”
HH TO BE SWORN IN SEPTEMBER 1. Secretary to cabinet Patrick Kangwa has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in on the 1st September, 2026. This development follows the elapse of the 7 days ultimatum given for a Presidential petition The Judiciary has…
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Politics
Hichilema swearing-in set for Sept. 1
PRESIDENT-elect Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, the Cabinet Office said Tuesday. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the seven-day period for filing a petition challenging a presidential election has expired and the Judiciary had not received any petition…
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Zambia
Driver dies in Kazungula accident
A 32-year-old man identified as Andrew Edwin Simwimba of Kabanana Site and Service, Lusaka who was a driver for City Frontiers in Lusaka died yesterday in Kazungula after being run over by an unknown truck. The accident which claimed the life of the victim occurred…
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Politics
Chinsali Council relocates roadside traders
The Lamba Lima Council of Elders has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Republican President. Council of Elders Member, Josphat Nsundwe, says the victory obtained in the August 13, 2026 general elections has cheered the Lamba people on the Copperbelt Province and other…
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Politics
Judiciary Confirms Receipt of Presidential Petition Documents.
CHIEF Justice Dr. Mumba Malila has acknowledged receiving an email seeking to challenge the presidential election result. In a statement, the Judiciary said the email was sent to Malila’s private address by a member of the public and contained documentation labeled “the people’s presidential petition.”…
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Zambia
IBA renews 16 broadcasting licenses
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board has renewed sixteen broadcasting licenses across the country. The renewed licenses include 14 radio stations and two in the television category, comprising seven community radio stations, six commercial and two religious stations respectively. And the Board has approved applications…
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Zambia
Zambian govt to tighten gold regulation with single buyer model, new licensing regime
The Zambian government has announced plans to tighten regulation of gold trading and processing in a bid to curb leakages and maximise revenue from the sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, said the new measures will require all companies…
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Entertainment
The Bond – Season 6 | Coming On Africa TV
678 Views Africa TV is bringing you The Bond – Season 6, a new collection of compelling stories exploring friendship, agriculture, history, youth and the human connections that bring people and nations together. This season features three distinctive productions: 📺 Letters Across Mountains and Seas…
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Zambia
Fodep Questions Poll Credibility
…raises concerns over results management, turnout, campaign conditions and election security By Francis Maingaila ♥️...
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Business
Bank of Zambia Remains Sole Authorised Gold Buyer
The government says the Bank of Zambia remains the country’s sole authorised buyer of gold, as authorities move to tighten regulation of the gold trading sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says gold purchasing and processing arrangements are expected to…
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Politics
Mundubile’s Bodyguard Very Alive, in Police Custody Says Chishala Kateka
MUNDUBILE’S BODYGUARD VERY ALIVE, IN POLICE CUSTODY SAYS KATEKA. Richard Banda, the bodyguard to opposition politician Brian Mundubile, is alive and remains in police custody, despite earlier reports circulating on social media and through some media outlets claiming that he had been killed. Opposition politician…
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Zambia
Ethiopian Community Celebrates Ashenda 2026 in Zambia
The Ethiopian community in Zambia has celebrated Ashenda 2026, a vibrant cultural festival showcasing the rich heritage of the Tigray people while highlighting the important role of women and young people in preserving and promoting tradition. The celebration brought together members of the Ethiopian community…
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Politics
The Church Working on Reconciliation and Dialogue Initiative before Inauguration
CCZ WORKING ON RECONCILIATION AND DIALOGUE INITIATIVE BEFORE INAUGURATION The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says it is working to bring together President Hakainde Hichilema and Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for reconciliation and dialogue before the inauguration. Speaking on Tuesday ‘s…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance yet to Decide Next Steps after Election Petition Deadline Lapses
The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance says its partners are yet to meet to determine the way forward following the expiry of the deadline for challenging the presidential election results. Alliance Spokesperson Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa has told Phoenix News that the alliance
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Politics
Hh Won August Election with 57.9%, Not 60% Says Csos.
Hakainde Hichilema won the August 2026 presidential election with 57.9 percent of the vote, according to a Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) conducted by a consortium of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The figure is slightly below the 60 percent figure that has been circulating in
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Politics
52-Year-Old Mwenilunga Woman Walks to Lusaka to Thank Hh in Person
Woman from Mwinilunga, North-Western Province, is walking hundreds of kilometres to Lusaka in hopes of meeting President-elect Hakainde Hichilema face to face and expressing her appreciation for what she describes as his achievements. Maggie Nsapato began her journey from Kanongesha Chiefdom in
