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Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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U.s. Tightens Visa Rules for Zambians
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says some Zambians are restricted from entering the United States under new travel measures that took effect on January 1, 2026. The restrictions affect people applying for immigrant visas and certain non-immigrant visas, including those for business…
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WHATSAP CHATS: J J BANDA wanted to drop a drone at president Hichilema’s residence Community House and the drone operator was promised $3 Million USD once the job was done
It is alleged that J J BANDA wanted to drop a drone at Community House and the drone operator was promised $3 Million USD once the job was done. Apprently the contents in JJ’s phone will see a number of people being arrested.Apprently Mr Miracle…
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Deputy Permanent Secretary of Southern Province, Malunga, sacked
President Hakainde Hichilema has terminated the service contract of Southern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Yolanta Mutyambe Malunga, with effect from October 13, 2026. Malunga, who was appointed in September 2021, no longer represents the Government of the Republic of Zambia or Southern Province in her…
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More Civil Servants to be Retired in National Interest Veep
Vice President Mutale Nalumango says civil servants should be prepared for changes as various government...
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Vice-President Warns Officials Sharing Information With Fugitives
Vice-President MUTALE NALUMANGO has warned civil servants and other public officials against...
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More Civil Servants to be Retired in National Interest – Veep
Vice President Mutale Nalumango says civil servants should be prepared for changes as various government institutions undergo realignment. Responding to a question from Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo on why government has gone back on its earlier assurance that no civil servant would be…
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Audit uncovers K1.4 billion procurement irregularities at corruption-infested ZAMMSA
A forensic audit of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has uncovered procurement irregularities involving contracts worth K1.4 billion, missing stock records and weaknesses in internal controls, Parliament heard on Friday. Minister of Health Professor, Roma Chilengi, said the audit found that contracts…
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Former Petauke MP, ‘Jay Jay’ Banda bundled back to Zambia from hideout abroad
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the apprehension of former Petauke Central Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Jay Banda. Police Spokesperson, Chipo Kaitisha, said Banda was currently in the country awaiting formal charges adding that further details would be provided in due course. Kaitisha confirmed the…
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Chipokota Mwanawasa Departs State House
State House has announced that Chipokota Mwanawasa has left her position as Policy Adviser to...
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Chipokota Mwanawasa Departs State House
State House has announced that Chipokota Mwanawasa has left her position as Policy Adviser to the President to take up a senior role in the private sector. In a press release, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says Ms Mwanawasa served as Policy Adviser…
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Civil society calls for radical reforms, overhaul of Electoral Commission after disputed Zambia vote
Civil society organisations have called for an inclusive constitutional and electoral reform process, including the reconstitution of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), to address political tensions following the disputed August 13 general elections. The recommendations were made at a post-election round-table organised by the…
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Redistribution of Pr Seats was Done in Accordance with the Law ECZ
Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the redistribution of proportional representation (PR)...
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Redistribution of Pr Seats was Done in Accordance with the Law – ECZ
Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says the redistribution of proportional representation (PR) seats was done in accordance with the law and did not amount to political manipulation or collusion. Mrs Zaloumis says the Electoral Process Act No. 12 of 2026 provides a…
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UPND Youths to Block, Restrain Petauke Central MP from Attending Parliament
United Party for National Development (UPND) Youth Leadership in Eastern Province says it has communicated...
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UPND Youths to Block, Restrain Petauke Central MP from Attending Parliament
United Party for National Development (UPND) Youth Leadership in Eastern Province says it has communicated with the Lusaka UPND Youth Leadership to block and restrain Petauke Central Constituency Member of Parliament Laliwe Banda, a sister to fugitive Emmanuel Jay Banda, from attending Parliament for fear…
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ECZ Says PR Seat Reallocation Follows Law
The Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- has defended its decision to redistribute...
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Hichilema pledges to use UN Human Rights Council seat to strengthen rights at home
President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to use Zambia’s seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights at home, bring the Council closer to citizens and amplify the voices of developing countries. Zambia was elected to…
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President Hichilema Thanks UN Members for Electing Zambia to Human Rights Council
President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN...
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HH Thanks UN Member States For Electing Zambia To The United Nations Human Rights Council
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has thanked United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN...
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President Hichilema Thanks UN Members for Electing Zambia to Human Rights Council
President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN Human Rights Council, securing the highest number of votes among all candidates in this year’s election. Zambia received 177 votes out of 181 valid ballots cast during the UN General…
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Even If Government Moved the National Day of Prayer from 18 October to 29 December, I Won’t Accept that Myself, I Will Observe the Day Declared by Edgar Lungu Instead, Vows Reverend Given Katuta
Presidential Candidate Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa has declared that Christians will proceed with the October 18 National Day of
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Judiciary heightens security after attack on former PF secretary-general Mwila
Chief Justice Mumba Malila says security has been heightened at the Judiciary following the alleged assault on former Patriotic Front (PF) secretary-general Davies Mwila at the Supreme Court grounds. Meanwhile, Mwila has given his alleged attackers 30 days to apologise, saying he did not harm…
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UPND Wins Mbala Mayoral By-Election
The ruling UPND has won the Mbala mayoral by-election unopposed following the...
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Vice President Calls for Improved Settlement Planning to Reduce Disaster Risks
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called for improved settlement planning to ensure...
