Politics
Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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HAIMBE to Represent President HICHILEMA at UNGA
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE will represent President HAKAINDE...
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This photo captures Kenneth Kaunda, the founding father and first President of Zambia, smiling in his Lusaka home on June 2 1998 just one day after being released from state custody.
Kaunda was held under state custody because the government accused him of being involved in a failed military coup attempt. Following a botched coup
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Is Politics undermining Zambia’s decentralisation agenda?
Development expert Charity Musamba has noted serious
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Cabinet Shifts from Economic Stabilisation to Growth
The Hakainde Hichilema administration has set out its economic direction for the second term, with...
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Grow Zambia Agenda needs hard work, collective effort – Cabinet
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka HARD work and a collective national effort are needed to turn the Government’s Grow Zambia Agenda into reality, Cabinet has said. And Cabinet has approved the Budget Policy Concept Paper outlining broad policy priorities for the 2027–2029 Medium Term Budget Plan and…
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Cabinet Shifts from Economic Stabilisation to Growth
The Hakainde Hichilema administration has set out its economic direction for the second term, with Cabinet approving the Budget Policy Concept Paper for the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Budget Plan and the 2027 National Budget. The first Cabinet meeting of the second term, held at State House…
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Mafinga South MP MUNTHALI Released On Police Bond
Mafinga South Member of Parliament FAITH MUNTHALI has been released on police...
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MASEBO Denies Calling ECZ Most Corrupt Institution
Former Lands Minister SYLVIA MASEBO has denied reports circulating on some media...
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Cabinet Sets 2027 Budget Priorities
Cabinet has approved the Budget Policy Concept Paper, which will guide the...
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Mafinga MP Released on Police Bond
Police in Muchinga Province has released Mafinga Member of Parliament, Faith Munthali, on police bond....
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ECZ Denies Electoral Malpractice Claims in Lima Petition
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has denied allegations of electoral illegal practices, undue influence,...
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ECZ Denies Electoral Malpractice Claims in Lima Petition
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has denied allegations of electoral illegal practices, undue influence, threats, intimidation and violence raised in a petition challenging the election of NRPUP’s Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda. Mr. Mukupa has petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking to…
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China Rejects Alleged Biased Remarks on Mining Investments in Zambia, Cites K10bn in Taxes, 45,000 Jobs
The Chinese Embassy in Zambia has rejected what it describes as biased and misleading remarks by a Zambian non-governmental organisation concerning the role of Chinese mining companies in the country. The rejection comes hours after a Transparency International Zambia report on mitigating governance risks associated…
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Work smart – HH
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called for unity, discipline and “smart” hard work among Zambians, saying these values will be essential to building a better future and ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reach citizens across the country. And Finance and National…
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Let’s unite and grow Zambia
WHEN President Hakainde Hichilema says, “together, with unity, discipline and hard smart work, let us Grow Zambia and build a better future for every citizen,” he is setting out a clear direction for the country. It is a call for Zambians to unite, remain disciplined…
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ECZ Seeks Dismissal of Silvia Masebos Chongwe East Petition
The Electoral Commission of Zambia – ECZ- has asked the...
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ECZ Asks Court to Dismiss Masebo’s Election Petition
Anita Kamanga and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) have asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss former Lands Minister Sylvia Masebo’s petition challenging the Chongwe East parliamentary election. Ms. Masebo is challenging Ms. Kamanga’s election, alleging violence, intimidation, threats, harassment, bribery and other breaches…
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President Hichilema Appoints Ministers, Demands Results and Zero Tolerance to Non-Delivery
President Hakainde Hichilema has made new ministerial appointments following his re-election, assigning nominated Members of Parliament Roma Chilengi and Gilbert Siame to the Ministries of Health and Green Economy and Environment, respectively. Former Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane retains his portfolio, while nominated Member of Parliament…
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Five Nominated MPS Sworn In
Five nominated Members of Parliament have been sworn into office at Parliament Buildings today, Monday, September 13, 2026. Those sworn in include former Luena Member of Parliament Mubita Anakoka, former Zambia National Public Health Institute Director-General Dr. Roma Chilengi, former Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe…
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Photo Focus: UPND Supporters Gather at Kitwe Court as Mukuka Challenges Parliamentary Nkana Results
UPND supporters have gathered at the Kitwe High Court to show support for the losing UPND Nkana Constituency Parliamentary Candidate, Francis Mukuka. Mukuka has petitioned the election of Alexander Chiteme as Nkana Member of Parliament in the High Court. Mukuka alleges that the election was…
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Nevers Mumba quits active politics after 29 years
Veteran Zambian politician, Nevers Mumba, has stepped down from active partisan politics after 29 years and resigned as president of the New Nation Party, saying he would now focus on national unity, reconciliation and mediation. Mumba, who served as vice president under former President Levy…
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Dont’ derail agenda-HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has warned that false and damaging social media posts could undermine the Grow Zambia Agenda by discouraging investment, urging Zambians not to damage the economy and to respect the law.
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Mwamba attacks reappointment of Musokotwane as Finance Minister
Former Zambian diplomat, Emmanuel Mwamba, has criticised President Hakainde Hichilema’s reappointment of Situmbeko Musokotwane as finance minister, saying the decision signaled policy continuity rather than a shift in the country’s economic direction. Mwamba said Musokotwane’s previous periods at the Ministry of Finance were characterised by…
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Nominated 5 back HH growth vision
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka FIVE nominated members of Parliament (MPs) have pledged to use their legislative authority to complement President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia Agenda, a blueprint for the country’s socio-economic development. The law-makers, who include re-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co operation Mulambo…
