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HH swears in first 4
Sets ground rules for Cabinet ministers MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday swore in the first four members of his Cabinet, with a caution that he will not entertain non performing public officers who violate the ‘rules of engagement’. The head of State is…
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UPND will not entertain any disrespect for HH
Says political differences not licence to demean President MARY LEMBA, FANNY KALONDA Lusaka UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka Province chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta says the governing party will no longer entertain people fond of disrespecting President Hakainde Hichilema as political differences should not be…
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Musokotwane, Haimbe return as ministers, as Hichilema warns new cabinet to perform or get sacked
President Hakainde Hichilema has warned newly appointed and returning ministers that failure to deliver on their mandates will not be tolerated, saying ministers who break ranks after Cabinet decisions will have to leave Government. Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has been reappointed as Minister of Finance and…
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HH Swears-In First Four Cabinet Ministers to Drive Grow Zambia Agenda
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has appointed and sworn-in the first set of 4...
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Tiktoker ‘Brotherman’ in Immigration net over alleged hate speech targeting President Hichilema
Immigration authorities have apprehended a 44-year-old Zambian national accused of publishing hate speech and insults against the President and the Presidency on social media. The suspect has been identified as Misheck Mulubwa, who operates a TikTok account under the name “Brotherman” with the handle @KabongoKitungu5…
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More opposition voices lose Zambian citizenship, as army begs for restraint on public attacks. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Government has cancelled six Zambian passports with immediate effect for former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda and his former Nkana Constituency counterpart Binwell Mpundu, citing security…
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State House Has Not Received Any Request for Dialogue
State House says it has not received any formal request for dialogue from the National...
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Hichilema govt cancels International Passports of more opposition voices; Mwamba, Mpundu, others affected
Government has cancelled six Zambian passports with immediate effect for former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda and his former Nkana Constituency counterpart Binwell Mpundu, citing security reasons in the interest of national security. This is according to Gazette Notice No. 1421…
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ECZ Begins Process to Allocate 40 Proportional Representation Seats
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has begun the process of allocating the 40 new Proportional Representation seats in the National Assembly. The Commission yesterday held an orientation meeting with the two qualifying political parties, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity and the United…
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Commander Tilo withdraws from UNZASU presidential race
The University of Zambia Students’ Union (UNZASU) presidential aspiring candidate Titus Chisha, popularly known as “Commander Tilo,” has withdrawn from the UNZASU presidential race. In a statement, Chisha said the decision was not made lightly and was due to circumstances beyond his control. “I understand…
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HH Holds Consultations with UPND NMC and UPND Alliance
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says the UPND has held consultations with its alliance partners on how...
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Number of Councillors Increases to 2,224
The Ministry of Local Government says the number of Councillors has increased...
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“We have visited Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu in prison, and we can confirm that they are in high spirits, healthy, physically fit and doing fine,” says Davies Mwila.
MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI REPORTED IN ‘HIGH SPIRITS’ AT MUKOBEKO Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu are reportedly in high spirits and good health while being held at Mukobeko Maximum Security Prison, according to BM8 ECL Movement National Chairperson Davies Mwila. Mwila, who visited Mundubile and others at…
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United Nations Boss, António Guterres Congratulates President Hichilema on His Victory and Pledges Continued Support for Zambia, Delivering a Big Blow to the Confusion and False Hopes that Had Given Tonse Alliance and Nrpup Confidence
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL GUTERRES CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ON NEW TERM United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his assumption of a new term of office as President of the Republic of Zambia. In his message, Mr. Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s commitment…
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Kasambo Moves to Boost Maternal Care in Mpongwe
Mpongwe West Member of Parliament Emmanuel Kasambo has pledged to overhaul maternal healthcare support at...
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Mukandila Challenges Cancellation of Nrc, Passport
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General Celestin Mukandila has gone to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order to overturn the Government’s cancellation of his National Registration Card and Zambian passport. Mukandila has applied for leave for judicial review, challenging Government Gazette Notice Number 1418 of…
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LCC to relocate street traders in five-phase decongestion plan….mayor-elect Mwewa Chitambala leads market inspections to transition roadside vendors into designated stalls and roll out electronic levy systems
A major move to restore order and enhance public safety in the capital, Lusaka mayor-elect Mwewa Chitambala today, September 9, 2026, led a high-level council
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Institute urges return of deputy ministers, reinstatement of chiefs ministry
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has called on Parliament and government to reintroduce Deputy Ministers and to re-establish the Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, saying their absence had undermined governance and service delivery. AIPAC Executive Director, Solomon Ngoma said the institute…
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Done and Dusted: All 224 MPs sworn in
Zambia’s 224 new MPs have been sworn in ahead of the first session of the 14th National Assembly, with senior lawmakers urging them to put national interests ahead of personal or political gain.
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Kaunda Vows to Serve Lima for Only One Term
Lima Constituency newly elected Member of Parliament Kelvin Kaunda says he intends to serve the...
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Kaunda Vows to Serve Lima for Only One Term
Lima Constituency newly elected Member of Parliament Kelvin Kaunda says he intends to serve the constituency for only five years and will not seek to remain in leadership indefinitely. Speaking to Diamond TV after being sworn in, Mr Kaunda says he believes leadership should not…
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Tonga’s Lawyers Confirm Representation as Detention Stretches Beyond 20 Days
Lawyer Josia Kalala has confirmed that Third Liberation Movement President Enock Roosevelt Tonga is being represented by COF Chambers, as his detention by police continues to stretch beyond 20 days since his apprehension at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Mr Kalala says the legal team…
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Chris ZUMANI: How can HH be motivated to dialogue or reconcile with people who don’t recognize him as president?Brian Mundubile must publicly recognize HH as the sitting president regardless of what happened in August
Recognition of HH as Sitting President Versus Meaningful Dialogue and Reconciliation with BM: Why Complex Political Problems Are More Resolved Through Dialogue & Mediation, Not in Courts By Dr. Chris ZUMANI Zimba …..Politics is for everyone, but political strategy, divine humility and intellectual wisdom is…
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ZNWL appeals for more women appointments
The Zambia National Women’s Lobby has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to increase the number of women appointed to Cabinet, saying greater representation is key to advancing gender equality and good governance.
