Politics
Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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Zambia-US ties outlook bright
President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia and the United States are looking to strengthen ties through increased trade, investment and cooperation.
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President Hichilema set to be sworn-in today for his second term
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango are set to take their oaths of office today, with thousands expected at National Heroes Stadium as Zambia marks the start of the Government’s second five-year term.
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I got Kaloba to fund compaign using my BMW and Mercedes Benz as security Unfortunately, I have since lost both cars – Cries Losing Lusaka Mayoral Candidate Simon Mulenga Mwila
I HAVE LOST TWO CARS TO FUND MAYORAL CAMPAIGN SAYS SIMON MWILA. Lusaka Independent Mayoral Candidate Simon Mwila has revealed that he lost two of his vehicles after using them as security to obtain loans to finance his campaign. The 35-year-old lawyer said much of…
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FRA buys 1 million tonnes of maize
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has bought more than one million tonnes of maize from farmers since the start of the 2026 marketing season, with more than K6 billion paid out as of Friday.
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Netizens turn inauguration dress code into comedy ahead of President-elect, Hichilema swearing-in
With President-elect Hakainde Hichilema set to be inaugurated on Tuesday at Lusaka’s Heroes Stadium, social media has been flooded with humorous suggestions about what supporters should wear to the historic ceremony. A Facebook post asking, “What are you wearing on Tuesday?” sparked hundreds of witty…
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Zambia declares September 1 public holiday for presidential swearing-in ceremony
The Government has declared Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a public holiday to allow Zambians to witness the Swearing-in Ceremony of the President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, and the Vice President-elect, Mutale Nalumango. Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced the declaration in a statement issued to…
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Zambia Calls for Stronger Conflict Prevention in Africa
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called for stronger mechanisms to prevent and resolve...
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HISTORIC WIN: 35 WORLD LEADERS FLOOD HH WITH CONGRATULATIONS AHEAD OF SWEARING-IN….rewrites Zambia’s diplomatic history as global superpowers and regional allies validate his second-term mandate before inauguration day
Unprecedented display of international endorsement, President-elect Hakainde Hichilema has made history by so far receiving 35 official congratulatory messages from heads of State
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Civil Liberties Union questions ECZ’s legal basis for fresh Mandevu parliamentary poll
The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has no legal basis for its decision to conduct a fresh parliamentary election in Mandevu Constituency. ZCLU Executive Director, Isaac Mwanza, stated that no law provided for what should happen when ballots…
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Courts closed, Makebi, Mundubile face possible treason charge as ECZ plans fresh election for Mandevu. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.2 percent in August 2026, down from 6.5 percent in July 2026, signaling continued moderation in the rate at which prices of goods and…
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Post-election petitions mount as Kaingu, Mulenga, Mwewa face challenges
The election of independent Mwandi Member of Parliament, Iris Kaingu has been challenged in the Lusaka High Court following the August 13 general election. UPND candidate, Sibeso Kakoma Sefulo, has petitioned the court seeking to nullify Kaingu’s election, alleging that the poll was marred by…
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Mandevu To Go Back to the Polls for MP
The Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- has resolved to hold a fresh Parliamentary election for...
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Ti-Z Raises Transparency Concerns on the 2026 General Elections
Transparency International Zambia(TI-Z) has flagged serious concerns around transparency in the results-management process, uneven campaign conditions, and gaps in Zambia’s electoral laws in the judt ended 2026 general elections which were largely peaceful and competitive in many areas. In a post election statement, TI-Z Executive…
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Electoral body orders fresh parliamentary poll for Mandevu after attack on results centre
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has resolved to hold a fresh Parliamentary election for Mandevu Constituency in Lusaka District following a security incident that disrupted the aggregation of results. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Brown Kasaro, said the decision follows an official report dated August 18…
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Zambia Police threaten to deal firmly with persons plotting protests ahead inauguration of President Hichilema
The Zambia Police Service says it has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals were planning to incite members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests at various locations across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September…
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Government Offers State Funeral Honours to Late Mutotwe Kafwaya
Government says it offered to accord former Cabinet Minister and former Lunte Member of Parliament,...
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2026 elections are the worst-organized elections in Zambia’s history – State Counsel
State Counsel Chifumu Banda has strongly criticized
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Kibombwe Wants Chitambala’s Lusaka Mayoral Win Nullified
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity candidate Gabriel Kibombwe wants the Local Government Elections Tribunal in Lusaka to declare Mwewa Chitambala’s election as Mayor for the City of Lusaka void, and have himself declared duly elected instead. Mr. Kibombwe says the declaration was made…
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Government Offers State Funeral Honours to Late Mutotwe Kafwaya
Government says it offered to accord former Cabinet Minister and former Lunte Member of Parliament, Mutotwe Kafwaya, funeral and burial honours applicable to a former Cabinet Minister. The offer, however, has been declined by the family, which has opted for a private funeral. Mr Kafwaya…
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Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu
Police have recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was...
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Inflation Decline Shows Reforms Paying Off
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says the continued decline in inflation is a sign...
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Do not waste what you have achieved – Mo Ibrahim cautions HH
Sudanese-British billionaire businessman, tech entrepreneur and philanthropist,
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Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Thursday for high-level talks
Focused on bilateral relations and regional developments, as Doha continues to play an active diplomatic role in efforts to ease tensions and promote dialogue across the region.
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Family declines Zambian govt offer of state funeral for late ex-Minister Kafwaya allegedly killed by military
Government has announced that the family of the late Lunte lawmaker, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has declined an offer for a state funeral and burial honours, two weeks after the former Cabinet Minister was shot dead during a security operation in Lusaka. In a press statement issued…
