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Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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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...
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Tayengwa Withdraws Kabwata Election Petition
Kabwata parliamentary election petitioner Andrew Tayengwa has withdrawn his petition challenging the election of NRPUP’s...
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UPND Dismisses Concerns over Airport Security Measures
The United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Director Mark Simuuwe has dismissed concerns that...
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Government Urges Clergy Facing Allegations to Step Aside
Government says members of the clergy facing serious legal or ethical allegations may need to step aside from their responsibilities while investigations or court proceedings are ongoing. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says such action can help protect the integrity of…
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UPND Dismisses Concerns over Airport Security Measures
The United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Director Mark Simuuwe has dismissed concerns that heightened security at airports could discourage tourists from visiting Zambia. Mr Simuuwe says increased security will instead make tourists feel protected, adding that the measures are necessary given the presence…
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Mbala Chiefs Propose Removal of Underperforming Leaders
Sub-Chief Chikoko of Mbala District in Northern Province has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow underperforming elected leaders to be removed from office before the expiry of their five-year tenure. Sub-Chief Chikoko says it is saddening that citizens have to wait for five years to…
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Mbala Chiefs Propose Contitutional Amendment to Remove Underperforming Leaders
Sub-Chief Chikoko of Mbala District in Northern Province has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow underperforming elected leaders to be removed from office before the expiry of their five-year tenure. Sub-Chief Chikoko says it is saddening that citizens have to wait for five years to…
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HH Welcomes Moodys Ratings on Debt Cuts
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has welcomed a projection by MOODY’S RATINGS that ZAMBIA...
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Simuuwe Weighs-in on Tourism and Security
UPND Media Director MARK SIMUUWE says Zambia’s target of attracting five million...
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Hichilema Welcomes Moodys Debt Reduction Projection
President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed a Moody’s Ratings projection that Zambia and Ethiopia will record...
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NRPUP 16-PR seat scandal looks planned, done for a purpose with external influence – Caritas
Caritas Zambia has indicated that the controversy
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The Anatomy of Anarchism: Digital Mobilisation, Crowd Psychology and How Modern States Confront Organised Disorder (Special Public Lecture on National Security, Intelligence and Statecraft)- Yehuda Ben David
THE ANATOMY OF ANARCHISM: DIGITAL MOBILISATION, CROWD PSYCHOLOGY AND HOW MODERN STATES CONFRONT ORGANISED DISORDER (SPECIAL PUBLIC LECTURE ON NATIONAL SECURITY, INTELLIGENCE AND STATECRAFT) A peaceful country can be destabilised without an invading army. It can begin with a coordinated digital campaign, deliberately inflamed public…
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Hichilema Welcomes Moody’s Debt Reduction Projection
President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed a Moody’s Ratings projection that Zambia and Ethiopia will record the largest reductions in government debt pressures in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moody’s has placed Zambia among eight countries in the region with a positive outlook, citing improving economic conditions and reforms…
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HH gets kudos over construction of 19,000 bed spaces at Mulungushi University
Students at Mulungushi University have praised President Hakainde Hichilema for the construction of 19,000 bed spaces through the Public-Private Partnership model, citing improved welfare, timely meal allowances and better relations with law enforcement.
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Even If I’m an Independent Member of Parliament for Kankoyo Constituency, I 100 Percent Support President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia Agenda, Politics Aside, Lets Focus on Development Now, Says Bishop Eddie Chomba
EVEN IF I’M AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR KANKOYO CONSTITUENCY, I 100 PERCENT SUPPORT PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA, POLITICS ASIDE, LETS FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT NOW, SAYS EDDIE CHOMBA Independent Kankoyo Member of Parliament Hon. Dr. Bishop Eddie Chomba has expressed support for…
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HH set for M&E crown
ESTHER NG’ANDU Kitwe THE Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZaMEA) says it intends to name President Hakainde Hichilema as the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) champion to promote accountability and results-based management in public service delivery. ZaMEA president Raphael Chikwampu said the President’s emphasis on…
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HH thanks God for privilege to serve
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema is grateful to God for giving him a privilege to serve Zambians, with a call on public servants to place service to the nation above personal interests. Mr Hichilema wants everyone serving in his administration to do so with…
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Government Spent K101.1 Million on General Elections
Government spent K101.1 million on the 2026 General Elections, according to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. The expenditure forms part of the K1.5 billion released for government operations across ministries, provinces and agencies. In its September 2026 expenditure update, the Ministry says Government…
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We Will Support Any Bills – Students
A delegation of students who walked from Ndola to Lusaka has pledged to support any bills brought before Parliament to advance the Grow Zambia Agenda. Copperbelt University School of Medicine (SoM) Student Union President Bright Banda says the students undertook the walk to thank President…
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Expert Says Monthly Fuel Price Changes Hurt Planning
Energy expert JOHNSTON CHIKWANDA has backed President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s call for a...
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ECZ Says NRPUP Failed to Submit Required Party List
The Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- has dismissed allegations that it manipulated...
