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Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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State House rejects claims HH blocked election petitions… dismisses opposition allegations of executive interference
House has strongly refuted allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday, August 24, 2026, to block opposition parties from filing election petitions. In a Press release, Communications Chief Specialist Clayson Hamasaka described the
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Fodep Commends Peaceful 2026 Polls, Raises Concerns over Electoral Gaps
The Foundation for Democratic Process, FODEP, has described Zambia’s 2026 elections as largely peaceful on...
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State House Denies Hh Ordered Court Closure to Block Election Petitions
State House has rejected allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on...
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Fodep Commends Peaceful 2026 Polls, Raises Concerns over Electoral Gaps
The Foundation for Democratic Process, FODEP, has described Zambia’s 2026 elections as largely peaceful on polling day, while raising concerns over electoral law reforms, accreditation bottlenecks, political violence, media bias and transparency in the management and tabulation of results. Speaking during an assessment of the…
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Why the Linda Kasonde Petition Would Struggle to Move the Needle
Why the Kasonde Petition Would Struggle to Move the Needle At the centre of the 60-page petition allegedly drawn by Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and the LCK Freedom Foundation sits an admission that quietly undercuts the entire case: the Christian Churches Monitoring Group’s own parallel…
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The 60-page presidential election petition filed by Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and LCK Freedom Foundation
Against the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the Attorney-General and President Hakainde Hichilema. It challenges the validity of the 13 August 2026 presidential election and the declaration of Hichilema as winner. The petitioners’ central argument is that the election was
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Where Is Binwell Mpundu? His Absence Deepens Questions About Accountability and Due Process
GUEST ARTICLE: Where Is Binwell Mpundu? His Absence Deepens Questions About Accountability and Due Process By: Thomas Moyo The whereabouts of former Nkana Independent Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu remain publicly unknown after he failed to appear before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on 20 August…
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Is Makebi Zulu and Brian Mundubile Really Bad People?
Before you condemn them, take away the political jersey and look at the human beings. Today, we are not asking you to support Makebi Zulu. We are not asking you to support Brian Mundubile. We are asking you to do something that is becoming increasingly…
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Courts to remain closed, judiciary sources
The indefinite countrywide shutter of key Courts and several judicial complexes effected yesterday is expected to continue today, effectively scuttling NRPUP’s Brian Mundubile’s attempts to challenge the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema on August. Yesterday, Zambia woke up to an unusual scenes as most important…
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Hakainde Hichilema: Why Zambia Should Cut Corporate Tax to 25 Percent and Bet on Economic Growth
Zambia should reduce its standard corporate income tax rate from 30 percent to 25 percent as part of a broader strategy to attract investment, support local businesses, expand manufacturing and grow the country’s tax base. The usual concern with
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Kremlin Says It Has No Information on Reported U.S. C-17 Flight to Moscow
U.S.–RUSSIA | Kremlin Says It Has No Information on Reported U.S. C-17 Flight to Moscow Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he has no information regarding reports that a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft arrived in Moscow Peskov also stated that no…
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Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Buys His Orange Makeup From a Bronx Supply Shop and Looks Like “an Open Can of Spam” Without It
BREAKING: Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump Buys His Orange Makeup From a Bronx Supply Shop and Looks Like “an Open Can of Spam” Without It Trump’s own former communications director just blew up the biggest open secret in American politics: the tan is not a tan…
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No politician in Zambia can buy me. Even if I were available for purchase,they could not afford the price- Zim Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono
I am not surprised that you have resorted to labelling me, because that is the typical political playbook in Africa. When people cannot engage with the facts, they invent a political home for you and then attack you on the basis of…
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Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi Resigns
Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi, has announced his resignation from office and retirement from active politics and public service, effective September 4, 2026. In a statement, Dr. Nchimbi said he had formally submitted his resignation to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, citing provisions of…
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Zambia’s Prime Ministers: The One-Party Era
Zambia formally became a one-party state under a new Constitution, beginning an era in which democracy came with a notable qualification: there was only one party from which to choose. The United National Independence Party (UNIP) was the country’s sole legal political party, so elections…
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State House Denies Hh Ordered Court Closure to Block Election Petitions
State House has rejected allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday, August 24, 2026, to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. In a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, says the allegation is inconsistent with…
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ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY- Zim Senator Jameson Z. Timba
ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY By Senator Jameson Z. Timba24 August 2026 I am deeply concerned by reports emerging from Zambia that courts have been closed today following an alleged security threat, at a particularly sensitive moment in the country’s post-election process…
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“Let the Courts Speak” on Presidential petition filed via email – Civil rights activist Brebner Changala
Brebner Changala, one of Zambia’s most experienced
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Russia Deploys “Doomsday” Nuclear-Capable Weapon System
BREAKING: Russia Deploys “Doomsday” Nuclear-Capable Weapon System Russia has reportedly deployed what has been described as a “Doomsday” weapon system, capable of carrying some of the country’s most powerful nuclear weapons. The reported deployment highlights Moscow’s continued emphasis on its strategic nuclear capabilities amid rising…
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Iran Claims It Infiltrated U.S. Security Networks and Gathered Intelligence on Barron Trump
Has claimed that its intelligence operations successfully penetrated U.S. security networks and obtained detailed information about Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a video broadcast by Iran’s state-linked IRIB TV3, the alleged intelligence operation included
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Iran Rejects U.S.-Backed Proposal to Resume Talks
BREAKING: Iran Rejects U.S.-Backed Proposal to Resume Talks Iran has reportedly rejected a new proposal aimed at restarting negotiations with the United States, according to Iranian media. Pakistan is reported to have delivered the proposal to Tehran, outlining a potential ceasefire framework and a platform…
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Armenia Announces Plans to Move Toward EU Membership
Armenia has officially announced its intention to pursue closer ties with the European Union, marking another significant step away from its traditional alliance with Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told Parliament that Armenia intends to begin the process of seeking EU membership “in the near…
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Namibia Just Became Africa’s Biggest Industrial Test
M21 News Investigative Team China already controls Namibia’s largest uranium mines. So why was Windhoek back in Beijing in 2026 signing fresh critical minerals agreements ? The obvious answer…more rocks…doesn’t hold up. Namibia produces 12% of the world’s mined uranium. Chinese firms already hold controlling…
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Pentagon Testosterone Plan Sparks Concern Among U.S. Doctors
BREAKING: Pentagon Testosterone Plan Sparks Concern Among U.S. Doctors The U.S. Department of Defense is facing medical criticism over a proposed policy aimed at monitoring testosterone levels among military personnel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has emphasized the importance of testosterone and broader hormone health for…
