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Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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We have 3 Zambias, Not 73 Tribes
We have 3 Zambias, Not 73 Tribes Zambia’s electoral lines are roughly being drawn along Northern and Eastern Rhodesia vs. Barotseland boundaries. They are not along tribal lines. Thinking the vote in Zambia is tribal and not regional is a misrepresentation of…
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Zambia is Not a Military State: Let US Get the Concept Right
Analyst The increased visibility of the military during and after the 2026 elections should not, by itself, lead us to conclude that Zambia has become a military state. That conclusion confuses the state, government and military. Zambia is
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Lithuania’s President Returns to Kyiv for Independence Day and Security Talks
President Gitanas Nausėda has arrived in Kyiv for a two-day visit marking Ukraine’s Flag Day and the 35th anniversary of its independence. This is Nausėda’s first confirmed visit to Kyiv in approximately 18 months. He last came on February 24, 2025, for the
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India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Destroyed The Mecca Defence Pact!
India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Destroyed The Mecca Pact! When asked whether the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement… signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on August 7th, was a cause of concern for India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said: “Well, look, you think…
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North Korea Warns Japan’s Record Defense Budget Could Bring “Turmoil”
Korea has condemned Japan’s plan to increase defense spending to a record-high level, warning that Tokyo’s military buildup could create further instability across the region. North Korea’s state media accused Japan of using regional security threats as a justification to expand the capabilities of
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Greece and Cyprus Republic Object to Turkey–Northern Cyprus Gas Pipeline
And the Republic of Cyprus have reportedly objected to a proposed natural gas pipeline linking Turkey with Northern Cyprus, calling for the project to be suspended. Athens and the Republic of Cyprus consider the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to be part of
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Gulf States Reportedly Consider Removing U.s. Military Bases
URGENT: GULF STATES REPORTEDLY CONSIDER REMOVING U.S. MILITARY BASES Several Gulf countries are reportedly considering plans to reduce or remove U.S. military bases and American troops from their territories, with the stated intention of developing expanded Chinese-backed economic zones and investment projects. If confirmed, such…
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Iran Discovers Major New Natural Gas Reserve in Fars Province
Iran has announced the discovery of a new natural gas field in southern Fars Province, with more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of proven reserves. Iran’s Ministry of Oil said that, based on a recovery rate of more than 72%, around 5.7 trillion cubic
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Zelensky Warns Russia Could Mobilize 300,000 More Troops
President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia is preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops shortly after its upcoming parliamentary elections in mid-September. Speaking during a press briefing, Zelensky said the reported mobilization could target Russia’s far-flung and peripheral regions, rather than major population centers…
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Tonse Alliance seeks AU intervention over Zambia post-election crisis
The Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance has written to African Union Chairperson President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, seeking urgent intervention in Zambia’s post-election situation, citing the killing of an opposition leader, the refuge of presidential candidates at United Nations premises, and an expiring constitutional remedy. In a letter dated August…
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Zambia’s ruling party, UPND, tackles EU, Commonwealth over harsh observer mission reports
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has called on the Commonwealth and the European Union not to issue statements that could be seen as endorsing insurgency or terrorism in Zambia. UPND Media Director, Mark Simuuwe, said the party had taken note of the statement…
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Edgar Lungu lost the 2016 elections and was about to conceed to HH but was told to sit down and leave the matter in the hands of those that were managing elections on the part of PF-UPPZ President Charles Chanda
UPPZ President Charles Chanda Speaks On 2016 Elections UPPZ President and UPND Alliance member Charles Chanda has shared his views on the 2016 general elections. In a statement posted online, Mr. Chanda claimed that the late former President Edgar Lungu was initially preparing to concede…
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Ukraine’s Northern Allies Arrive in Kyiv—Here is WHO is Present
Leaders are now confirmed in Kyiv: ▪️ Denmark — Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen▪️ Estonia — Prime Minister Kristen Michal▪️ Finland — President Alexander Stubb▪️ Latvia — Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs▪️ Lithuania — President Gitanas Nausėda▪️ Norway — Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre German
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UPND urges Commonwealth, EU to avoid statements that could “endorse insurgency”
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has urged the Commonwealth and European Union not to issue statements that could be interpreted as endorsing insurgency or terrorism in Zambia. In a statement issued, UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe said the party had taken note of…
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ZAMBIA NARROWLY ESCAPED CIVIL WAR….former Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba claims a Mundubile-Zulu victory would have ‘set the country on fire’ due to a lack of leadership capacity to curb post-election violence
Justice Minister and State Counsel Wynter Kabimba has issued a chilling warning, declaring that Zambia would likely be engulfed in a
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The Dangerous Path of Terrorism and the Zambian Law- Chris ZUMANI
The Dangerous Path of Terrorism and the Zambian Law By Chris ZUMANI Zimba, TONSE ALLIANCE POLITICAL ADVISOR Anyone who knowingly aids, abets, assists, harbours, conceals or provides support to persons involved in terrorism or treason may themselves commit a serious criminal offence under Zambian law…
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Mundubile Should Not Waste Our Time – 60% vs 38% is Not Petition, It’s a Knockout!
Let’s talk about the truth, no sugar coating. HH beat Mundubile 60% to 38%. That’s not an election you petition, that’s a knockout! 22% gap! More than 900,000 votes! You want to petition what? You want
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Church Mother Bodies Warn against Online Hate, Political Insults
LUSAKA, Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Zambia’s three Church Mother Bodies have called on political leaders, citizens and social media users to reject hate speech, misinformation, insults and political hostility The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) and Zambia Conference…
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Let the Law Speak: Why Brian Mundubile Must be Allowed to Submit His Election Petition before the Deadline.
Zambia stands at a delicate democratic crossroads. Following the 13 August 2026 presidential election, Brian Mundubile has indicated that he intends to challenge the declared result through the courts. Whatever one thinks of his allegations or political
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Repudiation of False and Malicious Online Statement to the Effect that Mr. Bonaventure Mutale, Sc and Mr. Chifumu Banda, Sc Each Received $750,000.
RE: REPUDIATION OF FALSE AND MALICIOUS ONLINE STATEMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT MR. BONAVENTURE MUTALE, SC AND MR. CHIFUMU BANDA, SC EACH RECEIVED $750,000. 1. We refer to the articles circulating online on various online and social media platforms to the effect that Mr. Bonaventure…
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After the Ballots: How Do We Heal a Politically Divided Zambia?
Communication Specialist & Political Analyst The ballots have been counted, the winner has emerged, and the campaign period is over. But an election can end on the electoral calendar while its political emotions continue in society. Zambia must now
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Hichilema more disciplined than Edgar Lungu, Mundubile — Wynter Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says one thing he likes and admires about President Hakainde Hichilema is his discipline. Speaking on Prime Television’s Post Election Analysis programme with Paul Shingongo, Kabimba questioned why people would want to “destroy a country” simply because they dislike one…
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Elvis Nkandu: The Man WHO Moved Kaputa
Some politicians win elections. Some build political parties. And a rare few actually change the political map. Elvis Chishala Nkandu belongs to that third category. Those of us whose work has taken us deep into rural Zambia, the fishing camps, border settlements and Northern hinterlands…
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Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition
BRIEFING | Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition Christian Democratic Party president Daniel Pule has urged opposition leaders to accept President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s victory and move on, adding his voice to growing opposition resistance to a presidential election petition. Pule, who…
