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Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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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…
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Mwenya Musenge gets another political lease in Chimwemwe
Mwenya Laban Musenge gets another political lease in Chimwemwe Born on December 26, 1963, Musenge’s political career is beginning to look less like a journey and more like a political tenancy agreement with frequent changes of address and an impressive number of landlords. The National…
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Copperbelt Youths Congratulate President Hichilema on Landslide Re-Election
From Zambia’s Copperbelt Province have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the landslide victory as clear affirmation of his administration’s policies, particularly in the mining sector. Speaking on behalf of the Copperbelt youths, Frank Mulenga said the region’s young people would continue to…
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“The Mundubile team was too excited and very indisciplined,” Kabimba says.
Former PF Secretary General Wynter Kabimba has criticised the Brian Mundubile-led Tonse Alliance campaign team, describing it as overly excited and lacking discipline during the election period. Kabimba says he became concerned when Mundubile publicly declared that he had won the election, arguing that
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Auditor General Mwambwa Will Vacate Office – Gov’t
23rd August 2026 ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says government has accepted the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare Dr Ron Mwambwa’s appointment as Auditor General unconstitutional on grounds of age, adding that he will vacate the office. Meanwhile, State House Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President…
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THE DANGEROUS PATH OF TERRORISM AND THE ZAMBIAN LAW- Dr Charles Sinkala
THE DANGEROUS PATH OF TERRORISM AND THE ZAMBIAN LAW By Dr Charles Sinkala Zambia’s greatest asset is peace. It is a peace secured not only by our values, but by law. As recent events remind us, citizens must understand where legitimate association ends and criminal…
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Ngocc Concerned over Low Women Representation in Parliament after August 13 Polls
The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council -NGOCC- says women representation in the national assembly remains below 20 percent after the August 13 general election. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela said only about 31 women out of the initial 122 who
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Senior Chief Muchinda Calls for National Unity, Reconciliation and Development after the Elections
Senior Chief Muchinda Kankomba Welala III of the Lala-Swaka people has called on Zambians to embrace unity, reconciliation and renewed commitment to national development following the conclusion of the elections. The Traditional Leader congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on receiving a renewed national
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The Tonga Wealth Culture Continues
The Tonga Wealth Culture Continues Being Tonga in Zambia’s political space can sometimes be challenging, especially for people with Tonga names like mine. Before you even speak, some people have already decided what your political position must be. But that is beside…
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Vernon Mwaanga Calls for Love and Unity in Post-Election Zambia
MWAANGA CALLS FOR LOVE AND UNITY IN POST-ELECTION ZAMBIA Veteran politician and elder statesman Dr Vernon Mwaanga has urged Zambians to embrace one another and to promote a spirit of love and togetherness in the period following the 2026 General Elections. In a statement issued…
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Iran Calls for Independent Regional Security Order, Condemns U.S. “Bullying”
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has condemned what he described as U.S. “bullying” and disregard for the interests of its allies, calling for a new regional security framework independent of outside powers. Ghalibaf said on August 22 that Tehran had received multiple messages from
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Iran Just Warned Its Neighbours and the Message is Simple
Tehran has issued a direct warning to neighbouring countries against joining America’s economic war against Iran. The message is not subtle. Stay out of Washington’s pressure campaign or face consequences. This warning covers the Gulf states walking a careful line between American security relationships and
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Russia Says It Leads the World in Nuclear Power and Plans to Build 30 Gigawatts More
Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is the global leader in nuclear power plant construction. He said Russia is the only country in the world with expertise across the entire nuclear energy chain. The statements came during a meeting
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America threatens to cut ties with Belgium’s Ghent University following Cofnas’ suspension
The suspension of Nathan Cofnas, the white Researcher at the center of the alleged racial death of a former black Professor, Jason Arday, the United States of America has termed Ghent University’s action taken against the researcher as unwarranted and means to
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Türkiye’s Syria Strategy Could Create a New Problem for Israel
Continued supplying weapons, military equipment, training, and logistical support to Syria’s post-Assad interim government through defense cooperation agreements. But what is Ankara’s bigger objective? Is Türkiye trying to strengthen Syria in a way that could keep Israel locked into a prolonged regional conflict
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NATO Conducts Major Air Operation Near Russia’s Kaliningrad Enclave
Has reportedly conducted an unprecedented air-power deployment near Russia’s heavily militarized Kaliningrad enclave, in a major demonstration of allied capabilities amid rising tensions with Moscow. The large-scale operation reportedly involved between 25 and 50 allied aircraft operating over Poland and the Baltic states. The deployment
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Germany Considers €12 Billion Long-Range Missile Investment Amid Russian Threats
Reportedly seriously considering investing €12 billion to acquire long-range missiles, as Berlin seeks to strengthen its military capabilities in response to growing tensions with Russia. According to Western media reports, Germany has faced increasingly frequent security threats and warnings linked to Russia, particularly because
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U.S. Threatens Major New Sanctions on Iran
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Threatens Major New Sanctions on Iran The United States has warned that Monday could mark a major turning point for Iran, referring to the planned measures as “D-Day” and describing them as potentially devastating in scale. Washington has threatened to impose a…
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Brian Mundubile accuses state of moving to block election petition as deadline nears
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has accused the Zambian government of working to derail his planned Constitutional Court challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, with the seven-day window to file the petition closing on Monday, 24 August. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared Hichilema winner of…
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Katele Kalumba alleges UPND plot to arrest him for treason as party, police deny knowledge
Former home affairs minister Katele Kalumba says he has uncovered a scheme by United Party for National Development officials to have him arrested and charged with treason, an allegation both the ruling party and police say they know nothing about. Kalumba told journalists that he…
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Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe: “Thank God Mundubile lost”
BRIEFING | Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe Veteran politician and former PF secretary-general Wynter Kabimba has emerged strongly in support of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following the August 13 election, while backing firm state action in the continuing investigation into alleged…
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Linda Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week
BRIEFING | Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week Zambia begins a new week with one proposed challenge to the August 13 general election now abandoned, while the country waits to see whether Brian Mundubile will proceed with his separate presidential…
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The State Knows More than You Think: How Whisky Provided the Intelligence- Saviour Chishimba
THE STATE KNOWS MORE THAN YOU THINK: HOW WHISKY PROVIDED THE INTELLIGENCE The State does not have to be in the room to know what happened in the room. There is an old Bemba saying, “Ubwalwa ni nsokolola twebo” (Beer reveals secrets). Many years ago…
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Turkey vs Israel: Military Power Comparison 2026
According to figures attributed to Global Firepower 2026, Turkey and Israel have significant military capabilities, but their strengths are distributed very differently. TURKEY Personnel Total military and security personnel: over 1 million Active personnel: 481,000 Reserve personnel: 380,000 Paramilitary forces: 150,000 Army: 401,500 Air…
