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ELECTION CHALLENGE COLLAPSES…Civil Society shifts focus to legal reforms after failed vote petition
DAVID KANDUZAIN a dramatic twist following the highly contested August 2026 general elections, prominent human rights lawyer and civil society leader Linda Kasonde says the legal challenge against the election results has been called off. The announcement marks a definitive end
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SP President Fred M’membe Calls for Full Transparency and Independent Inquiry into the Death of Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya
22 August 2026 Socialist Party President Dr Fred M’membe has called on Secretary to the Cabinet Mr Patrick Kangwa and the Government to provide full transparency and accountability regarding the death of former Cabinet Minister
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Shakafuswa Leads as Mandevu Constituency Waits!
Lusaka’s Mandevu Constituency is still awaiting the official declaration of its newly elected Member of Parliament, nine days after voting took place. At the time the election tallying was disrupted, the UPND’s Chiristopher Shakafuswa was narrowly leading the race to Manda Hill with an Independent…
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Former Cabinet Ministers Mourn Late Kafwaya
Former Home Affairs Minister Hon. Stephen Kampyongo and former Higher Education Minister Eng. Brian Mushimba today visited the funeral house of the late former Minister of Transport and Communications, Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya. Also among the notable figures who paid their respects were Hon. Brenda Nyirenda…
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UAE Puts Steel Cages Around Fuel Tanks to Counter Drone Threat
The United Arab Emirates has begun installing large steel and mesh protective structures around fuel storage tanks at strategic energy facilities, as concerns grow over the threat of drone attacks against critical infrastructure. The structures, often referred to as “cope cages,” are designed to
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UPND Assures Independent MPS of Equal Development Support
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has assured newly elected independent Members of Parliament, including those in Mwandi, and other constituencies, that they will not be excluded from government development programmes. Mr. Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema has a record of working with independent MPs regardless of…
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Trump Predicts His Own Impeachment If Democrats Win in November
BREAKING: Trump Predicts His Own Impeachment If Democrats Win in November Trump told a rally crowd exactly what’s on the line this November, framing a Democratic win in Congress as a guaranteed impeachment, all while pretending not to understand why anyone would bother. “I’m going…
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Iran Reportedly Considers Potential Strikes on U.S. Bases in Europe
Is reportedly considering targeting U.S. military bases in Europe including facilities in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania and Germany if fighting with the United States resumes, according to the Financial Times. The reported consideration would mark a significant expansion of the potential conflict beyond the Middle
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U.S. Moves to Remove Syria From State Sponsors of Terrorism List After 47 Years
Nearly 47 years, the United States is moving to remove Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, marking a potentially historic shift in Washington’s policy toward Damascus. Today, August 22, marks the end of the 45-day period given
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Israel Says It Does Not Want War With Türkiye
BREAKING: Israel Says It Does Not Want War With Türkiye Israel says it does not want to enter into a direct military confrontation with Türkiye amid rising tensions between the two countries. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Israel does not want to further escalate…
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Nigeria uncovers second fake govt agency
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a second fake government agency uncovered in Nigeria in recent weeks. The latest agency, called the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, was operating illegally from inside a government building in Abuja. Authorities…
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China Rejects U.S. Pressure Campaign Against Iran
Has rejected the United States’ push for countries around the world to join efforts to economically isolate Iran, saying sanctions and pressure will not resolve the conflict. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on August 21 that Beijing believes the current confrontation should be…
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When will Hichilema be sworn-in? What happens if Mundubile petitions?
🇿🇲 EXPLAINER | When will Hichilema be sworn-in? What happens if Mundubile petitions? President-elect Hakainde Hichilema could be sworn-in for his second term on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, but one important constitutional question remains unresolved: will Brian Mundubile challenge the presidential result before the deadline?…
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The Kabulonga Affair: A Raid, a Death and the Questions Zambia Cannot Afford to Ignore- Chishala Kateka
President, New Heritage Party | Member of the Tonse Pamodzi Woza Alliance There are moments in the life of a nation when politics must become quiet enough for conscience to speak. For me, the death of Mutotwe Kafwaya
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An Open Letter to the Secretary to the Cabinet – Fred M’membe
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE SECRETARY TO THE CABINET Mr. Patrick Kangwa Secretary to the Cabinet Republic of ZambiaLusaka Dear Mr Kangwa Subject: Demand for Full Transparency, Accountability, and Independent Inquiry into the Death of Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya The confirmation that former Cabinet Minister and…
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ZIMBA’S ARGUMENT AGAINST A PRESIDENTIAL PETITION MUST BE REJECTED- Michael Zephaniah Phiri
ZIMBA’S ARGUMENT AGAINST A PRESIDENTIAL PETITION MUST BE REJECTEDBy Michael Zephaniah Phiri, Political Activist** Dr Chris Zumani Zimba is entitled to his political opinion, but his call for Brian Mundubile to abandon any intention of challenging the 2026 presidential election results raises a fundamental question…
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THE CAMPAIGN IS OVER. IT IS TIME TO WORK- Hon. Sunday Chanda
THE CAMPAIGN IS OVER. IT IS TIME TO WORK. By Hon. Sunday Chanda We cannot afford to live in perpetual campaign mode. Elections are important, but elections are not development. The people have spoken; it is now time to work. There is work to be…
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MP Rashida Mulenga Meets Chambishi Councillors to Align Service Delivery
UPND Chambishi Member of Parliament Rashida Mulenga has met newly elected councillors in the constituency to discuss a coordinated approach to service delivery and community development. Mulenga said the meeting was aimed at strengthening collaboration between her office and the local authority to ensure residents
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President Hichilema to be Sworn in on Tuesday, 1ST September
I hope there will be no presidential election petition, so that President-elect Hakainde Hichilema can be sworn in on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, and we can move forward as a country. So, here is what you need to know… According to Article 103(1) of the
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Malawi’s President Mutharika Congratulates Hichilema on Re-Election
🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Mutharika congratulates Hichilema as regional messages continue Malawian President Arthur Peter Mutharika has congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, adding Malawi to the growing list of countries recognising the outcome of Zambia’s August 13 presidential election. In a message issued Saturday…
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Russia Conducts Missile Drills Near Islands Claimed by Japan
Russia has conducted missile drills near the Southern Kuril Islands, an area claimed by both Russia and Japan, triggering a strong protest from Tokyo. The Russian Pacific Fleet carried out missile launches against simulated enemy vessels, involving a nuclear-powered submarine, the guided-missile cruiser Varyag and…
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Trump Says He Views Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Territory
President Donald Trump has said he currently views the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory”, escalating his rhetoric over the strategically vital waterway amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran. Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States should control access through the strait, and
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Türkiye Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu
Has launched a process to seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following an arrest warrant issued by an Istanbul court in connection with the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid toward Gaza. Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek…
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“You are all that matters to me”: Leaked letters show Trump aide Natalie Harp’s loyalty
UNITED STATES: “You are all that matters to me”: Leaked letters show Trump aide Natalie Harp’s loyalty US President Donald Trump’s close personal aide Natalie Harp expressed intense personal and professional loyalty to him in letters addressed to the president, which were published by The…
