Politics
Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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Cabinet appointments: Hamasaka urges patience
State House has urged Zambians to be patient as President Hakainde Hichilema works to complete his Cabinet, while dismissing claims that the Grow Zambia Agenda will fail.
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Social Media Trends: Netizens react to President Hichilema carrying First Lady’s heels
A photograph of President Hakainde Hichilema carrying a pair of high-heeled shoes belonging to First Lady Mutinta Hichilema while the couple posed for a photograph has generated widespread discussion on social media, with thousands of Zambians praising the gesture as a symbol of love, humility…
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HH lays out vision
Govt to do “strange, but legal things” to unlock economic opportunities CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has set an ambitious target of doubling Zambia’s economy over the next five years, identifying agriculture, energy, mining, tourism and manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth under…
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HH sets economic tone
President Hakainde Hichilema says the Government will focus on building a diversified and resilient economy over the next five years to create jobs, expand business opportunities and address the cost of living under the Grow Zambia Agenda.
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HH Warns Against Lawlessness
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has warned that lawlessness by citizens will not be tolerated, regardless of...
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy TEARS into Trump’s “obvious weakness” after the American President announced, in a stunning betrayal, that he will allow millions of tons of Russian diesel fuel to enter the global market
BREAKING: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy TEARS into Trump’s “obvious weakness” after the American President announced, in a stunning betrayal, that he will allow millions of tons of Russian diesel fuel to enter the global market. “Peace never comes through weakness. Today, representatives of the U.S. Congress…
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HH Targets Doubling Zambias Economy
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has set an ambitious target of more than doubling the size of...
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King Mohammed VI sets out strategic roadmap at parliament opening
His Majesty King of Morocco Mohammed VI delivered on Friday 09 October 2026 a speech to the Parliament during the opening of the first session of the 12th legislature in which the King set out a comprehensive vision for the kingdom’s domestic and foreign policy…
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Lumezi North UPND Candidate Goes Unopposed after Resignation of Lm Candidate
United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Anderson Banda has been declared the winner of...
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HH Opens Parliament
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has officially opened the first session of the 14th National Assembly, with...
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Lumezi North UPND Candidate Goes Unopposed after Resignation of Lm Candidate
United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Anderson Banda has been declared the winner of the Lumezi North Parliamentary by-election. Mr. Banda has been declared the winner by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Lumezi North Returning Officer Michael Simwiinga after the resignation from the…
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National Day of Prayer, Christian Heritage Day Merged
Zambia will, from this year, commemorate a merged National Day of Prayer and Christian Heritage day on December 29. The decision follows consultations between the government and the Church Mother Bodies on the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. Vice President W.K. Mutale…
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‘My five years plan,’ Hichilema makes promises as 14th National Assembly declared open
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday outlined an ambitious five-year economic agenda, pledging to more than double the size of the economy, increase electricity generation to 10,000 megawatts and raise annual copper production to three million tonnes. Opening the First Session of the Fourteenth National…
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UPND official threatens legal action against Kitwe priest over alleged online attacks
United Party for National Development (UPND) official, Frank Bwalya, says he plans to sue and report Kitwe-based priest, Father Henry Tyola, to the police for alleged defamation and cyberbullying. Tyola, an assistant priest at St Joseph Catholic Church in Bulangililo, is alleged to have made…
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Shocking Questions as Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was Not Seen at Wicknell Chivayo’s Funeral While President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice President Kembo Mohadi, Senior Government Officials, Business Leaders and Thousands of Mourners Paid Their Last Respects
Absence of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has sparked intense debate on social media, with many Zimbabweans linking it to
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We are Not Participating in by-Elections-Nrpup
The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) will not participate in the by-elections,...
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HH dates Parley tomorrow
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka AS PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema prepares to address Parliament tomorrow, the Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called for a comprehensive focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing women and girls in Zambia. In a statement yesterday, NGOCC chairperson Beauty Katebe…
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Mwewa Installed as Lusaka Mayor
Chitambala Mwewa has been sworn in and officially installed as Lusaka Mayor, pledging inclusive development and stronger collaboration between the Lusaka City Council and residents. Mr Mwewa has urged councillors to put the interests of the city first, saying effective councillors are key to building…
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Frank Bwalya to Sue Kitwe Priest
Member of the UPND Media team FRANK BWALYA has announced that he...
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We are Not Participating in by-Elections-Nrpup
The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) will not participate in the by-elections, citing financial constraints and internal wrangles in the party. NRPUP Secretary General Nonde Mubanga has told Diamond News in an interview that the party has written to the Electoral Commission…
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NRPUP Pulls Out of By-Elections
The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has...
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Harmonise energy policies
President Hakainde Hichilema has called for the harmonisation of regional energy policies and increased investment in transmission infrastructure to build reliable power systems, stressing that Zambia’s 10,000 megawatt generation target must serve as an enabler for economic growth under the Grow Zambia Agenda.
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HH courts IMF on Grow Zambia Agenda
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka AS THE country seeks to further expand economically, President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support the Grow Zambia Agenda, which seeks to generate US$65 billion in annual monetary value. Mr Hichilema said a new programme with…
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Mbala Electoral Officer Calls for Peace Ahead of Mayoral by-Election
The Mbala District Electoral Officer, Laura Munkanta, has called on political parties and candidates to...
