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ECZ Indefinitely Suspends Nrpup Campaign Activities in Kaputa Constituency
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has indefinitely suspended all campaign activities for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) in Kaputa Constituency, following an incident of political violence that claimed the life of a member of another political party…
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“I Once Earned a Living Repairing Shoes” -Aspiring Member of Parliament for Livingstone Central Gbd
Hello fellow residents of Livingstone Central Constituency, i had the privilege of meeting some hardworking colleagues at Dambwa Central Market whose special talent is shoe repair. Watching them carefully restore worn-out shoes reminded me that behind every pair they mend is a family they are…
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Lungu family free to bury in Zambia privately without seeking government approval – Kawana
REAFFIRMING its stance in complying with the judgement by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal over the repatriation of former president Edgar Lungu, Government
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Police detain Kitwe aspiring mayor, 2 others over clash with rivals during campaigns
POLICE in Wusakile Constituency in Kitwe have detained National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) Kitwe mayoral candidate, Charles Kabwita and two others for
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ECZ to introduce presidential campaign timetable to bring order
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia says it will develop an official presidential campaign timetable aimed to promote fairness, orderly conduct, and effective management of campaign
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Chiluba family thanks Hichilema for service to Zambia
THE family of late president Frederick Chiluba has thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for his service to the country and the support he has shown them
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I only have one vote, it is for President Hichilema – Charity Banda
PF faction national chairperson Charity Banda says despite spending 25 years in PF politics, the only vote she has in next month’s election belongs to
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We’ll be working on lowering cost of living, mealie meal prices already showing signs – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reassured the country that governments priority going forward is to actively work towards lowering the cost of living. The Head of
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Vote for Hh and You Will Never Regret – Gbm Advises Zambians
Former Defence Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) has urged Zambians to re-elect President Hakainde Hichilema in the forthcoming general election, describing him as a tested and dependable leader who has demonstrated a clear commitment to national development and economic recovery. Speaking as he bids farewell…
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“ I Will Buy Hh an Airplane after Office”
Presidential aspirant Brian Mundubile has pledged to treat President Hakainde Hichilema with dignity and respect if he wins the upcoming election. Speaking during a rally in Kabwe, Mundubile said he would ensure that President Hichilema enjoys all the privileges and recognition accorded to a former…
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Sakala’s Development Message Resonates with Matero Residents
More than 3,000 residents packed Matero Community Hall during a combined constituency engagement involving Muchinga Ward 28 and Matero Ward 32, as UPND aspiring Member of Parliament Alexander Mumba Sakala unveiled his vision for the future of the constituency…
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“Mwachepa sana, we’ve not started campaign rallies yet – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he has not yet started holding campaign rallies ahead of the August 13 general elections and has warned political opponents against
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Stop lying against humble, innocent cops, Yuyi tells off politicians
COPPERBELT Province police commanding officer, Mwala Yuyi has called on politicians to stop dragging law enforcement officers into political disputes and to always tell the
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International preacher testifies to Zambia’s transformation under Hichilema
GHANAIAN evangelist Dag Heward-Mills says Zambia has undergone visible transformation under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. Bishop Heward-Mills, a globally known preacher, pastor and author from
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Don’t bring back your body here, we just complied with the law, mortuary tells Lungu family
THE morgue where former president Edgar Lungu’s body was kept for the past 10 months has told lawyers representing the Lungu family that if they
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Without God, titles mean nothing – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says no matter how important leaders may think they are, without God they are nothing. The Head of State said any progress
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Ghana Bishop prays for Hichilema’s second term to be better
GHANAIAN evangelist Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has prayed for President Hakainde Hichilema to be granted victory in this year’s elections and be given a better second
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Lungu finally coming home for dignified burial
AFTER remaining in the morgue for more than 10 months after his death on June 5, 2025, the remains of former president Edgar Lungu may
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Since I have overstayed, I’m starting my first term in Monze East
INCUMBENT Monze Central Member of Parliament Jack Mwiimbu says he is “relocating” his political address to the newly created Monze East Constituency ahead of the
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KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE: 26-year-old Susan Mulala eyes Mwense Central
A YOUNG graduate has positioned herself to challenge David Mabumba’s 15 years uninterrupted record as Mwense Central Constituency member of parliament. Susan Mulala is a
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Hichilema’s unopposed nomination is sign of public confidence – Mansa mayor
MANSA mayor Njikho Musuku, says the unopposed nomination of President Hakainde Hichilema reflects a strong vote of confidence that the Zambian people have developed in
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Don’t use pulpit to endorse politicians, CCZ tells clergy
THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has called on members of the clergy to refrain from using the pulpit to endorse political parties or
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I’m not afraid of Trump, Pope Leo fires back at US President
POPE Leo says he is not intimidated by Donald Trump following criticism from the US leader over his remarks on the US-Iran conflict. The Pontiff
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Hichilema goes unopposed, retains UPND presidency
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has been nominated unopposed as the UPND presidential candidate for the August 13 general election. Following the filing of nomination papers at
