Politics
Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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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...
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Group urges Hichilema to operationalise Gender Equity Commission
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to announce the operationalisation and adequate resourcing of the long-overdue Gender Equity and Equality Commission in his address to Parliament on Friday. Hichilema is expected to outline the government’s policy direction and priorities…
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UPND Adopts Candidates for By-elections
The ruling United Party for National Development – UPND – has adopted...
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HH should spell out measures to unify the nation – Governance expert
Governance expert, Wesly Miyanda has urged President
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UPND Adopts Adrian Banda for Mandevu by-Election
The United Party for National Development – UPND – has adopted Adrian Banda as its...
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Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National...
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Ngocc Wants Gender Equality at Heart of Grow Zambia Agenda
Gender lobby wants President Hichilema to address women’s economic opportunities, GBV, education and energy security...
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UPND Adopts Adrian Banda for Mandevu by-Election
The United Party for National Development – UPND – has adopted Adrian Banda as its candidate for the Mandevu Parliamentary by-election scheduled for 5th November 2026. Mr Banda, who contested the August 13 General Election as an independent candidate, later rejoined the UPND after the…
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Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP in the Lumezi North Parliamentary election after its candidate Clement Mwale died before the poll day. The nominations of two other candidates namely…
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HH Calls for Power Grid Investment
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called for increased investment in electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure to...
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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 uphold peace, fairness, and transparency ahead of the Mbala Mayoral by-election scheduled for October 2026. Speaking during a District Political Party Liaison Committee meeting, Ms. Mbala says the meeting is…
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Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National...
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Only Nrpup to File Fresh Nomination in Lumezi
The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ will tomorrow wait for the fresh nomination of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP in the Lumezi North Parliamentary election after its candidate Clement Mwale died before the poll day. The nominations of two other candidates namely…
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WASH Forum urges stronger water, sanitation commitments in Zambia’s 2026 national address
The Zambia NGO WASH Forum has called for stronger commitments to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in President Hakainde Hichilema’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, saying the sector should be central to Zambia’s development agenda as the country transitions to the Ninth National Development…
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Council of Elders proposes national reconciliation framework
The Council of Elders of Zambia has proposed an eight-pillar national reconciliation and constitutional restoration process to address governance grievances arising from President Hakainde Hichilema’s 2021-2026 administration. The proposal is contained in a statement titled Statement of Governance Grievances and National Concerns, authored by Dr…
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Imenda hails HH’s economic diplomacy
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) secretary general Batuke Imenda says President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic diplomacy strategy is yielding positive results, citing continued investor interest and foreign direct investment as evidence of growing confidence in Zambia’s economy. President Hichilema has, since assuming…
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UPND Told to Take Grow Zambia to the People
HH MPAKA 2031 People’s Alliance wants party structures to explain how the President’s 10-10-5-3-3-1-1-1 agenda...
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Govt to Crack Down on Non-Performers
Government has warned that public officials who frustrate the implementation of government programmes will be removed as it moves to accelerate service delivery over the next five years. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri says despite the political will demonstrated…
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Lobito Corridor a Lifeline-HH
The Lobito Corridor connecting Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is key to achieving the Grow Zambia Agenda and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), President Hakainde Hichilema has said. The Head of State said that the multi-billion Dollar Lobito project…
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HH wants enhanced stakeholder collaboration on Lobito
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called for enhanced collaboration among Zambia, Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as stronger partnerships with the private sector, to accelerate implementation of Lobito Corridor Project. Mr Hichilema said the project requires increased investment and…
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Three Nations Push Faster Lobito Corridor Development
And Sharon Siame President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says the Lobito Corridor is a...
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Court of Appeal Judge, Makungu, resigns
President Hakainde Hichilema has accepted the resignation of Justice Catherine Kunda Makungu as a Judge of the Court of Appeal, State House has announced. State House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka, said Justice Makungu tendered her resignation on October 1, 2026. Read More: DPP demands…
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UPND Welcomes Zammsa Reset
UPND Health Committee Media and Public Relations representative Jerome Nkonjela has welcomed Government’s decision to...
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Kalaba Appoints New Citizens First Leadership
Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba has appointed Ambassador Mary Zambezi as Vice President for...
