Politics
Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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Kanyama MP Backs Cleaning Campaign and Visits Traders at City Market
Kanyama Member of Parliament Cleopatra Hamaambo has backed the Lusaka City Council’s Operation Clear Path...
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Citizen’s interest first
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged public office holders to put the interests of citizens above personal gain, saying selfless service is key to national prosperity and development.
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UPND Welcomes Zammsa Reset
UPND Health Committee Media and Public Relations representative Jerome Nkonjela has welcomed Government’s decision to commence a comprehensive reset of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency ZAMMSA. Mr. Nkonjela says the medicines supply chain is a critical pillar of the health system, and weaknesses…
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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 Politics, in a leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening the party’s political coordination and organisational structures. Mr Kalaba has also appointed Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament, as National Chairperson, while Stanley…
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Western Province Residents Launch Constitutional Petition
ZANIS -Residents of Western Province have launched a campaign to petition the Speaker of...
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HH Terminates Mungangas Contract
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has terminated the contract of Ms. CHARITY MUNGANGA as...
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Hichilema fires Deputy Inspector General of Police, Munganga, with immediate effect
President Hakainde Hichilema has terminated, with immediate effect, the appointment of Charity Munganga as Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Administration at the Zambia Police Service, the presidency has announced. The decision has been made pursuant to Article 270 of the Constitution of…
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ECZ Begins Kasenengwa Vote Recount
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has commenced a recount of votes...
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No One is Above The Law -Nevers Mumba
Former Vice President NEVERS MUMBA says the law must take its course on LUSAKA Catholic...
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‘Wait for your time,’ UPND warns party members positioning themselves ahead of 2031 polls
United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Director, Mark Simuuwe, has warned party members against forming what he described as “2031 cartels” and issuing statements on social media that undermined the party and government. Simuuwe said it had come to the attention of the party’s…
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HH to grace Lobito Corridor indaba
President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to grace the official opening of a two day high-level Second Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting in Lusaka tomorrow.
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UPND backs Lusaka mayor over vendors
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party will not support street vendors masquerading as members, as it backs Lusaka City Council’s enforcement of by-laws to restore order and cleanliness in the Central Business District.
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Enact laws which enhance unity and growth – HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged the 14th National Assembly to enact legislation that supports the Grow Zambia Agenda, creates jobs and expands economic opportunities for Zambians.
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Nelly Mutti returns unopposed as Speaker
Newly re-elected Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has pledged to uphold the Constitution and ensure equal treatment of all members of the 14th National Assembly regardless of political affiliation, region or party.
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UPND Supports Vendor Relocation to Designated Markets
UPND Secretary General BATUKE IMENDA says the Lusaka City Council should be...
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President Calls For Respectful Parliamentary Debates
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on Members of Parliament to be factual,...
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No Dirty Streets in Cbd UPND
The ruling United Party for National Development—UPND—says it will not allow vendors to trade on...
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Don’t Use UPND to Block Clean-up
Imenda backs Lusaka City Council street trading crackdown, says party members must support a clean...
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Mutti, Malungo Retain Positions as Muzungu Elected Second Deputy Speaker
Ms Nelly Mutti and Ms Attractor Malungo Chisangano have retained their positions as Speaker and First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, respectively, while Mr Nshamba Mulondwe Muzungu has been elected Second Deputy Speaker of the Fourteenth National Assembly. Ms Mutti and Ms Malungo Chisangano…
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Nelly Mutti returns as speaker of Zambia’s National Assembly
Nelly Mutti has been re-elected as Speaker of the National Assembly for the Fourteenth National Assembly. The House also elected Attractor Chisangano as First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and newly elected Mufumbwe Member of Parliament Nshamba Muzungu as Second Deputy Speaker. Mutti was…
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Mufumbwe Member Of Parliament Shamba Muzungu Has Been Duly Elected As The Second Deputy Speaker Of The National Assembly With 166 Votes While Vincent Mwake With 58 Votes Came Second
BRIEFING | Mutti retains Speaker post as Muzungu elected Second Deputy Speaker Nelly Mutti has retained her position as Speaker of the National Assembly, while Attractor Malungo Chisangano will continue as First Deputy Speaker of the Fourteenth National Assembly. Mutti and Chisangano were elected…
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I went to market Zambia-HH
President Hakainde Hichilema says his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates was aimed at promoting Zambia’s Grow Zambia Agenda, dismissing claims that he travelled abroad for medical treatment.
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Expect more investment inflows
President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia expects to secure more investment deals beyond the US$2.14 billion agreements reached during his two-day working visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with ongoing negotiations potentially pushing the total to US$3 billion or more.
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Kamanga denies violence, bribery allegations in Chongwe East election petition
Independent Chongwe East Member of Parliament, Anita Kamanga, has denied allegations of violence, bribery and distributing handouts during the 2026 election campaign, telling the Lusaka High Court that residents voted for her because of her community work. Kamanga was testifying in a petition by former…
