By Election
Zambian coverage mentioning by election, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Politics
NRPUP Lusaka Mayoral Candidate Gabriel Kibombwe has petitioned the election and declaration of UPND’s Chitambala Mwewa
KIBOMBWE PETITIONS LUSAKA MAYORAL ELECTION, CHALLENGES CHITAMBALA’S VICTORY NRPUP Lusaka Mayoral Candidate Gabriel Isaac Kibombwe has petitioned the election and subsequent declaration of UPND’s Mwewa Chitambala as Mayor of the City of Lusaka following the August 13, 2026 General Elections. Court documents seen by Zambian…
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Politics
MUKWITA’S “PARIAH STATE” CLAIM FACTUALLY WRONG…Zambia’s 2026 Election Was Endorsed As Free, Fair and Peaceful.
Party for National Development notes with concern the statement attributed to former Diplomat Anthony Mukwita, in which he warns that Zambia risks becoming a “pariah state” following comments by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Ambassador
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Politics
‘Only a fair election result will be accepted,’ – Chisanga
…says opposition will not accept polls under current conditions, alleges threats and arrests of campaigners, security team including drivers who have been charged with aggravated robbery, says Brian Mundubile will go to Southern Province to campaign By NATION REPORTER THE Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance will accept the…
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Crime & Courts
LINK: Over 3000 Zambians sign petition pleading with ICC to intervene in country’s post-election crisis
457 Views More than 3000 Zambians have signed a petition seeking the intervention of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in addressing what is being called the country’s post-election crisis. The petition prepared by Voice of Zambia Chairperson Beverly Kunda is calling on the ICC to…
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Politics
Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila Confirms Recieving Presidential Election Petition via His Private Email
Petition Fowarded to Constitutional Court-Chief Justice CHIEF JUSTICE CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF PETITION VIA PRIVATE EMAIL Chief Justice Mumba Malila has confirmed receipt of a presidential petition sent to his private email address by a member of the public. The petition, designated as “the people’s presidential…
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Politics
Proposed Unity Govt Framework between Ruling UPND & Nrpup Tonse Alliance to Foster Post Election Dialogue, Political Reconciliation, National Unity and Peaceful Coexistence- Dr. Chris Zumani
PROPOSED UNITY GOVT FRAMEWORK BETWEEN RULING UPND & NRPUP TONSE ALLIANCE TO FOSTER POST ELECTION DIALOGUE, POLITICAL RECONCILIATION, NATIONAL UNITY AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE By Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba …..This political letter is addressed to both Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema of the ruling UPND and…
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Zambia
Fodep Questions Poll Credibility
…raises concerns over results management, turnout, campaign conditions and election security By Francis Maingaila ♥️...
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Politics
HH goes for Mundubile, Makebi By MUBITA KATETE
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned opposition political parties and their supporters against disrupting polling stations or engaging in violence during the election period, saying nobody will be allowed to break the law. Mr Hichilema said he had received reports that some opposition actors were planning…
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Politics
African Union Urged to Stop President Hichilema Inauguration by Emmanuel Mwamba
AU URGED TO STOP PRESIDENT HICHILEMA INAUGURATION BY EMMANUEL MWAMBA. Exiled Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance Media Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently intervene and stop the planned inauguration of President elect Hakainde Hichilema, saying Zambia remains trapped in a post election…
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Politics
Why HH has been given another overwhelming mandate by the Zambia People
President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election is not merely a political victory. It is an endorsement of the difficult economic decisions his administration made during its first term and a vote to protect the progress Zambia has achieved since 2021. When President Hichilema…
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Politics
Filing Presidential Petition to Chief Justice’s Personal Email Invalid – Shalala
UPND consultant Oliver Shalala Sepiso has argued that a presidential election petition cannot be validly filed or served by sending it to the Chief Justice’s personal email address. Mr Shalala stated that presidential election petitions must be formally lodged through the Constitutional Court Registry
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Politics
Why Zumani Zimba Does Not Want Mundubile to Petition the 2026 Presidential Results
Guest Article by Marvin Chola According to News Diggers, Tonse Alliance Secretary General Dr Chris Zumani Zimba believes Brian Mundubile would be making a “big mistake” by petitioning the 2026 presidential election results, which saw President Hakainde Hichilema declared the winner. Mundubile
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Politics
ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY- Zim Senator Jameson Z. Timba
ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY By Senator Jameson Z. Timba24 August 2026 I am deeply concerned by reports emerging from Zambia that courts have been closed today following an alleged security threat, at a particularly sensitive moment in the country’s post-election process…
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Politics
Shutting the Courts of Law during the Petition Period – Questions to the Chief Justice- Chishala Kateka
KATEKA President – New Heritage Party 26 August 2026 The Courts were surrounded by Police on Friday through to Sunday and have been closed from Monday to date (Wednesday 26 August, 2026). As the result for the Presidential election
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Politics
Judiciary Confirms Receipt of Presidential Petition Documents.
CHIEF Justice Dr. Mumba Malila has acknowledged receiving an email seeking to challenge the presidential election result. In a statement, the Judiciary said the email was sent to Malila’s private address by a member of the public and contained documentation labeled “the people’s presidential petition.”…
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Politics
WHO Has been Stopped from Filing the Presidential Petition?
Zambians, it is high time we understand the legal procedures surrounding presidential election petitions so that the public is not misled by claims that could unnecessarily create panic and tension in the country. We are concerned that even some legal practitioners and civil society organisations…
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Politics
When the Courts close, who protects the constitution?
1,080 Views By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma What is happening in Zambia today is deeply disturbing. The closure of courts across the country, particularly on a day when the constitutional window for challenging the presidential election is at stake, raises serious questions about access to justice…
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Politics
UPND Calls on Commonwealth and EU Not to Issue Statements that Could be Seen as Endorsing Insurgency or Terrorism
PRESS STATEMENTFor Immediate Release LUSAKA, August 23, 2026 — The United Party for National Development (UPND) has taken note of the statement issued by Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Hon. Shirley Botchwey, concerning the post-election situation in Zambia.
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Politics
Mandevu Candidates Urge ECZ Not to Rush Results Despite Delays
By Elesani Phiri Parliamentary candidates who contested the Mandevu constituency seat have called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ-not to rush in announcing the election results. The ECZ has not yet announced the Mandevu parliamentary results since residents voted on August 13, with the delay
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Politics
EU Eom Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Affairs PS
At Charter House today, Ms. Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, Permanent Secretary for International Relations and Cooperation (IR&C), received a delegation from the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), led by Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumilowicz, the Deputy Chief Observer for the EU EOM to Zambia. The discussions
