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Politics
Makebi Zulu’s PF victory is illegal – Kampyongo
PF Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament, Stephen Kampyongo, says the convention last week which declared lawyer Makebi Zulu as PF party president is illegal. The former
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Politics
NDC president, Imboela, says Zambian women want both democracy and development
National Democratic Congress (NDC) president, Saboi Imboela, has rejected claims that Zambian women prefer development over democracy, saying such assertions are false and dangerous. Imboela was responding to remarks attributed to Florence Chileshe, a newly appointed female UPND Member of Parliament brought into Parliament through…
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Politics
President Hichilema Appoints Ministers, Demands Results and Zero Tolerance to Non-Delivery
President Hakainde Hichilema has made new ministerial appointments following his re-election, assigning nominated Members of Parliament Roma Chilengi and Gilbert Siame to the Ministries of Health and Green Economy and Environment, respectively. Former Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane retains his portfolio, while nominated Member of Parliament…
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Politics
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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Politics
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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Politics
Do not inherit people’s enemies, Chanda says transition to UPND is not betrayal
PF KANCHIBIYA member of parliament Sunday Chanda says his decision to join the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) is driven by national interest
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Politics
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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Politics
Chanda withdraws Kanchibiya election petition
Former Kanchibiya Member of Parliament, Sunday Chanda, has announced the withdrawal of his election petition challenging the outcome of the 2026 Parliamentary election, saying the decision was made in the interest of peace, development and the people of Kanchibiya. In a lengthy statement issued on…
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Politics
Paul Kabuswe Seeks Fresh Election
Former Mines Minister and UPND parliamentary candidate for Chililabombwe, Paul Kabuswe, wants the High Court to nullify Nsofwa Lupele’s election as Member of Parliament for Chililabombwe Constituency and order a fresh election. Mr. Kabuswe, who has petitioned Mr. Lupele and the Electoral Commission of Zambia…
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Politics
New Chilanga South MP pledges development
Newly elected Chilanga South Constituency Member of Parliament Ngenda Situmbeko has pledged to work closely with the church in delivering development in the constituency. Mr Situmbeko assured the faith community of his commitment to collaborate with the church and other stakeholders to deliver tangible development…
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Crime & Courts
Court issues bench warrant against Binwell
GRACE CHAILE Lusaka FORMER Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu risks arrest after the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court issued a bench warrant against him for repeatedly failing to appear in court in a case involving alleged seditious practices. Magistrate Webster Milumbe yesterday issued the warrant and…
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Crime & Courts
High Court dismisses Yenga application
Rules that Kabwata seat petition was duly filed GRACE CHAILE Lusaka LUSAKA High Court has dismissed an application by Kabwata Member of Parliament Danny Yenga seeking to have a petition challenging his election dismissed, ruling that the petition was filed within the prescribed 14-day period…
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Crime & Courts
Mafinga MP Released on Police Bond
Police in Muchinga Province has released Mafinga Member of Parliament, Faith Munthali, on police bond. Ms. Munthali, who was arrested and detained on September 12, 2026, was granted bond yesterday, September 15. Muchinga Province Assistant Public Relations Officer, Timothy Malumo, has confirmed the development. Ms…
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Crime & Courts
Lima MP Kelvin Kaunda Arrested for Assault
The Zambia Police Service has formally arrested and charged Lima Member of Parliament Kelvin Kaunda with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (OABH) over an alleged assault that occurred during campaign roadshows in Lusaka. In a press statement issued today Friday, October 16, 2026, Police Public…
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Crime & Courts
Tayengwa Fails to Testify in Kabwata Election Petition
Kabwata parliamentary election petitioner Andrew Tayengwa has failed to testify before the Lusaka High Court after reporting a severe headache, forcing the court to adjourn his election petition against Kabwata Member of Parliament Danny Yenga and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to October 13…
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Crime & Courts
Court hears Masebo’s electoral claims
Ex-lawmaker is challenging Anita Kamanga’s election victory GRACE CHAILE, GIDEON NYENDWA Ndola, Lusaka THE Lusaka High Court has heard testimony claiming that independent Chongwe East Member of Parliament (MP) Anita Kamanga supplied pepper spray to a group of men and instructed them to attack members…
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Crime & Courts
Mafinga South MP Faith Munthali Arrested by Police
Newly elected Member of Parliament for Mafinga South Constituency, Faith Munthali, has been arrested by the Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District, Muchinga Province. Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police Lubinda Mayamba has confirmed to Diamond News that Ms. Munthali has been charged with being armed…
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Politics
Shakafuswa Leads as Mandevu Constituency Waits!
Lusaka’s Mandevu Constituency is still awaiting the official declaration of its newly elected Member of Parliament, nine days after voting took place. At the time the election tallying was disrupted, the UPND’s Chiristopher Shakafuswa was narrowly leading the race to Manda Hill with an Independent…
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Agriculture
Kasambo Urges Farmers to Prepare for El Niño
Mpongwe West Member of Parliament Emmanuel Kasambo has urged farmers in his constituency to prepare adequately for the anticipated El Niño conditions. In an interview with Diamond News, Mr Kasambo says farmers should avoid selling all their produce to ensure they have sufficient food supplies…
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Politics
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…
