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Wamunyima Reminds MPS-Elect of Four Core Parliamentary Roles
Member of Parliament-elect Imanga Wamunyima has reminded newly elected Members of Parliament that their mandate is anchored on four core constitutional roles. Mr. Wamunyima said MPs are responsible for making laws, providing oversight over Government and public institutions, approving budgets and scrutinising public expenditure, as…
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Parliament Debates 2026 National Budget Amid Opposition Walkout
Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane presented a K217 billion national budget focused on debt service, education and energy infrastructure. UPND and opposition MPs clashed over proposed mining windfall taxes before a partial walkout stalled debate.
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Tonse Parliamentary Candidate leaves Matero election petition to God
530 ViewsLUSAKA — TONSE Alliance backed NRP-UP parliamentary candidate for Matero, Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, has decided not to petition the outcome of the August 13, 2026 general election, saying he has chosen to leave the matter in God’s hands. Salubusa said the decision followed prayer…
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Former Dmmu National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe Wins Kantanshi Parliamentary Seat.
Resolute Party Candidate Chanda Kabwe has been declared the duly elected Member of Parliament for Kantanshi Constituency. The former DMMU coordinator polled 10,473 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Dr. Anthony Mumba of the UPND who got 8,391 votes. Mr. Mumba joined the Patriotic Front-PF- in…
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Ngocc Concerned over Low Women Representation in Parliament after August 13 Polls
The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council -NGOCC- says women representation in the national assembly remains below 20 percent after the August 13 general election. NGOCC Executive Director Anne Anamela said only about 31 women out of the initial 122 who
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Aspiring Member of Parliament for Livingstone Central Gracious Mayangwa Shares…..
This Father’s Day, my heart led me to the Children’s Ward at Livingstone University Teaching Hospital, where I had the privilege of sharing a cake and precious moments with our brave little fighters and their parents.As we laughed, prayed, and shared love, I was reminded…
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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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UPND’s Mwambazi retains Bwana Mukubwa seat
WARREN Mwambazi has retained the Bwana Mukubwa parliamentary seat in Ndola after polling 9,950 votes on the United Party for National Development ticket. Mwambazi, who previously served as an independent Member of Parliament, will now return to the National Assembly as a UPND lawmaker. He…
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Boris Chansa Petitions Chingola West Election Result
NRPUP Chingola West losing parliamentary candidate Boris Chansa has petitioned the outcome of the parliamentary election in the Kitwe High Court. UPND Chingola West candidate Chipoka Mulenga won the seat with 9,995 votes, while Mr. Chansa came second with 9,944 votes. Speaking after filing his…
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Iranian Lawmaker Warns Gulf States over U.s. Military Aircraft
Parliamentarian Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has issued a warning to Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets. Rezaei claimed that U.S. fighter jets and aerial refueling aircraft are currently stationed at airbases in the United Arab Emirates,
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Sunday Chanda, Chabinga join UPND
PF Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda and Mafinga lawmaker Robert Chabinga who is the current PF president have defected to UPND. Chanda, a former
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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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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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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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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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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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19 Independent MPS Elected in the 2026 General Election
A total of 19 Independent Members of Parliament have been elected to represent various constituencies following the 2026 General Election. The elected Independent MPs are: Kankoyo — Chomba Edward Chifubu — Winga Kondwani J Chama South — Nkhata Jerrix Chasefu North — Chipeta Towani R…
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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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Mulaza Kaira Speaks After Nchanga Election Loss
Zambian music heavyweight Mulaza Kaira, popularly known as Macky 2, has reacted to losing the Nchanga Parliamentary seat to NRPUP candidate Rosemary Chipoya, accepting the outcome while maintaining that his commitment to serving the people remains unchanged. In a heartfelt statement following the election, Kaira…