Political Party
Zambian coverage mentioning political party, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Politics
Mundubile and Makebi have no political party, which political party are they going to use to petition the August elections?- Edwin Lifwekelo
PRESS STATEMENT For immediate release 24/ 08/2026 MOVE ON STOP DARING STATE Elections are over it’s time to move on and support President Hakainde Hichilema s immediate tenure of office. There can only be one President at a time and this time belongs to President…
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Politics
Kalaba accuses UPND govt of selective justice, rising political intolerance
Citizens First (CF) party President Harry Kalaba has strongly condemned alleged selective application of the law and rising political intolerance under the leadership of the United Party for National Development (UPND). Kalaba stated that it was deeply concerning that the UPND leadership had turned to…
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Politics
UPND Calls on UN to Stop Labeling Suspected Militia as Political Detainees
The United Party for National Development has called on the United Nations to stop classifying...
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Politics
NRPUP quits Tonse Alliance, cites need for new political direction
THE National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity [NRPUP] has pulled out of the Tonse Alliance effective immediately. NRPUP Secretary-General Nonde Mubanga announced the withdrawal, saying the party made the decision after reviewing the alliance’s objectives and operations and consulting members. Mubanga said NRPUP continues…
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Politics
Zambia’s Prime Ministers: The One-Party Era
Zambia formally became a one-party state under a new Constitution, beginning an era in which democracy came with a notable qualification: there was only one party from which to choose. The United National Independence Party (UNIP) was the country’s sole legal political party, so elections…
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Crime & Courts
UPND Calls on UN to Stop Labeling Suspected Militia as Political Detainees
The United Party for National Development has called on the United Nations to stop classifying individuals suspected of involvement in militia or insurgency activities as political detainees, arguing that such cases should instead be handled through Zambia’s established legal institutions. In a statement issued by…
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Politics
HUNT FOR FUGITIVE EX-LAWMAKER JAY JAY BANDA INTENSIFIES… ruling party youth leader Trevor Mwiinde vows to track down the escaped former Petauke Central MP at all costs
DAVID KANDUZATHE intensifying search for the fugitive former Petauke Central Member of Parliament, Emmanuel ‘Jay Jay’ Banda, has evolved into an uncompromising political storm, with the ruling
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Africa & World
Tanzania’s ruling party expels former Vice President, Nchimbi, after his resignation
Former Tanzanian Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has been expelled from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party on grounds of indiscipline, days after resigning from office in an unprecedented move that has shaken the country’s political landscape. The 54-year-old, who stepped down after serving just 10…
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Politics
ECZ Indefinitely Suspends Nrpup Campaign Activities in Kaputa Constituency
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has indefinitely suspended all campaign activities for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) in Kaputa Constituency, following an incident of political violence that claimed the life of a member of another political party…
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Politics
Party leader, M’membe, faults Zambian govt move to strip opposition leader of country’s nationality
Socialist Party leader, Fred M’membe, has accused the government of “foreignising” political opponents following its decision to cancel the National Registration Card (NRC) and passport of Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General, Celestine Mukandila. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security on Friday issued a Government…
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Politics
UPND will not entertain any disrespect for HH
Says political differences not licence to demean President MARY LEMBA, FANNY KALONDA Lusaka UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka Province chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta says the governing party will no longer entertain people fond of disrespecting President Hakainde Hichilema as political differences should not be…
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Politics
STOP USING ALTAR TO FIGHT POLITICAL WARS-Chilufya Tayali claims Archbishop Banda is leveraging Catholic Church to shield himself from a DEC probe into a gifted State vehicle
STOP USING ALTAR TO FIGHT POLITICAL WARS…activist Chilufya Tayali claims Archbishop Banda is leveraging Catholic Church to shield himself from a DEC probe into a gifted State vehicle. By DAVID KANDUZAPOLITICAL activist and leader of the Economic Equity Party (EEP), Chilufya Tayali, has strongly cautioned…
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Zambia
Women’s Time — but Not Yet
NGOCC says women are still struggling to break through Zambia’s political barriers as party adoptions...
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Politics
Kalaba Accuses Government of Selective Justice
Citizens First (CF) President Harry Kalaba has condemned what he describes as the selective application of the law and growing political intolerance under the United Party for National Development (UPND) government. Mr. Kalaba says it is concerning that the ruling party is now seeking court…
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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…
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Politics
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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Politics
A Statesman’s Choice: Why Mundubile and Makebi Should Reconsider the Petition
BREAKING AKUNA KULALA ANALYSIS A STATESMAN’S CHOICE: WHY MUNDUBILE AND MAKEBI SHOULD RECONSIDER THE PETITION By Golden Mapulanga-political Risk Analyst The withdrawal of Resolute Party and NRPUP from the Tonse Alliance fundamentally changes the political environment surrounding Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu. It does not…
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Politics
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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Entertainment
Aqualaskin – Twelibebele (UPND Victory Song)
Zambian music artist Aqualaskin has returned with another politically themed release, unveiling a new single titled “Twelibebele (UPND Victory Song)” following the party’s latest electoral victory. The new record sees Aqualaskin once again tapping into the political moment through music, delivering a song aimed at…
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Politics
Tiye P – Before The Ballot Vido
Zambian artist Tiye P has unveiled the official visuals for “Before The Ballot,” a thought-provoking record that reminds citizens of the power they possess when they step into the voting booth. Rather than endorsing a particular political party or candidate, “Before The Ballot” focuses on…
