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Politics
HH set to open Parley on Oct 9
MARY LEMBA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will on October 9 this year officially open the First Session of the 14th National Assembly, where he is expected to outline Government’s policy direction and priorities for the 2026 2027 period. Clerk of the National Assembly Loveness Mayaka…
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Crime & Courts
‘Brotherman’ Apprehended over Alleged Hate Speech
The Department of Immigration has apprehended 44-year-old Zambian national Misheck Mulubwa, popularly known as ‘Brotherman’ on TikTok, over alleged hate speech and insults against the President Hakainde Hichilema. Mulubwa, who uses the TikTok handle @Kabongo Kitungu5, was apprehended in Kasumbalesa at around 15:30 hours on…
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Crime & Courts
Blogger Chishimba convicted over pregnancy claim involving Chipo Mwanawasa
Blogger Joseph Chishimba has been convicted of cyber harassment and publication of false information after he circulated a screenshot alleging that Chipo Mwanawasa was pregnant for President Hakainde Hichilema. Principal Resident Magistrate, Idah Phiri, convicted Chishimba after ruling that the prosecution had proved its case…
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Politics
Kalulushi Pastors’ Fellowship congratulate HH on re election
The Pastors Fellowship in Kalulushi has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election for a second term, attributing the victory to the development delivered to the country. Pastors Fellowship Kalulushi Chairperson, Reverend Clinton Longwani, told ZANIS in an interview in Kalulushi district that Zambians had…
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Politics
Hichilema swearing-in set for Sept. 1
PRESIDENT-elect Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, the Cabinet Office said Tuesday. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the seven-day period for filing a petition challenging a presidential election has expired and the Judiciary had not received any petition…
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Politics
Courts to remain closed, judiciary sources
The indefinite countrywide shutter of key Courts and several judicial complexes effected yesterday is expected to continue today, effectively scuttling NRPUP’s Brian Mundubile’s attempts to challenge the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema on August. Yesterday, Zambia woke up to an unusual scenes as most important…
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Politics
Hh Had No Power to Close Courts — State House
HOUSE Details in the Statement……. We have noted with concern claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of the courts on Monday, 24th August 2026 to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. This allegation is inconsistent with both the constitutional order and the…
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Africa & World
King Mswati III congratulates Hichilema on re-election
King Mswati III, Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. The message was conveyed on behalf of the King, the Queen Mother, the Eswatini Government and people. King Mswati III expressed confidence…
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Politics
Hichilema thanks Zambians, pledges development and unity
PRESIDENT-Elect Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for entrusting him with the country’s highest office once again. Mr. Hichilema said the election demonstrated that Zambia is “a nation of peace, a nation of law and order, a democratic nation that settles our differences at the ballot…
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Politics
Hichilema Welcomes Moody’s Debt Reduction Projection
President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed a Moody’s Ratings projection that Zambia and Ethiopia will record the largest reductions in government debt pressures in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moody’s has placed Zambia among eight countries in the region with a positive outlook, citing improving economic conditions and reforms…
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Agriculture
Govt targets $1bn annual beef exports, 11 million cattle
President Hakainde Hichilema says the Government, in partnership with the private sector, will unlock the vast potential of the livestock subsector. He said the target is to earn one billion U.S. dollars annually from beef exports and more than double the national cattle population to…
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Politics
Council of Elders proposes national reconciliation framework
The Council of Elders of Zambia has proposed an eight-pillar national reconciliation and constitutional restoration process to address governance grievances arising from President Hakainde Hichilema’s 2021-2026 administration. The proposal is contained in a statement titled Statement of Governance Grievances and National Concerns, authored by Dr…
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Politics
The Church Working on Reconciliation and Dialogue Initiative before Inauguration
CCZ WORKING ON RECONCILIATION AND DIALOGUE INITIATIVE BEFORE INAUGURATION The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says it is working to bring together President Hakainde Hichilema and Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for reconciliation and dialogue before the inauguration. Speaking on Tuesday ‘s…
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Politics
Hichilema more disciplined than Edgar Lungu, Mundubile — Wynter Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says one thing he likes and admires about President Hakainde Hichilema is his discipline. Speaking on Prime Television’s Post Election Analysis programme with Paul Shingongo, Kabimba questioned why people would want to “destroy a country” simply because they dislike one…
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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
Hichilema pledges to serve all Zambians after re-election
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to serve all Zambians fairly following his re-election on August 13, saying the vote was a clear show of confidence in his leadership. In a national address, Mr. Hichilema said his administration does not take the decision to return it…
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Politics
Group urges Hichilema to operationalise Gender Equity Commission
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to announce the operationalisation and adequate resourcing of the long-overdue Gender Equity and Equality Commission in his address to Parliament on Friday. Hichilema is expected to outline the government’s policy direction and priorities…
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Politics
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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Politics
Zambia intensifies campaign for UN Human Rights Council seat
Zambia has intensified its campaign for election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. President Hakainde Hichilema reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to advancing and safeguarding human rights at the global level. The Head of State was speaking in a video address to…
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Politics
Zambia needs reconciliation before term-limit debate, political scientist says
Zambia needs national healing and reconciliation before any debate on removing the presidential term limit, political scientist Dr James Musonda said on Tuesday, describing calls to extend President Hakainde Hichilema’s tenure as “absurd”. Musonda said it was inappropriate to push for constitutional changes on presidential…
