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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
UPND’s Sakala wins Matero seat after tense count
UPND’s Alexander Mumba Sakala has been officially declared Member of Parliament for Matero Constituency after polling 24,129 votes. The race was marked by confusion after Resolute Party candidate Patrick Salubusa took an early lead. Counting was later suspended amid social media speculation, including an alleged…
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Politics
UPND’s Chrizoster Phiri wins Kabwe Central seat
UPND’s Chrizoster Phiri has been elected Member of Parliament for Kabwe Central Constituency after polling 14,474 votes. Phiri defeated her closest rival, NRPUP candidate Patrick Chishala, who garnered 13,749 votes. Returning Officer Sylvester Mubita announced that Citizens First candidate Dorothy Yaluma polled 465 votes, while…
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Politics
UPND’s Mweetwa retains Choma Central seat
UPND candidate Cornelius Mweetwa has been declared duly elected Member of Parliament for Choma Central Constituency after polling 18,495 votes. Returning Officer Rebecca Kalumba announced the results at 13:40 hours, confirming Mr. Mweetwa’s victory over Independent candidate Baker Chakwana who received 14,803 votes. Independent Rodwell…
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Politics
ECZ Overturns Madzi-a-Tuwa Ward Results, Declares Upnd’s Joseph Phiri Winner
Of Zambia (ECZ) has declared United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Joseph Phiri as the duly elected Councillor for Madzi-a-Tuwa Ward in Chipangali District, overturning an earlier declaration that named Independent candidate Lucky Mwale as the winner. The correction follows mistakes
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Health
Health Minister says medicine theft started before UPND took office.
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima says the theft of medicines reflects a deep-rooted problem that began long before the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration took office in August 2021. Yesterday, the United States government announced that it had cut K1.4 billion (approximately $50…
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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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Politics
UPND’s Chipoka Mulenga wins Chingola West as NRPUP takes Kwacha
FORMER Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has won the Chingola West Constituency seat on the UPND ticket. Mulenga polled 9,995 votes and was declared winner by Chingola West Returning Officer Grace Mundia. NRPUP’s Borris Chansa came second with 9,944 votes, followed by…
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Politics
I Will Never Leave UPND Until I’m Buried, Says Paul Moonga.
Video is circulating online in which Mr. Paul Moonga is being questioned by Dr. Proud, a regular radio caller, over his history of moving from one political party to another. During the exchange, Dr. Proud reminds Mr. Moonga of assurances he made when
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Politics
19-year-old Tonse Alliance supporter takes own life after political dispute with UPND-supporting sister!
19-year-old NRPUP supporter takes own life after political dispute with UPND-supporting sister! A 19-year-old woman in Mambwe District has died by taking her own life following a reported political dispute with her elder sister. The incident occurred around 10:00 hours today at Chiumbu Village in…
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Politics
Katele Kalumba alleges UPND plot to arrest him for treason as party, police deny knowledge
Former home affairs minister Katele Kalumba says he has uncovered a scheme by United Party for National Development officials to have him arrested and charged with treason, an allegation both the ruling party and police say they know nothing about. Kalumba told journalists that he…
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Politics
SISHUWA SISHUWA WRONG AGAIN: HH Lost 5 times but never called for riot why would he start now- UPND
SISHUWA SISHUWA WRONG AGAIN: HH Lost 5 times but never called for riot why would he start now. Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa’s post of August 2nd has aged badly. He wrote that President Hakainde Hichilema would lose on August 13th unless he resorted to “pre-ballot death”…
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Politics
Looting, violence mars HH victory
…with suspected UPND cadres going on rampage looting, burning shops of citizens they suspected were supporting the opposition By BARNABAS ZULU SUSPECTED UPND cadres yesterday went on rampage and unleashed a wave of attacks and arson across the country, targeting traders, opposition supporters and other…
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Politics
Chienge’s election victory reflects the electorates’ confidence
United Party for National Development (UPND) Deputy Spokesperson, Elvis Nkandu says the party’s victory in the Chienge parliamentary seat and local government wards reflects the electorate’s confidence in the Government’s development agenda. Mr Nkandu says the UPND’s victory demonstrates that residents are responding positively to…
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Politics
PF Has been Stagnant Since 2015… Numbers Don’t Lie.:
Bye-election. Edgar Lungu PF = 1.8 million consolidated votes.Hakainde Hichilema UPND = 1.7 million votes. 2016 GENERAL ELECTIONS. Edgar Lungu PF = 1.8 million votes.Hakainde Hichilema UPND = 1.8 but HH Lost by 600,000 votes. 2021 GENERAL ELECTIONS. Edgar Lungu PF= 1.8 million votes.Hakainde Hichilema
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Politics
Gary suffers another firing
FORMER Local Government Minister Gary Nkombo has suffered another firing from President Hakainde Hichilema, this time around as UPND chairperson for elections. This marks the
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Politics
Leave these elections, come back when you mature, Mwaliteta tells opposition
RE-ELECTED Lusaka Province chairperson of the United Party for National Development (UPND), Obvious Mwaliteta, says opposition leaders are not ready for national leadership and should
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Politics
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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Politics
HH condemns violence
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has strongly condemned the political violence that characterized campaigns yesterday in some parts of the country which saw Mr Mundubile and Mr Zulu attacked in Luampa while a musician popularly known as General Kanene was hacked by suspected UPND…
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Politics
Tonse security, media paralysed
SEVERAL of Brian Mundubile’s campaign team, including his media personnel and bloggers who have allegedly been abducted by police, the military and the UPND cadres are still missing and their whereabouts have remained unknown, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has disclosed. According to…
