UPND
The United Party for National Development in government — decisions, appointments and internal politics.
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Politics
Don’t Use UPND to Block Clean-up
Imenda backs Lusaka City Council street trading crackdown, says party members must support a clean...
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Business
UPND’s second term should focus on getting more local Zambians to own mines – Mine unions
The National Union of Miners and Allied
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Politics
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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Politics
Hichilema goes unopposed, retains UPND presidency
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has been nominated unopposed as the UPND presidential candidate for the August 13 general election. Following the filing of nomination papers at
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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
Mwaliteta remains province chairperson as UPND concludes Lusaka intra-party elections
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) in Lusaka Province has concluded its intra-party elections, with the majority of incumbent leaders retaining their positions. Party
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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
UPND Told to Take Grow Zambia to the People
HH MPAKA 2031 People’s Alliance wants party structures to explain how the President’s 10-10-5-3-3-1-1-1 agenda...
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Politics
UPND backs Lusaka mayor over vendors
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party will not support street vendors masquerading as members, as it backs Lusaka City Council’s enforcement of by-laws to restore order and cleanliness in the Central Business District.
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Politics
UPND Adopts Adrian Banda for Mandevu by-Election
The United Party for National Development – UPND – has adopted Adrian Banda as its candidate for the Mandevu Parliamentary by-election scheduled for 5th November 2026. Mr Banda, who contested the August 13 General Election as an independent candidate, later rejoined the UPND after the…
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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 Youths to Block, Restrain Petauke Central MP from Attending Parliament
United Party for National Development (UPND) Youth Leadership in Eastern Province says it has communicated with the Lusaka UPND Youth Leadership to block and restrain Petauke Central Constituency Member of Parliament Laliwe Banda, a sister to fugitive Emmanuel Jay Banda, from attending Parliament for fear…
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Health
No Dirty Streets in Cbd – UPND
The ruling United Party for National Development—UPND—says it will not allow vendors to trade on the streets of Lusaka’s Central Business District—CBD—in the interest of maintaining cleanliness. UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says the party supports initiatives aimed at keeping the CBD clean. Mr Imenda…
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Politics
Zumani Zimba proposes unity government between UPND and NRPUP Tonse Alliance
Zimba proposes unity government between UPND and NRPUP Tonse Alliance Political scientist and NRPUP Tonse Alliance chief presidential adviser Dr Chris Zumani Zimba has proposed the formation of a national unity government between the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) and the NRPUP Tonse…
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Politics
UPND urges Commonwealth, EU to avoid statements that could “endorse insurgency”
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has urged the Commonwealth and European Union not to issue statements that could be interpreted as endorsing insurgency or terrorism in Zambia. In a statement issued, UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe said the party had taken note of…
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Politics
Zambia’s ruling party, UPND, tackles EU, Commonwealth over harsh observer mission reports
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has called on the Commonwealth and the European Union not to issue statements that could be seen as endorsing insurgency or terrorism in Zambia. UPND Media Director, Mark Simuuwe, said the party had taken note of the statement…
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Politics
Photo Focus: UPND Supporters Gather at Kitwe Court as Mukuka Challenges Parliamentary Nkana Results
UPND supporters have gathered at the Kitwe High Court to show support for the losing UPND Nkana Constituency Parliamentary Candidate, Francis Mukuka. Mukuka has petitioned the election of Alexander Chiteme as Nkana Member of Parliament in the High Court. Mukuka alleges that the election was…
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Politics
UPND Welcomes Zammsa Reset
UPND Health Committee Media and Public Relations representative Jerome Nkonjela has welcomed Government’s decision to commence a comprehensive reset of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency ZAMMSA. Mr. Nkonjela says the medicines supply chain is a critical pillar of the health system, and weaknesses…
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Politics
UPND Condemns Mundubile’s Remarks on Civil Servants, Reaffirms Commitment to a Professional Public Service
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has expressed concern over remarks attributed to NIRPUP leader Brian Mundubile in Mporokoso, in which he reportedly threatened to dismiss certain civil servants if elected into office. The UPND believes such statements are regrettable and risk creating unnecessary…
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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…
