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Politics
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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Yuyi moved from Copperbelt
…taken to Lusaka where he will have to wait for redeployment after a spate of violence against Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu whose campaigns have suffered harassment from UPND cadres and blockades from the police By BARNABAS ZULU COPPERBELT Province Police Commanding…
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Politics
Free food for voters is bribery – Mukandila
UPND has resorted to desperate tactics, including promising voters free food and transportation in exchange for their “numbers”, but no amount of inducements will change the outcome of Thursday’s general election, Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance secretary general Celestine Mukandila has said. Mr Mukandila said…
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Business
No more medas for fertiliser – HH
…promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power By MUBITA KATETE PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged that there shall be no…
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Chief Mumena toasts President Hichilema’s victory
North-western Provincial Council of Chiefs Chairperson, Chief Mumena has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) on winning the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a media briefing in Kalumbila District, Chief Mumena expressed gratitude for the peaceful manner in which…
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Politics
Shakafuswa Leads as Mandevu Constituency Waits!
Lusaka’s Mandevu Constituency is still awaiting the official declaration of its newly elected Member of Parliament, nine days after voting took place. At the time the election tallying was disrupted, the UPND’s Chiristopher Shakafuswa was narrowly leading the race to Manda Hill with an Independent…
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Central province MPs all from the ruling party
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has secured all 21 parliamentary seats in Central Province following the 2026 General Election. Among the newly elected MPs is Nkulukusa Mwabashike for Katuba Constituency, while Emmanuel Chiminsa will represent Keembe East and Princess Kasune, Keembe West. Martin…
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List of Ndola Councillors Elected for 2026 -2031
DAG HAMMARSKJOELD CONSTITUENCYTwapia Ward- Muyunda Lubasi (NRPUP)Dag Hammarskjoeld Ward- Richard Nyakamonga (NRPUP)Kaniki Ward- Gilbert Samulozela (UPND) CHIFUBU CONSTITUENCYChifubu Ward – Gabriel Chinoya (NRPUP)Fibobe Ward – Justine Mwamba (NRPUP)Kamba Ward – Brightone Kang’ombe (NRPUP)Kanyanje Ward – Amos Chabala (NRPUP)Kawama Ward – Francis Kabwe (RP)Pamodzi Ward –…
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Politics
MP Rashida Mulenga Meets Chambishi Councillors to Align Service Delivery
UPND Chambishi Member of Parliament Rashida Mulenga has met newly elected councillors in the constituency to discuss a coordinated approach to service delivery and community development. Mulenga said the meeting was aimed at strengthening collaboration between her office and the local authority to ensure residents
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Politics
NRPUP’s Phiri wins Chingola Central seat
NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity candidate Michelle Phiri has been elected Member of Parliament for Chingola Central Constituency after securing 21,948 votes. She defeated UPND candidate Joseph Kazhila, who polled 10,182 votes. Returning Officer Kelvin Mwenda announced the results, stating that 32,456 votes…
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Politics
Filing Presidential Petition to Chief Justice’s Personal Email Invalid – Shalala
UPND consultant Oliver Shalala Sepiso has argued that a presidential election petition cannot be validly filed or served by sending it to the Chief Justice’s personal email address. Mr Shalala stated that presidential election petitions must be formally lodged through the Constitutional Court Registry
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Zumani proposes 46 Government jobs for Tonse Alliance in unity plan
Zumani proposes 46 Government jobs for NRPUP in unity plan POLITICAL scientist and NRPUP chief presidential Advisor Zumani Zimba has proposed that NRPUP be given 46 Government positions as part of a proposed unity government with the ruling UPND. Dr Zimba said the proposal is…
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Politics
Let’s rise and guard our vote, Musenge appeals to Zambians
NATION REPORTER ZAMBIANS should rise and guard against any form of electoral manipulation, and ensure that the UPND is voted out of government on Thursday because its first term in government has seen worsening poverty, hunger and all forms of oppression, Mwenya Musenge has said…
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We can’t fly, we’re blocked on road – Mundubile
…but says the revolution for change is unstoppable as he and his running mate, Makebi are determined to deliver the change the Zambians are demanding, vows they are ready to die to save Zambia’s democracy, rule of law By NATION REPORTER “THE UPND government has…
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Politics
ECZ Admits Mistake, Releases New Results for Chizela Ward in Mufumbwe
JUST IN: ECZ Admits Mistake, Releases New Results for Chizela Ward in Mufumbwe The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says a mistake was made during the initial announcement for the Chizela Ward councillor position in Mufumbwe, and has since issued updated results. UPND’s Katala Peter…
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Makebi Zulu Has More Bad Dark Intentions Compared to Mundubile Obseves Miti
Political commentator Laura Miti has delivered a blunt assessment of Zambia’s political landscape, questioning both the opposition’s readiness to govern and the ruling UPND’s commitment to democracy. Miti says Brian Mundubile initially struck her as a politician who was “entirely not ready to
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Hichilema’s Victory Will Allow Zambia to Stabilize – Nzovu
UPND National Management Committee (NMC) member Collins Nzovu has said President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election presents Zambia with an opportunity to achieve stability in leadership and sustain long-term development. Mr Nzovu said frequent changes in government since the de•ath of former President Levy Mwanawasa had made…
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Politics
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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Business
Situmbeko Musokotwane Defends Lusaka-Ndola Road Cost, Challenges PF Record
FORMER Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has dismissed corruption allegations over the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway, saying the UPND government’s $649 million contract has not been revised and costs far less than the PF government’s $1.4 billion proposal. In a statement responding to lawyer Makebi Zulu, Musokotwane…
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Edgar Lungu lost the 2016 elections and was about to conceed to HH but was told to sit down and leave the matter in the hands of those that were managing elections on the part of PF-UPPZ President Charles Chanda
UPPZ President Charles Chanda Speaks On 2016 Elections UPPZ President and UPND Alliance member Charles Chanda has shared his views on the 2016 general elections. In a statement posted online, Mr. Chanda claimed that the late former President Edgar Lungu was initially preparing to concede…
