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PVT SETTLES POLL QUESTION Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 24-08-2026 – The Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) conducted by the Consortium of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance and Constitutionalism has confirmed President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, […]

JAWUZ BACKS COURT CLOSURE OVER SECURITY CONCERNS The Judicial and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) has backed the decision to close courts across the country on security grounds, saying the measure should be respected. JAWUZ president Peter Mwale said the union had directed its members countrywide not to report for work until further guidance […]

19-Year-Old NRPUP Supporter Dies by Su!c!d: After Political Dispute With UPND-Supporting Sister ‎ ‎A 19 old woman has been found dead at Chiumbu Village in Chief Kakumbi’s area of Mambwe District. ‎ ‎The incident occurred around 10:00 hours today. ‎ ‎According to Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba, the deceased, Naomi Mmumanga, was believed to be a sympathiser of the NRPUP, while her elder sister was believed to be a sympathiser of the UPND. ‎ ‎Mr. Mweemba said the…

United Party for National Development (UPND) Parliamentary Candidate for Zambezi Central Constituency Dennis Kayombo Maano has called for calm and an end to violence as legal proceedings over the disputed election results get underway. Addressing the media in Lusaka, Monday, Maano urged residents to remain patient and allow the courts to resolve the matter. “I […]

19 Views The Zambia Police Service says it has begun conducting intelligence-led security risk assessments at key government premises across the country, including institutions under the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General’s Chambers. In a press statement issued on 24 August 2026 and signed by Inspector General of Police Graphel C. Musamba, the service […]

14 Views More than 3000 Zambians have signed a petition seeking the intervention of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in addressing what is being called the country’s post-election crisis. The petition prepared by Voice of Zambia Chairperson Beverly Kunda is calling on the ICC to investigate and take action against what she describes as injustices […]

0 ViewsBitcoin is back in the spotlight after one of its strongest rallies of 2026. BTC has climbed roughly 20% this week, briefly moving above $79,000 and reaching its highest level in about three months. At the same time, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen renewed inflows, adding to expectations that bullish momentum could continue. […]

27 Views South Africa and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation through several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding covering agriculture, trade, investment, gender equality, correctional services, diplomacy, arts and culture, writes Gautam Karve. The agreements were signed in Pretoria at the conclusion of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission, […]

Zambia’s Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba has clarified that ongoing security risk assessments being conducted by the Zambia Police Service and other security agencies are not targeting any particular individual or political grouping. Musamba said the operations are intelligence-led and preventive in nature, with the primary objective of identifying and addressing potential security vulnerabilities […]

A consortium of civil society organisations has condemned the total shutdown of Zambia’s judiciary on the final day for filing a presidential election petition. This is contained in a statement issued by LCK Freedom Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde on behalf of Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation, ActionAid Zambia, Caritas Zambia, Chapter One Foundation, NGOCC, […]