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6 Views Chitambala Mwewa has at last been declared the winner of the Lusaka mayoral polls, riding on the United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket, after the finalisation of the 2026 general elections. Mwewa won the Lusaka mayoral seat after securing 200,029 votes. The declaration by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) puts to […]

BREAKING NEWS | NRPUP President Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Hichilema as Mundubile Pursues Poll Challenge National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity president Ezra Tembo has conceded defeat in Zambia’s 2026 presidential election and congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on securing a second term, creating a striking contrast with the position taken by NRPUP presidential candidate Brian […]

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Kambani Ronald Lungu as the new General Manager for National Teams with immediate effect. The appointment, announced on August 19, 2026, is expected to strengthen the administration, coordination and overall management of Zambia’s national football teams. FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya said Colonel Lungu brings […]

Kafwaya seeks court order over continued detention Former Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya has asked the Lusaka High Court for permission to commence habeas corpus proceedings challenging his continued detention. Lusaka, 19 August – The application has been filed by his wife, Dinis Ng’andu Kafwaya, who says her husband remains in custody and, to […]

VLOGGER and businessman Simon Chitambala Mwewa has been elected Mayor of Lusaka after polling 200,029 votes in the August 13 general elections. Lusaka Returning Officer Oliver Muka declared Mr. Chitambala duly elected on Wednesday. Standing on the United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket, Mr. Mwewa defeated NRPUP’s Gabriel Kibombwe who polled 195,041 votes — […]

VJ, Kavindele urge Mundubile to congratulate Hichilema TWO former senior government officials have called on losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to congratulate President Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election in the 2026 General Election. Former Vice President Enoch Kavindele said elections were over and those who contested should take a bold step to congratulate the President-elect. […]

CHIPATA RESIDENTS TAKE TO THE STREETS IN SOLIDARITY WITH PRESIDENT HICHILEMA Residents of Chipata in Eastern Province today took to the streets to show solidarity and celebrate the re election of President Hakainde Hichilema. The residents later gathered and were addressed by Eastern Province UPND Youth Chairman Lyson Nyirenda and Provincial UPND Chairlady Hellen Phiri. […]

VLOGGER and businessman Simon Chitambala Mwewa has been elected Mayor of Lusaka after polling 200,029 votes in the August 13 general elections. Lusaka Returning Officer Oliver Muka declared Mr. Chitambala duly elected on Wednesday. Standing on the United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket, Mr. Mwewa defeated NRPUP’s Gabriel Kibombwe who polled 195,041 votes —

NRPUP ACCEPTS RESULTS, VOWS TO CHECK GOVERNMENT Tembo says the party will respect Hichilema’s victory while using Parliament to demand accountability The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP) has accepted the election results announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), congratulating President Hakainde Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) […]

By Francis Chipalo Former Northern Province Minister and PF member Bwalya Chungu Lazarous has rejected the official declaration of the Lupososhi parliamentary seat, claiming he was the rightful winner and alleging an “attempt to steal the election.” In a statement made available to Zed Gossip news, Bwalya said he has evidence showing he was initially […]