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FORMER LIVINGSTONE MP AND FORMER TOURISM MINISTER SIKUMBA WITHDRAWS FROMRACE He writes  Five years ago, the people of Livingstone turned out in large numbers to entrust me with the honour of serving as their Member of Parliament; a privilege I will always hold close to my heart. Over the past five years, we worked […]

FORMER Livingstone Mayor Constance Nalishebo Muleabai said she has withdrawn from the race for the Livingstone Central parliamentary seat ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections. In a statement seen by Mwebantu, Muleabai said the decision came after reflection, prayer and counsel from family, friends and supporters. “Leadership is not only about holding office; it […]

MUNALI independent parliamentary aspirant Thomas Sipalo, also known as Difikoti has joined the ruling United Party for National Development. (UPND) Speaking to reporters at a media briefing today, Sipalo said his decision was influenced by the government’s development programs and progress being implemented across the country. He pledged full support for President Hakainde Hichilema in […]

By Francis Chipalo UPND Media Director Mark Simuwe has withdrawn his intention to contest the newly created Makeni Constituency seat in the 13 August 2026 General Elections. ISimuwe said the decision followed extensive consultations with party stakeholders and his support base. “After reflecting on the consultations, I have resolved not to proceed with my aspiration […]

UPND Media Director Mark Simuwe said he has withdrawn his bid for the newly created Makeni parliamentary seat ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections. Simuwe said the decision came after consultations with party stakeholders and his support base. He said he would instead focus on mobilizing support for President Hakainde Hichilema and other UPND […]

UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe said he has withdrawn his bid for the newly created Makeni parliamentary seat ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections. Simuuwe said the decision came after consultations with party stakeholders and his support base. He said he would instead focus on mobilizing support for President Hakainde Hichilema and other UPND […]

THE Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council is calling on political parties to field women in constituencies where they can win, as candidate adoptions get underway ahead of Zambia’s Aug. 13 general elections. In a statement to Mwebantu on Saturday, NGOCC urged parties to act decisively and transparently in selecting candidates and to honor pledges to […]

By Francis Chipalo The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called on political parties to adopt women in constituencies where they have a real chance of winning, ahead of Zambia’s 13 August general elections. NGOCC Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe said parties must move beyond token representation and honour pledges to increase women’s inclusion in […]

By SENIYA BANDA THE Zambia Association of Employment for Persons with Disabilities has called for stronger enforcement of laws requiring organisations to employ persons with intellectual disabilities. Association Executive Director Patience Nyambe says despite the country having laws to protect persons with disabilities, many people with intellectual disabilities are still rejected by employers […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA’S female pilot, Captain Towani Chipeta has continued with her philanthropic activities in Chasefu, with the latest being the drilling of 17 boreholes in communities that have had challenges in accessing clean and safe drinking water. Capt Chipeta early this year undertook to drill 14 boreholes in different communities in Chasefu […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.