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Stanley Kakubo named UPND candidate for Kapiri West

Stanley Kakubo named UPND candidate for Kapiri West

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STANLEY K. Kakubo has been named the United Party for National Development candidate for the newly created Kapiri West Constituency ahead of the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Kakubo, who served as member of parliament for Kapiri Mposhi for two terms from 2016 to 2026, said he accepted the nomination with a sense of responsibility. […]

Sampa, Chabinga and Chilufya Pull in Different Directions

Sampa, Chabinga and Chilufya Pull in Different Directions

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 BRIEFING | Sampa, Chabinga and Chilufya Pull in Different Directions The crisis inside the Patriotic Front has entered a dramatic new phase after three senior figures issued conflicting positions over who controls the party and whether it will even field a presidential candidate in the August elections. Miles Sampa announced that PF has withdrawn […]

ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS –JEAN KAPATA

ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS –JEAN KAPATA

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ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS – KAPATA PF senior member Jean Kapata says people will do a “Don’t Kubeba” on the UPND in the forthcoming general elections. She adds that the UPND will perhaps campaign easily in their strongholds, but says Lusaka, the Copperbelt and other provinces will not […]

CHARLES CHANDA BACKS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA IN THE AUGUST POLL

CHARLES CHANDA BACKS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA IN THE AUGUST POLL

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CHARLES CHANDA BACKS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA IN THE AUGUST POLL ‎The leader of the United Prosperous And Peaceful Zambia party, Charles Chanda, has thrown his weight behind President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling UPND ahead of the August general election ‎‎Mr Chanda was disqualified from contesting the presidency himself. He says since his name will not […]

HARRY KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers

HARRY KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers

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KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers By Sharon Siame ZNBC 19.05.26 Citizens First Party President HARRY KALABA has successfully filed his presidential nomination papers ahead of the general election scheduled for August 13, 2026. Mr. KALABA was accompanied by his running mate, MOSES MAWERE. This brings the number of presidential candidates who have successfully filed […]

Former Health Minister Dr. Alex Katakwe Issues Apology Over “Tokens of Appreciation” Remarks

Former Health Minister Dr. Alex Katakwe Issues Apology Over “Tokens of Appreciation” Remarks

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Lusaka, Zambia – May 18, 2026 — Former Minister of Health Dr. Alex Katakwe has issued a formal apology and clarification following public backlash over remarks he made during his farewell media engagement held on 15th May 2026, in which he spoke about public officers receiving “tokens of appreciation” and “eating moderately.” In a statement […]

GIZ SUPPORTS NUTRITION SERVICE DELIVERY IN LUAPULA

GIZ SUPPORTS NUTRITION SERVICE DELIVERY IN LUAPULA

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The GIZ- Food and Nutrition Security Enhanced Resilience (GIZ-FANSER) Plus Project has availed a District Hardware Fund to address critical district-level gaps in nutrition service delivery in Luapula Province. Under the Hardware Fund initiative each GIZ-FANSER intervention district in Luapula namely Mansa, Chembe and Chipili Districts will receive 20,000 Euros funding through the respective District […]