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9 Views Police in Lusaka have arrested six people and recovered 22 rounds of ammunition and other items from a motor vehicle during election-day security operations. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said officers intercepted the vehicle as part of nationwide stop-and-search activities being carried out to safeguard voting and the counting process. According to Chilabi, the […]

A viral video allegedly showing Grade 12 pupil Lumelo Fumbelo flogging and verbally confronting a fellow student has triggered widespread condemnation on social media, with many Zambians expressing disappointment over the incident. The video, which has been circulating across various social media platforms, appears to show Fumbelo removing his shirt before physically assaulting another pupil […]

After a long day of casting ballots, many Zambians will return home eager to learn who will emerge victorious in the 2026 General Elections. However, the period immediately after polling stations close is just as important as the voting process itself. From verifying election results to avoiding misinformation on social media, citizens have a critical […]

GO IN THE LINE, DON’T SUPPORT LAWLESSNESS, WOMAN TELLS MUNDUBILE A woman voter has confronted Toonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, telling him to go back into the queue and wait for his turn to vote. A video circulating on social media shows the voter questioning Mundubile after he allegedly moved to the front […]

“YOU WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS PRESIDENT IN TWO DAYS,” ANDY LUKI JR TELLS MUNDUBILE Toonse Pamodzi Alliance cameraman Andy Luki Jr has told the alliance’s presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, that he will be announced as President of Zambia within two days. Speaking today after casting their votes, Andy Luki Jr expressed confidence in Mundubile’s prospects, […]

POLLING BRIEF | Mundubile Urges Voters to Return to Polling Stations After Voting Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has urged voters to return to their polling stations after voting closes at 18:00 and remain vigilant as counting begins. “I’m calling upon all of you fellow Zambians that have voted along with me today to go […]

🇿🇲 POLLING BRIEF | Police Recover Ammunition, Seek Sean Tembo Police in Lusaka have arrested six people after recovering 22 rounds of ammunition and other items from a motor vehicle during ongoing election-day security operations. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said officers also found campaign materials linked to Roma independent parliamentary candidate Sean Tembo in the […]

POLLING BRIEF | Voting Moves into Final Hours Zambia’s general election is moving through its final afternoon with voting continuing across the country ahead of the 18:00 close of polls. Reports reaching The People’s Brief from several provinces point to substantial queues and what appears to be strong voter participation, although a national turnout figure […]

An Aspiring Ward Councillor for Nachikufu Ward in Mpika South Constituency in Mpika district has died inside a polling station, after casting his vote. Kayela Silomba who was standing for the National Restoration Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) collapsed inside the polling…

If he wins Kabwata Constituency again, he should be going to church every week for thanks giving.