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ANALYSIS | Hichilema’s Pathway to Victory Runs Through Rural Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema’s return to Central Province on Tuesday offers a clearer view of the electoral map his campaign appears to be constructing. A day after campaigning in Southern Province, the UPND campaign caravan moved into Luano, Kapiri Mponshi West, Ngabwe and Momboshi, reaching parts […]

UPND’s Simon Banda drags Independent parliamentary Candidate for Luangeni Roanald Jere to ECZ over election Malpractice. The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Luangeni Constituency has lodged a formal complaint with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), alleging electoral malpractice by Luangeni aspiring candidate Rolnald Jere. In a letter dated 23 July 2026 and […]

Barbra Banda turns Egypt defence into a four-goal sightseeing tour as Zambia run riot in Rabat Zambia captain Barbra Banda apparently arrived at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday with a simple opening-day checklist: captain Zambia, score goals, create goals, terrorise defenders and make sure the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco […]

ONE of the most important things a political party can do during an election campaign is to tell citizens exactly what it stands for. Voters deserve honesty, even when that honesty may not be politically convenient. In that regard, the National Republican Party United Party (NRPUP) has been remarkably consistent. Its leaders have repeatedly assured […]

Democratic Union (DU) President Ackim Antony Njobvu delivered a strong performance on the first night of the 2026 Presidential Debate, outlining solutions and alternatives to the country’s key challenges. Njobvu addressed major sectors including cost of living, agriculture, mining, energy, health and education, promising a “fresh start” anchored on ideas and innovation. “Zambia needs a […]

A funeral is meant to be a place of mourning, reflection and dignity. It should never become a stage for public humiliation disguised as culture. The shocking treatment of North-Western Province Permanent Secretary Colonel Grandson Wishikoti Katambi at a funeral in Solwezi should concern every Zambian, regardless of tribe or political affiliation. If what unfolded […]

Horror films have come a long way. What once frightened audiences with ghosts hiding behind curtains and monsters emerging from dark forests now leaves them questioning their own minds. The evolution of horror cinema is not just about better technology. It is about how our fears have changed over time. As society evolved, so did […]

Part Two: Moving From Problem Diagnosis to Prescribing Market Reforms Last week’s article argued that public opinion surrounding the Food Reserve Agency’s (FRA) delayed announcement of the maize buying price focused on the wrong policy question. While the timing and level of FRA’s procurement price matter for farmers’ income, they are symptoms of deeper structural […]

There is a strange kind of arithmetic taking over the way we talk about health. Everyone, it seems, wants to reach a hundred. There is a supplement for it, a blood test for it, a clinic somewhere charging several hundred dollars a month to tell you your “biological age.” Scroll far enough and you will […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that the first consignment of ballot papers for the August 13 general election will arrive in Lusaka today at 09:00, with the second and final batch expected on Friday. The Commission has further commended Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing Company for its efficient and professional handling of […]