LARGE RALLIES DO NOT GUARANTEE VICTORY, SAYS STARDY MWALE Former Patriotic Front (PF) Copperbelt Province Chairperson Stardy Mwale has dismissed suggestions that the large crowds attending opposition rallies will automatically translate into votes in the upcoming general election. Mwale said Zambians should not be swayed by the huge rallies being held by PF acting president […]

By Francis Chipalo State House Chief Communications Strategist Whitney Mulobela says Zambians must “dissect manifestos” and judge opposition promises against President Hakainde Hichilema’s record ahead of the August 13 polls. “On August 13 we choose the party entrusted to drive this nation’s development agenda,” Mulobela said. With manifestos now public and promises made daily, he […]

GUEST ARTICLE: 60 YEARS ON, WE STILL HAVEN’T AGREED ON WHAT MATTERS By Gerald Pule Mulao, Citizen In the recent past, I have had the opportunity to traverse this country — North-Western, Western, Copperbelt, Luapula, and Southern Province. I am at pains to organize my thoughts as I pen this article from the depth of […]

Many people believe a university degree is the only path to a successful career. While higher education remains valuable, it is no longer the only route to earning a good income. Today, employers are increasingly looking for practical skills, experience and professional certifications. Whether you are a school leaver, college graduate or someone looking for […]

An Advocate for persons with special needs is calling on government to build dedicated learning centres so persons with special needs are not left out. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Milimo Habulembe said, since the introduction of the free education policy, more than 13 thousand pupils with special needs have returned to school. […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia, (ECZ), will meet presidential candidates today, Monday, June 22, 2026, to develop the presidential campaign timetable ahead of the Aug 13 general election. Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga said in a media notice Sunday the meeting will start at 10:00 hours at ECZ Head Office, New Conference Room, Elections House […]

FORMER FACTION PF LUNDAZI MP BRENDA NYIRENDA CLAIMS SHE TURNED DOWN UPND VICE-PRESIDENTIAL OFFER Former faction PF Member of Parliament for Lundazi, Brenda Nyirenda, has made the startling claim that the UPND approached her ahead of this year’s elections with an offer to become the party’s vice-presidential running mate. Speaking to Kanele Radio FM, Nyirenda […]

DIRECT VOTER ENGAGEMENT MORE IMPORTANT THAN RALLIES – NALUMANGO Vice President Mutale Nalumango says the UPND is deliberately focusing on engaging individual voters and families rather than rushing to hold massive campaign rallies ahead of the August general elections. Speaking on ZNBC on Sunday night, Nalumango said many people had questioned why President Hakainde Hichilema […]

EMMANUEL MWAMBA LEAVES THE UNITED STATES AFTER TRUMP SQUEEZES PRESSURE ON IMMIGRANTS LIVING IN AMERICA ILLEGALLY LIKE HIM (MWAMBA) TO LEAVE THE USA 🇺🇸 His next destination stays questionable. Emmanuel Mwamba has departed the United States after spending more than a year there following his departure from Zambia in December 2024, shortly after the U.S. […]

🇿🇲 FACTS 1ST | Beyond the Crowds: The Presidential Arithmetic As Zambia moves toward the August 13 general election, a powerful political narrative is taking shape. Across social media platforms, campaign rallies and political commentary, the race is increasingly being framed as a straight contest between President Hakainde Hichilema and Tonse Alliance candidate Brian Mundubile. […]