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Isaac Mwanza petitions the High Court to disqualify over 100 independent candidates GOVERNANCE Activist, Isaac Mwanza has petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking the disqualification of more than 100 parliamentary candidates who successfully filed their nominations as Independent candidates in the August 13 general election. According to court documents, the petitioner and a consortium of […]

EDGAR LUNGU BURIAL COURT CASE ON IN SA COURT TODAY The legal battle over the body of the late former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu will be heard at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein, South Africa this morning. The Lungu family is appealing against the judgment of the High Court in Pretoria, which found […]

FORMER UPND MINISTER SIKAZWE JOINS MUNDUBILE Brian Mundubile, a leading opposition leader, recently welcomed former United Party for National Development (UPND) Muchinga provincial minister Hon Sikazwe into the Tonse Alliance, which raises further concerns for the UPND. Such defections are not simply individual decisions; they are frequently indicative of broader political currents, reflecting evolving party […]

HIGH COURT PETITIONED TO DISQUALIFY GARRY NKOMBO FROM 2026 ELECTIONS BIZARRE and strange citizen named Isaac Mwanza, is seeking an order to force ECZ to remove more than 100 parliamentary candidates from the ballot ahead of the 2026 general elections. The petition challenges the eligibility of several candidates contesting as independents, among them senior political […]

Reports indicate that Metisha Mubanga, the woman whose alleged adult videos recently went viral on social media, has been detained at Woodlands Police Station, according to local reports by Kalemba. The videos, which have reportedly been circulating widely on platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram, have generated massive public attention and heated debate online. […]

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Zambia’s digital transformation agenda through stronger partnerships, improved service delivery and increased citizen participation in the digital economy. Speaking during the Digital Economy Roundtable (DERT 3) meeting at the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) in Lusaka, Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu said […]

WHY IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO UNSEAT THE UPND GOVERNMENT AND PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA By Elijah Muleya Since assuming office in 2021, the UPND government under President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has implemented a number of policies that have directly impacted the lives of ordinary Zambians. Whether one supports the ruling party or not, it is difficult […]

BISHOPS COUNCIL WARNS UPND AGAINST POLITICAL VIOLENCE AHEAD OF AUGUST ELECTIONS The Bishops Council of Zambia has warned the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) against tolerating acts of violence, harassment, and intimidation targeting independent candidates and opposition political parties ahead of the August elections. Council President Bishop Martin Silwamba said Zambians rejected the […]

By Dr Nevers Mumba STATEMENT OF CLARITY OVER MY HEALTH SCARE LAST WEEK————————-‐‐—————————————-Date: 28th May 2026 Over the last few days, many well meaning citizens, friends, colleagues, members of the church, and supporters from across the country have reached out to me and my family with genuine concern regarding my health and the events surrounding […]

 BRIEFING | U.S. Warns of Possible Election Unrest Ahead of August Polls The United States Embassy in Zambia has issued a public security alert warning American citizens of the “potential for increased civil unrest” as Zambia moves closer to the August 13, 2026 General Elections. In an advisory published on its official website, the […]