VIOLENCE erupted Wednesday at Mumbwa Town Council as two UPND candidates sought to file nominations for Mumbwa Central. Witnesses said Hamatala, one of two UPND candidates issued adoption certificates, attempted to enter Mumbwa Civic Centre to file his papers while Clarence Chisuku was already inside filing for the same seat. The Electoral Commission of Zambia […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema condemned the attempted disruption of former MP Gary Nkombo’s nomination filing and ordered law enforcement to arrest those responsible. Hichilema said Wednesday that scenes of individuals trying to prevent the lawful filing of nominations were “unacceptable, undemocratic, and a direct violation of the rule of law.” “I therefore expect law enforcement agencies […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | ECZ Extends Nominations After Candidates Report Lost Voter’s Cards The Electoral Commission of Zambia has extended the nomination period for aspiring parliamentary and mayoral candidates in a late adjustment that reflects the growing administrative pressures surrounding Zambia’s fast-approaching August 13 general elections. In a statement issued last evening, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer […]

 EDITORIAL | Grief Cannot Become a Manifesto The official entry of Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu into the presidential race should have marked a turning point for the opposition. For months, many within the broader opposition space argued that fragmentation was weakening their ability to mount a serious challenge against the ruling United Party […]

No police officer will stop us, we’ll campaign in every corner of Zambia, declares Makebi NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Progress —NRPUP presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile’s running mate, Makebi Zulu says he and president shall go to every corner of Zambia and campaign vowing that no Police officer will be abused to stop them. […]

BREAKING NEWS KAMBWILI MAKES A RETURN TO ROAN CONSTITUENCY Scheduled to file in his nominations tomorrow under the CF party… Politics have reached climax as former Roan member of Parliament Hon Chishimba kambwili decides to return to his constituency and hopes to represent the people of Roan. Yesterday during his press conference held in Lusaka […]

…calls for unity and support for all adopted candidates in Kafue East By Francis Chipalo John Mikaya, UPND Youth Chairman for Kafue East, has been adopted as the party’s councilor candidate for Shimabala Ward ahead of the 13 August 2026 elections. Mikaya has served as area councilor for Shimabala in previous elections. In a statement […]

Zambian female artiste Dalivao has once again set social media buzzing after sharing another sassy picture on her official Facebook page, accompanied by a caption that left many fans talking. In the post, Dalivao boldly wrote: “If u don’t like wat I post kiss my 🍑” The caption immediately triggered mixed reactions online, with some […]

Lusaka, May 20, 2026 — The Zambia Police Service has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former Deputy Inspector General of Police – Administration, Ms. Alita Mbahwe. In an official message of condolences issued on May 19, 2026, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said he received the news of Ms. Mbahwe’s passing with […]

By Professor, Wilbroad Mutale As Zambia approaches the August 12 election, attention is focused on leadership choices and policy direction. However, an equally important issue sits beneath these debates: the quality of our public discourse. The way we engage—particularly on social media—has increasingly shifted toward pettiness, personal attacks, and shallow reasoning. Instead of interrogating ideas, […]