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219 Views …veteran lawmaker survives despite losing constituency primaries Long-serving parliamentarian and former Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu has secured adoption as UPND candidate for the newly created Monze East Constituency despite reportedly losing the party’s primary ranking elections. Mwiimbu, now nicknamed “Mseveni” by political commentators because of his lengthy stay in Parliament, managed to […]

356 Views …cites bankruptcy status, defective adoption papers Charles Chanda, president of the United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ), has become the first aspiring presidential candidate to be rejected from participating in the August 13, 2026 general elections. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) reportedly rejected Chanda’s nomination on grounds that he is allegedly bankrupt […]

235 Views …says party will only field parliamentary and council candidates Miles Sampa has announced that the Patriotic Front (PF) faction he leads will not field a presidential candidate in the August 13, 2026 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing this evening, Sampa said the decision was reached after wide consultations within the party […]

UPND Adopts Elijah Mvula for Chama South Constituency. He Writes MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE AND COMMITMENT I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) Party for the trust and confidence bestowed upon me by endorsing my candidature for Chama South Constituency. I receive […]

Elections : Why The ECZ Has Disqualified Charles Chanda UPPZ leader, Charles Chanda has been knocked out from contesting the 2026 general elections because he is an undischarged bankrupt. What the constitution says; Article 100(2)(g) of the Constitution states: “A person is disqualified from being nominated as a candidate for election as President if that […]

Former PF MP Kampamba Mulenga has been adopted to contest on UPND ticket as MP for Kalulushi Constituency. Kampamba Mulenga has been adopted as the UPND parliamentary candidate for Kalulushi Constituency. Mulenga previously served two terms as Member of Parliament under the Patriotic Front (PF) ticket. She also served as Minister of Information and Minister […]

For the past five years, it has been my honour to serve the people of Ndola Central with commitment, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility. Today, I am deeply honoured and grateful to the Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the United Party for National Development (UPND), and the people of Ndola Central for the […]

UPND’S MORGAN MUUNDA SUFFERS ANOTHER POLITICAL SETBACK IN CHAWAMA By Jane BandaChawama aspiring candidate Morgan Muunda has suffered another major political setback after failing to secure adoption by the ruling UPND to contest the Chawama parliamentary seat. Muunda first gained Lusaka’s attention during the previous bye-election campaigns when he broke down in tears while conducting […]

Yo Maps’ music manager DJ Kandeke has sparked fresh debate on social media after questioning the approach used by a popular television presenter on a talk show aired by a named TV station located along Great North Road in Lusaka. In a short but thought-provoking post, Kandeke expressed concern over what he described as a […]

By Joseph Siambihi A 23-year-old motorcyclist of Mkushi District in Central Province who went missing on 1st May 2026 has been found dead and buried in a shallow grave. The deceased, identified as Jacob Kanyangala, was discovered wrapped in a sack and buried within a yard in Itala Compound after a resident, Mercy Mutale, reportedly […]