168 Views Former minister of information Chishimba Kambwili has endorsed Citizens First leader Harry Kalaba for the 2026 General Election. Declaring his support for Kalaba, Kambwili said the decision came after analysing all political parties. “After analysing all political parties, I will support and back the candidature of Harry Kalaba in the 2026 general elections,” […]
558 Views …says opposition candidates may be blocked from ballot Veteran politician Chishimba Kambwili has endorsed Harry Kalaba as his preferred presidential candidate for the August 13, 2026 general elections. Speaking during an address this afternoon, Kambwili said the current political environment had become difficult for opposition presidential hopefuls, alleging that some candidates may […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]