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LUNGU BURIAL CASE BECOMES LANDMARK TEST OF STATE POWER

LUNGU BURIAL CASE BECOMES LANDMARK TEST OF STATE POWER

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LUNGU BURIAL CASE BECOMES LANDMARK TEST OF STATE POWER The legal battle surrounding the burial of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has evolved into a major constitutional test of state authority, family rights, and the legal status of former Heads of State. During proceedings before the South African Supreme Court, judges openly challenged the Zambian […]

UPND member Charles Longwe has petitioned the Constitutional Court to disqualify Hichilema from the 2026 election

UPND member Charles Longwe has petitioned the Constitutional Court to disqualify Hichilema from the 2026 election

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FOUNDING MEMBER PETITIONS CONCOURT, SEEKS HICHILEMA’S DISQUALIFICATION FROM 2026 POLLS A founding member of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), Charles Longwe, has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking the disqualification of President Hakainde Hichilema from contesting the August 13, 2026 general elections. According to a 24-page petition seen by Zambian Eye and filed […]

SA Supreme Court reserves judgement in Lungu case, as gvt says grave is ready

SA Supreme Court reserves judgement in Lungu case, as gvt says grave is ready

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368 Views The South African Supreme Court has reserved judgment to a later date as the legal battle over the late former president Edgar Lungu’s remains continues. During the session judges pressed the government of Zambia over its argument that a former President whose benefits were withdrawn still retained sufficient status for the State to […]

Nkombo was not fired, it’s only he didn’t apply to contest under UPND ticket- Mufulila

Nkombo was not fired, it’s only he didn’t apply to contest under UPND ticket- Mufulila

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538 Views The United Party for National Development (UPND) elections chairperson Likando Mufulali has urged members of the party who have gone independent to reverse their decision while there is still time. He says the party is more than ready and willing to work with them. Commenting on independent candidate for Mazabuka Central parliamentary seat, […]

Chungu charged, detained for disclosing classified information

Chungu charged, detained for disclosing classified information

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240 ViewsThe Zambia Police Service has recorded a warn and caution statement from former intelligence chief director Xavier Chungu for disclosing certain information entrusted to him in confidence, contrary to the law. Chungu was picked up by police for questioning on Thursday. In a statement, Friday, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said Chungu remained detained as […]

Founding Member petitions ConCourt, seeks Hichilema’s disqualification from 2026 elections

Founding Member petitions ConCourt, seeks Hichilema’s disqualification from 2026 elections

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290 ViewsA founding member of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), Charles Longwe, has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking the disqualification of President Hakainde Hichilema from contesting the August 13, 2026 general elections. According to a 24-page petition seen by Zambian Eye and filed today at the expiry of the seven-day constitutional period […]

Police Summon Gary Nkombo

Police Summon Gary Nkombo

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Police Summon Gary Nkombo After holding a whirlwind of rallies and road shows in Mazabuka, the Zambia Police have summoned former Minister of Local Government, Gary Nkombo for interrogations

Miles Sampa withdraws from parliamentary contest.

Miles Sampa withdraws from parliamentary contest.

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PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction president Miles Sampa has withdrawn from contesting the parliamentary election. Mr Sampa said the decision follows a High Court ruling and came after wider consultations with stakeholders. He cited a ruling by High Court judges C.C. Zulu and Mwila Kombe, delivered three weeks ago, three hours before the close of nominations, […]

Ex-Spy boss revealed to the public, Intelligence data he obtained while he was in charge of shushus, says Police

Ex-Spy boss revealed to the public, Intelligence data he obtained while he was in charge of shushus, says Police

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Ex-Spy boss revealed to the public, Intelligence data he obtained while he was in charge of shushus, says Police POLICE in Lusaka have recorded a Warn and Caution Statement from former intelligence chief Xavier Chungu for allegedly communicating classified information contrary to the State Security Act. According to a statement issued by Zambia Police Service […]