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ISAAC MWANZA DISMISSES CLAIMS HIS ELECTION PETITION IS UPND-SPONSORED By Justina Matandiko Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has dismissed allegations that his recent election petition is sponsored by the ruling UPND, saying critics are avoiding the real issues raised before the courts. Mr. Mwanza says focus should be on whether some candidates who filed as independent […]

WHEN GRIEF BECOMES A STAGE: EXPOSING THE POLITICAL MACHINATIONS BEHIND THE LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE By Chilufya Kasonde BLOEMFONTEIN – Yesterday, from the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein, South Africa, solemn mission unfolded. Alongside former Minister Richard Musukwa and former DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe, we took another legal step not […]

KK did not leave burial wishes, had not lost benefits, Court tells government lawyer in ECL case THE South African Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein yesterday challenged the Zambian government’s reliance on the Kenneth Kaunda burial case in its legal battle with the family of former president Edgar Lungu over his final resting place. […]

The Democratic Union has released its “Honey Jar” policy plan ahead of the August 2026 elections, saying it is built around practical solutions that will improve daily life for Zambians under the theme “Zambia First”. Fronted by Presidential candidate Ackim Antony Njobvu and running mate Miriam Banda, the party says the plan rejects empty promises […]

ZEDPODCAST DUO DETAINED SINCE TUESDAY Kalenga (Kalenga Chambatu) and Uncle Elson (Elson Chigerwe)the dynamic hosts behind “That ZED Podcast” have been in detention since Tuesday,26th May 2026. The duo is being accused of interviewing and publicising Liberal Democrats Party (LDP) President, Xavier Franklin Chungu who the Zambia Police accuse of revealing official secrets. Chungu is […]

WITHDRAW ONLY VALID BEFORE NOMINATIONS CLOSE – MWANZA Governance Activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that a candidate in an election cannot withdraw after the close of nominations. In a statement on Saturday, Mwanza explained that withdrawal is only possible between the filing of nomination and before the close of nominations. He said Section 31(2) of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]