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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 […]

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 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

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PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction president Miles Sampa has withdrawn from contesting the parliamentary election.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 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 […]

 BRIEFING | Miles Sampa Pulls Out, PF Turns Focus to Presidential Race Patriotic Front faction leader Miles Sampa has formally withdrawn his candidacy for the newly created Lima Constituency, deepening uncertainty around the former ruling party’s participation in the 2026 General Election. In a statement issued Friday, Sampa confirmed that he had withdrawn from […]

Ubuntu Protects Family Wishes, Not Government Control South Africa. 29 May 2026 The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa delivered one of the sharpest moments of today’s proceedings when it pushed back against the Zambian Government’s argument that the public standing of the deceased should override the burial wishes of the family. During submissions, […]

“Trust Was Broken Repeatedly” — Makebi Zulu ….as Zambian Government legal team abandons central argument in the Supreme Court…. South Africa. 29 May 2026 The legal battle over the burial of former President Edgar Lungu has laid bare deep mistrust between the family and the Zambian government, with family spokesperson Makebi Zulu saying repeated breaches […]

The Zambia Police Service has confirmed that former intelligence chief Xavier Chungu has been questioned and issued with a Warn and Caution Statement in connection with alleged offences under the State Security Act. According to a press statement released by the Zambia Police Service on May 29, 2026, Mr. Chungu is being investigated for the […]