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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UPND ADOPTS PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES IN NDOLA DISTRICT The United Party for National Development (UPND) has officially adopted parliamentary candidates for constituencies in Ndola District ahead of the upcoming elections. Frank Tayali has been re-adopted as the party’s candidate for Ndola Central Constituency, while Lloyd Lubosha has also been re-adopted for Chifubu Constituency. Warren Mwambazi will […]

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President Hakainde Hichilema appointed Solwezi East Member […]

Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Kusobile Kamwambi, has urged the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) to take keen interest in the operations of community television and radio stations. Ms Kamwambi notes that community television and radio stations need government support to keep them afloat. She has observed that most rural community television and radio […]

Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Lawrence Mwanza has commended the Zambia Qualifications Authority for decentralising its outreach programmes and taking services closer to the people. Speaking during the ZAQA workshop in Ndola District, Mr Mwanza said the initiative of decentralisation demonstrates the government’s commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and citizen engagement. He said the sensitisation programmes will […]