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TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE COUNTRYWIDE STRATEGY Dr Chris Zumani Zimba, Tonse Alliance Secretary General, announced that the two alliances mutually agreed and resolved the following: 1. Tonse Alliance Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) shall be used as the Presidential SPV countrywide with the Symbol of NYALI (Light). 2. The […]

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU LUSAKA Securities Exchange (LuSE) recorded mixed market performance in April 2026, with equity trading activity slowing amid investor caution, although year-to-date gains remained positive. In a market update issued by Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Kabaso, the exchange said investor sentiment remained subdued during the month as market participants assessed recently released […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ZAMBIANS WILL DO A “DON’T KUBEBA ” ON UPND DURING POLLS – KAPATA PF senior member Jean Kapata says people will do a “Don’t Kubeba” on the UPND in the forthcoming general elections. She adds that the UPND will perhaps campaign easily in their strongholds, but says Lusaka, the Copperbelt and other provinces will not […]

KALABA Successfully Files Presidential Nomination Papers By Sharon Siame ZNBC 19.05.26 Citizens First Party President HARRY KALABA has successfully filed his presidential nomination papers ahead of the general election scheduled for August 13, 2026. Mr. KALABA was accompanied by his running mate, MOSES MAWERE. This brings the number of presidential candidates who have successfully filed […]

SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA TO HEAR EDGAR LUNGU FAMILY’S APPEAL OVER HIS REMAINS ON MAY 29 By: Thomas Afroman Mwale The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has set May 29, 2026 to hear an appeal by the family of former President Edgar Lungu regarding the handling of his remains,Funeral and Burial. According […]

The Daily Nation in its yesterday’s publication carried a story headlined: “SA court sentences Madison Financial Services Group chairman to 10 years for fraud” In the story, it was reported that Madison Financial Services Plc Group Chairman, Mogamat Rushdie Lagardien a former practising attorney had been sentenced to ten (10) years’ imprisonment following a […]

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 […]