Local Zambia updates, community incidents, police news, court stories, and city developments.
Local Zambia updates, community incidents, police news, court stories, and city developments.
WARREN MWAMBAZI DEFENDS HIS UPND ADOPTION AS PARTY PETITIONS IN COURT By Justina Matandiko Former Bwana Mkubwa Independent Member of Parliament Warren Mwambazi has defended his decision to contest the 2026 general elections on the UPND ticket, saying the move is aimed at accelerating development in the constituency. Mr. Mwambazi explains that serving as an […]
Independents Withdrawing Will Remain on the Ballot-Isaac Mwanza Withdrawal only possible before close of nominations-Mwanza … Governance activist says candidates remain in race after nominations close By EMV Reporter Governance activist Isaac Mwanza has clarified that candidates in an election cannot withdraw from the race after the close of nominations. In a statement issued on […]
Why is Isaac Mwanza Querrying Dolika Banda’s Qualifications, here is What the Constitutional Court Stated; Grade 12 Certificate and its Equivalent The Constitutional Court ruled that a full Grade 12 School Certificate (or its direct academic equivalent) is a mandatory, non-negotiable minimum requirement to run for public offices like Member of Parliament or President The […]
Chama, Zambia – May 31, 2026 – A 35-year-old farmer from Chama District in Eastern Province has died after suffering a snake bite while guarding his rice field in a Game Management Area, police have confirmed. The deceased has been identified as Dickson Sinyinza of Ng’anjo Chiwato Village in Chief Kambombo’s chiefdom. According to Eastern […]
Congolese MP accused in 85995 dollar fake gold deal after client speaks out and demands answers A political controversy is unfolding in DRCongo after a Member of Parliament was accused of allegedly defrauding a client of 85995 USdollars in what has been described as a fake gold transaction. The case has sparked public debate, with […]
By Gumbi Kaziguda Jele Over the past 7 decades or so, the name ‘Mpezeni’ has been a popular one among the Zambian mainstream media. Most of us have grown up knowing this name as the correct name for the amaNgoni Nation’s leader. But you see, the name has actually evolved over time. Depending on the …
Ministry of Local and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Nicholas Phiri, says he is hopeful that the succession process within the Mpezeni Royal Establishment would provide a positive example of an orderly transition of traditional leadership. Mr Phiri notes that there are currently more than 56 succession disputes involving traditional leadership before the […]
…says unless disqualified by the court, explains that those independent parliamentary candidates who successfully filed their nominations cannot withdraw and will therefore be on the ballot rendering claims of unopposed MPs unattainable, null and void THERE are no parliamentary or local government candidates who have gone unopposed because those claiming that they have withdrawn […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.
Police release Kalenga and Elson after earlier arrest following interview with Xavier Chungu Police has released Kalenga Chambatu and Elson Chigerwe, who had been detained in police custody since Thursday, May 28 following an interview with the former director general of the Zambia State Intelligence Services, last week. According to a statement issued by Zambia […]
I HAVE WITHDRAWN FROM CONTESTING AS MP SO THAT I SAVE PF – MILES SAMPA MILES Sampa says contesting as an independent candidate for Lima constituency would have jeopardised his legality as PF president. “I’ll be removed as PF president if I stand as an independent MP” He says he had to withdraw from the […]
