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ARCHBISHOP Alick Banda of the Archdiocese of Lusaka has condemned what he described as a “disturbing rise” in politically motivated violence ahead of Zambia’s August 13, 2026 General Election. In a statement released, Banda said reports across the country include campaign convoys being attacked, supporters assaulted, property destroyed, and innocent lives lost. "Violent confrontations at

THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) says it has started implementing President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to employ volunteer health workers, with applications from the first three provinces where the pledge was made already being validated. Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr Choolwe Beyani says the Commission is treating the implementation of the presidential directive with the urgency, […]

MINISTRY of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo says government is aware of planned, stage-managed violence that is yet to occur ahead of the August 13 general election. Meanwhile, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana claims that members of the opposition are wearing UPND regalia and attacking themselves in an attempt to […]

THE UPND has asked the Catholic Church to cancel a planned candlelight prayer service scheduled for August 12, 2026, arguing that the event could attract political connotations ahead of the general election. The party argues that a candle and a lamp are being used as official political symbols by some political parties contesting the 2026 […]

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has ordered a review of the police crowd control operation that led to the teargassing of the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance campaign rally in Mongu and Kalabo. The directive follows Wednesday’s teargas incident, which disrupted the opposition rally in Western Province and sparked criticism from political stakeholders. Police have also […]

Lusaka - Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema has assured residents of Manyama in Kalumbila District that the area will continue to receive government

God rejected Hichilema five times, Zambians forced Him to allow him to rule — Kambwili FORMER Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili says President Hakainde Hichilema’s five unsuccessful presidential bids were a sign that God had not chosen him to lead Zambia. And Kambwili says President Hichilema does not love the poor, arguing that his government’s policies […]

UPND Opposes Candlelight Prayer Event By Ruth Chayinda The UPND has called for the cancellation of a planned candlelight prayer programme scheduled for August 12, 2026, a day before the General Election. In a letter addressed to Marian Shrine Chelstone Priest Father FELIX BANDA and the Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ, UPND Secretary General BATUKE […]

Zambia has not witnessed such violence since 1991 — Sakwiba Sikota TONSE Alliance national chairman Sakwiba Sikota says Zambia has not witnessed election violence allegedly perpetrated by a sitting government in the manner currently being experienced since the return of multi-party democracy in 1991. Speaking in Western Province, Sikota said he has participated in nine […]

Zambian musician Clifford Dimba, popularly known as GeneralKanene, says he nearly lost his life after being brutallyattacked by UPND cadres while performing at a political eventin Mwembeshi over the weekend. In a video recorded after he was discharged from hospital,Kanene said the attackers came armed with guns, pangas, sticksand other weapons. He described how the […]