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Hichilema knew I was sick and I knew I wasn’t running mate, Nevers Mumba confirms falling sick on nomination day

Hichilema knew I was sick and I knew I wasn’t running mate, Nevers Mumba confirms falling sick on nomination day

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Hichilema knew I was sick and I knew I wasn’t running mate, Nevers confirms falling sick on nomination day PASTOR Nevers Mumba has told Daily Revelations newspaper’s Patson Chilemba that he felt dizzy on Friday last week, the day President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled his running mate, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango. Mumba confirms with Chilemba that he […]

Zambia poised for another bumper harvest – Kangwa

Zambia poised for another bumper harvest – Kangwa

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…projects increased production of maize, rice, soybeans and wheat as agriculture rebounds from the worst drought in history to have hit the country By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA is poised for yet another bumper agricultural harvest, with Government projecting increased production volumes of key crops, including maize, rice, soybeans and wheat following another positive farming […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

We haven’t gagged Millennium TV – IBA

We haven’t gagged Millennium TV – IBA

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By KALUNGA MWAPE THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has dismissed reports alleging that it directed Millennium TV not to air an interview featuring former Intelligence chief and presidential candidate Xavier Chungu. IBA Director General Webster Malido says the authority has not issued any directive to any broadcasting station regarding programming linked to the interview. […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

The only ‘classified’ material Chungu disclosed is that change is coming – Sishuwa Sishuwa

The only ‘classified’ material Chungu disclosed is that change is coming – Sishuwa Sishuwa

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The only ‘classified’ material Chungu disclosed is that change is coming – Sishuwa By Angela Moonga Historian Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa says he has listened to the whole one-hour interview involving former Intelligence chief Xavier Chungu with ThatZedPodcast, which has, however, been stopped from airing by the authorities as containing “classified material.” ThatZedPodcast had promised to […]

ECZ detects 10 forged certificates among 2026 election candidates

ECZ detects 10 forged certificates among 2026 election candidates

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THE Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) said it detected 10 forged certificates among people seeking to run in the 2026 general elections. ECZ Executive Director Michael Chilala told reporters that the fake documents were found during physical verification of candidates’ qualifications between April 22 and May 22, 2026. Chilala said the number marks a significant […]

Political parties advised to stick to ECZ campaign timetable

Political parties advised to stick to ECZ campaign timetable

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By SENIYA BANDA GOVERNANCE activist Gilbert Chisanga has called for strict adherence to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) campaign timetable, describing it as essential to ensuring peaceful and orderly political competition ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking in an interview, Mr. Chisanga says the timetable being developed through consultations between the ECZ […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Gov’t should publish empowerment programmes – ZEHEST

Gov’t should publish empowerment programmes – ZEHEST

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By KALUNGA MWAPE THE Zambia Economic Hub for Entrepreneurship and Skills Training (ZEHEST) has urged Government to publicise all economic empowerment programmes to enhance citizen participation and transparency. ZEHEST Executive Director Clarence Muzyamba says Government has for some time been implementing various empowerment programmes, but many citizens remain unaware of the available opportunities. Mr. […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

UPND SAYS DOUBLE NOMINATION CERTIFICATES NOT A SIGN OF INTERNAL DISPUTES

UPND SAYS DOUBLE NOMINATION CERTIFICATES NOT A SIGN OF INTERNAL DISPUTES

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By Nelson Zulu The ruling UPND says the giving of double nomination certificates to candidates witnessed during filing in if nominations should not be interpreted as a sign of internal disputes within the party. UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has explained that such measures are sometimes necessary to address emerging issues during the nomination process. Mr. […]

UPND must learn from PF, says Prof Phiri

UPND must learn from PF, says Prof Phiri

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…warns the ruling party should be ready to go through what it has subjected the PF to after leaving power, says political parties founded on personality cults often do not survive once they lose power By NATION REPORTER IT is unfortunate that the immediate past ruling party, the Patriotic Front (PF) has in less […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

UPND has eroded people’s freedoms, liberties – Mundubile

UPND has eroded people’s freedoms, liberties – Mundubile

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By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA’s democratic freedoms, space and liberties are being stifled by the UPND’s authoritarian style of governance and as the country commemorates the Africa Day, Zambians should rise to reclaim their democratic rights and free themselves from traits of dictatorship, Brian Mundubile has said. In his Africa Day message yesterday, Mr […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.