…from visiting Nakacinda, other prisoners, disclose that the PF secretary general is no longer being allowed to be visited by his lawyers despite having on hunger strike for the last six days By BARNABAS ZULU BRIAN Mundubile has complained that he and other opposition leaders were yesterday blocked from visiting jailed […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…as Beauty Katebe, the NGOCC board chairperson says the women’s movement wants political campaigns focused on issues and not intimidation as nation heads to August 13 polls By NATION REPORTER AS the country shifts into campaign mode ahead of the decisive August 13 general election, stakeholders should prioritise peaceful, issue-based, inclusive and violence-free campaigns […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Freedom of jailed opposition to come with govt change – Mundubile National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says the freedom of jailed opposition figures such as Bowman Lusambo, Raphael Nakachinda and others will only come through a change of government. Mundubile said this after what he described as an […]

ECZ SETS CAMPAIGN TIMETABLE The Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- says it has developed a campaign timetable for all political parties taking part in the 2026 General Election at constituency level. ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager PATRICIA LUHANGA says the campaign timetables are intended to provide a fair and equal platform for all candidates participating in […]

Let’s not be arrogant and say we’ve already won, Hichilema cautions supporters PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged supporters not to be complacent ahead of the August 13 general elections, saying there is still a lot of work to be done to secure victory. Speaking recently at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, President Hichilema stressed the […]

The Government of Zambia has stepped up promotion of livestock insurance as a key tool to protect farmers from climate‑related losses and drive modern sustainable farming. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary Dr. Max Choombe said the scheme is designed to help farmers safeguard animals and investments against rising climate threats. “Climate change does […]

BY SENIYA BANDA THE Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) has warned that with the strengthened enforcement of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply Act No. 29 of 2025, employers who fail to adhere to the law risk facing legal action. Recently, Government strengthened the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply Act […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

MILES SAMPA’S PF TIYENDE ALLIANCE BECOMES THE SHORTEST-LIVED POLITICAL ALLIANCE By: Sun Fm TV Reporter The PF TIYENDE Alliance launched by former Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa suffered a major setback after the Development Freedom Party (DFP) officially withdrew from the coalition just 12 days after its formation. The alliance, which was launched on […]

By Kalunga Mwape GOVERNANCE expert Charity Musamba has expressed concern over the manner in which political parties in Zambia are financed, warning that the current system is weakening internal democracy and accountability within political organisations. Dr. Musamba says political parties are ideally supposed to be financed by their members through subscriptions and contributions, a […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

TRANSIENCE OF POWER: THE SYSTEM IS NOW IN-CHARGE NOT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Hakainde Hichilema and his running mate, Mutale Nalumango, were duly nominated. The moment the nomination was declared valid, the administrative reins of government were effectively transferred to the governance system, with President Hichilema becoming a figurehead. This immediate […]