Four candidates successfully filed in their nomination papers to contest for the Mpika North Parliamentary seat in Muchinga Province ahead of the forthcoming general elections. And Mpika District Electoral Officer, Samuel Musenga has warned that any political party or candidate found violating Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) guidelines risks being penalised or disqualified from participating […]

FORMER Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili filed nomination papers Wednesday to contest the Roan parliamentary seat. Speaking to supporters, Kambwili said he left the constituency years ago and criticized subsequent leaders for failing to address local needs. “When I was MP, I left the skills training center at window level, and to date the center is […]

FORMER Chipangali MP Vincent Mwale filed nomination papers Wednesday as an independent candidate for the Chipangali West parliamentary seat. Mwale submitted his papers ahead of the Aug. 13 election. (Mwebantu, Thursday, 21st May, 2026)

A renowned freedom fighter in North-Western Province has called on Zambians to uphold peace, unity and preserve it to honour the country’s forefathers. Eunice Sebele popularly known as Mama Sebele has expressed concern over the lack of harmony among Zambians stating that if not addressed it will negatively affect the country. Speaking when she featured on “The Eye” […]

Kambwili writes: Good evening everyone. Today I have successfully filed in my nomination to stand as Roan Member of Parliament under the Citizens First party in the 2026 general election. I am overwhelmed with the reception that I received from the community, it feels good to be home. I have decided to represent the good […]

Candidates vying for the Mpongwe East and Mpongwe West parliamentary seats have so far successfully filed their nominations today as part of the electoral process. In Mpongwe East, Tabiso Shiri of the Socialist Party filed her nomination at 14:00 hours, while Keith Maila, an independent candidate, filed his nomination earlier at around 09:00 hours. In […]

…asks the Registrar of Societies to investigate false returns against the ruling party, says the party is unfit to participate in the August 13 general election for declaring false returns By NATION REPORTER CHARLES Longwe, a gold card carrying member of the UPND has petitioned the Registrar of Societies to suspend recognition of office […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By CHIKUMBI KATEBE A ZIMBABWEAN student who worked as a part-time lecturer has pleaded guilty to engaging in work in Zambia without a work permit. Before Magistrate Nthandose Chabala was Tonderai Takunda Mutya, 26, a student, who was charged with one count of engaging in work when he worked as a part-time lecturer at […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

FORMER Mazabuka Central MP Garry Nkombo filed nomination papers Wednesday as an independent candidate and condemned an attack on him at Mazabuka Civic Centre. Nkombo said a man wearing UPND regalia attacked him and tore his shirt as he entered the centre to file. He said other men, some with covered faces, also assaulted him […]

VIOLENCE erupted Wednesday at Mumbwa Town Council as two UPND candidates sought to file nominations for Mumbwa Central. Witnesses said Hamatala, one of two UPND candidates issued adoption certificates, attempted to enter Mumbwa Civic Centre to file his papers while Clarence Chisuku was already inside filing for the same seat. The Electoral Commission of Zambia […]