Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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JOHN MIKAYA ADOPTED AS SHIMABALA WARD COUNCILOR CANDIDATE

JOHN MIKAYA ADOPTED AS SHIMABALA WARD COUNCILOR CANDIDATE

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…calls for unity and support for all adopted candidates in Kafue East By Francis Chipalo John Mikaya, UPND Youth Chairman for Kafue East, has been adopted as the party’s councilor candidate for Shimabala Ward ahead of the 13 August 2026 elections. Mikaya has served as area councilor for Shimabala in previous elections. In a statement […]

ECZ extends nomination period for National Assembly, mayoral races

ECZ extends nomination period for National Assembly, mayoral races

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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) extended nominations for National Assembly and mayoral and council chairperson races after candidates reported losing voter cards. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said Tuesday that National Assembly nominations, originally set for Wednesday, May 20, will now be held Friday, May 22. Mayoral and council chairperson nominations, set for […]

Full-Scale Iranian Attack Could Overwhelm U.S. and Israeli Air Defense Systems

Full-Scale Iranian Attack Could Overwhelm U.S. and Israeli Air Defense Systems

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Full-Scale Iranian Attack Could Overwhelm U.S. and Israeli Air Defense Systems Defense analysts warn that if Iran launches a full-scale missile and drone assault, the air defense systems of the United States and Israel could struggle to intercept the sheer volume of incoming threats. Experts note that large coordinated barrages involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, […]

FDD PRESIDENT CHIFUMU BANDA DECLINES TO CONTEST PRESIDENCY

FDD PRESIDENT CHIFUMU BANDA DECLINES TO CONTEST PRESIDENCY

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FDD PRESIDENT CHIFUMU BANDA DECLINES TO CONTEST PRESIDENCY By: Sun Fm TV Reporter Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Dr. Chifumu Banda has declared that he is not interested in contesting the August 13 General Elections, emphasizing the need for opposition unity. Dr. Banda said not everyone can become President, stressing that unity among […]

NJOOMONA ADOPTED AS UPND CANDIDATE FOR CHAKUNKULA WARD 37

NJOOMONA ADOPTED AS UPND CANDIDATE FOR CHAKUNKULA WARD 37

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Chimuka Njoomona has once again been adopted as the United Party for National Development candidate for Chakunkula Ward 37 ahead of the August tripartite general elections. In a statement following his adoption, Njoomona thanked God for the opportunity to serve and said it was a rare privilege he did not take lightly. “I give thanks […]

OCiDA Disowns masquerader Simwinji’

OCiDA Disowns masquerader Simwinji’

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…discloses that His Grace, Emeritus Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu died as chairman of OCiDA Endorsement of President Hichilema and at no time was ever expelled, brands Simwinji as a UPND cadre impersonating the association By BARNABAS ZULU THE Our Civic Duty Association (OCiDA) has distanced itself from the endorsement of the UPND and President […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

I don’t fail to file nominations – KBF

I don’t fail to file nominations – KBF

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By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA Must Prosper (ZMP) president Kelvinn Bwalya Fube has dismissed reports suggesting that he failed to file his nomination papers in line with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) timetable. In a statement issued by the ZMP media team, Mr Fube said reports to the effect that he had failed […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ECZ clears Brian Mundubile for Aug. 13 presidential election

ECZ clears Brian Mundubile for Aug. 13 presidential election

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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) cleared National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential aspirant Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu to contest the Aug. 13, 2026, election. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the nominations were accepted in accordance with Article 100 of the Constitution of Zambia and Regulation 11 of the […]

DRAMA AS TWO ADOPTION CERTIFICATES ARE ISSUED FOR ONE SEAT

DRAMA AS TWO ADOPTION CERTIFICATES ARE ISSUED FOR ONE SEAT

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DRAMA AS TWO ADOPTION CERTIFICATES ARE ISSUED FOR ONE SEAT Hillary Chipango and Beatrice Samundengo have both produced adoption certificates to contest on UPND ticket in Kabompo West. But the Real question is,Who has been adopted and the UPND secretariate is yet to comment.

Tonse Pamodzi Clears First Hurdle: Hon. Brian Mundubile has cleared the 1,000 supporters drawn from the provinces

Tonse Pamodzi Clears First Hurdle: Hon. Brian Mundubile has cleared the 1,000 supporters drawn from the provinces

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Tonse Pamodzi Clears First Hurdle Hon.Brian Mundubile has cleared the 1,000 supporters drawn from the provinces and registered them under ECZ as a pre-clearance process to presidential nominations. Tonse Alliance has processed earlier under the Special Purpose Vehicle of FDD but abandoned it due to legal and administrative hurdles. Tonse Alliance picked the National Reconciliation […]