…urges President Hakainde Hichilema to safeguard democracy and allow free participation of all eligible candidates seeking to challenge the head of State for the country’s highest office By NATION REPORTER ATTEMPTS to block opposition leaders Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and other aspiring candidates from participating in the August 13, general election risk plunging the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…says old wine in a new bottle is not rebranding, as he dismisses the Mundubile/Makebi alliance as marriage of convenience with a myopic agenda of wrestling power from President Hichilema, with Zambians ready to renew his mandate By NATION REPORTER THE many opposition alliances being formed against President Hakainde Hichilema with the sole purpose […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

STANLEY K. Kakubo has been named the United Party for National Development candidate for the newly created Kapiri West Constituency ahead of the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Kakubo, who served as member of parliament for Kapiri Mposhi for two terms from 2016 to 2026, said he accepted the nomination with a sense of responsibility. […]

JACK J. Mwiimbu, SC, has been named the United Party for National Development candidate for Monze East and received an adoption certificate to contest the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Mwiimbu thanked President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND for their confidence and called for unity among party members following the adoption process. He urged former […]

ALEXANDER Mumba Sakala has been named the United Party for National Development candidate for Matero and received an adoption certificate to contest the Aug. 13, 2026, general election. Sakala thanked President Hakainde Hichilema and UPND members for their support, and said his focus would be on serving Matero residents through unity and development. “First of […]

The GIZ- Food and Nutrition Security Enhanced Resilience (GIZ-FANSER) Plus Project has availed a District Hardware Fund to address critical district-level gaps in nutrition service delivery in Luapula Province. Under the Hardware Fund initiative each GIZ-FANSER intervention district in Luapula namely Mansa, Chembe and Chipili Districts will receive 20,000 Euros funding through the respective District […]

By BARNABAS ZULU CHISHIMBA Kambwili has endorsed Harry Kalaba as his preferred jkambwilk presidential candidate in the 2026 general elections, citing the Citizens First party’s compliance with electoral and constitutional requirements. Mr Kambwili said his decision followed a careful assessment of political parties seeking to participate in the August 2026 polls. Speaking in a […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

THE Miles Sampa-led faction of the Patriotic Front said it will not field a presidential candidate in the 2026 general election, choosing instead to focus on rebuilding the party. At a media briefing Monday night, Sampa said the decision was meant to strengthen internal structures and restore the party’s long-term standing. “The PF will not […]

Dr. Martin L. Chasha said he will contest the Chongwe West parliamentary seat in the Aug. 13, 2026, general election as the United Party for National Development candidate. Chasha thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for the party’s confidence in him to represent Chongwe West. He urged party members and residents to work together to support the […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia said political parties must submit signed adoption certificates for candidates during the 2026 nomination process, following changes under the Electoral Process (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2026. Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the certificate must be signed by the party president and either the secretary-general or deputy secretary-general. It […]