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SAVE ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY, MWAMBA URGES AU …Former envoy urges Ndayishimiye to intervene before August 25 petition deadline Former Zambian Permanent Representative to the African Union, Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba, has asked the continental body to urgently intervene in the…
Commonwealth demands end to arbitrary arrests as it condemns Kabulonga killing The Commonwealth has called on President Hakainde Hichilema’s government to halt arbitrary arrests and release all persons detained for political reasons since the 13 August election, in one of the…
Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week Zambia begins a new week with one proposed challenge to the August general election now abandoned, while the country waits to see whether Brian Mundubile will proceed with his separate presidential…
President of Malawi Arthur Peter Mutharika joins in the congratulatory messages for President elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election for his second term. In a statement issued to the media, Professor Mutharika highlighted that President-elect Hichilema’s resounding victory…
The Western Province Chamber of Commerce has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing the development as a renewed opportunity to accelerate economic transformation and development in the province. Speaking in an interview with journalists in…
Government has completed the distribution of farming inputs to 1,040 beneficiaries under the wetland component of the Food Security Pack in Nakonde District in Muchinga Province. Nakonde Assistant Community Development Officer Maxon Tembo says the district was implementing…
A United Party for National Development (UPND) member in Mfuwe Constituency, Lavushimanda District has called for peace and unity in the country, especially during the 2026 general election aftermath. Kennedy Mwansa who recently contested the Lavushimanda council chairperson…
State House has dismissed claims that security and law enforcement agencies are conducting arbitrary arrests, saying the authorities are instead carrying out lawful investigations into suspected criminal activities and threats to national security. State House Chief Communication…
Government says K67 million is being spent on the refurbishment and expansion of Parliament Motel to accommodate the increased number of Members of Parliament. Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Permanent Secretary Professor Albert Malama says the…
Chilanga District Electoral Officer Stephen Malenga has urged the Conflict Management Committee to remain vigilant and watch for early warning signs of violence during the post-election period. Mr Malenga explains that the period immediately after elections is often tense, as…