CAMPAIGNS for Zambia’s Aug. 13 general elections will run from May 23 to Aug. 12, the Electoral Commission of Zambia announced Thursday. Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the official campaign period starts Saturday, May 23, and ends Wednesday, Aug. 12. The ECZ also rescheduled nomination dates for parliamentary, mayoral or council chairperson, and ward […]

The opposition Citizens First (CF) party says it is delighted to see unity emerging in the opposition, which reflects the cry of ordinary Zambians. CF Media Committee Member Bangwe Naviley says CF President Harry Kalaba has consistently called for unity in the opposition to form a formidable political force capable of facing UPND as a […]

Democratic Union President Ackim Antony Njobvu has accused the UPND government of failing to deliver on its campaign promises to Zambians, saying it has focused more on blocking the opposition. Speaking during the People’s Debate on Pan African Radio, Njobvu said President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration had rushed to push policies that were not helping citizens. […]

By MUBITA KATETE PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has said elections are not supposed to be for blood-shedding and that Zambia’s prevailing peace and political stability are a result of deliberate efforts by his administration to promote law and order and reject political violence ahead of the 2026 general elections. “Calmness comes because this government, for […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA shall certainly be transformed in all sectors and the rule of law will and civil liberties be restored after the August general election because a new leadership is nigh, Makebi Zulu has said. Mr Zulu says Zambians are ready for change and any leader with the desire to lead the […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

I’m re-contesting Chawama on the Makebi, Mundubile ticket – Nundwe … Miles is a ‘confused fella’ By Mubanga Mubanga Chawama member of parliament (MP) Bright Nundwe says Miles Sampa is a “confused fella”. On Sunday during the press briefing, Sampa accused Nundwe of being a “sellout” and “ungrateful” “Last week l was with Bright Nundwe. […]

…says Zambians should rally behind the PF alliance leaders who are seeking to form Government on the August 13, general election. By NATION REPORTER FORMER Patriotic Front (PF) chairman and late former President Edgar Lungu’s campaign manager Ng’onga Mukupa says the alliance between Makebi Zulu and Brian Mundubile, is a heroic move which […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

230 Views President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in Major General (Retired) Vincent Mukanda as the Vice Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) as country gears up for the forthcoming general election. Meanwhile, Zevyanji Sinkala has been sworn in as Commissioner. The Ministry of Information confirmed the development which took place this morning at […]

Chilanga Member of Parliament, Sipho Hlazo has commissioned a 1×3 classroom block at St. Michael Secondary School valued at K1.28m. Also commissioned is an ablution block at Sekelela Community School, constructed at a cost of K780, 000 also funded using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mr Hlazo said the projects represent a […]

President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow, Friday May 15, 2026, expected to dissolve the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly ahead of the August 13 general election. The dissolution of Parliament is a constitutional requirement that takes place 90 days before a general election and marks the beginning of the official campaign period. Once Parliament […]