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The Electoral Commission of Zambia has reaffirmed impartiality in managing the 2026 General Election, urging parties and candidates to promote peaceful campaigns. Speaking during a media briefing, ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the Commission remains committed to treating all contenders equally and ensuring that electoral processes are guided by fairness, transparency and equity. Zaloumis emphasized […]

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed allegations that it is restricting presidential candidates from campaigning, saying its proposed campaign timetable is intended to promote order, fairness and peaceful coexistence during the campaign period. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said the Commission’s role is to facilitate a transparent, credible and peaceful electoral process and not […]

ECZ SAYS POLITICAL PARTIES TO FUND OWN OBSERVERS FOR BALLOT PRINTING IN DUBAI By Nelson Zulu The Electoral Commission of Zambia-ECZ- has revealed that political parties will be required to sponsor themselves to observe the printing of ballot papers in Dubai ahead of the August 13, 2026 general election. Speaking during an engagement meeting with […]

LARGE RALLIES DO NOT GUARANTEE VICTORY, SAYS STARDY MWALE Former Patriotic Front (PF) Copperbelt Province Chairperson Stardy Mwale has dismissed suggestions that the large crowds attending opposition rallies will automatically translate into votes in the upcoming general election. Mwale said Zambians should not be swayed by the huge rallies being held by PF acting president […]

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia, (ECZ), will meet presidential candidates today, Monday, June 22, 2026, to develop the presidential campaign timetable ahead of the Aug 13 general election. Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga said in a media notice Sunday the meeting will start at 10:00 hours at ECZ Head Office, New Conference Room, Elections House […]

IF PRESIDENT HICHILEMA FAILED TO BUILD EVEN A HELICOPTER PAD IN FIVE YEARS HOW CAN HE BUILD TEN AIRPORTS – KAMPYONGO Stephen Kampyongo, aspiring Member of Parliament for Shiwang’andu, has expressed skepticism about President Hakainde Hichilema’s plan to build airports in every province. Kampyongo questions the practicality of this promise, highlighting that many Zambians currently […]

Edgar Lungu’s legacy is terrible, says Wynter! ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says evidence of late President Edgar Lungu’s alleged terrible legacy is out there for people to see. And Kabimba says NRPUP Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile is not pure PF. Speaking on Prime Television’s Matters Arising program last night, Kabimba likened the Patriotic Front […]

RULING PARTY SHOULD PREPARE FOR LEAVING POSSIBILITY OF LEAVING OFFICE AFTER POLLS – SINKAMBA Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has claimed that the UPND faces a difficult path to retaining power in the August elections, saying public sentiment suggests voters are seeking change. Speaking to Hot FM News, Mr. Sinkamba has alleged that the current […]

THE Law Association of Zambia, (LAZ), has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, to ensure any presidential campaign timetable is lawful, consultative and consistent with constitutional rights. In a statement Saturday, LAZ President Arnold Kiluba said the association noted with concern ECZ’s June 18, 2026 advisory requiring all presidential candidates to campaign under […]

UPND, Tonse have no solutions for Zambia, says Dr. M’membe SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says both the UPND and the Tonse Alliance have no solutions to the country’s challenges. And Dr M’membe says retaining UPND or going back to the PF is not real change, stating that real change would be electing a […]