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By Nelson Zulu The ruling UPND says the giving of double nomination certificates to candidates witnessed during filing in if nominations should not be interpreted as a sign of internal disputes within the party. UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has explained that such measures are sometimes necessary to address emerging issues during the nomination process. Mr. […]

…warns the ruling party should be ready to go through what it has subjected the PF to after leaving power, says political parties founded on personality cults often do not survive once they lose power By NATION REPORTER IT is unfortunate that the immediate past ruling party, the Patriotic Front (PF) has in less […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA’s democratic freedoms, space and liberties are being stifled by the UPND’s authoritarian style of governance and as the country commemorates the Africa Day, Zambians should rise to reclaim their democratic rights and free themselves from traits of dictatorship, Brian Mundubile has said. In his Africa Day message yesterday, Mr […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…from visiting Nakacinda, other prisoners, disclose that the PF secretary general is no longer being allowed to be visited by his lawyers despite having on hunger strike for the last six days By BARNABAS ZULU BRIAN Mundubile has complained that he and other opposition leaders were yesterday blocked from visiting jailed […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

…as Beauty Katebe, the NGOCC board chairperson says the women’s movement wants political campaigns focused on issues and not intimidation as nation heads to August 13 polls By NATION REPORTER AS the country shifts into campaign mode ahead of the decisive August 13 general election, stakeholders should prioritise peaceful, issue-based, inclusive and violence-free campaigns […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Freedom of jailed opposition to come with govt change – Mundubile National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile says the freedom of jailed opposition figures such as Bowman Lusambo, Raphael Nakachinda and others will only come through a change of government. Mundubile said this after what he described as an […]

ECZ SETS CAMPAIGN TIMETABLE The Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- says it has developed a campaign timetable for all political parties taking part in the 2026 General Election at constituency level. ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager PATRICIA LUHANGA says the campaign timetables are intended to provide a fair and equal platform for all candidates participating in […]

Let’s not be arrogant and say we’ve already won, Hichilema cautions supporters PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged supporters not to be complacent ahead of the August 13 general elections, saying there is still a lot of work to be done to secure victory. Speaking recently at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, President Hichilema stressed the […]

The Government of Zambia has stepped up promotion of livestock insurance as a key tool to protect farmers from climate‑related losses and drive modern sustainable farming. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary Dr. Max Choombe said the scheme is designed to help farmers safeguard animals and investments against rising climate threats. “Climate change does […]

BY SENIYA BANDA THE Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) has warned that with the strengthened enforcement of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply Act No. 29 of 2025, employers who fail to adhere to the law risk facing legal action. Recently, Government strengthened the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply Act […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.