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LAZ Urges ECZ to Make Campaign Timetable Lawful, Consultative

LAZ Urges ECZ to Make Campaign Timetable Lawful, Consultative

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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

UPND, Tonse have no solutions for Zambia, says Dr. M’membe

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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 […]

VETERAN POLITICIAN CHITALA SAYS MUNDUBILE MUST END THE DISASTROUS FIVE YEARS OF THE UPND

VETERAN POLITICIAN CHITALA SAYS MUNDUBILE MUST END THE DISASTROUS FIVE YEARS OF THE UPND

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VETERAN POLITICIAN CHITALA SAYS MUNDUBILE MUST END THE DISASTROUS FIVE YEARS OF THE UPND Veteran politician Dr Mbita Chitala, a key figure in the introduction of multiparty politics in Zambia in 1990, has voiced strong opposition to the current ruling party, the United Party for National Development (UPND), branding its five-year reign as disastrous. He […]

Vote for whoever has more support between Kalaba and Mundubile. Our goal is to remove UPND-Kambwili

Vote for whoever has more support between Kalaba and Mundubile. Our goal is to remove UPND-Kambwili

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Vote for whoever has more support between Kalaba and Mundubile.Our goal is to remove UPND-Kambwili If Mundubile can help remove UPND from office, vote him, urges Kambwili FORMER Patriotic Front strongman Chishimba Kambwili has urged Zambians to vote for any opposition presidential candidate they believe can help remove the UPND from office and effectively govern […]

Ghana’s last-gasp winner seals 1-0 victory over Panama

Ghana’s last-gasp winner seals 1-0 victory over Panama

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CALEB Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time to earn Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in World Cup Group L on Wednesday, clinching a crucial three points in their bid to reach the knock-out stage for the first time since 2010. Yirenkyi’s goal came in the 95th minute after Thomas-Asante skipped past Panama defender Jose […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Explaining Zambia’s Landmark Grid Resilience Programme and Debt-for-Energy Deal

Explaining Zambia’s Landmark Grid Resilience Programme and Debt-for-Energy Deal

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By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka Zambia has launched a major 15-year plan to improve its electricity system. The main goal is to make power more reliable, reduce blackouts, and expand electricity access across the country. But what makes this project special is how it is being funded. Turning Debt Savings into Electricity Investment Zambia previously owed […]

State House Criticizes Opposition for Lacking Clear Policy Message

State House Criticizes Opposition for Lacking Clear Policy Message

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STATE House says it is becoming difficult to engage in productive policy debate with opposition political groupings due to shifting positions and unclear messages. Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said in a press statement issued Thursday that some pronouncements come from individuals who held senior positions in the previous administration but failed to implement similar […]

ECZ to Introduce Campaign Timetable for Presidential Candidates

ECZ to Introduce Campaign Timetable for Presidential Candidates

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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, says it will introduce an official campaign timetable for all presidential candidates to bring order to campaigns ahead of the Aug 13, 2026, general election. Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said in a statement Thursday the commission was concerned about a lack of order in how candidates are conducting […]

Provide solutions – Mwenye

Provide solutions – Mwenye

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…calls on those aspiring for public office to conduct issue-based campaigns and anchor their messages on the fight against corruption. By MUBITA KATETE THOSE contesting the August 13 general election should focus on what solutions they will provide once elected into office and pledge to be as transparent and fair as possible, former Attorney […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

We’ll use anything, including Edgar Lungu’s body, to remove UPND from power – Binwell Mpundu

We’ll use anything, including Edgar Lungu’s body, to remove UPND from power – Binwell Mpundu

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We’ll use anything, including Lungu’s body, to remove UPND from power – Binwell TONSE PF PAMODZI Alliance member Binwell Mpundu has declared that the opposition alliance will use every available means, including the issue surrounding the late former President Edgar Lungu’s unburied remains, to unseat the UPND government. Speaking on Prime Television’s Day Break Breakfast […]